The novel is unapologetically queer, allowing Rufus and Sebastian to explore their complicated relationship, even against the backdrop of the intensely emotional and melodramatic family dynamics. Publishers Weekly Roehrig deftly weaves together thrills, intrigue, and fast-paced action in this delectable murder mystery. nails the angst of spending time with an ex that you can't help but love, as well as the heartache and confusion of coming out. Cale Dietrich, author of The Love Interest In this thrilling sophomore outing from Roehrig ( Last Seen Leaving), 16-year-old Rufus Holt sets out with his ex, Sebastian, after getting a phone call from his half-sister April, who is at a party, begging for help. I can't wait to see what he does next! -Kristin Cast, #1 New York Times-bestselling co-author of The House of Night series Cinematic, nail-biting, and so much freaking fun-destined to be a gay YA classic. Roehrig kept me guessing until the very end. An emerging talent, Caleb Roehrig gives us another exciting, addictive YA thriller with his second novel, White Rabbit. McManus, New York Times-bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying. The Bulletin, recommended titleĪ 2019 ALA Rainbow Project Recommended Reading List selection Twisty plotting, suspenseful pacing, and vivid characters add up to a heart-pounding page turner that you'll stay up way too late to finish. School Library Journal Readers up for a sexy, gory, swoony, suspenseful murder mystery/romance mashup will enjoy this. Their relationship is the core of this tale, and it's portrayed intelligently and realistically with appropriate depth and compassion. Brief flashbacks of Rufus and Sebastian's story help give context to and propel current action that unfolds in a well-timed manner. Booklist This excellent mystery has strong and believable characters. Roehrig's narrative is deliciously sensational on the surface but sensitive and heartfelt at its core. Twisty plotting, suspenseful pacing, and vivid characters add up to a heart-pounding page turner that you'll stay up way too late to finish. Now, with no one to trust but the boy he wants to hate yet can't stop loving, Rufus has one night to clear his sister's name. Rufus knows her too well to believe she's telling him the whole truth, but April has something he needs. He and Sebastian find her, drenched in blood and holding a knife beside the dead body of her boyfriend, Fox Whitney. Things couldn't get worse, right? Then Rufus gets a call from his sister April, begging for help. Just as Rufus is getting ready to move on, Sebastian turns up out of the blue, saying they need to talk. It begins with the reappearance of his ex-boyfriend, Sebastian-the guy who stomped his heart out like a spent cigarette. Rufus Holt is having the worst night of his life. Caleb Roehrig, author of Last Seen Leaving, delivers another spellbinding young adult murder mystery in White Rabbit.
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