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"The threads of psychological revelation that permeate the action with intrigue and discovery make Stormflower a passionately involving saga. It is complex in its world-building, attractive in its main protagonist’s flaws and struggles, and hard to put down." —D. Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
On the ocean world Charybdis, Jade survived becoming a child soldier for an uncaring corporation, a war with monsters from the other side of existence, and service to a cult. She is exhausted, guilt ridden, haunted by secrets, and crippled by the grief of her brother’s death.
Worse yet, the cult still schemes.
She can see it in the unnatural plague rising within the world’s cities, for which there is no cure. She recognizes it in the monsters hunting her against their nature, and fears it when one of her only friends speaks of an alien compulsion he cannot understand.
Jade must discover what the cult plans, but doing so means returning to the corporation that raised her, and a nightmare she thought she had escaped.
On the ocean world Charybdis, Jade survived becoming a child soldier for an uncaring corporation, a war with monsters from the other side of existence, and service to a cult. She is exhausted, guilt ridden, haunted by secrets, and crippled by the grief of her brother’s death.
Worse yet, the cult still schemes.
She can see it in the unnatural plague rising within the world’s cities, for which there is no cure. She recognizes it in the monsters hunting her against their nature, and fears it when one of her only friends speaks of an alien compulsion he cannot understand.
Jade must discover what the cult plans, but doing so means returning to the corporation that raised her, and a nightmare she thought she had escaped.
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Tristen Kozinski
7 books27 followers Keegan and Tristen Kozinski, and their two sisters, were homeschooled. They were encouraged to try many things, but not television, online gaming, social media, and the other various technology devices. Their mother read aloud to all of us extensively and encouraged us to read, read, read, and then read some more. They played family boardgames at least one day a week, (playing board games with the family is still one of their favorite things to do) occasionally went to the movies, spent hours at book stores just reading, we hiked, we swam, tried camping but nobody really liked it.
Keegan spent hours building knex, but never got into legos. He has taken online drawing classes with Glenn Vilppu and CGMA academy.
Tristen is a very hands-off beekeeper. He began playing chess while living in Mexico, and for a number of years played weekly and attended local competitions, but has since switched to other interests.
As with all good education, writing is essential. We were given our fair share of opportunities to write.
We decided to become writers after a homeschool writing assignment. That assignment eventually became our first book: THE DARKNESS THAT SLEPT. We started it at the age of thirteen—it took years to finish. We have since published a few short stories, and two other novels: THE CITY OF LOCKED DOORS, and STORMFLOWER.
We live in northern Alabama and work a real job to pay the bills. When we’re not working or writing or drawing, we enjoy boardgames and online gaming, live theater, listening to soundtracks, walking to discuss ideas, and reading. We are not particularly fond of social media.
Tristen writes reviews for books he reads/listens to and posts them on Adventuresome Book Reviews. Keegan has done all the cover art for their books.
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Keegan spent hours building knex, but never got into legos. He has taken online drawing classes with Glenn Vilppu and CGMA academy.
Tristen is a very hands-off beekeeper. He began playing chess while living in Mexico, and for a number of years played weekly and attended local competitions, but has since switched to other interests.
As with all good education, writing is essential. We were given our fair share of opportunities to write.
We decided to become writers after a homeschool writing assignment. That assignment eventually became our first book: THE DARKNESS THAT SLEPT. We started it at the age of thirteen—it took years to finish. We have since published a few short stories, and two other novels: THE CITY OF LOCKED DOORS, and STORMFLOWER.
We live in northern Alabama and work a real job to pay the bills. When we’re not working or writing or drawing, we enjoy boardgames and online gaming, live theater, listening to soundtracks, walking to discuss ideas, and reading. We are not particularly fond of social media.
Tristen writes reviews for books he reads/listens to and posts them on Adventuresome Book Reviews. Keegan has done all the cover art for their books.
If you would like for us to review a book for contact us. If you are reader and want us to review a book for you, contact us.
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March 20, 2025
Book Review Day!
Storm Flower
By Tristen and Keegan Kozinski
This book is a real storm of a read!
The authors wrote a book that is true Sci-fi, not a story with Sci-fi elements mixed in but a true built from impressive imagination, complex Sci-fi story! Once the book begins it is truly unpredictable and speeds along a whiplash pace. Jade Dieza is the main character and we catch up with her with the loss of her brother, her journey through grief is deep and heavy and can connect with any reader that has felt soul crushing loss.
The inter-dimensional creatures that Jade fights are pure madness! They are called Revenants and throughout the novel you start to see that the Revenants are like a mental representation of your own inner demons and turmoil, so much depth in this story to really make you think as you turn pages. The planet Charybdis and it's ocean is a perfect background to the chaotic energy running through the characters and actions.
Storm Flower is a great book for anyone that doesn't usually read Sci-fi, it has darkness but it also has humanity and resilience.
Storm Flower
By Tristen and Keegan Kozinski
This book is a real storm of a read!
The authors wrote a book that is true Sci-fi, not a story with Sci-fi elements mixed in but a true built from impressive imagination, complex Sci-fi story! Once the book begins it is truly unpredictable and speeds along a whiplash pace. Jade Dieza is the main character and we catch up with her with the loss of her brother, her journey through grief is deep and heavy and can connect with any reader that has felt soul crushing loss.
The inter-dimensional creatures that Jade fights are pure madness! They are called Revenants and throughout the novel you start to see that the Revenants are like a mental representation of your own inner demons and turmoil, so much depth in this story to really make you think as you turn pages. The planet Charybdis and it's ocean is a perfect background to the chaotic energy running through the characters and actions.
Storm Flower is a great book for anyone that doesn't usually read Sci-fi, it has darkness but it also has humanity and resilience.
March 20, 2025
Imagine standing at the edge of a mysterious ocean, where the waves crash against a world that's both beautiful and terrifying. That's the world where Jade Dieza (the main character) is fighting a desperate battle against her own demons.
Stormflower is a story of grief, loss and the weight that presses down on us when we've lost the people we love. But it's also a story of human spirit's ability to persevere even in the darkest of times.
I loved this book because it's a perfect balance of science and thriller.
Stormflower is a story of grief, loss and the weight that presses down on us when we've lost the people we love. But it's also a story of human spirit's ability to persevere even in the darkest of times.
I loved this book because it's a perfect balance of science and thriller.
October 24, 2024
Stormflower by Tristen Kozinski feels like stepping into a storm—unpredictable, relentless, and full of mystery. The story follows Jade Dieza, who’s been through more than anyone should. She’s lost her brother, faced terrifying creatures from another dimension, and carries the weight of grief that feels almost physical. Set on the ocean world of Charybdis, the novel throws you into a place where water stretches endlessly, but it’s not the soothing kind of ocean. Instead, it feels alien and dangerous, mirroring the emotional and psychological chaos Jade is going through.
What stands out is the way the book intertwines the personal and the cosmic. Jade’s battle against these inter-dimensional creatures, known as revenants, feels like a metaphor for fighting one’s inner demons. You can feel her exhaustion, her longing for peace, but peace doesn’t come easily in a world where the line between reality and madness blurs. The revenants aren't just external threats; they reflect the madness that infects not only individuals but entire systems—corporations, governments, even the natural world itself.
This brings in a layer of commentary on how we, as humans, often push beyond boundaries—whether it’s colonizing a distant planet or manipulating forces we don’t fully understand—only to face the consequences. There’s a quiet environmental thread running through the book, as the planet Charybdis and its oceans serve as a fragile backdrop to all the chaos. It makes you think about how much we’ve taken for granted here on Earth, too, and the irreversible damage that can come from reckless action.
Stormflower isn’t just a sci-fi adventure. It’s a deep look into loss, memory, and the search for something—anything—that can bring meaning to a world turned upside down. Jade’s journey is fascinating, and while the book has its darker moments, it’s ultimately about survival and resilience. If you’re looking for a story that’s both thrilling and thoughtful, this is definitely one to pick up.
What stands out is the way the book intertwines the personal and the cosmic. Jade’s battle against these inter-dimensional creatures, known as revenants, feels like a metaphor for fighting one’s inner demons. You can feel her exhaustion, her longing for peace, but peace doesn’t come easily in a world where the line between reality and madness blurs. The revenants aren't just external threats; they reflect the madness that infects not only individuals but entire systems—corporations, governments, even the natural world itself.
This brings in a layer of commentary on how we, as humans, often push beyond boundaries—whether it’s colonizing a distant planet or manipulating forces we don’t fully understand—only to face the consequences. There’s a quiet environmental thread running through the book, as the planet Charybdis and its oceans serve as a fragile backdrop to all the chaos. It makes you think about how much we’ve taken for granted here on Earth, too, and the irreversible damage that can come from reckless action.
Stormflower isn’t just a sci-fi adventure. It’s a deep look into loss, memory, and the search for something—anything—that can bring meaning to a world turned upside down. Jade’s journey is fascinating, and while the book has its darker moments, it’s ultimately about survival and resilience. If you’re looking for a story that’s both thrilling and thoughtful, this is definitely one to pick up.
November 5, 2024
Coincindencially I had not long ago finished Cyberpunk 2077 and enjoyed Edgerunners, so you could say that I'm running on Cyberpunkish mindset for sure. That being said, I've noticed worlds with advanced technology often seem to be presented as dystopian. So as it is here. As people we tend to be broken by our inner struggles. The questions we ask ourselves to understand and define our place in a world that often approaches us as foreigners and outcasts.
Jade doesn't have it much better. She's got a weight on her chest that would crush most, and with her plunged into an endless ocean of danger, hostility, she is faced with what mirrors her soul's torment.
It is from the moment you open the first page that you start reading and you can already feel it. A great read arising and preparing to suck you into a complex, masterfully waved world, where detail might feel slightly too much at times, but that's good for those who need that detail.
The story pace is rather slow, but it is worth going through.
Jade doesn't have it much better. She's got a weight on her chest that would crush most, and with her plunged into an endless ocean of danger, hostility, she is faced with what mirrors her soul's torment.
It is from the moment you open the first page that you start reading and you can already feel it. A great read arising and preparing to suck you into a complex, masterfully waved world, where detail might feel slightly too much at times, but that's good for those who need that detail.
The story pace is rather slow, but it is worth going through.
March 25, 2025
Stormflower is a bold and ambitious entry into the cyberpunk-fantasy hybrid space, and honestly, I’m here for it. Kozinski doesn’t shy away from heavy emotion or high-stakes worldbuilding. Jade Dieza is a protagonist with genuine depth, haunted by her past and yet determined to carve out a future. The revenants add a chilling, almost cosmic-horror touch to the setting, which I loved. It's not a light read—this book demands attention—but if you're tired of cookie-cutter plots and want something with real grit and imagination, this one delivers.
March 25, 2025
I don’t get a lot of reading time, so I need a book to grab me fast—and Stormflower didn’t waste a minute. I wasn’t sure about the whole cyberpunk fantasy mix at first, but it totally worked. The main character’s emotional weight hit hard, especially with everything she’s trying to protect. Some of the world details were a bit complex for late-night reading, but it all added to the atmosphere. It was a dark read, but honestly kind of beautiful in places, too. I’ll definitely keep my eye on this author.
July 11, 2024
Keegan & Tristen Kozinski created a interesting and engaging read and creating a scifi world that I was looking for from the description. The characters worked well in this story and thought the overall story had that feel that I wanted and glad it had that fantasy element that I was looking for. I enjoyed getting to know Jade through this and she had that element that I wanted.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
November 17, 2024
Need More Jade.
I found myself very invested in this book and sad I was unable to sit down and read it straight through. I enjoyed coming across new words. I enjoyed the craziness of some of the relationships and the personality of Jade. I especially love that she just doesn’t quit. I think she is a badass and in the craziness of today, I love that about her.
I found myself very invested in this book and sad I was unable to sit down and read it straight through. I enjoyed coming across new words. I enjoyed the craziness of some of the relationships and the personality of Jade. I especially love that she just doesn’t quit. I think she is a badass and in the craziness of today, I love that about her.
June 10, 2025
If I could give only one thing I loved about this book, it would be the world. Storm Flower by Tristen and Keegan Kozinski painted a dystopia full of mystery and intrigue. There are so many systems, controversies, and histories that could use a whole book to flesh out fully and I would be interested in them all.
That said, I had two points that seemed to keep me from enjoying the plot to the fullest. The pacing and the dialog. It took me two months to get through this book because of how slow it is. It’s a long book and while it has a lot to get through, it sometimes felt we were pursuing a plot point just to add depth to the world and not to advance the story.
For the dialog, I generally enjoyed the banter between characters and the characterization provided therein. However some emotional beats fell flat and a few times dialog came across trope-y and forced.
I genuinely hope we get to see more out of this world in a future book and I hope that Jade gets a vacation.
Note: I received a free ARC copy of this book.
That said, I had two points that seemed to keep me from enjoying the plot to the fullest. The pacing and the dialog. It took me two months to get through this book because of how slow it is. It’s a long book and while it has a lot to get through, it sometimes felt we were pursuing a plot point just to add depth to the world and not to advance the story.
For the dialog, I generally enjoyed the banter between characters and the characterization provided therein. However some emotional beats fell flat and a few times dialog came across trope-y and forced.
I genuinely hope we get to see more out of this world in a future book and I hope that Jade gets a vacation.
Note: I received a free ARC copy of this book.
March 22, 2025
Title: Stormflower
Author: Keegan & Tristen Kozinski
Genre: Steampunk Science Fiction
Release Date: October 15th, 2024
Number of Pages: Unknown
Format: Ebook
Date Finished: March 22nd, 2024
Stars Rated: 4.25
Writing Mechanics: 5
Writing Artistry: 5
Story: emotional impact, hook(s), originality: 4
Characters: appeal, dimension, uniqueness: 5
World Building: 5
I really enjoyed this book very much. I found the story very intense and action-packed. I also found it very cheeky and funny. There were times that I did feel like the emotion fell a little flat, but it wasn’t that often. It might have even been the point of the story. It’s worth the read! I’m glad I read it!
Author: Keegan & Tristen Kozinski
Genre: Steampunk Science Fiction
Release Date: October 15th, 2024
Number of Pages: Unknown
Format: Ebook
Date Finished: March 22nd, 2024
Stars Rated: 4.25
Writing Mechanics: 5
Writing Artistry: 5
Story: emotional impact, hook(s), originality: 4
Characters: appeal, dimension, uniqueness: 5
World Building: 5
I really enjoyed this book very much. I found the story very intense and action-packed. I also found it very cheeky and funny. There were times that I did feel like the emotion fell a little flat, but it wasn’t that often. It might have even been the point of the story. It’s worth the read! I’m glad I read it!
November 19, 2024
Stormflower is certainly fast, turbulent and deeply mired in lore. Our tale follows Jade Dieza, a reluctant heroine: likeable, with a penchant for cake and pastries, who because of her traumatic past has developed unique and desirable battle and analytical talents. The rich realm of Charybdis, proportionably developed, without too much author front-loading of details is refreshing: it’s great not to be greeted by reams of minor characters in lists, world-maps or glossaries!
The problems Jade tackles are the increasing manifestations of spooky spirit-like creatures known as revenants, along with a plague, all set in a world ruled by corporations: she travels often along with her side-kick Marsilias, who understands her more than most. Throughout, Jade is portrayed as emotional and conflicted. The introduction of the unusual figure and spectre-like Chandris sets the stage for a great story that should have broad appeal to sci-fi/fantasy and general readers alike.
I found the ending abrupt, but equally now thirst for part two!
A well-paced, finely crafted novel!
The problems Jade tackles are the increasing manifestations of spooky spirit-like creatures known as revenants, along with a plague, all set in a world ruled by corporations: she travels often along with her side-kick Marsilias, who understands her more than most. Throughout, Jade is portrayed as emotional and conflicted. The introduction of the unusual figure and spectre-like Chandris sets the stage for a great story that should have broad appeal to sci-fi/fantasy and general readers alike.
I found the ending abrupt, but equally now thirst for part two!
A well-paced, finely crafted novel!
September 7, 2025
Stormflower is one of those amazing gems that come along every so often. On the one hand it’s a dystopian adventure science fiction but on the other it’s a psychological narrative that shows the effects of grief in a world where no one seems to care for each other, at least not enough. From the first page to the last I was completely hooked on Jade’s journey and the world of Charybdis.
The writing struck the perfect balance to keep me invested and going for just one more chapter. Jade was such a fantastic and more importantly realistic protagonist and I adored the pace of the story. The world and world building was top tier, laced throughout the narrative so we learn as we go and never get information dumped on us in one or two chapters. The story itself is both gripping and enjoyable. I won’t spoil it but I will say it is definitely one that stuck with me and Stormflower is a serious contender for my top ten this year.
As always thank you to Zooloo’s Book Tours for the copy to review. My review is always honest, truthful and freely given.
The writing struck the perfect balance to keep me invested and going for just one more chapter. Jade was such a fantastic and more importantly realistic protagonist and I adored the pace of the story. The world and world building was top tier, laced throughout the narrative so we learn as we go and never get information dumped on us in one or two chapters. The story itself is both gripping and enjoyable. I won’t spoil it but I will say it is definitely one that stuck with me and Stormflower is a serious contender for my top ten this year.
As always thank you to Zooloo’s Book Tours for the copy to review. My review is always honest, truthful and freely given.
September 13, 2025
This was a great story. I loved the concept and thought it was extremely imaginative. I loved the cover! Keegan, you are such a talented artist. The attention to detail is exquisite, and I loved the colours. The book is so well written, and it flows easily. The writing was excellent and again very imaginative. Keegan and Tristan are an excellent writing duo! The setting was good, and I adored the world-building. It was so well done. I loved the characters, and they were well thought out. I liked Jade. I did feel sad for her, but I love how her story unfolded. I recommend this. It was such a joy to read!
September 8, 2025
Stormflower by Keegan and Tristen Kozinski.
I absolutely loved this book. The cover was amazing. I loved Jade's character. I loved the writing style and the story. How the creatures are described. I couldn't put it down. I read this book in a few days. I really didn't want it to end. I definitely recommend this book.
I absolutely loved this book. The cover was amazing. I loved Jade's character. I loved the writing style and the story. How the creatures are described. I couldn't put it down. I read this book in a few days. I really didn't want it to end. I definitely recommend this book.
March 22, 2025
We jump straight into action in this book. Our main character, Her Awesomeness Jade, has to chase down a revenant that has suddenly appeared in the retired area.
Retired from the Purifier organisation, Jade just wants peace and quiet, no can do.
She is trying to stay away, yet getting dragged in again. Stupid revenants.😂
The worldbuilding is beyond this one. The science is even better, and there is magic! I mean, what more could a teen ever want from this book?🤗💙📚
Action? Cool gadgets? 😎
A plague is spreading, a revenant is talking(!), and vi have alien compulsion.
“If a giant monster attacks, I am screaming like a little girl and leaving.”
Oh, you have got to love our Jade.😂
What do the revenants want?
What is inmate number one's game?
Who can we trust (I was immersed, what can I say?)
Can Jade survive this?
Retired from the Purifier organisation, Jade just wants peace and quiet, no can do.
She is trying to stay away, yet getting dragged in again. Stupid revenants.😂
The worldbuilding is beyond this one. The science is even better, and there is magic! I mean, what more could a teen ever want from this book?🤗💙📚
Action? Cool gadgets? 😎
A plague is spreading, a revenant is talking(!), and vi have alien compulsion.
“If a giant monster attacks, I am screaming like a little girl and leaving.”
Oh, you have got to love our Jade.😂
What do the revenants want?
What is inmate number one's game?
Who can we trust (I was immersed, what can I say?)
Can Jade survive this?
March 24, 2025
Even though I was slightly confused with the world itself due to the fantasy nature, I enjoyed this!
Jade was a fun and interesting character to read about and enjoy this adventure with. All she went through and continues to go through really shows how strong of a character she is.
This does have a wrapped up ending for this first part of the story, but I would definitely be interested in exploring more in this world.
It could even be interesting to eventually see the past of this world and these characters!
Jade was a fun and interesting character to read about and enjoy this adventure with. All she went through and continues to go through really shows how strong of a character she is.
This does have a wrapped up ending for this first part of the story, but I would definitely be interested in exploring more in this world.
It could even be interesting to eventually see the past of this world and these characters!
September 12, 2025
There is nothing like reading Stormflower by Keegan and Tristen Kozinski y'all! This book blends sci-fi, thriller, adventure, and even paranormal into the writing! I love a book that has so much going on and you can follow along with the story and not get lost. Our MC in this book is named Jade who is still struggling with her bother's death in the past. Jade is a hunter of souls or the revenants. Until she meets Chandris, a sentient revenant or so it appears as it talks to Jade. Jude is fighting against loss and so much more in this book. Our setting is a futuristic society in which there are projections, aka very Bladerunner, the projections reminded me of that movie which I love BTW. It reminds me of the Cyberpunk, a very dystopian well written world that really captures the readers attention and brings you into the story and doesn't let you go until you are done with the book. Jade has a perfect ending where she wants to be free and safe but she knows that she can not be. I would be very interested in seeing the rest of Jade's story in the future!
September 6, 2025
Stormflower is a classic Sci-fi fantasy adventure thriller, with a great steampunk feel, but it's not your usual one dimensional tale, it's multifaceted and follows themes of loss, and the colossal weight and pressure of grief. But it's also a story of hope, even in the face of the darkest of times, and of immense power of the resilience of human spirit.
We set our scene on Charybdis, an ocean world ruled by ruthless corporations, and stalked by gigantic monsters and aliens and riddled by a vicious plague. It's here we meet our main character Jade, who's tasked with battling the interstellar creatures known as revenants. Jade is quite the reluctant heroine, and is emotional and highly conflicted but really is such a likable, fun character.
The world building on display here is sprawling and sweeping and the scientific aspects are detailed and comprehensive.
I will say, maybe a little more character depth and development would have gone a long way, but that's my only criticism really.
At 460 pages, it's quite the hefty tome, but don't let that discourage you, I'm sure like me, you'll fly through the read.
4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
We set our scene on Charybdis, an ocean world ruled by ruthless corporations, and stalked by gigantic monsters and aliens and riddled by a vicious plague. It's here we meet our main character Jade, who's tasked with battling the interstellar creatures known as revenants. Jade is quite the reluctant heroine, and is emotional and highly conflicted but really is such a likable, fun character.
The world building on display here is sprawling and sweeping and the scientific aspects are detailed and comprehensive.
I will say, maybe a little more character depth and development would have gone a long way, but that's my only criticism really.
At 460 pages, it's quite the hefty tome, but don't let that discourage you, I'm sure like me, you'll fly through the read.
4 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
September 12, 2025
I stepped out of my comfort zone with this one and I wasn’t disappointed! The characters were great and I enjoyed the storyline. The attention to detail was amazing and really helped pull you into the world. Action was happening and it was told really well. The tension and emotion in the story helped the FMC be relatable. I think that helped drive the overall story. It was a longer read at 400+ pages but it was worth it. Definitely check this one out if it’s in your genre or something that catches your eye like it did mine!
September 5, 2025
Thank you so much to Zooloo's Book Tours and the authors for this ARC!
This was a really cool sci-fi with a lot of funky mechanisms, and I really enjoyed the setting. It didn't feel like it belonged to any particular time or place, other than vaguely futuristic - it was still very believable as a world.
The main character, Jade, was a lot of fun, as was her friend Silias. I really enjoyed their dynamic. There were some other side characters who were highly entertaining, and I was a big fan of Chandris: a mysterious character with immense curiosity.
I think there were a few bits that I didn't quite follow, with all the language specific to this novel, but the story was fun, dramatic, and tense in places. A good book all round!
This was a really cool sci-fi with a lot of funky mechanisms, and I really enjoyed the setting. It didn't feel like it belonged to any particular time or place, other than vaguely futuristic - it was still very believable as a world.
The main character, Jade, was a lot of fun, as was her friend Silias. I really enjoyed their dynamic. There were some other side characters who were highly entertaining, and I was a big fan of Chandris: a mysterious character with immense curiosity.
I think there were a few bits that I didn't quite follow, with all the language specific to this novel, but the story was fun, dramatic, and tense in places. A good book all round!
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October 5, 2024This is Diane Donovan's Editorial review of Stormflower for MidwestBook Reviews
Stormflower follows the life and efforts of Jade to redeem herself after poor choices result in the betrayal of the Redeemers, the death of her brother, and the loss of everything she held dear in life.
All she wants to do now is lick her wounds, hide with her secrets, and rest. Unfortunately, sitting on the sidelines is not her destiny, because Jade may be the only person in the world able to solve the rise of plagues and new deadly dangers set on destroying everything.
The first note to make about the story is the attention Keegan and Tristen Kozinski give to building atmosphere and a sense of place that cements Jade in her cocoon of reflective comfort:
The sound of the rain surrounded her, thunderous in its deluge and soothing in its rhythm. She lay curled within her blankets, swaddled, warm, bleary in her fresh waking, and cuddling a stuffed fish. The air smelled of lavender, tempting her back to unconsciousness and the cotton candy colors of her dreams. She might have heeded it. Should have heeded it. But she knew her house, knew its silences and sounds and functions, knew it from the tiles underfoot to the floor above she never used.
This not only sets the stage for events to come, but creates a fine contrast between refuge and risks that Jade is forced to confront as she is pulled out of her personal hell to enter a worldwide challenge that she’s already played a major role in creating.
As the story unfolds, readers traverse city-complexes and mazes where the number of reverants is on the rise. Jade uncovers more and more strangeness as she confronts the legacy of her past and disparate possibilities of changing the future.
Another major plus to the story is its action-packed scenes, which permeate twists and turns of plot with supercharged tension and nonstop actions, paired with revelations:
The closest Purifiers crowded around her, Serras was screaming over the earpiece, demanding what was wrong, but Jade could barely hear her. She curled tight between the seat bases, clutching her ears, her face, and sobbing. Memories and hallucinations filled her world and her mind, a parade of everyone she had killed, topping off—every time—with her brother.
These variable scenarios embed the story with puzzles, surprises, and shifting demands that Jade faces in the course of her strange journey. All these forces exact a toll that places her in a dual position of power and uncertainty as she employs her courage and knowledge in new ways.
The threads of psychological revelation that permeate the action with intrigue and discovery make Stormflower a passionately involving saga. It is complex in its world-building, attractive in its main protagonist’s flaws and struggles, and hard to put down.
Will Jade ever be free of her interior and exterior troubles? The compromise she is forced to make in the course of her pursuits raises many questions which conclude in somewhat of a cliffhanger, portending further books.
Libraries interested in stories that sizzle with action and concurrent psychological depth will find Stormflower a deep draw for sci-fi and fantasy readers seeking a world-changing story that’s evocatively different from most genre reads.
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Stormflower follows the life and efforts of Jade to redeem herself after poor choices result in the betrayal of the Redeemers, the death of her brother, and the loss of everything she held dear in life.
All she wants to do now is lick her wounds, hide with her secrets, and rest. Unfortunately, sitting on the sidelines is not her destiny, because Jade may be the only person in the world able to solve the rise of plagues and new deadly dangers set on destroying everything.
The first note to make about the story is the attention Keegan and Tristen Kozinski give to building atmosphere and a sense of place that cements Jade in her cocoon of reflective comfort:
The sound of the rain surrounded her, thunderous in its deluge and soothing in its rhythm. She lay curled within her blankets, swaddled, warm, bleary in her fresh waking, and cuddling a stuffed fish. The air smelled of lavender, tempting her back to unconsciousness and the cotton candy colors of her dreams. She might have heeded it. Should have heeded it. But she knew her house, knew its silences and sounds and functions, knew it from the tiles underfoot to the floor above she never used.
This not only sets the stage for events to come, but creates a fine contrast between refuge and risks that Jade is forced to confront as she is pulled out of her personal hell to enter a worldwide challenge that she’s already played a major role in creating.
As the story unfolds, readers traverse city-complexes and mazes where the number of reverants is on the rise. Jade uncovers more and more strangeness as she confronts the legacy of her past and disparate possibilities of changing the future.
Another major plus to the story is its action-packed scenes, which permeate twists and turns of plot with supercharged tension and nonstop actions, paired with revelations:
The closest Purifiers crowded around her, Serras was screaming over the earpiece, demanding what was wrong, but Jade could barely hear her. She curled tight between the seat bases, clutching her ears, her face, and sobbing. Memories and hallucinations filled her world and her mind, a parade of everyone she had killed, topping off—every time—with her brother.
These variable scenarios embed the story with puzzles, surprises, and shifting demands that Jade faces in the course of her strange journey. All these forces exact a toll that places her in a dual position of power and uncertainty as she employs her courage and knowledge in new ways.
The threads of psychological revelation that permeate the action with intrigue and discovery make Stormflower a passionately involving saga. It is complex in its world-building, attractive in its main protagonist’s flaws and struggles, and hard to put down.
Will Jade ever be free of her interior and exterior troubles? The compromise she is forced to make in the course of her pursuits raises many questions which conclude in somewhat of a cliffhanger, portending further books.
Libraries interested in stories that sizzle with action and concurrent psychological depth will find Stormflower a deep draw for sci-fi and fantasy readers seeking a world-changing story that’s evocatively different from most genre reads.
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March 21, 2025
Stormflower: A Cyberpunk Fantasy Adventure
By: Tristen Kozinski and Keegan Kozinski
Publisher: Crooked House Publishing
Release Date: October 15, 2024
Length: 562 pages
Triggers: Psychological trauma, intense action, dark themes
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Cyberpunk Trip You Won’t Forget
Alright, listen up—if Blade Runner, Event Horizon, and Ghost in the Shell had some kind of freaky love child, Stormflower would be it. This book goes hard. We’re talking deep, twisted world-building, psychological warfare, and a protagonist so battered by life she might as well be held together with duct tape and caffeine.
Jade Dieza isn’t your average badass—she’s been through the wringer and the spin cycle. She used to be a high-level revenant hunter (think: nightmare-inducing, interdimensional monsters), but when a mission went sideways, she lost her brother and her sanity. Now she’s just trying to keep her head down and stay off the radar, but fate (or something way worse) isn’t having it. A new plague is spreading, a revenant is talking to her (never a good sign), and people are getting real weird about an unknown force calling them. TL;DR? The world is going to hell, and Jade’s front row.
Let’s talk about the vibe. Charybdis, this endless ocean planet, is straight-up unsettling. The whole place feels like it’s watching you. Water, water everywhere, and yet it somehow makes everything more claustrophobic. Toss in shadowy corporations controlling everything, and yeah, it’s giving dystopian nightmare with a side of existential dread.
The writing? Sharp. Atmospheric. You ever read something that makes you feel like you’re there—like you can hear the rain, taste the salt in the air, and feel the creeping paranoia? That’s this book. The pacing is a slow burn, but trust me, it’s worth the ride.
And Jade? Jade is the type of character you root for hard. She’s exhausted, broken, and just wants to be left alone, but the universe keeps pulling her back in. Her trauma isn’t just flavor text—it defines her, makes her decisions hit different. You get her, even when she’s making choices that are 100% terrible for her own well-being.
Why You Gotta Read This:
🔥 Deep, immersive world-building – No boring exposition dumps, just a fully fleshed-out cyberpunk dystopia that drags you under.
🔥 Eerie, slow-burn tension – You know that feeling when you’re waiting for something to jump out at you? This book lives in that space.
🔥 Jade Dieza is a whole mood – Imagine if Sarah Connor, Motoko Kusanagi, and Furiosa had a messed-up little sister. That’s Jade.
🔥 Action when it counts – The quiet moments build and build until—BAM—pure chaos. And it hits.
Perfect For:
📖 Cyberpunk junkies who want something fresh
📖 Fans of Altered Carbon, The Expanse, or Shadowrun
📖 Readers who love their sci-fi dark, gritty, and full of psychological mind games
Look, this ain’t some breezy weekend read. This is the kind of book that gets under your skin, that makes you think while it’s also making you question reality. If you’re down for an emotional, brain-melting, high-stakes cyberpunk fantasy with serious bite—strap in, because Stormflower is about to wreck you in the best way possible.
By: Tristen Kozinski and Keegan Kozinski
Publisher: Crooked House Publishing
Release Date: October 15, 2024
Length: 562 pages
Triggers: Psychological trauma, intense action, dark themes
Star Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A Cyberpunk Trip You Won’t Forget
Alright, listen up—if Blade Runner, Event Horizon, and Ghost in the Shell had some kind of freaky love child, Stormflower would be it. This book goes hard. We’re talking deep, twisted world-building, psychological warfare, and a protagonist so battered by life she might as well be held together with duct tape and caffeine.
Jade Dieza isn’t your average badass—she’s been through the wringer and the spin cycle. She used to be a high-level revenant hunter (think: nightmare-inducing, interdimensional monsters), but when a mission went sideways, she lost her brother and her sanity. Now she’s just trying to keep her head down and stay off the radar, but fate (or something way worse) isn’t having it. A new plague is spreading, a revenant is talking to her (never a good sign), and people are getting real weird about an unknown force calling them. TL;DR? The world is going to hell, and Jade’s front row.
Let’s talk about the vibe. Charybdis, this endless ocean planet, is straight-up unsettling. The whole place feels like it’s watching you. Water, water everywhere, and yet it somehow makes everything more claustrophobic. Toss in shadowy corporations controlling everything, and yeah, it’s giving dystopian nightmare with a side of existential dread.
The writing? Sharp. Atmospheric. You ever read something that makes you feel like you’re there—like you can hear the rain, taste the salt in the air, and feel the creeping paranoia? That’s this book. The pacing is a slow burn, but trust me, it’s worth the ride.
And Jade? Jade is the type of character you root for hard. She’s exhausted, broken, and just wants to be left alone, but the universe keeps pulling her back in. Her trauma isn’t just flavor text—it defines her, makes her decisions hit different. You get her, even when she’s making choices that are 100% terrible for her own well-being.
Why You Gotta Read This:
🔥 Deep, immersive world-building – No boring exposition dumps, just a fully fleshed-out cyberpunk dystopia that drags you under.
🔥 Eerie, slow-burn tension – You know that feeling when you’re waiting for something to jump out at you? This book lives in that space.
🔥 Jade Dieza is a whole mood – Imagine if Sarah Connor, Motoko Kusanagi, and Furiosa had a messed-up little sister. That’s Jade.
🔥 Action when it counts – The quiet moments build and build until—BAM—pure chaos. And it hits.
Perfect For:
📖 Cyberpunk junkies who want something fresh
📖 Fans of Altered Carbon, The Expanse, or Shadowrun
📖 Readers who love their sci-fi dark, gritty, and full of psychological mind games
Look, this ain’t some breezy weekend read. This is the kind of book that gets under your skin, that makes you think while it’s also making you question reality. If you’re down for an emotional, brain-melting, high-stakes cyberpunk fantasy with serious bite—strap in, because Stormflower is about to wreck you in the best way possible.
October 3, 2024
5.0⭐
Thank you BookSirens for an eARC of this book!!! My first ARC!!! I cannot tell you how exciting of an experience this has been. This review is voluntary and 100% honest. ♡
Full disclosure: I read ebooks terribly slow. I also read fantasy and sci-fi with heavy worldbuilding, fancy technology, and unique linguistics that are explained via immersion (versus clear exposition) slowly. So this one…it took me a long time. I did struggle a bit because these are areas wherein I naturally struggle. But holy crap, I needed to stick it out because this story is incredible.
Stormflower follows Jade, a worn-out, grief-stricken killer-of-heavenly-beasts who is roused from retirement to assist a seemingly corrupt government kill some more. The setting is an ocean world, there is magic and technology, greed and corruption, cult-like worshippers of some vast, mysterious entity, and monsters that can tear holes in the fabric of the world to come over from theirs. It’s a lot.
I loved the characters. Jade was so grumpy and tired, but so caring and kind. I loved her vernacular and the way she viewed the world. I so appreciated the way she observed and spoke to those she loves, often in a way that held them at bay, using humor to avoid saying the quiet parts out loud but so clearly caring. She was an imperfect protagonist who had no choice but to attempt to be perfect, and she struggled along the way, relying on the help of her friends.
This story handled grief so well, and everything was written in a way that immersed me the entire time. I felt the pain and frustration that she felt, as well as the driving forces of all the characters. There are several other POVs, and none of them felt bland or exhausting. I genuinely cared whether they all lived or died. (On that note, I'm going to put this thought behind a spoiler tag:
Writing-wise, this story is very rich, often a bit flowery. At times it felt a little dense, but not in a way that pulled me out of the story (except for when I was struggling with learning about the revenants and their world.) Some lines read like pure poetry. The action was so well done, and I could visualize every move. It was exciting and refreshing in many ways. I truly just really loved this story so much.
I also learned so many new words: acrimony, allay, ameliorate, avarice, conviviality, itinerant, eddy, lugubrious, moribund
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Thank you BookSirens for an eARC of this book!!! My first ARC!!! I cannot tell you how exciting of an experience this has been. This review is voluntary and 100% honest. ♡
Full disclosure: I read ebooks terribly slow. I also read fantasy and sci-fi with heavy worldbuilding, fancy technology, and unique linguistics that are explained via immersion (versus clear exposition) slowly. So this one…it took me a long time. I did struggle a bit because these are areas wherein I naturally struggle. But holy crap, I needed to stick it out because this story is incredible.
Stormflower follows Jade, a worn-out, grief-stricken killer-of-heavenly-beasts who is roused from retirement to assist a seemingly corrupt government kill some more. The setting is an ocean world, there is magic and technology, greed and corruption, cult-like worshippers of some vast, mysterious entity, and monsters that can tear holes in the fabric of the world to come over from theirs. It’s a lot.
I loved the characters. Jade was so grumpy and tired, but so caring and kind. I loved her vernacular and the way she viewed the world. I so appreciated the way she observed and spoke to those she loves, often in a way that held them at bay, using humor to avoid saying the quiet parts out loud but so clearly caring. She was an imperfect protagonist who had no choice but to attempt to be perfect, and she struggled along the way, relying on the help of her friends.
This story handled grief so well, and everything was written in a way that immersed me the entire time. I felt the pain and frustration that she felt, as well as the driving forces of all the characters. There are several other POVs, and none of them felt bland or exhausting. I genuinely cared whether they all lived or died. (On that note, I'm going to put this thought behind a spoiler tag:
Writing-wise, this story is very rich, often a bit flowery. At times it felt a little dense, but not in a way that pulled me out of the story (except for when I was struggling with learning about the revenants and their world.) Some lines read like pure poetry. The action was so well done, and I could visualize every move. It was exciting and refreshing in many ways. I truly just really loved this story so much.
I also learned so many new words: acrimony, allay, ameliorate, avarice, conviviality, itinerant, eddy, lugubrious, moribund
Come find me on thestorygraph and fable!
September 13, 2025
Here is my review for Stormflower by Keegan Zozinski and Tristen Zozinski
This was a really intriguing story and introduced me to a new breed of species called revenants. The story grew on me the more I read as it was a brilliant fantasy story and extremely well thought out. The authors plotted a terrific story with some great characters and they had created some new creatures I had never heard of before. I’ve not read a fantasy story like it before. I really enjoyed the plot and the story. The story had very descriptive text which explained a few things that were going on. The synopsis helped draw me to reading this story and I really enjoyed it. I really enjoy reading fantasy stories although I'm still new to the genre, they vary so much but are enjoyable. It’s the first time I have read these authors before but I would like to read more of their books in the future.
Blurb :
THEY call and some hear.
On the ocean world Charybdis, two orphans were searching. When the corportacracy found them, they said they had no memory of their family —they lied.
Jade and Ilin Dieza were taken, raised to kill the inter-dimensional monstrosities known as revenants. They excelled at it until quiet PLANS and madness tore open a gate between dimensions and unleashed a tide of revenants. Amidst the slaughter, Ilin was dragged through to the other side of existence.
Jade followed.
She returned minutes later, years older, bent under the weight of her brother’s body..
Now Jade lives as a recluse, haunted by secrets, grief, and guilt. Utterly exhausted, all she wants to do is rest.
Except, a revenant speaks to her, an unnatural plague is spreading, and a friend speaks of an alien compulsion he doesn’t understand. One he must never explore, lest all that lies hidden drags him below.
Thus, the second PLAN has begun, and the madness that corrupted the first has worsened.
This was a really intriguing story and introduced me to a new breed of species called revenants. The story grew on me the more I read as it was a brilliant fantasy story and extremely well thought out. The authors plotted a terrific story with some great characters and they had created some new creatures I had never heard of before. I’ve not read a fantasy story like it before. I really enjoyed the plot and the story. The story had very descriptive text which explained a few things that were going on. The synopsis helped draw me to reading this story and I really enjoyed it. I really enjoy reading fantasy stories although I'm still new to the genre, they vary so much but are enjoyable. It’s the first time I have read these authors before but I would like to read more of their books in the future.
Blurb :
THEY call and some hear.
On the ocean world Charybdis, two orphans were searching. When the corportacracy found them, they said they had no memory of their family —they lied.
Jade and Ilin Dieza were taken, raised to kill the inter-dimensional monstrosities known as revenants. They excelled at it until quiet PLANS and madness tore open a gate between dimensions and unleashed a tide of revenants. Amidst the slaughter, Ilin was dragged through to the other side of existence.
Jade followed.
She returned minutes later, years older, bent under the weight of her brother’s body..
Now Jade lives as a recluse, haunted by secrets, grief, and guilt. Utterly exhausted, all she wants to do is rest.
Except, a revenant speaks to her, an unnatural plague is spreading, and a friend speaks of an alien compulsion he doesn’t understand. One he must never explore, lest all that lies hidden drags him below.
Thus, the second PLAN has begun, and the madness that corrupted the first has worsened.
October 10, 2025
A retired agent is called back into service…
…And finds herself at the center of a supernatural war between mortal and immortal factions. Jade was a ‘Purifier,’ a member of a corporation charge with exterminating ‘Vestiges,’ near-mindless supernatural pests from an immaterial dimension. She swiftly leans, though, of ‘Souls,’ far more potent entities, bringing hidden chaos to the world. Together with the rogue operative Connor, the arcane fabricator (‘invoker’) Marsilias, and the renegade Soul Chandris, Jade confronts everything from an insidious disease to corrupted corporations to dangerous sky-cities in an effort to stave off calamity. The story concludes with the possibility of a sequel.
The tale is set amidst the corporation-ruled floating cities and islets of a water-world, whose inhabitants mix extremely advanced technology with a type of magic that mostly involves pulling energy from other dimensions. These societies are only a portion of a much larger and more complex tapestry that includes alien ‘CEOs,’ incredibly advanced ‘Techrons,’ and bizarre neighboring dimensions. I found this setting both intriguing and comprehensive.
Jade came across as contradictory, almost implausible. On the one hand, she has severe psychological damage, including panic attacks; on the other, she possesses formidable personal combat skills, impressive computer hacking skills, plus a substantial dollop of arcane abilities, along with a background that grants her otherwise unavailable knowledge. This works…barely.
Connor and Marsilias are well defined, but the other character who truly stands out is Chandris, who is both baffled and fascinated by the material world.
I recommend ‘Stormflower’ to those who enjoy complex cyber-punk thrillers, as well as readers who enjoy magical intrigue and complex settings.
…And finds herself at the center of a supernatural war between mortal and immortal factions. Jade was a ‘Purifier,’ a member of a corporation charge with exterminating ‘Vestiges,’ near-mindless supernatural pests from an immaterial dimension. She swiftly leans, though, of ‘Souls,’ far more potent entities, bringing hidden chaos to the world. Together with the rogue operative Connor, the arcane fabricator (‘invoker’) Marsilias, and the renegade Soul Chandris, Jade confronts everything from an insidious disease to corrupted corporations to dangerous sky-cities in an effort to stave off calamity. The story concludes with the possibility of a sequel.
The tale is set amidst the corporation-ruled floating cities and islets of a water-world, whose inhabitants mix extremely advanced technology with a type of magic that mostly involves pulling energy from other dimensions. These societies are only a portion of a much larger and more complex tapestry that includes alien ‘CEOs,’ incredibly advanced ‘Techrons,’ and bizarre neighboring dimensions. I found this setting both intriguing and comprehensive.
Jade came across as contradictory, almost implausible. On the one hand, she has severe psychological damage, including panic attacks; on the other, she possesses formidable personal combat skills, impressive computer hacking skills, plus a substantial dollop of arcane abilities, along with a background that grants her otherwise unavailable knowledge. This works…barely.
Connor and Marsilias are well defined, but the other character who truly stands out is Chandris, who is both baffled and fascinated by the material world.
I recommend ‘Stormflower’ to those who enjoy complex cyber-punk thrillers, as well as readers who enjoy magical intrigue and complex settings.
November 16, 2025
The whole setting is just electric, filled with massive floating cities and shadowy companies controlling everything. The author built a world that feels completely real, a dark and immersive place that just pulls you right in. This is not some light story; it has a deep, philosophical core and relentless action that makes the long length worth your time. If you love a story with big ideas and a unique vibe, grab this book. The world building is exceptional, no boring information dumps here, just a fleshed out cyberpunk dystopia that drags you under. This book lives in the space where you wait for something to jump out at you.
The main character, Jade Dieza, is the reason this book works so well. She is a broken revenant hunter who has seen too much and just wants to be left alone, but the universe keeps pulling her back into chaos. Her struggles feel authentic, giving the action real emotional weight. The story follows her as a new plague spreads, forcing her to confront forces she spent years trying to forget. The writing is sharp and atmospheric; you can feel the salt spray and the constant paranoia of the world. Even though the pacing is a slow burn, the build-up pays off with pure, unhinged moments of chaos. This book is a masterful mix of technology, darkness, and myth. You finish it ready for more. The tension and emotion in the story make the main character relatable. This long read is worth your time.
The main character, Jade Dieza, is the reason this book works so well. She is a broken revenant hunter who has seen too much and just wants to be left alone, but the universe keeps pulling her back into chaos. Her struggles feel authentic, giving the action real emotional weight. The story follows her as a new plague spreads, forcing her to confront forces she spent years trying to forget. The writing is sharp and atmospheric; you can feel the salt spray and the constant paranoia of the world. Even though the pacing is a slow burn, the build-up pays off with pure, unhinged moments of chaos. This book is a masterful mix of technology, darkness, and myth. You finish it ready for more. The tension and emotion in the story make the main character relatable. This long read is worth your time.
November 23, 2025
Ok, so I’m not going to mince my words here, this book was a bit to chew on. It is an interesting story, but it honestly ran the risk of losing me several times. I enjoyed the expansive world-building that avoided info dumping on me, but I honestly had a hard time feeling connected to everything that was going on. Jade is an interesting character, but again she felt very generic at times. Like I had read her in about a hundred other books. I guess one of the biggest detractors for me was how the author would occasionally go several pages without telling us which character was which.
That all being said, it was an interesting story and the author has a good voice. Would I read anything else by them? Maybe. They certainly didn’t make me a fan in this outing, but they got my attention enough to be willing to read something else of theirs if the opportunity came along.
Would I recommend this book to other people? That’s a tough one to answer. Part of me wants to honestly say no. But that’s mostly because I don’t really know anyone interested in the cyberpunk genre more than the book not being good or anything. I think my biggest complaint about this book was its length. It honestly felt too long for me. The story rambled on and on at times and I had to hold myself back from skipping to the good stuff. Honestly speaking this story would have benefitted from being about a third shorter and with slightly tighter prose.
That all being said, it was an interesting story and the author has a good voice. Would I read anything else by them? Maybe. They certainly didn’t make me a fan in this outing, but they got my attention enough to be willing to read something else of theirs if the opportunity came along.
Would I recommend this book to other people? That’s a tough one to answer. Part of me wants to honestly say no. But that’s mostly because I don’t really know anyone interested in the cyberpunk genre more than the book not being good or anything. I think my biggest complaint about this book was its length. It honestly felt too long for me. The story rambled on and on at times and I had to hold myself back from skipping to the good stuff. Honestly speaking this story would have benefitted from being about a third shorter and with slightly tighter prose.
February 24, 2025
I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Stormflower by Tristen Kozinski is a science fiction novel set on the oceanic planet Charybdis, where siblings Jade and Ilin Dieza are trained to battle interdimensional entities known as revenants. A catastrophic event leads to Ilin’s disappearance into another dimension, leaving Jade to return alone—aged, broken, and burdened by grief. Now a recluse, she is reluctantly drawn back into conflict as a speaking revenant emerges, a mysterious plague spreads, and an old friend's inexplicable compulsion threatens their world.
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of sci-fi, and this book immediately caught my attention. The plot is multi-layered, featuring intricate world-building and a deep psychological exploration of its protagonist. While the pacing is slow, it works in favor of readers who are new to the genre, allowing them to fully absorb the details of the world and its characters. The story is built around two key elements: Jade’s inner turmoil—her grief and regret over past choices—and the battles against the nightmarish revenants. These elements are seamlessly intertwined, creating an engaging and thought-provoking narrative.
Overall, Stormflower is a compelling read for those who appreciate science fiction that delves into emotional complexity, ethical dilemmas, and the resilience of the human spirit.
Stormflower by Tristen Kozinski is a science fiction novel set on the oceanic planet Charybdis, where siblings Jade and Ilin Dieza are trained to battle interdimensional entities known as revenants. A catastrophic event leads to Ilin’s disappearance into another dimension, leaving Jade to return alone—aged, broken, and burdened by grief. Now a recluse, she is reluctantly drawn back into conflict as a speaking revenant emerges, a mysterious plague spreads, and an old friend's inexplicable compulsion threatens their world.
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of sci-fi, and this book immediately caught my attention. The plot is multi-layered, featuring intricate world-building and a deep psychological exploration of its protagonist. While the pacing is slow, it works in favor of readers who are new to the genre, allowing them to fully absorb the details of the world and its characters. The story is built around two key elements: Jade’s inner turmoil—her grief and regret over past choices—and the battles against the nightmarish revenants. These elements are seamlessly intertwined, creating an engaging and thought-provoking narrative.
Overall, Stormflower is a compelling read for those who appreciate science fiction that delves into emotional complexity, ethical dilemmas, and the resilience of the human spirit.
September 10, 2025
This book was one of my challenge books for the month - I love to grab a book that is out of my comfort zone and read it, even though it's not something I'd have naturally gravitated to, or picked up.
Sci-fi and high fantasy often take me too long to become invested in and with lots of world building and the slower pace, I tend to struggle.
This book peaked my interest - I'm a little embarrassed to say - because I loved the purple hair on the front cover image - and to be honest, I was intrigued with the fact that there were two authors.
This was a great read and I'm so pleased that I took a chance on it.
We dive right into the action from the first page and I loved getting to know this strange new world.
The world building was really well woven into the storyline and I never felt too bogged down or overwhelmed by all the new information and technical elements.
Jade was a really intriguing character to explore and I enjoyed learning her backstory as we journeyed along with her.
There was plenty of action with giant monsters, aliens, a plague, magic and lots of gadgets which I loved.
I actually found myself so engrossed and got through fair chunks in each sitting, being drawn to keep reading just that bit longer.
As a mum of boys that don't read much, I think that this book is just the thing to tempt the YA audience into this genre.
I was also completely obsessed to read the bio of the authors which is a brilliant motivation for others who come through a homeschooled environment (like my son too).
Don't be scared of this over 450 page chonky read - you'll be so hooked that it'll fly by in no time and be craving more.
Sci-fi and high fantasy often take me too long to become invested in and with lots of world building and the slower pace, I tend to struggle.
This book peaked my interest - I'm a little embarrassed to say - because I loved the purple hair on the front cover image - and to be honest, I was intrigued with the fact that there were two authors.
This was a great read and I'm so pleased that I took a chance on it.
We dive right into the action from the first page and I loved getting to know this strange new world.
The world building was really well woven into the storyline and I never felt too bogged down or overwhelmed by all the new information and technical elements.
Jade was a really intriguing character to explore and I enjoyed learning her backstory as we journeyed along with her.
There was plenty of action with giant monsters, aliens, a plague, magic and lots of gadgets which I loved.
I actually found myself so engrossed and got through fair chunks in each sitting, being drawn to keep reading just that bit longer.
As a mum of boys that don't read much, I think that this book is just the thing to tempt the YA audience into this genre.
I was also completely obsessed to read the bio of the authors which is a brilliant motivation for others who come through a homeschooled environment (like my son too).
Don't be scared of this over 450 page chonky read - you'll be so hooked that it'll fly by in no time and be craving more.
September 11, 2025
I’d like to just start off by saying that a Revenant is one thing, but one with humanoid faces and limbs at the end of whatever they use to move around (often in multiples) is just a tad much – a literal nightmare. Something about the imagery makes the thought of them even worse, perhaps not as much as having a unexpected convo with one though. That’s just a whole other level.
Jade barely swims above the surface of the grief she carries around with her. The flashbacks, the memories, the fear and the guilt. Now and again a sliver opens up and she is overwhelmed by what haunts her soul. On the flip side is the Jade who answers the call and fights the unpredictable, ruthless and always voracious revenants.
It’s a cracking read. A smorgasbord of sci-fi meets speculative fiction brimming with the zesty rebellious vibe of Cyberpunk plus a dab of fantastical world-building. The kind of read that connects the moral fibre of humanity, threads empathy with the fraught emptiness of civilisation built on fear, control and violence.
The question is where does Jade go from here. The choices are limited and confine her ability to live a life less on the edge. The oppression makes her heart weep, but her soul burns with rage.
Jade barely swims above the surface of the grief she carries around with her. The flashbacks, the memories, the fear and the guilt. Now and again a sliver opens up and she is overwhelmed by what haunts her soul. On the flip side is the Jade who answers the call and fights the unpredictable, ruthless and always voracious revenants.
It’s a cracking read. A smorgasbord of sci-fi meets speculative fiction brimming with the zesty rebellious vibe of Cyberpunk plus a dab of fantastical world-building. The kind of read that connects the moral fibre of humanity, threads empathy with the fraught emptiness of civilisation built on fear, control and violence.
The question is where does Jade go from here. The choices are limited and confine her ability to live a life less on the edge. The oppression makes her heart weep, but her soul burns with rage.
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