Thank you Netgalley for providing me with this ARC. This had an interesting premise...and THAT is about the only good thing I can say about this hot mess of a dumpster fire. This was really bad, like really bad. I couldn't get emotionally attached to any of these characters...the writing was bad, the grammar was inferior at times. I don't understand how you can use so many words to say so much absolute nothing. I was really really disappointed in this title, if it's a planned series I for sure WON'T be continuing it.

Thank you to the publisher for the ARC.
The premise of Overmorrow was really intriguing (and the cover caught my eye right away!). According to Ellie, the mysterious “Overmorrow” has taken her older brother Charlie, and together with her two remaining siblings, she sets out to uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

Unfortunately, I had to DNF the book at around 43%. The middle school-aged kids behaved more like adults, while the adults acted like children — which made it hard for me to stay immersed in the story.

I could sense where the author was trying to go thematically, and I appreciate the ambition behind it, but in my opinion, the execution didn’t quite work.

Still, I’m grateful I had the chance to read it early, and I think it could resonate better with other readers who enjoy surreal or symbolic storytelling.

At its heart, Overmorrow is a story about loss and longing: a girl’s quest to find her missing brother. But as young Ellie’s journey deepens, so does the story, expanding into a surreal, cerebral exploration of memory, meaning, and the thin line between imagination and truth.

A World Unlike Any Other
Ellie is the curious, determined middle child of two overseas ambassadors. When her elder brother disappears, she’s convinced a magical monster named Oblivion has taken him—planning to use him as a kind of backup memory drive. As wild as it sounds, Schaubert makes it feel hauntingly plausible. The world he’s built is strange, poetic, and philosophical—a city transformed by magical rain called Overmorrow that wakes New Yorkers up to the wonders all around them.

Yes, it gave me Narnia vibes. But more than that, it reminded me of how much magic children can find in a world adults have stopped seeing.

The world-building is rich and intricate, sometimes challenging, but made accessible through the eyes of Ellie and her companions—who are just as new to this world as we are. Learning alongside them creates an immersive experience that’s both wonder-filled and unsettling.

Ellie: A Mind That Won’t Stop Turning
Ellie’s voice is sharp, inquisitive, and full of life. Her imagination is unstoppable. She dissects every little thing, hunting for symbols, secrets, and significance. It’s this relentless need to understand that makes her such a compelling narrator—and one that readers of all ages will find themselves rooting for.

Favorite Quote
“Books are portable imaginations.”

Themes & Vibes
🌀 Surrealism & Symbolism

🧠 Memory & Identity

📚 Books & Imagination

🌧️ Magical Realism / Fantasy

🧒 Child protagonist with a sharp, philosophical mind

💔 Grief, Loss, and Finding Meaning

🕳️ Monsters as metaphors

🧭 Narnia-esque sense of discovery

🕯️ Thought-provoking and dreamlike

Final Thoughts
Overmorrow is not your typical fantasy novel. It’s whimsical, cerebral, emotionally resonant, and deeply original. If you enjoy stories that challenge perception, reward attention, and explore profound truths through magical metaphors—this book is for you.

Just know that it asks a lot of you as a reader. But if you’re ready to follow Ellie down the rabbit hole, you’ll emerge changed.

Highly recommended for fans of A Wrinkle in Time, Coraline, or The Ocean at the End of the Lane.

The story cleverly opens with a hint that everything might be unfolding within a dream, adding another layer of intrigue and prompting you to question the very nature of reality from the outset.

The core concept echoes Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass and Michael Ende's The Neverending Story, and some intriguing similarities with Yoko Ogawa's The Memory Police; exploring themes of loss, memory, and the fragility of reality. Our protagonist possesses a wonderfully overactive imagination. She dissects every detail, searching for meaning, and is irresistibly drawn to the unusual and unexplained.

Also there were a few moments that felt a tad bizarre and ambiguous. For example, one particular scene left me wondering if I was witnessing a baptism or some kind of arcane spell casting. Ultimately, I had to put it down before finishing. The sheer density of ideas and the constant demand for mental flexibility became a bit frustrating.

This is definitely geared towards readers who enjoy philosophical explorations and thought-provoking science fiction. Just be prepared to give it your undivided attention because it requires a significant investment of mental energy.

Interesting world and could be a fun story, just wasn't really clicking with me. Maybe if I was a younger (like a young teen) I would have enjoyed this book more.

DNF halfway through Chapter Two . The book is boring me and far too confusing—it’s giving Alice In Wonderland weirdness in Mary Poppin times. The author has thrown lots of things in and some big plot things happened in the first chapter, but I don’t care enough about the characters yet to be impacted.

I received a free ARC e-book copy of this book thanks to NetGalley.

I regret requesting this book. Unfortunately, it was so surreal and imaginatively confusing that it would have been more work to wade through than I am willing to give as an unpaid reader.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eARC of this book!

Such an imaginative and a unique read! Very original.

An interesting read. The story follows three children as they navigate the solution of a mystery. The story has a level of strangeness and intrigue that has the ability to capture its audience although there are a few plot holes I am unsure of.

The cover is beautiful and although it has some intriguing magical elements I find myself unsure on the book as a whole.

Overmorrow is a madcap exploration of the magical underbelly of New York City. Strong-willed Ellie is suddenly whisked from her bedroom alongside her two siblings to find their brother, who has been stolen away by Oblivion, a creature trying to destroy the magic in the world. This is a story about bravery, expecting the unexpected, and leaving room for the mystical.

While an intriguing idea, I felt as though the execution was off, or as though I didn’t connect with this the way I expected to. It feels reminiscent of A Wrinkle in Time and A Series of Unfortunate Events but something about it felt flat. There are too many moving parts and I find myself too unclear on what’s going on or why it’s happening, like a half-remembered dream.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Vale team for this e-ARC!

DNF — I felt that the plot of this novel was so aligned with the types of stories i read, that the negative reviews were most likely due to misalignment. I love fantasy and anything set in NYC. However, form the first page I could see what the fuss was…the writing is tough. Not necessarily bad, but it reads in a very stuttered and simplistic way. I do think with a bit more work, the story could be painted quite beautifully. But I really do read for the art of it, and the words as they are don’t entice me to keep going.

"Overmorrow" is a magical journey that swept me off my feet. At its heart, it's the story of a young girl searching for her lost brother—but along the way, she discovers much more than she ever expected: courage, wonder, and ultimately, herself.

Though I’m over 30, this book whisked me straight back to the wide-eyed wonder of my childhood. It carries the charm and fantasy of Narnia with a whisper of mystery reminiscent of The Boxcar Children. The world is enchanting, the pacing keeps you hooked, and the sense of adventure is beautifully nostalgic.

There were a few plot points that felt unresolved, which is why I’m holding back one star. But even with those gaps, the story’s heart shines through.

If you’re looking to escape reality for a while—to revisit that feeling of being lost in a story as a kid— "Overmorrow" is a lovely place to begin.

Thank you NetGalley and Independent Book Publishers Association for providing me with this ARC.

Beautifully weird, deeply magical ride! Overmorrow follows Ellie as she chases her missing brother into a hidden world. It’s vivid, imaginative, and full of heart, with moments that left me shocked! The world‑building shines. Ellie’s courage and the story’s emotional core kept me hooked. If you love lyrical urban fantasy that explores memory, loss, and wonder, you’ll be enchanted.

Thank you to NetGalley for access to this eARC.

I was so intrigued by the beautiful cover and description of this book. But unfortunately, it was lacking for me.

If a book can simultaneously be confusing and overly descriptive, this one certainly was. And that may be very helpful to some readers. It just wasn’t to me, I felt distracted by minute details instead of being able to focus on the story.

I am also a big fan of brilliant world building and I found it to be lacking as well.

That being said, I’m definitely open to reading more this authors works in the future. Not a DNR author on my list! I feel like there’s a lot of potential here!

The synopsis for Overmorrow by Lancelot Schaubert seemed interesting to me, so I decided to give it a try. Who does not like a good fantasy concept with a driven protagonist? However, shortly after I began reading the novel, I began to get confused. Even after reading several chapters, I had no idea who most of the characters were and their relevance to the story. Additionally, I had trouble understanding the world described. Although the writing was quite lyrical and magical (Schaubert is great at creating vivid imagery, especially when describing the physical traits of characters), none of the fantastical elements quite made sense to me, and I caught a few minor grammatical errors along the way that added to my befuddlement. Sadly, I was not able to finish reading this book; I love the idea it presented and attempted to illustrate, but the execution unfortunately fell flat for me.

I really enjoyed Overmorrow . It is a sweeping, magical fantasy that was so easy to get lost in. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this.

I really enjoyed this book. I found it very interesting and nothing like I’ve read before. I highly recommend this book for fantasy lovers.

My first read from this author but definitely not my last. Full of intrigue, intensity and mystery, this was a truly fascinating read and has made me want to read more from this author.

I'm sorry to say I was unable to finish this book. I just couldn't connect with the characters. I also found the writing very hard to follow. I'm sure it's for someone just not for me.

DNF. I just couldn’t get into the book. It was too wordy. It seemed like a very interesting premise, and I really wanted to give it a go. But it didn’t work out for me.