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Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an ALC of this title.
This story follows an unlikely trio, in a wild situation. With some twists and turns I never expected. Having only read House in the Cerulean Sea I went in expecting cute and sweet..... this is not that! This has the characters you root for like in The House in the Cerulean Sea but it has more vibes like The Starless Sea and The Passage Trilogy. The sci fi elements were top notch but in a very accessible way. This would be ideal for readers that - are new to, or don't usually read sci fi; have enjoyed this authors writing before; enjoy a well blended sci fi romance. My final rating is 4.5 stars just because there were stream of consciousness sections that I had to really stop what I was doing to just listen to listen more carefully. I am looking forward to getting a physical copy of this after it is released to immerse myself in this story again.
This story follows an unlikely trio, in a wild situation. With some twists and turns I never expected. Having only read House in the Cerulean Sea I went in expecting cute and sweet..... this is not that! This has the characters you root for like in The House in the Cerulean Sea but it has more vibes like The Starless Sea and The Passage Trilogy. The sci fi elements were top notch but in a very accessible way. This would be ideal for readers that - are new to, or don't usually read sci fi; have enjoyed this authors writing before; enjoy a well blended sci fi romance. My final rating is 4.5 stars just because there were stream of consciousness sections that I had to really stop what I was doing to just listen to listen more carefully. I am looking forward to getting a physical copy of this after it is released to immerse myself in this story again.
Thank you to the publisher and Net Galley for providing a e-arc of this title.
This story follows Flora who is a new Mum. She loves her baby but she feels lonely with her husband away and weird things start happening. It's thought this was a great exploration into the tricks our minds can play on us when we're under certain pressures and strains. On top of that I had no idea what's true and what's not, is there a paranormal element? Can the mysteries be figured out? Can relationships be repaired and will everyone survive? For a relatively short book it packs a punch and keeps you hanging on until the very last page.
I would recommend this to readers who - Like a wild ride!
This story follows Flora who is a new Mum. She loves her baby but she feels lonely with her husband away and weird things start happening. It's thought this was a great exploration into the tricks our minds can play on us when we're under certain pressures and strains. On top of that I had no idea what's true and what's not, is there a paranormal element? Can the mysteries be figured out? Can relationships be repaired and will everyone survive? For a relatively short book it packs a punch and keeps you hanging on until the very last page.
I would recommend this to readers who - Like a wild ride!
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for access to an e-arc of this title.
I love Eric LaRocca's writing in general, but this is the best I have read from them. This was completely engrossing and I consumed this in one sitting. The first thing I thought when I finished this was "am I f***** up?".... I will be thinking about this one for years to come.
It follows a person that is grieving and as a result has become loathsome. It was such an interesting dive into grief, life, death, illness, sexuality, mental health, and so much more. How we perceive ourselves and our actions compared to how others view us and our actions. Honestly, I'm not sure I'm smart enough to fully understand every nuance of this short but impactful experience of horror and humanity.
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO... readers who enjoy horror that makes you feel things that make you question yourself. Readers who like characters that are dark and feel real. Stories that swallow you whole and become a part of your soul. Readers who enjoy body horror of the sexual variety.
I love Eric LaRocca's writing in general, but this is the best I have read from them. This was completely engrossing and I consumed this in one sitting. The first thing I thought when I finished this was "am I f***** up?".... I will be thinking about this one for years to come.
It follows a person that is grieving and as a result has become loathsome. It was such an interesting dive into grief, life, death, illness, sexuality, mental health, and so much more. How we perceive ourselves and our actions compared to how others view us and our actions. Honestly, I'm not sure I'm smart enough to fully understand every nuance of this short but impactful experience of horror and humanity.
I WOULD RECOMMEND THIS TO... readers who enjoy horror that makes you feel things that make you question yourself. Readers who like characters that are dark and feel real. Stories that swallow you whole and become a part of your soul. Readers who enjoy body horror of the sexual variety.