Not bad at all, this book has everything to be entertaining – plot, characters, setting, writing. Not necessarily fast paced but that's fine. Anyway, I was a bit disappointed because having recently read Penance by Eliza Clark, I guess everything would be disappointing when coming to people's relationship and obsession with true crime.

I definitely think I went into Rabbit Hole with the wrong expectations and that likely affected my enjoyment of the book. Contrary to the blurb's promises of a "deliciously dark and twisted debut about family secrets, true crime, and destructive obsession", I would say this book is better described as a slow-burn character study about grief.

When I read the description, my mind jumped immediately to Sadie-- a missing sister, true crime, internet sleuths on the hunt for said sister, etc. The beginning of the story also made me think it was going down that route, but this book never became a thriller.

We stay firmly inside Teddy's head, exploring her grief, mental health and destructive coping strategies in the wake of her father's suicide, ten years after her sister's disappearance. I know I had the wrong impressions because I kept waiting for us to get to the meat of the story, for something to happen to propel the book to its climax. I waited and waited and then, suddenly, it was the end of the book.

I want to be fair and give this book its due because the writing is pretty strong and it works well if you're looking for a slower character study. I think it really helps to know what you're getting into here, so you don't get to the end wondering why NOTHING HAS HAPPENED like I did.

The ending was deeply unsatisfying to me, but that's because I didn't understand what I was reading.

a very uncomfortable read! I did really enjoy it. I found Teddy to be a good example of someone going through it.

Thanks to Netgalley, the publishers and Kate Brody for the Arc! I didn't know what this book was about before I started reading it, and I'm glad I didn't read any other reviews before I did. This book, while being marketed as a thriller/mystery, is more of a drama with mystery thrown in. It's hard to review the book without giving anything away, but I did enjoy the book.

A really great and intriguing read. I loved the characters and the story. Will look out for more from this author.

A Veritable Rabbit Hole..
Family secrets, tragedy, true crime, acute obsession and drama galore in this dark, twisty tale of an unravelling - but, an unravelling of what exactly remains to be seen as the reader is pulled down a veritable rabbit hole along with the protagonist. Well executed with a deft pen, this is a compelling and engaging read from the off with a perceptive and thoughtful narrative. Themes of grief, trauma and some explicit scenes.

I was intrigued and did enjoy the reading experience, but was left feeling a little cold and empty. I found the narrator difficult to understand and empathize with, and guessed many of the twists. However, if you want to read something quick and fun, and have a penchant for online true crime culture, I would recommend.

I really think it was a mistake to market this as a thriller, because it just... wasn't thrilling. I expected a juicy true crime satire in the vein of Penance by Eliza Clark, or Rebecca Makkai's I Have Some Questions For You - but instead I got a relatively plotless character study of a woman on the verge of a breakdown following the loss of both her father and sister. And if that's what you're looking for, then you will probably love this book as it does the whole messy-woman-losing-her-grip-on-reality thing really well! Unfortunately, it wasn't what I was after and as a result I found Rabbit Hole to be somewhat disappointing.

If you liked books like My Year of Rest and Relaxation, Bunny or Tell Me I'm Worthless, I think Rabbit Hole would appeal to you.

Rabbit Hole centres around Teddy Angstrom whose older sister Angie disappeared ten years ago after failing to return home after a party. After Teddy's father commits suicide, she is sorting through his office and discovers his obsession with her sister's case and Reddit. The story follows her as she falls down the same Reddit rabbit hole and meets Mickey who knows far too much about her sister's disappearance.

I absolutely loved the writing style of this book as it read like a stream of consciousness and really allowed you to experience Teddy's descent into madness and her growing obsession with Mickey as the book goes on. I thought the depiction of Reddit was very accurate and didn't come across as cringey at all which was something I was worried about before going into this book.

My only complaint is that the book contained more sexual content than I was expecting and at times the explicit scenes felt too vulgar and interrupted the flow of the story.

Overall, this was such a fast paced and captivating read and unlike any book I've ever read before. I will definitely be reading any books Kate Brody comes out with in the future!

Absolutely gripping. A poignant exploration of grief, and the endless, diverse ways it can affect all of us.

I wasn’t entirely sold on the ending, I think I wanted something *more*, but that is personal preference and also, I think, a sign of a talented writer - I didn’t want the story to end. Also, the more realistic, perhaps, choice of ending, did make the work more hard-hitting. So I can’t really fault it. So much more than a simple murder mystery.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bloomsbury for the privilege of this ARC!

A twisted tale of love, loss, redemption and the ties that bind us as family.
It kept me gripped as the mystery unfolded. I liked that it wasn’t neatly tied up at the end. Teddy was a great character, if not always likeable and a bit ‘woe is me’ at time.
Darkly funny at times and I especially liked the interactions with her pupils at school, that felt very realistic.

One of those books that might just break you a bit.
The grief, the not knowing, the connections lost, the wanting.
So much that just can't be solved.
There's a lot of not knowing who to trust here too, and questionable behaviour from our main character.
There's some humour too.
I very much enjoyed it

“She arrived like a sunbeam.”

Rabbit Hole was a really enjoyable read and I loved how Kate Brody blended in humour within the mystery; it makes the book really stand out in the genre. Thanks to Net Galley and Bloomsbury for the ARC of this one.

I liked this. I was hoping that it wouldn't be predictable and it wasn't - I would recommend if you like thrillers that are somewhat different to the norm.

Something about Rabbit Hole really got to me emotionally, in a way I look for in books. I literally fell down the Rabbit Hole myself and I read it all in one big gulp.

The story follows Teddy, who after her father's suicide begins to spiral downwards, her missing Sister forming an obsession that will lead her to unexpected people and unexpected places - darkly observant and utterly compelling, this is a genuinely clever read.

It is a character drama more than a mystery - it is a melancholy read, often emotionally traumatic, very real and superbly written.

No neat bows in this one. It is in essence about coming to terms with reality and finding a way through to a more settled existence. I loved it. It won't be for everyone but it was for me. Highly Recommended.

This was a well written book. I liked it. You should read it too. The mystery kept me invested. The ending was satisfying.