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The Triangle
The world, as we know it, is over. Sea level rise has all but finished off life on Earth.Born with a gift for engineering and technology, Azlynn and her father Merrill spend their days running a small shop in the flotilla community of Coral Cove. They scavenge shipwrecks, sunken vessels, and what precious little remains of the world before the planet drowned. With her best friend Ellis, they do their best to support their community, while struggling to survive.When a group of scouts sent by The Order, a mysterious and powerful northeastern cabal, goes missing in the nearby Bermuda Triangle, Merrill is tasked with finding them. Unbeknownst to him, Azlynn and Ellis have snuck aboard to join in on the mission to find out what lurks within The Triangle. The ancient, cosmic truths they discover may be more terrifying than they ever imagined.
- GenresHorrorYoung Adult
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 5, 2022
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Robert P. Ottone
30 books113 followersRobert P. Ottone is the two-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author of The Triangle and There’s Something Sinister in Centerfield. He is also the author of The Vile Thing We Created as well as the collections Her Infernal Name and Tear Me Open: Fears Unwrapped. A bagel-loving fabulist of spooky absurdity, Ottone enjoys cigars and time with his wife at their home in upstate New York.
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June 16, 2022
Another whisper. Deep in the recesses of my mind, a name, clawing out from under the dreadful depths. Dagon…"
All 15 year old Azzy has ever known is living in a neighborhood floating in the sea. Sometimes she hears things about old places like the U.S. or Canada, but life is much different now, being on the lookout for Eaters and finding enough resources on runs.
When she overhears Navigator Moore ask her dad to go on a run to the Triangle and investigate an old liner, the Pearl, she knows he needs her. Ellis says there could be monsters in in area, but the more scientific minded Qzzy needs to know the scientific explanation for disappearances in that area. So Azzy and Ellis sneak on board and from there on this book is unputdownable.
The take on what is to fear in the Triangle is enthralling, I don't want to give anything away, but you should read, especially if the Bermuda Triangle mystery has ever had you scratching your head. I was a geek as a kid and checked out everything on the topic I could at my library, so naturally I loved this book. It was also very well written.
All 15 year old Azzy has ever known is living in a neighborhood floating in the sea. Sometimes she hears things about old places like the U.S. or Canada, but life is much different now, being on the lookout for Eaters and finding enough resources on runs.
When she overhears Navigator Moore ask her dad to go on a run to the Triangle and investigate an old liner, the Pearl, she knows he needs her. Ellis says there could be monsters in in area, but the more scientific minded Qzzy needs to know the scientific explanation for disappearances in that area. So Azzy and Ellis sneak on board and from there on this book is unputdownable.
The take on what is to fear in the Triangle is enthralling, I don't want to give anything away, but you should read, especially if the Bermuda Triangle mystery has ever had you scratching your head. I was a geek as a kid and checked out everything on the topic I could at my library, so naturally I loved this book. It was also very well written.
April 16, 2022
Captivating, Cosmic, Cinematic
THE TRIANGLE is the first book I've read by Ottone, and I was seriously impressed and entertained. The writing is exceptional, and the story is vivid and intense. I'm looking forward to the next book in the trilogy, and anything else by this author. I certainly had a blast with THE TRIANGLE. Highly recommended!
THE TRIANGLE is the first book I've read by Ottone, and I was seriously impressed and entertained. The writing is exceptional, and the story is vivid and intense. I'm looking forward to the next book in the trilogy, and anything else by this author. I certainly had a blast with THE TRIANGLE. Highly recommended!
November 18, 2022
So much here to capture the imagination! I love water stories and creatures and adventure, so this book hits those spots. I loved the post apocalyptic risen waters feeling and the Triangle setting. The character Azlynn is the strongest and most vivid, the one that you will follow to see what her future will bring, but the others are well written as well. Not a world I would like to live in but definitely one that I want to read about.
April 11, 2022
Way back in 1995, I was a 14 year old teen obsessed with all things sci-fi/fantasy/horror. While I wasn't reading widely, my horror novels limited to mostly Stephen King, I did watch A LOT of movies. One such movie I watched was the Kevin Costner film 'Waterworld.' And you know what? I LOVED THAT MOVIE. Now, don't get me wrong, it prob has issues or whatever, but back then, I went in and watched this crazy movie about a guy with gills and the world covered in water and was blown away.
At the same time, I was loving the super creepy things in life and one such thing was The Bermuda Triangle.
Which brings me to this book.
One part Waterworld, one part Bermuda Triangle and one part Lovecraft Mythos and voila - 'The Triangle.'
What I liked: Ottone has crafted a really engaging read here, one that feels both fast-paced but also slow burning at the same time.
The story follows 15 year old Azlynn, who travels with her father and her friend Ellis to The Triangle to try and see if an old oil rig is still standing. Oh, did I forget to mention this is set far in the future when the polar ice has melted and the entire world has flooded? Oops! See, that got you interested.
Once there, in the place formerly know as The Bermuda Triangle, and now rumored to have creatures that inhabit the ships and the waters, they also decide to see if they can find The Pearl, a mythical cargo ship that is supposed to be lost in those waters.
Ottone does a great job of making us connect with Azlynn and as she feels a strange pull to the area and creatures and Old Gods arrive, we see her struggle with internal pressures as well.
The action is crisp and really well done and as the story moves along we see more and more layers added and 'things' revealed.
The ending sets up the sequel nicely, but also does a great job of making this one a stand alone if the reader so desires.
What I didn't like: A couple minor things with this one. I felt the discover of The Pearl was really, really easy, considering the lore behind it.
And - the water is frequently referred too as 'the drink' and while I call bodies of water that as a slang term, for whatever reason it really irritated me, ha!
Why you should buy this: Well, I did describe this as three fantastic things mashed together so there's that, but if you're looking for a really intriguing story set in a future where life is completely different and everyday is a struggle, this one has that in spades.
Azlynn is a great character and this world Ottone has created is top notch and one I can't wait to return to.
At the same time, I was loving the super creepy things in life and one such thing was The Bermuda Triangle.
Which brings me to this book.
One part Waterworld, one part Bermuda Triangle and one part Lovecraft Mythos and voila - 'The Triangle.'
What I liked: Ottone has crafted a really engaging read here, one that feels both fast-paced but also slow burning at the same time.
The story follows 15 year old Azlynn, who travels with her father and her friend Ellis to The Triangle to try and see if an old oil rig is still standing. Oh, did I forget to mention this is set far in the future when the polar ice has melted and the entire world has flooded? Oops! See, that got you interested.
Once there, in the place formerly know as The Bermuda Triangle, and now rumored to have creatures that inhabit the ships and the waters, they also decide to see if they can find The Pearl, a mythical cargo ship that is supposed to be lost in those waters.
Ottone does a great job of making us connect with Azlynn and as she feels a strange pull to the area and creatures and Old Gods arrive, we see her struggle with internal pressures as well.
The action is crisp and really well done and as the story moves along we see more and more layers added and 'things' revealed.
The ending sets up the sequel nicely, but also does a great job of making this one a stand alone if the reader so desires.
What I didn't like: A couple minor things with this one. I felt the discover of The Pearl was really, really easy, considering the lore behind it.
And - the water is frequently referred too as 'the drink' and while I call bodies of water that as a slang term, for whatever reason it really irritated me, ha!
Why you should buy this: Well, I did describe this as three fantastic things mashed together so there's that, but if you're looking for a really intriguing story set in a future where life is completely different and everyday is a struggle, this one has that in spades.
Azlynn is a great character and this world Ottone has created is top notch and one I can't wait to return to.
May 12, 2022
An absolute gem of a story that will be every young adult's perfect horror read.
As a person who loves reading, horror and the ocean, what could possibly be more perfect than a horror novel set in the chaotic world of the ocean?
The main star of the show is the wonderful Azlynn, who is a typical teenager who just so happens to be extremely talented at engineering. Azlynn is a funny and sarcastic teenager who likes to push the boundaries as much as she can which happens to lead her to a whole new world of which she is somehow part of. Azlynn lives at home with her dad and loves him the most in the world, their relationship is so wholesome and you really get a feeling for the love that they share for one another.
Then there is the brilliant Ellis who stands to be the voice of reason and always tries to keep Azlynn on the straight and narrow but is somehow always pulled into the danger that seems to have some kind of magnetic pull on Azlynn and her family.
Robert's writing is absolutely stellar, the words flow right off the page and into your soul. He's able to create characters that are not easily forgettable and manages to pull at all the right heartstrings whilst giving you a fantastic visceral image of blood, guts and gore. What else can a horror lover ask for?
If you love horror, post-apocalyptic, coming of age novels then this is absolutely perfect for you!
As a person who loves reading, horror and the ocean, what could possibly be more perfect than a horror novel set in the chaotic world of the ocean?
The main star of the show is the wonderful Azlynn, who is a typical teenager who just so happens to be extremely talented at engineering. Azlynn is a funny and sarcastic teenager who likes to push the boundaries as much as she can which happens to lead her to a whole new world of which she is somehow part of. Azlynn lives at home with her dad and loves him the most in the world, their relationship is so wholesome and you really get a feeling for the love that they share for one another.
Then there is the brilliant Ellis who stands to be the voice of reason and always tries to keep Azlynn on the straight and narrow but is somehow always pulled into the danger that seems to have some kind of magnetic pull on Azlynn and her family.
Robert's writing is absolutely stellar, the words flow right off the page and into your soul. He's able to create characters that are not easily forgettable and manages to pull at all the right heartstrings whilst giving you a fantastic visceral image of blood, guts and gore. What else can a horror lover ask for?
If you love horror, post-apocalyptic, coming of age novels then this is absolutely perfect for you!
April 13, 2022
When I read the synopsis for this book, I was not sure I would like this book. I decided to give the book a go and I am glad I did.
Azlynn is a teen that is considered odd by the people of the Cove. She is great at tinkering and fixing things but she has a difficult time staying focused. She sneaks onto her father’s boat with her friend Ellis and they hope to have an adventure. What happens next can only be considered an adventure she did not ask for. This book has creatures, weird orbs and a different place to live than what humans are used to. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to the next book. 5/5⭐️
Azlynn is a teen that is considered odd by the people of the Cove. She is great at tinkering and fixing things but she has a difficult time staying focused. She sneaks onto her father’s boat with her friend Ellis and they hope to have an adventure. What happens next can only be considered an adventure she did not ask for. This book has creatures, weird orbs and a different place to live than what humans are used to. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to the next book. 5/5⭐️
May 2, 2022
This book is going to be quite difficult to review, to be honest. Let's try.
I'll start from the negatives, which are two, in my opinion.
The first is that the story really does way more telling than showing, if that makes sense. I think it gets better the more you get into the book, as the first chapters will have a lot of lore dump in order to build the setting for the story (it's not a coincidence that the first chapter is one of - if not the - longest in the book.) But it is something that's present through the whole book and it peaks up again in the final chapters.
The way relationships between characters are exposed is singular, as well, as they are often portrayed through repetition of names or nicknames during dialogues. For example, without many spoilers, in the very beginning there is a conversation in which on of the two interlocutors calls the other by name, rather than by title like most people do, which is a telling thing. The problem is that not only it's pointed out by the narrator in case you missed it, but while reading that, I was also really hoping to find a sentence that wouldn't end with the guy's name, and I think there was only one. Pretending that the guy's name was Dave, it reads a bit like this: "Hello, Dave! How are you, Dave? I'm fine, Dave, thanks for asking, Dave. What are you up to, today, Dave? I see, that's nice, Dave." And so on. Although way less, I also felt that with "kiddo."
The second thing is that I personally found it too derivative. Even letting aside Lovecraft's influence, there are still a bit too many tropes: the girl that's both tough enough to play with the boys and a daddy's girl who loves to read, the missing mother who was the most beautiful and kind woman in town - though tough as well, the childhood friend who's now grown up, the brusque but wise old lady and so on.
This criticism might be a positive thing, per se, as I know most people love these tropes, but at the same time, because I've seen them so many times, I could guess a lot of things that were going to happen, ages before they happened. And it was difficult not to think "No shit?" when we finally got there.
The reason why I wanted to get the negatives out of the way first is because, despite my harshness, this is actually a good story. Hence the high rating.
The world might have been built by telling other than by showing, but it is a good world, with a social structure that feels real enough and with people that have the "end of the world" mentality so ingrained in them that it's difficult not to feel a nostalgia for the world we are living in. It's also a powerful cautionary tale, reading it as we abuse our planet more and more as it was a rental car we decided to fuck the insurance on.
The main character is also actually more complex than I let transpire in my criticism, and there is a veil of ADHD on her (though it may be the Bermuda Triangle's influence, I don't know,) which I appreciate as someone who can't focus to save my own life, because isn't really done very often. Also the criticism on her is a bit unfair, because while I feel it to be true, I am criticising the whole trope over Ottone's book. What I'm trying to say is that this book might be guilty to perpetuate the trope, but if you take it as a single story, the character works.
I am a fan of Ottone. I read his books and short stories and loved it. This one is a bit different, but so far it is honestly a good story. Now that the world and story are set, I am definitely looking forward to see where the rest of the trilogy will take us.
I'll start from the negatives, which are two, in my opinion.
The first is that the story really does way more telling than showing, if that makes sense. I think it gets better the more you get into the book, as the first chapters will have a lot of lore dump in order to build the setting for the story (it's not a coincidence that the first chapter is one of - if not the - longest in the book.) But it is something that's present through the whole book and it peaks up again in the final chapters.
The way relationships between characters are exposed is singular, as well, as they are often portrayed through repetition of names or nicknames during dialogues. For example, without many spoilers, in the very beginning there is a conversation in which on of the two interlocutors calls the other by name, rather than by title like most people do, which is a telling thing. The problem is that not only it's pointed out by the narrator in case you missed it, but while reading that, I was also really hoping to find a sentence that wouldn't end with the guy's name, and I think there was only one. Pretending that the guy's name was Dave, it reads a bit like this: "Hello, Dave! How are you, Dave? I'm fine, Dave, thanks for asking, Dave. What are you up to, today, Dave? I see, that's nice, Dave." And so on. Although way less, I also felt that with "kiddo."
The second thing is that I personally found it too derivative. Even letting aside Lovecraft's influence, there are still a bit too many tropes: the girl that's both tough enough to play with the boys and a daddy's girl who loves to read, the missing mother who was the most beautiful and kind woman in town - though tough as well, the childhood friend who's now grown up, the brusque but wise old lady and so on.
This criticism might be a positive thing, per se, as I know most people love these tropes, but at the same time, because I've seen them so many times, I could guess a lot of things that were going to happen, ages before they happened. And it was difficult not to think "No shit?" when we finally got there.
The reason why I wanted to get the negatives out of the way first is because, despite my harshness, this is actually a good story. Hence the high rating.
The world might have been built by telling other than by showing, but it is a good world, with a social structure that feels real enough and with people that have the "end of the world" mentality so ingrained in them that it's difficult not to feel a nostalgia for the world we are living in. It's also a powerful cautionary tale, reading it as we abuse our planet more and more as it was a rental car we decided to fuck the insurance on.
The main character is also actually more complex than I let transpire in my criticism, and there is a veil of ADHD on her (though it may be the Bermuda Triangle's influence, I don't know,) which I appreciate as someone who can't focus to save my own life, because isn't really done very often. Also the criticism on her is a bit unfair, because while I feel it to be true, I am criticising the whole trope over Ottone's book. What I'm trying to say is that this book might be guilty to perpetuate the trope, but if you take it as a single story, the character works.
I am a fan of Ottone. I read his books and short stories and loved it. This one is a bit different, but so far it is honestly a good story. Now that the world and story are set, I am definitely looking forward to see where the rest of the trilogy will take us.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2022
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 April 2022
Azlynn and her father, Merrill, are key members of their community who are scavengers of scrap on the seas. This is passed, via their store, to the people of their society to be used in various ways in order to better their frugal lives. Azlynn, having lost her mother several years ago in mysterious circumstances, is close to her father and assists him daily at work, in their store and at home. Their boat, The Quint, plays a big part in their lives, bringing their "goods" to the community, which consists of a town built on floating pontoons. The pontoons are necessary since the "Rise" which saw the world covered by the seas, but they also make them vulnerable to their enemies. Azlynn's father takes on the task of venturing into "The Triangle" searching for a group of scouts who entered but never returned. Azlynn fears for her father's safety as he ventures into this dangerous area and so, along with her friend, Ellis, she stows away on board The Quint to accompany him. What follows is a catalogue of adventure, thrills, fear, death and even a little romance. Not usually a fan of futuristic books, I was really delighted by this book. Fast paced and very well written, the story flows well and grips the reader's imagination from the very first pages with its highly descriptive style of writing. Written from the viewpoint of Azlynn, it depicts a world of danger and mystery, with some really unexpected twists along the way. I am looking forward to book two of the trilogy and would certainly read other books from this author.
Azlynn and her father, Merrill, are key members of their community who are scavengers of scrap on the seas. This is passed, via their store, to the people of their society to be used in various ways in order to better their frugal lives. Azlynn, having lost her mother several years ago in mysterious circumstances, is close to her father and assists him daily at work, in their store and at home. Their boat, The Quint, plays a big part in their lives, bringing their "goods" to the community, which consists of a town built on floating pontoons. The pontoons are necessary since the "Rise" which saw the world covered by the seas, but they also make them vulnerable to their enemies. Azlynn's father takes on the task of venturing into "The Triangle" searching for a group of scouts who entered but never returned. Azlynn fears for her father's safety as he ventures into this dangerous area and so, along with her friend, Ellis, she stows away on board The Quint to accompany him. What follows is a catalogue of adventure, thrills, fear, death and even a little romance. Not usually a fan of futuristic books, I was really delighted by this book. Fast paced and very well written, the story flows well and grips the reader's imagination from the very first pages with its highly descriptive style of writing. Written from the viewpoint of Azlynn, it depicts a world of danger and mystery, with some really unexpected twists along the way. I am looking forward to book two of the trilogy and would certainly read other books from this author.
April 25, 2022
We follow Azzy who travels with her father on their boat, the Quint gathering scrap and other items for their store. Right away the action starts as the Eaters try to attack Coral Cove. Shortly after Navigator Moore wants Merrill’s help finding a group of scouts that are missing near the Triangle. Merrill and a few others set off and find this mission is more dangerous than they thought when they stumble upon The Pearl.
Life in Coral Cove is quite different than what we know. They are living in times after the Rise happened so everything is underwater and many live on flotillas or pontoons. The community must worry about the Eaters and Raiders and now Merrill's group must worry about the Deep.
Ottone has created such a wonderful world in this book. His descriptive writing really adds to the story. There is lots of mystery, danger, creatures, and other beings lurking about. The reader feels as if they are setting off on an adventure too. The story was very gripping and one that I couldn’t wait to pick back up again. The characters were likable especially Azzy. She is an extraordinarily strong-willed girl and full of curiosity. The relationship between her and her father was special, and it was really reflected in the story.
The Triangle was my introduction to this author. His writing is very imaginative and richly detailed. Coral Cove is a place I cannot wait to return too. I will be impatiently waiting for the next book in this trilogy.
Life in Coral Cove is quite different than what we know. They are living in times after the Rise happened so everything is underwater and many live on flotillas or pontoons. The community must worry about the Eaters and Raiders and now Merrill's group must worry about the Deep.
Ottone has created such a wonderful world in this book. His descriptive writing really adds to the story. There is lots of mystery, danger, creatures, and other beings lurking about. The reader feels as if they are setting off on an adventure too. The story was very gripping and one that I couldn’t wait to pick back up again. The characters were likable especially Azzy. She is an extraordinarily strong-willed girl and full of curiosity. The relationship between her and her father was special, and it was really reflected in the story.
The Triangle was my introduction to this author. His writing is very imaginative and richly detailed. Coral Cove is a place I cannot wait to return too. I will be impatiently waiting for the next book in this trilogy.
April 11, 2022
Azzy and her father Merrill are scavengers of the seas, bringing back anything which may benefit their community, while helping to protect their settlement Coral Cove from raiding parties. When Merrill is sent on a secret mission to find a mysterious ship in The Triangle, Azzy and her best friend Ellis sneak aboard only to be quickly discovered, but too late for them to be sent home.
For me The Triangle started as a bit of a slow burner but this was only laying the ground work for a fast paced, exciting read. At first I wasn’t too sure about The Triangle as it’s written from the fifteen year old Azzy’s point of view but I quickly forgot about that because as soon as Azzy, Merrill and Ellis were out on the sea I was drawn rapidly into the story. Once in the Triangle, there are monsters and things of nightmares, heroism and plenty of action. Azzy is a wonderful character, headstrong, stubborn and brave but full of love for her dad and friend. It did remind me a bit of Lovecraft which is always a good thing but Robert P Ottone has definitely made this kind of story his own.
The Triangle is the first in the Rise Trilogy and I can’t wait to accompany Azzy on her next adventure.
For me The Triangle started as a bit of a slow burner but this was only laying the ground work for a fast paced, exciting read. At first I wasn’t too sure about The Triangle as it’s written from the fifteen year old Azzy’s point of view but I quickly forgot about that because as soon as Azzy, Merrill and Ellis were out on the sea I was drawn rapidly into the story. Once in the Triangle, there are monsters and things of nightmares, heroism and plenty of action. Azzy is a wonderful character, headstrong, stubborn and brave but full of love for her dad and friend. It did remind me a bit of Lovecraft which is always a good thing but Robert P Ottone has definitely made this kind of story his own.
The Triangle is the first in the Rise Trilogy and I can’t wait to accompany Azzy on her next adventure.
April 18, 2022
I literally could not put this book down it's told from the perspective of Azlynn the 15 year old daughter who is not your typical girl she has a hunger for adventure and a curiosity for the unknown. We travel with her into the Bermuda triangle where age old mysteries begin to unravel and the truth of so many disappearances are explained... Set in a future where the sea levels have risen and the world as we know it has gone, where the people have never seen trees or animals except fish and birds living in a water town reminiscent of the Pirate Kings meeting place in Pirates of the Caribbean... but there may just be a paradise still in existence where nature and animals thrive, or is it just a trick of the supernatural force within trying to draw Azlynn back to the Triangle. I feel there is a message within the pages too we need to stop taking from our earth and start giving before this becomes our actual reality!
April 10, 2022
The water has risen across the globe and a scoop of earth is worth gold. Survivors have built pontoon cities and protect each other from Eaters. When I started reading this story I thought it would be a post-apocalyptic story and battles and survival. What I didn't expect was engaging characters, a salvage business and a journey into the dreaded Triangle. From there, Azzy, the daughter starts to hear voices, and a strange language. This is where the mythos of H.P. Lovecraft goes into high gear and the adventure really takes off. This book is so readable, I had a hard time putting it down. It was a complete story that leaves options for further discovery. I definitely recommend The Triangle.
April 27, 2022
This book is a fun read and this "Waterworld" like setting is scary as hell. Azlynn is a fierce protagonist, the kind of girl who relentlessly protects her family and knows how to outwit the scary creatures who wade outside the Cove. You want to see her survive, and you'll be dying to know the answers to the mystery of the cult who lives in the Bermuda Triangle. The story is action-packed from start to finish and leaves you with a great setup for a sequel. Looking forward to reading more!
May 2, 2022
Set on a dystopian earth, long after sea levels have risen well above any remaining land, 'The Triangle' will have you on the edge of your seat throughout horror, tragedy, and even young love. With a satisfying, yet beautifully heart-breaking end, the book has me anxious to see what the world has in store for Azzlyn next.
May 15, 2022
Can't wait for the rest of this series.
Being part of a book review club has its advantages. For one, I get to read books for free and leave a review once I finish the book. I started on The Triangle and instead of finishing it for free I purchased it from Amazon and then finished it. What a great story! I love the spin Robert Ottone takes with what easily could have been just another trope about the Bermuda Triangle, but Ottone puts his own stamp on it others will be pressed to surpass. This futuristic dystopia has twists that keeps the pages turning well into the night. I can't wait for the rest of this series.
Being part of a book review club has its advantages. For one, I get to read books for free and leave a review once I finish the book. I started on The Triangle and instead of finishing it for free I purchased it from Amazon and then finished it. What a great story! I love the spin Robert Ottone takes with what easily could have been just another trope about the Bermuda Triangle, but Ottone puts his own stamp on it others will be pressed to surpass. This futuristic dystopia has twists that keeps the pages turning well into the night. I can't wait for the rest of this series.
April 13, 2022
Ottone, a master of spook, turns his powers to a post-climate disaster dystopian world in the first book of The Rise Trilogy. This book is exceptionally imaginative, deeply felt, and impossible to forget. Cannot wait for Book 2!!!
April 16, 2022
Azzy lives in a world with no land. Her mind races constantly with thoughts. She sneaks on her father's boat to go to the Bermuda Triangle. Once there her mind slows and she hears voices. They discover a boat and something very dangerous. Mysterious read great characters original.
July 27, 2023
Didn't realize this was YA until I'd started reading it. Wish I'd had books like this when I was a kid. I'd much rather find this in the school library than some of the stuff I found as a youngster. Well-written, familiar characters. The story takes off at a certain point which I won't spoil, but it definitely becomes more gloopy. I plan on reading the trilogy down the road here. Definitely has me interested in part 2.
July 12, 2024
Reading Abyssal Plains before this one definitely set the mood.
Set in an apocalyptic future where the planet is flooded due to glaciers melting the human race has to survive in floating colonies.
This is 100% a Lovecraftian reimagining of Waterworld. God I love that movie.
The merging of Lovecraft lore with the strangeness of the Bermuda Triangle is perfect! One of my favourite things about authors writing with Lovecraft lore in mind is how they can change it around, since a lot of it is such an open concept. This includes Azlynn’s chaotic thoughts being calmed once in the presence of these creatures. The Old Ones bring insanity to sane minds and sanity to the chaotic ones. I love that little bit.
Now….the references. I caught onto the Jaws, Hellraiser, and maybe Ghost ship ref? (At least with how they found the Pearl)
Set in an apocalyptic future where the planet is flooded due to glaciers melting the human race has to survive in floating colonies.
This is 100% a Lovecraftian reimagining of Waterworld. God I love that movie.
The merging of Lovecraft lore with the strangeness of the Bermuda Triangle is perfect! One of my favourite things about authors writing with Lovecraft lore in mind is how they can change it around, since a lot of it is such an open concept. This includes Azlynn’s chaotic thoughts being calmed once in the presence of these creatures. The Old Ones bring insanity to sane minds and sanity to the chaotic ones. I love that little bit.
Now….the references. I caught onto the Jaws, Hellraiser, and maybe Ghost ship ref? (At least with how they found the Pearl)
February 13, 2023
A fun quick read, a mix of Waterworld and Cosmic Horror done for the Y/A audience
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