I thought the synopsis was wonderful, but the actual story was confusing and didn't work for me. After reading about a third of this novel, I opted not to finish it. The narrative style didn't work for me, and I found that I just couldn't get into it enough to want to continue.

Unfortunately, I couldn't get into the writing style of this strange book. I have given it several tries and I may just try again. But I think you have to be in a particular kind of mood to enjoy it.
I like confusing books, ones that keep me guessing what's going on, but so far, every time I started this one, I was just annoyed. Hope to pick it up again some day and catch that perfect mood that will make me enjoy it. :)
I'm rating this three stars because I truly believe it might be a great book. And since I've only read the beginning (several times over) I don't want to rate it low - that just doesn't seem fair.

Very interesting premise, but the story became lackluster after the first half.

Rereading the blurb and my reading taste have changed and I just don't see me ever picking this one up to read. Sorry about that.

I tried with this one. I tried very hard. I got about 50% through when I finally had to put it down for good. I found the writing to be jarring and I couldn't fall into the story. Octavius was very endearing but it just wasn't enough to make me keep reading since he needed to be SAVED by the main character who I did NOT like, and therefore the one redeeming character in the novel was absent throughout quite a bit. There were quite a few instances in the novel that felt incredibly out of place and did not flow with the story at all.

The premise is so interesting and I am so disappointed as this is maybe by first DNF book ever.

Brought to you by OBS reviewer Valerie

Sea Change is probably one of the most disturbing books I’ve ever read. I don’t think it can be classified as fantasy unless it’s “fantasize about disturbing things we do for friendship.” Honestly, I was horrified as I read through Sea Change, but hey, at least I finished it!

It’s gory, creepy, scary, disgusting, and yet amazingly addicting at the same time. I felt pretty disgusted at the plot; you won’t believe what Lilly goes through. Lots of simply horrifying, gory, graphic events that somehow add (or subtract) into this unbelievable story.

Lilly is quite a character. She’s so strong that it hurts to read about her. She is such a great friend; I wouldn’t feel worthy of her companionship. She might not have died for her friend Octavius, but she has gone through much worse. I don’t know about any better character. (Sorry mom, even you can’t beat Lilly!)

There’s quite a bit of description as well. I could literally picture every single object and scene. I could imagine every bit of the story perfectly, and I don’t even want to know if that’s a good thing or not. Man, it is honestly so grotesque that I can’t bear to think about it!

Guys (and gals), if you’re not easily grossed out, definitely check this book out and be humbled by such a character.