Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity of reading this arc in exchange for an honest review.
It was a pleasure to read.

I went ahead and chose to read it through the alternate chapter sequence. I must admit that at first, it was a struggle to navigate through ebook however as I got the hang of it I was able to enjoy the book easily.

I was quite intrigued by the alternate sequence reading and the beautiful writing of Landragin. I believe it would be better suited to read a physical copy of this book as it bothered me not knowing how far into it I was.

The detailing throughout was brilliant and stories mostly captivating although sometimes I found myself confused by what was happening. I'm interested in reading this book again but this time straight through to see if my thoughts will change from reading it as so.

This is very good. There are many helpful, detailed reviews that will serve readers, so I'll just recommend it for historical fiction fans.

Thanks very much for the review copy!!

Different and unique way of writing. But the story was not my cup of tea. Too much of a "fad" type of book.

The concept of this book is very original and fun. I think that readers will have a better time reading this in print than in ebook - the format was very confusing online. However, I enjoyed the way that the story unfolded and did feel like it rose above the original premise. It reminded me of Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell - but a little harder to get into because the segments were so short. Eventually I got into the characters but it did take a little while. It was also difficult to read the Baroness sequence because I had no idea how far into the book I actually was. Overall enjoyed and would recommend to fans of unique structures.

Thanks to Alex Landragin, St. Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital advance copy of this astonishing novel. I was drawn in from the very first page and had trouble putting the book down until I finished. I chose to read the alternate pagination, which was interesting but sometimes confusing. Now that I’ve finished the novel, I’m inclined to read it again straight through.

I loved this story. The writing was captivating and the historical detail seemed authentic. My only complaint is that the ending left me hanging. I had hoped for a more definitive conclusion. Maybe there’s a sequel in the works? One can hope!

I highly recommend this inventive, wonderful novel.

I enjoyed the premise of this story, yet at times it was confusing with different characters. There are 3 island people whose culture teaches how to "cross" into another person's body and share all their memories and experiences. The 3 main characters "cross" into another body and remain there until seeking another host. The storyline can be read in different orders to put a different spin on the story I guess, I read it straight through front to back. Interesting but not a stay up late "just one more chapter" book.

Y'all this book is pure gold.

There are two ways from which you can choose to read it, or go crazy and read it twice, once each way!
You can read it is if it were a normal book (which it is, kinda, but also isn't) cover to cover. If you choose this way the book reads as a series of loosely connected short story collections. Or, you can read it the Baroness Sequence Pagination, aka seemingly all over the place; however, this way, it reads as a novel brilliantly weaving together generations of storylines that cross generations, oceans, genders, languages, and social standings.

Although I choose to read Crossings using the Baroness Sequence Pagination, as soon as I got to the end, I wanted to immediately re-read it from cover to cover to see how the experience differed!

The intricairies of this storytelling combined with the naunaces of the charecters make for an engaging read from which you will have to drag yourself away from, I was legit tempted to call in sick to work to keep reading Crossings. Excellent read.

Crossings should be in everyone's hand at the beach this summer, absolutely brilliant.

This book was a surprise. I wanted to love it as the synopsis is exactly my favorite and it totally lived up to my hopes. It’s an excellent story, well written if at times a bit too descriptive and long winded. But it was so originally done that I am blown away. I absolutely loved it. It was so inventive. Like a mix of those pick your own story books I read as a kid (of course I read it as the novel because that’s my jam over short stories - and I highly recommend doing that as well. One caveat - I hope in the final version all the links are actually correct as I had to make some guesses in this draft) combined with a mix of both Claire North’s the first fifteen lives of Harry August and the touch. But I only mean it reminded me a bit of those books as it stands completely on its own. I will certainly be looking to get a finished copy and think this book will stay with me for a long time.

Thank you Net Galley for a copy of this book. This is no way affects my opinion or my review.

'Crossings' is a layered story about the perilous journey of souls, eyes, book binding, and poetry. It’s an inventive book that can be read two ways. The first way is called ‘The Baroness Sequence’ which beings on page 150 and at the end, prompts you to the next chapter in the book. This way, it can be read as a time travel tale, hopping from different characters and time periods, linked together with details that writes its own over-arching story within the book. The second way to read the book is consecutively beginning with the first chapter and so on. I absolutely loved having a choice of how to read the book, because it was unique and immersive.

I won’t give away the plot, but the story is prefaced with a bookbinder who has been tasked to bind a rare manuscript for a very wealthy client. She is later found dead with her eyes missing and so begins this intricate and sinuous story. The famous adage “the eyes are the windows to the soul” plays a very big role in this book, infusing the story with a romantic and metaphysical narrative arc.

It’s supernatural and timeless, global and literary. I adore stories about wanderlust that have a fantastical element which this book so masterfully executed. I couldn’t put it down and perhaps its soul was speaking to my eyes, keeping them glued to its pages and words?