Overall this was a satisfactory read. The switching back and forth between multiple perspectives became tiresome as a plot device. This was especially true with the voice of Goodwin speaking directly to the reader. His tone and phrasing was so monotonously repetitive that I found myself skipping through those sections. Was that character designed to be a caricature of the other? Of course, but it was annoying and did not add to enjoyment of the story. Overall the plot lacked depth of development, with really only the one main plot line, which was not carried out with much suspense or mystery. If I had to give it a star rating, it’s a 2.5 out of 5, at best.

Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the advanced copy of this book. This book was just not my cup of tea. It was very hard for me to get into and I hated Ali. I did enjoy the atmospheric feel and the descriptions of Britain and Oxford at the time. I know someone else will really enjoy this book!

I really enjoyed this book. I think the characters and tensions were built up well and the pacing help to keep the story moving in a way where I was able to sit with what I had while also looking forward to each new revelation that occurred. I was looking for a good dark academia-type book, and this is what I needed. I really enjoyed it and I recommend it to others

The Rabbit Club by Christopher J. Yates, a good premise that failed for me, I do think others will enjoy it. Thank you for giving me a chance with this book.

This was a very intriguing story that I quickly got lost in. The writing is excellent and I liked how the story flowed. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

Prepare to be mesmerized by this dark academia tale set in 1990s Oxford. Christopher J. Yates, author of Black Chalk, introduces us to the endearing yet naive Alistair McCain, the bastard son of 1970s rock legend Gel McCain, who has just been accepted into the school of his dreams—one that happens to sit in the shadow of his estranged father’s infamous British rocker compound.

Yates masterfully blends insider knowledge of Britain's school system and Oxford’s old-world traditions with a gripping tale of secret societies, elite privilege, and hidden dangers. Inspired by the twisted whimsy of Alice in Wonderland and the haunting nostalgia of Brideshead Revisited, this novel is packed with villains and tricksters lurking beneath the grandeur of academia.

Rich with Shakespearean allusions, intricate character development, and an atmosphere that lingers long after the final page, The Rabbit Club is a spellbinding, layered mystery that will captivate fans of dark academia and literary intrigue.

I only wish it was longer!

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very the-secret-history-ish but with its own wonderful and captivating twist. i am very excited to see how the public rates it.

i was dragged in to every chapter and LOVED every moment. a plot twist i couldn’t predict and a thousand other turns to keep the reading interesting.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC!

This was hard to get into for me. I understand the fish out of water perspective, but Ali was really difficult to get behind due to how grating he was. Other characters found him obnoxiously American and I did too