I really enjoyed this sample chapters of Monsters Born and Made. I think this book would appeal to fantasy romance or YA fans. The first few chapters were enough to build suspense, introduce complex characters, set up the world and make you cheer for the characters and care about their outcome. It really hooks you and draws you in. I would definitely read the full book. I loved the descriptions and idea of the maristags and landers and the island setting. The book had such a pretty map (i'm a sucker for a fantasy with a really cool map!), I love to be able to see where things are taking place. I really enjoyed this start to what I am sure will be a great book.

Thank you for the six chapter excerpt. The world the characters live in is large and full of wonder. There is a lot to learn about this place and the people who live there. The excerpt is a great way to get an idea about the book.

It's a very visual story. The main character Koral is likeable and brave. The plot is interesting and I can't wait to see it play out. I also want to learn more about the inhabitants, both human and monster, who live on the island and in the ocean, including how they got to where they are. I think there will be many secrets to discover.

I love this! I am even more anxious for the release of this book. I was hooked from the dedication page. I want more of Monsters Born and Made. September seems too far away! Thank you to Sourcebooks Fire and Netgalley for this excerpt.

I was intrigued after reading the description of this book as I'm a huge fan of the Hunger Games, class struggles, and the rivals to lovers trope. After reading the excerpt, I have high hopes for this story! The excerpt was very action-packed with lots of stakes involved and it ended with the protagonist about to enter the tournament. I couldn't be left with such a cliffhanger so I downloaded the full ARC on Edelweiss, and I'm looking forward to reading in its entirety!

I read this book solely because of the map! It was so breathtaking oh my gods, I really loved how it brings to life the writings of Tanvi Berwah. I already have an ARC of this book and the first chapters were pretty great, I'm looking forward to finishing it and finally voicing my thoughts on it.

My favorite thing about excerpts of upcoming releases is that is gives me a taste of what is to come.

My least favorite thing about excerpts of upcoming releases is that is ONLY GIVES ME A TASTE of what is to come!

'Monsters Born & Made' has been on my to-be-read list for a while now and with every teaser the author put out on Twitter and with the cover reveal, I could feel my excitement growing. While I do not know if the full book will live up to these first 6 chapters, I do know that it left me wanting more, wanting to know what happens next. September can't get here soon enough so I can get the rest of the book. This is going to be an ADVENTURE and I am so ready for it.