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White Cloud: A Surreal Urban Fantasy Novella
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When Ella accidently resurrects a patient, not everyone is pleased with her new-found ability.
Ella is the worst paramedic to ever ride an ambulance, yet somehow she's a "white cloud," a medic for whom everything seems to turn out rosy. She floats through her surreal existence, dodging her ambulance partner's constant insults, until she notices her chilly fingers and resurrects a man from the dead. Startled by her discovery, she turns to the morgue, but Dr. Judah Azriel, pathologist, challenges both her desire to save the world and her understanding of death.
When Ella accidently resurrects a patient, not everyone is pleased with her new-found ability.
Ella is the worst paramedic to ever ride an ambulance, yet somehow she's a "white cloud," a medic for whom everything seems to turn out rosy. She floats through her surreal existence, dodging her ambulance partner's constant insults, until she notices her chilly fingers and resurrects a man from the dead. Startled by her discovery, she turns to the morgue, but Dr. Judah Azriel, pathologist, challenges both her desire to save the world and her understanding of death.
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107 pages, Paperback
First published November 15, 2022
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About the author
Joy Slaughter
3 books42 followersAward-winning author of contemporary fiction and epic fantasy
Joy spends too much time daydreaming. She has a stack of dusty degrees shoved in a closet somewhere, a strange mixture of medicine, psychology, and philosophy with a minor in fine art photography and a blue belt in taekwondo.
She married Prince Charming, and they have seven phenomenal children. Her home is cleaned by woodland animals which explains the mess.
She rode on ambulances and flew in helicopters and blew whistles telling people to walk, and sometimes she writes about that. She likes to sit at large windows and imagine strange worlds, and sometimes she writes about that, too.
Her third-favorite reptile is a gecko, and she hopes to one day be abducted by friendly pirates and sail to the edge of the world.
Joy spends too much time daydreaming. She has a stack of dusty degrees shoved in a closet somewhere, a strange mixture of medicine, psychology, and philosophy with a minor in fine art photography and a blue belt in taekwondo.
She married Prince Charming, and they have seven phenomenal children. Her home is cleaned by woodland animals which explains the mess.
She rode on ambulances and flew in helicopters and blew whistles telling people to walk, and sometimes she writes about that. She likes to sit at large windows and imagine strange worlds, and sometimes she writes about that, too.
Her third-favorite reptile is a gecko, and she hopes to one day be abducted by friendly pirates and sail to the edge of the world.
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November 20, 2022
White Cloud
by Joy Slaughter is a magical realism novel combined with medical fiction. Ella is a horrible Emergency Medical Technician. She’s clumsy and her co-worker John is constantly yelling at her and insulting her. However, the patients love her. Somehow, she’s a “white cloud”, a medic for whom everything turns out well.
However, one day she notices her cold fingers, touches a dead man, and resurrects him. She seeks out help from the pathologist, Dr. Judah Azriel, who questions her desire to save the world and her understanding of death.
While Ella is a reasonably well-developed character, we only get to know John and Dr. Azriel as they relate to Ella. Ella gets lost in thought frequently and wants to help others.
Overall, this novella is short, somewhat peculiar, and gripping. It is satirical at times, sad at other times, and occasionally uplifting. However, the writing style felt choppy to me, and I did not like the ending. Despite this, I’m glad I read it. It’s unusual and thought-provoking.
I received a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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My 2.91 rounded to 3 stars review is coming soon.
However, one day she notices her cold fingers, touches a dead man, and resurrects him. She seeks out help from the pathologist, Dr. Judah Azriel, who questions her desire to save the world and her understanding of death.
While Ella is a reasonably well-developed character, we only get to know John and Dr. Azriel as they relate to Ella. Ella gets lost in thought frequently and wants to help others.
Overall, this novella is short, somewhat peculiar, and gripping. It is satirical at times, sad at other times, and occasionally uplifting. However, the writing style felt choppy to me, and I did not like the ending. Despite this, I’m glad I read it. It’s unusual and thought-provoking.
I received a digital copy of this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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My 2.91 rounded to 3 stars review is coming soon.
October 12, 2022
I had the privilege of being a beta reader for this novella. Joy Slaughter really outdid herself with this one. My only complaint was that it wasn't a full-length novel! I made it to the end and found myself hitting my computer's down arrow repeatedly, waiting to scroll down to the rest of the story.
The story itself is amazing - gripping, fast paced, at times shocking, and always entertaining. The writing is also spectacular. There is a dark, sarcastic intonation woven throughout the novel in little bits of observational and satirical humor that is not only highly entertaining, but also 100 percent on point. Put it all together, and you are given 100 pages of edge-of-your-seat, page-turning, WTF-did-I-just-read magic.
I will also add that, while I did in fact want more at the end, the novella wraps up nicely. I often find myself disliking short stories because they dwindle down into vague endings or don't explain things that REALLY NEED EXPLAINING. White Cloud doesn't do this. White Cloud hands you a small package, and after you finish opening it and inspecting all of its content, you are left with the satisfaction that the box was the exact right size for its offering.
The story itself is amazing - gripping, fast paced, at times shocking, and always entertaining. The writing is also spectacular. There is a dark, sarcastic intonation woven throughout the novel in little bits of observational and satirical humor that is not only highly entertaining, but also 100 percent on point. Put it all together, and you are given 100 pages of edge-of-your-seat, page-turning, WTF-did-I-just-read magic.
I will also add that, while I did in fact want more at the end, the novella wraps up nicely. I often find myself disliking short stories because they dwindle down into vague endings or don't explain things that REALLY NEED EXPLAINING. White Cloud doesn't do this. White Cloud hands you a small package, and after you finish opening it and inspecting all of its content, you are left with the satisfaction that the box was the exact right size for its offering.
November 11, 2022
Thriller
This is a strange little story about death. It makes you think about life and death and choices. Should all lives be saved or not? And whose choice should matter.
This is a strange little story about death. It makes you think about life and death and choices. Should all lives be saved or not? And whose choice should matter.
December 5, 2022
Life and Death connection
The novel is wordy! And I love that style of writing. As it happens to be my personal style as well. Narration is detailed and the play of words assists in imagining the subtleties of the scenes. Rants that went off topic to delve into the need for a certain action or emotion were awesome.
Ella or Raphaella and John are medics. Ella seems to fuck things up, but it goes well in the end somehow. And that bothers John to bits. She seems to possess some paranormal ability that fixes her patients and even brings one back to life. It happens by mere touch. She tests this supernal glitch on a roach by killing it and then resurrecting it with her ability.
Dr. Judah Azriel tests Ella’s gift on another dead woman. He warns her to not use her gift and always wear gloves when working. She doesn’t see anything wrong in resurrecting the dead. Soon she learns the drawback of this. She also learns that not all can be revived back to life and that maybe not all want to come back to life after death. Most of all, not everyone should be brought back to life as they are maybe the cause of misery for others.
There was a fine twist with Dr. Azriel’s identity being revealed and how he impacted Ella. Rather how she changed him with an ultimate sacrifice.
The novel is wordy! And I love that style of writing. As it happens to be my personal style as well. Narration is detailed and the play of words assists in imagining the subtleties of the scenes. Rants that went off topic to delve into the need for a certain action or emotion were awesome.
Ella or Raphaella and John are medics. Ella seems to fuck things up, but it goes well in the end somehow. And that bothers John to bits. She seems to possess some paranormal ability that fixes her patients and even brings one back to life. It happens by mere touch. She tests this supernal glitch on a roach by killing it and then resurrecting it with her ability.
Dr. Judah Azriel tests Ella’s gift on another dead woman. He warns her to not use her gift and always wear gloves when working. She doesn’t see anything wrong in resurrecting the dead. Soon she learns the drawback of this. She also learns that not all can be revived back to life and that maybe not all want to come back to life after death. Most of all, not everyone should be brought back to life as they are maybe the cause of misery for others.
There was a fine twist with Dr. Azriel’s identity being revealed and how he impacted Ella. Rather how she changed him with an ultimate sacrifice.
November 11, 2022
Not a fan of this one.
Ella is a terrible EMT that learns she can bring people back from death and as most people know, you shouldn't mess with death. Very unique concept but the writing was choppy and the author deciding to use this novella to state their own views about how "healthcare upholds the inner workings of capitalism..." is a strong no from me.
Also, what the heck was that ending?
Ella is a terrible EMT that learns she can bring people back from death and as most people know, you shouldn't mess with death. Very unique concept but the writing was choppy and the author deciding to use this novella to state their own views about how "healthcare upholds the inner workings of capitalism..." is a strong no from me.
Also, what the heck was that ending?
January 29, 2023
This is not a comfortable book—that's the point. It's about understanding death and thinking about the role it plays in our lives. I can see why this is compared with Metamorphosis, though it has a more modern, lyrical style. A reader must approach this with their thinking caps on. The payoff is great.
Ella is a strange bird and probably has some deficits, though these are never explained (no reason to?), but those things allow her the separation and objectivity to see the world in a strange way from the others in the book (we all know a John--which is probably why the name is so generic). The EMS details seem accurate, which added some hefty realism, though the hospital security system needs an overhaul, lol. The book itself is part of the process of Ella's characterization. It's thin, like a brochure or tract, and the font is way large like a children's book would be. She is the child (the naïve being) telling the story in her own way.
I'd love to see a sequel with more of Dr. Azriel. There is enough of him for the novella, but I am intrigued both about his background and what happens later. The emphasis of this story just isn't on him—it's on the concepts presented and how they are interwoven with the story. Maybe like a parable?
The twists made me step back and reconsider the entire story progression. It forced me to see how I had judged the characters. Again, not comfortable, but a valuable experience that allows me to see where I discount people who may be a part of a completely different battle than I thought they were.
And the ending is the final showdown. It's the squaring off of new ideas and old. It pictures the rebellion we feel when we recognize the inevitable nature of death. Absurdity smacks us in the face, and we must choose a response. And, yes, Ella chooses (I won't reveal how). The harsh inelegance of that moment brings everything home where, even then, there is a glimmer of the grandness of humanity.
Modern writing has rules, and I appreciate that the author didn't bend those rules in the ending. The rules of perspective become restrictive and then offer their own picture of the inescapability of death. The last page is a hoot! One final jab at the paradoxical nonsense of life.
It's not an easy book. I took my time, and I'm glad I read it. I'll be thinking on this for a while.
Ella is a strange bird and probably has some deficits, though these are never explained (no reason to?), but those things allow her the separation and objectivity to see the world in a strange way from the others in the book (we all know a John--which is probably why the name is so generic). The EMS details seem accurate, which added some hefty realism, though the hospital security system needs an overhaul, lol. The book itself is part of the process of Ella's characterization. It's thin, like a brochure or tract, and the font is way large like a children's book would be. She is the child (the naïve being) telling the story in her own way.
I'd love to see a sequel with more of Dr. Azriel. There is enough of him for the novella, but I am intrigued both about his background and what happens later. The emphasis of this story just isn't on him—it's on the concepts presented and how they are interwoven with the story. Maybe like a parable?
The twists made me step back and reconsider the entire story progression. It forced me to see how I had judged the characters. Again, not comfortable, but a valuable experience that allows me to see where I discount people who may be a part of a completely different battle than I thought they were.
And the ending is the final showdown. It's the squaring off of new ideas and old. It pictures the rebellion we feel when we recognize the inevitable nature of death. Absurdity smacks us in the face, and we must choose a response. And, yes, Ella chooses (I won't reveal how). The harsh inelegance of that moment brings everything home where, even then, there is a glimmer of the grandness of humanity.
Modern writing has rules, and I appreciate that the author didn't bend those rules in the ending. The rules of perspective become restrictive and then offer their own picture of the inescapability of death. The last page is a hoot! One final jab at the paradoxical nonsense of life.
It's not an easy book. I took my time, and I'm glad I read it. I'll be thinking on this for a while.
February 4, 2023
Ella is a clumsy, easily-distracted, young medic struggling to do well on the job. In addition to her poor job performance, she constantly has to endure verbal abuse from her coworker, John. Interestingly, while she internalizes a lot of what he says (agreeing completely with him at her absolute level of incompetence), somehow she is able to sustain a certain level of happiness and perseverance that is actually awe-inspiring.
Two things seem to help her survival. The first seems to have to do with her tendency to get distracted, whether she's noticing a bug or getting lost in her own thoughts and strange associations. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this character has ADHD. It would explain some of her struggles on the job. So her weakness also seems to lend itself as a strength.
The second thing that seems to hold her up is people's praise. This is honestly her downfall, though I can't explain how her character internalizes this praise so much while also rebuffing the more than nearly constant criticism she receives. Nonetheless, people offer their appreciation and gratitude for her. John is jealous of this gratitude and verbally assaults her by insisting that whatever these people see in her just isn't true. He insists that whatever appreciation they have must be "some type of voodoo."
And this is where the story takes a turn for the dark side. Because, as it turns out, people actually only do appreciate her because of a strange power she has. Whenever she touches them, it lifts their mood. She only starts to realize this is a power when she miraculously starts healing people through her touch. Eventually, this leads to her raising a few people from the dead.
But when people become less pleased with the outcome of her powers and things turn more gruesome, the story seems to start to try to relay a message that is rather disturbing and anything but life-affirming. Nonetheless, the story leaves plenty of room for multiple interpretations and discussion.
Two things seem to help her survival. The first seems to have to do with her tendency to get distracted, whether she's noticing a bug or getting lost in her own thoughts and strange associations. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if this character has ADHD. It would explain some of her struggles on the job. So her weakness also seems to lend itself as a strength.
The second thing that seems to hold her up is people's praise. This is honestly her downfall, though I can't explain how her character internalizes this praise so much while also rebuffing the more than nearly constant criticism she receives. Nonetheless, people offer their appreciation and gratitude for her. John is jealous of this gratitude and verbally assaults her by insisting that whatever these people see in her just isn't true. He insists that whatever appreciation they have must be "some type of voodoo."
And this is where the story takes a turn for the dark side. Because, as it turns out, people actually only do appreciate her because of a strange power she has. Whenever she touches them, it lifts their mood. She only starts to realize this is a power when she miraculously starts healing people through her touch. Eventually, this leads to her raising a few people from the dead.
But when people become less pleased with the outcome of her powers and things turn more gruesome, the story seems to start to try to relay a message that is rather disturbing and anything but life-affirming. Nonetheless, the story leaves plenty of room for multiple interpretations and discussion.
November 16, 2022
I will admit that the cover of this one is what drew me in, and it took me until the very end to figure out where the cover came from – loved it.
Ella is the worst paramedic to ever ride an ambulance, yet somehow she's a "white cloud," a medic for whom everything seems to turn out rosy. She floats through her surreal existence, dodging her ambulance partner's constant insults, until she notices her chilly fingers and resurrects a man from the dead. Startled by her discovery, she turns to the morgue, but Dr. Judah Azriel, pathologist, challenges both her desire to save the world and her understanding of death.
This one was quick but oh so fun. I loved that it was a well thought out medical novella, while still being not too in the weeds. I loved how this book played out, and the ending was amazing. I loved how it came together. I didn’t expect much from this one, and sometimes I find novellas lacking, but this one was well thought out and developed.
Thanks to @netgalley and Xpresso Book Tours for my advanced e-arc in exchange for this honest review. I really enjoyed this one!!!
Ella is the worst paramedic to ever ride an ambulance, yet somehow she's a "white cloud," a medic for whom everything seems to turn out rosy. She floats through her surreal existence, dodging her ambulance partner's constant insults, until she notices her chilly fingers and resurrects a man from the dead. Startled by her discovery, she turns to the morgue, but Dr. Judah Azriel, pathologist, challenges both her desire to save the world and her understanding of death.
This one was quick but oh so fun. I loved that it was a well thought out medical novella, while still being not too in the weeds. I loved how this book played out, and the ending was amazing. I loved how it came together. I didn’t expect much from this one, and sometimes I find novellas lacking, but this one was well thought out and developed.
Thanks to @netgalley and Xpresso Book Tours for my advanced e-arc in exchange for this honest review. I really enjoyed this one!!!
November 13, 2022
I enjoyed this novella and flew through its intriguing story. A young female paramedic is constantly criticized by her older more experienced team member but surprisingly her patients do well and sing her praises. His treatment of her is brutal. They spend lots of time together and he is not happy with her outcomes. She soon comes to a realization about her abilities and decides to see if it is true.
This is a suspenseful story at another way to look at life and death and to understand it.
This book was a #goodreads win!
This is a suspenseful story at another way to look at life and death and to understand it.
This book was a #goodreads win!
December 13, 2022
ok then
I think the description sums this up pretty well. It’s a strange and surreal philosophical novel.
This takes you on a journey from the ambulance to the morgue in, and almost Alice in wonderland style. It gets you thinking deeply about death and life in general.
I enjoyed the writing itself, although sometimes it is a little overly dry. Otherwise, it’s an unbelievably beautiful read. Just prepare to be disturbed.
I think the description sums this up pretty well. It’s a strange and surreal philosophical novel.
This takes you on a journey from the ambulance to the morgue in, and almost Alice in wonderland style. It gets you thinking deeply about death and life in general.
I enjoyed the writing itself, although sometimes it is a little overly dry. Otherwise, it’s an unbelievably beautiful read. Just prepare to be disturbed.
November 17, 2022
Loved the main character, HATED her partner. I loved the storyline, although I did expect the ending. It was still a great(and quick) read! I would definitely read more from this author!
Huge thanks to Flashover Press and Netgalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!
Huge thanks to Flashover Press and Netgalley for sending me this ARC for review! All of my reviews are given honestly!
December 31, 2022
What a neat read! The stream-of-consciousness that ran through Ella’s head made me feel a little better about myself ;)
My thanks to the author and publishers for the giveaway!
My thanks to the author and publishers for the giveaway!
January 7, 2023
I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway.
I don't really know what to say. I didn't like it. I know it's hard to do character development in a novella, but what was wrong with Ella? How would someone like that get to where she was?
It was just weird, convoluted and hard to figure out. Even when it was done.
I don't really know what to say. I didn't like it. I know it's hard to do character development in a novella, but what was wrong with Ella? How would someone like that get to where she was?
It was just weird, convoluted and hard to figure out. Even when it was done.
February 8, 2023
I received a complimentary electronic copy of this short fantasy tale from Hello Books and Joy Slaughter. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me. I have read White Cloud of my own volition, and this review reflects my honest opinion of this work. I have added Joy Slaughter to my fantasy writer's file and am pleased to recommend her to friends and family. She has a compelling imagination.
This tale was fairly short which is good as it keeps you riveted to the Kindle. Until I had read this, my mind couldn't have gone there. I'm not sure if that is a plus or a minus, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Reviewed on February 7, 2023, at Goodreads, AmazonSmile, Barnes&Noble, and BookBub.
This tale was fairly short which is good as it keeps you riveted to the Kindle. Until I had read this, my mind couldn't have gone there. I'm not sure if that is a plus or a minus, but I wouldn't have missed it for the world.
Reviewed on February 7, 2023, at Goodreads, AmazonSmile, Barnes&Noble, and BookBub.
October 4, 2022
A fantastic short story that I could NOT put down. To me, it was a fairly relatable story about a young female paramedic that feels like she can't manage to do anything right. To others it may be an interesting peek into a career that often operates behind closed doors. The author takes the ordinary and makes an incredible "what if" that makes you want to know more. A thrilling story on its own, I hope there is more to this adventure.
October 14, 2022
I LOVE how this author tells her stories. You are drawn in by the compelling stories and introduced to characters that you want to know how their story progresses.
August 3, 2023
I’m not sure how I feel about this novela. It’s about life and death and who has the right to decide who dies and who lives.
I’m Ella’s pursuit for love and life she screws up everything she touches. She’s a train wreck of an EMT. She over corrects when she finds out she has a special gift.
The ending still has me thinking about what happens when she tries to overpower death itself. Did they cancel each other out? Does she die by suicide by trying to beat death? I’d love to know your thoughts if you’ve read it!
I’m Ella’s pursuit for love and life she screws up everything she touches. She’s a train wreck of an EMT. She over corrects when she finds out she has a special gift.
The ending still has me thinking about what happens when she tries to overpower death itself. Did they cancel each other out? Does she die by suicide by trying to beat death? I’d love to know your thoughts if you’ve read it!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 16, 2024
My favorite thing about this book is how it forces the reader to look at death and really decide how they are going to perceive it. The main character is a young female medic, who is not confident in her job or herself, which makes flourishing in her career really difficult to do. When she figures out that she superhumanly resurrect patients and prevent their death, she has a confidence that she can finally help people.
What the FMC fails to realize is the consequences of preventing natures course.
Because of this contradiction of morales, this narrative encourages the reader to decide at what point is interfering too much?
I think this is a strong read for healthcare workers especially, as I know that more often when not when there is a patient that cannot be saved, they tend to find their way following you home in your mind. This read encourages that you find peace in the interventions that you provide, regardless of the outcome, and accept that when it’s someone’s time, we aren’t going to be able to stop death, just prolong it.
When choosing to read this book, I encourage you to be open to seeing all sides of death, and show Ella compassion for the help she was trying to give.
I will say, unfortunately in a world where we always want a perfect happy ending, the ending of this book was necessary.
This is a book I will definitely end up reading again.
What the FMC fails to realize is the consequences of preventing natures course.
Because of this contradiction of morales, this narrative encourages the reader to decide at what point is interfering too much?
I think this is a strong read for healthcare workers especially, as I know that more often when not when there is a patient that cannot be saved, they tend to find their way following you home in your mind. This read encourages that you find peace in the interventions that you provide, regardless of the outcome, and accept that when it’s someone’s time, we aren’t going to be able to stop death, just prolong it.
When choosing to read this book, I encourage you to be open to seeing all sides of death, and show Ella compassion for the help she was trying to give.
I will say, unfortunately in a world where we always want a perfect happy ending, the ending of this book was necessary.
This is a book I will definitely end up reading again.
December 9, 2022
This was…not good. I was very intrigued by the blurb, it seemed like we’d perhaps be treated to magical realism, some fun philosophical ideas, a little slice of life. It’s not really like that, though. It’s definitely difficult to categorize or pick a genre.
The writing was weird, our main character Ella would often go on asides, little tangents that have nothing to do with what’s actually happening in front of her at that moment. She was written so poorly I thought the author was a man. Then she decides she just needs a baby! She has a doll crib and there’s a community garden so she should just have a baby. I mean, wtf was that? The ending was stupid. I don’t think there were any real philosophical ideas touched on. Nurses are bitches unless you’re ugly, men are mean and yell a lot. It was just all over the place.
I won this in a goodreads giveaway.
The writing was weird, our main character Ella would often go on asides, little tangents that have nothing to do with what’s actually happening in front of her at that moment. She was written so poorly I thought the author was a man. Then she decides she just needs a baby! She has a doll crib and there’s a community garden so she should just have a baby. I mean, wtf was that? The ending was stupid. I don’t think there were any real philosophical ideas touched on. Nurses are bitches unless you’re ugly, men are mean and yell a lot. It was just all over the place.
I won this in a goodreads giveaway.
March 9, 2023
Something Different
A novella about young EMT named Ella, who just can't seem to get it right. She is continually reprimanded and berated by her supervisor and, while she appears to take it in stride, in reality she takes it to heart and becomes bitter.
Then one day, something miraculous happens when a patient on the street seems to have been healed by her touch, and her outlook on life takes an upward turn along with her ego. She goes to extreme lengths to prove her new abilities, but are they the blessing she believes them to be, or a curse?
A novella about young EMT named Ella, who just can't seem to get it right. She is continually reprimanded and berated by her supervisor and, while she appears to take it in stride, in reality she takes it to heart and becomes bitter.
Then one day, something miraculous happens when a patient on the street seems to have been healed by her touch, and her outlook on life takes an upward turn along with her ego. She goes to extreme lengths to prove her new abilities, but are they the blessing she believes them to be, or a curse?
December 19, 2022
I received this book from a giveaway.
I would give this a low 4 stars or a high 3 stars.
The story was a little confusing, I wasn't quite sure where it was going until it got there. I'm also not sure I'm the target audience based on the font and spacing. At the same time, the main character reads young, like an adult who has not matured from a more teenager mentality yet. The should you or shouldn't you, what is right, idea explored is interesting and I think the exploration is done well.
I would give this a low 4 stars or a high 3 stars.
The story was a little confusing, I wasn't quite sure where it was going until it got there. I'm also not sure I'm the target audience based on the font and spacing. At the same time, the main character reads young, like an adult who has not matured from a more teenager mentality yet. The should you or shouldn't you, what is right, idea explored is interesting and I think the exploration is done well.
January 7, 2023
I didn't care for this book at all.
The characters were frustrating. The storyline had potential but fell flat, going nowhere instead. I would have DNFed it if it hadn't been such a short read but, alas, I didn't and here we are.
I don't recommend this book, not even as a filler.
Thank you for reading.
Check out my book blog ReadBetwixtWords.com for the full review and more.
The characters were frustrating. The storyline had potential but fell flat, going nowhere instead. I would have DNFed it if it hadn't been such a short read but, alas, I didn't and here we are.
I don't recommend this book, not even as a filler.
Thank you for reading.
Check out my book blog ReadBetwixtWords.com for the full review and more.
April 27, 2023
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
If you had the gift, would you be able to resist the urge to use it? This book certainly provokes discussion and debate. Well worth taking the time to read - not a cheery subject though, so beware!
If you had the gift, would you be able to resist the urge to use it? This book certainly provokes discussion and debate. Well worth taking the time to read - not a cheery subject though, so beware!
December 8, 2022
Thanks for the kindle copy.
This book kept my interest even though it is a bit strange.
This book kept my interest even though it is a bit strange.
January 26, 2023
Not sure what that ending was all about
This short story was rather odd and hard to follow at times. The one thing I got out of it, don't mess with fate.
This short story was rather odd and hard to follow at times. The one thing I got out of it, don't mess with fate.
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