This book had so much potential and felt so magical. I had to take a break because I found it so hard to get into and follow for the first several chapters and I was completely lost. I loved the descriptions and the details but it was really heavy on that in the beginning that I kept forgetting what was happening in the scene.

Cosa mi ha convinto?
I personaggi e come interagiscono tra di loro. Mi sono piaciuti un sacco, le loro relazioni tengono in piedi la storia e trasmettono l' importanza dei rapporti umani.
Lo stile che risulta abbastanza scorrevole e adatto al tipo di storia.

Cosa invece non mi ha convinto?
Il world Building... Ammetto di averci capito poco, a fine lettura avevo ancora più dubbi... Ho una sensazione di perplessità perché mi rendo conto che mi mancano troppi pezzi. E purtroppo per me è una delle cose più importanti, la lettura ha quindi perso decisamente tanto.

I would love to read the revised edition because this book has SO much potential, there was just a lot missing for me. I can't honestly review this but as is, i would give it 3 stars. However, I think after another revision it could be 4!

I'm told there will be a revised version soon which is fantastic as this has a great premise with some really great points, so I won't go into any issues now. I look forward to the revised version!

I liked the concept of the story from the blurb. But the actual reading of the book not so much. I would fall asleep while reading it which wasn't a good sign for the book. Much of the book made no sense whatsoever with misspelled words and punctuation problems. I believe the book needs further editing for it to make any kind of sense for the reader to enjoy.

I started reading Overmorrow, but wanted to check the synopsis while reading. I also received an email stating that due to feedback, the book will now be released later than the original planned release date - sometime in late 2025 perhaps. Check back then for my review.

"Overmorrow" by Lancelot Schaubert is a spellbinding blend of fantasy, adventure, and existential mystery, taking readers on a journey through both a magical world and the heart of New York City. At the center of this novel is Ellie, the resilient middle child of two ambassadors, who is grappling with the mysterious disappearance of her older brother. Her conviction that a magical monster named Oblivion has kidnapped him adds a dark, surreal edge to her already complicated life.

Ellie's story begins when she encounters Overmorrow, a magical rain that reveals the hidden wonders of the world to those who experience it. This rain grants her the "seer’s sight," a new ability that uncovers mysteries beyond ordinary comprehension. With her new gift, Ellie discovers that not only is her brother’s disappearance tied to this magical phenomenon, but that someone has stolen the very source of the rain. This theft jeopardizes not just her brother but the entire world, as the rain thief threatens to wipe memories of monsters from the minds of New Yorkers—an act that would unleash these forgotten creatures upon an unsuspecting population.

What makes "Overmorrow" stand out is its exploration of memory and the idea that forgetting could be more dangerous than remembering. As Ellie’s quest to find her brother intensifies, she faces failure repeatedly, but her determination grows stronger with every obstacle. Schaubert crafts a compelling protagonist in Ellie, whose courage and vulnerability make her relatable as she fights to protect both her family and the broader world from the lurking threat of Oblivion.

Schaubert’s writing weaves together vivid descriptions and a richly imagined magical universe, blending the ordinary and the fantastical in a way that will captivate fans of urban fantasy. With its thought-provoking themes of memory, loss, and resilience, "Overmorrow" appeals to readers who enjoy stories that challenge the boundaries of reality while keeping them anchored to the emotional journeys of well-developed characters. This novel is an imaginative and heart-pounding adventure, perfect for those who love magic, mystery, and the unexpected twists that come with unraveling the unknown.

A mystery is usually a good hook for the beginning of a story, but I do need some exposition as to what is going on and who the characters are in this world.
The more I read into the first few chapters, the more confused I became. Instead of providing some idea of who we are with and what their motives are, there are too many extremely detailed descriptions (comparisons of things and visuals to other things) that seem irrelevant - but maybe they are not? There are way too many of these to keep in mind though, so more confusion. I was not able to decipher what I was meant to try and recall as world-building, and what was just a description and adding to the atmosphere. This eventually became just too exhausting and I gave up.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing the ARC of this book.

I found the story quirky and fantastical, it seems to say don't take anything at face value. you never know what you are missing.
While reading the story, I found myself thinking of Alice in Wonderland or The Chronicles of Narnia where all sorts of characters appear and disappeared and the direction of the story can lead you anywhere. Although, the lead characters are three children they aren't you normal children and seem to have courage most adults don't have. I found the so call adults more then a little perplexing and generally not helpful when the three children try to find their family. I found the story of Overmorrow, to be a quest of clues that helps the children find their family and gets them in all sorts of trouble and leads them all over New York City, and in the end they learn a lot about themselves and the magical world that has opened up for them. My favorite part of the story is the last chapter where the author writes a wonderful letter to his nieces and nephews and tells them how to keep their wonder alive.

I want to thank Vale | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles and NetGalley for an advance copy of this magical story.

I tried to read this book, but it was really difficult. To many Word repetition the toughts were all over the place.
I received an email saying that the book will be verified again, so I hope that it will improve and that I will be able to finished it afterwards.
I DNF it, hope that I will someday.

This was a DNF for me. It started off pretty decent but was hard for me to really get into - the setting was too abstract and kept me guessing for far too long into this book. I do feel this is written for a younger audience but the fact that it didn't keep my attention makes me wonder how long it will keep a younger persons attention.

Lancelot Schaubert's Overmorrow is a unique and thought-provoking tale, blending speculative fiction with poetic storytelling. The book’s imaginative world pulls readers into a futuristic landscape filled with vivid imagery and rich symbolism. Schaubert’s lyrical writing style creates an almost dreamlike atmosphere, adding depth to the characters' journeys. While the story can be a bit abstract at times, its originality and creative narrative make it an intriguing and memorable read.

Overmorrow has an interesting premise: that our non-magical world exists alongside a magical world, Overmorrow. The two are interwoven, and the story centers on the Wright family, newly returned from Oman, where their parents are ambassadors, and, in particular, the younger three Wright children, who discover Overmorrow when it rains on them. The second-oldest Wright child, Ellie, is obsessed with finding her missing older brother, Charlie, who vanished years before and is presumed to be dead. Her young brother, Levi, and younger sister, Annie, join in the quest.

I had high hopes for this novel, with its mentions of famous fantasy novels, and its premise; unfortunately, that promise never quite materialized. The author attempts to create an atmosphere of magic and fantasy that never quite materializes fully; instead, the story is so convoluted that it is sometimes difficult to follow, especially at the beginning. There are some interesting themes - addiction, family, loss, and more - but they never seem to quite reach their full potential, and the resolution of most of the plot points that address those themes never quite materialize. Some end abruptly, while others are never quite resolved, and yet, the novel reaches a conclusion rather than appearing to leave plot points open for a potential sequel. Because of these issues, I had to struggle to finish this novel.

I received an email after I started reading Overmorrow that it is being edited and will be released later than its original date following that edit, so check back for newer reviews closer to the release date.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This New fantasy takes readers on a journey through a vividly imagined realm under New York City. When Ellie’s brother goes missing, she enters a new dimension where danger and fantastical creatures exist. She has been bestowed with the gift of Overmorrow, and as she goes on in search of her brother,Ellie embarks on a quest that is as perilous as it is magical.

The world-building in this book is truly inventive, and kept me wondering what would happen next.
The immersive experience was truly unique and magical and I’d be interested in more adventures with Ellie and her brother. I especially enjoyed seeing Ellie’s journey become not just an adventure but a heartfelt coming-of-age experience.

Overmorrow
Author: Lancelot Schaubert

I was really looking forward to reading this book. The storyline sounded very original.

Unfortunately, the writing style did not appeal to me. Everything is described in such detail that it takes the pace out of the story.

After reading the first few chapters, I literally had no idea who the characters were or what their purpose was.

Another thing I struggled with was that I felt like the world building was lacking.

I want to thank Netgalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC.

Overmorrow had its moments, but overall, it was a bit of a mixed bag for me. Schaubert definitely has a way with words, painting a vivid picture of a future that's both hauntingly beautiful and unsettlingly bleak. The ideas were thought-provoking, and there were some genuinely striking passages that stuck with me. But honestly, the pacing was a bit of a slog at times. It felt like the story got bogged down in its own complexity, and I found myself struggling to connect with the characters. There's potential here, but it didn't quite hit the mark for me.

This book gave me quite a hard time getting through it. It felt to me like there were too many details being spat at me and it was getting hard to see what actually was necessary for the story line and what were just details around it. So often I did not know what the storyline was at all.

The addiction part in the book was really interesting to me - it felt like this had not too many details in it, plus the vagueness of the book fitted the feeling of being under-influence. These chapters about Charlie kept me reading. But that was about the only part of the story I really understood.

There were plenty of nice statements and philosophical thoughts in this book, but there were about 5 each page, so none of them really kept hanging. I think the pacing of this book was not it for me.

The world building was really interesting, but quite complicated. What helped was that the kids were also new to this world - made me feel less dumb for not getting how it all worked XD.

I felt quite weird with the age of the main characters, however. They had really complicated thoughts and more adult-like problems, even though the oldest was only 12. I also felt like they were using too complicated of words for >12 year-old kids -- but that could also be a non-native English-speaker thing. I think the book would've appealed to me more if the characters were older though, because of this.

I’ve had an email to say this book is going to be re-edited, so will wait until it is rereleased to give feedback.

I’ve been made aware there will be a revised version, so luck forward to reviewing it when it’s available.

Due to an email from the publisher dated 6 September, I will not be reading and reviewing the book for the time being. Malea kindly pointed out in the email that there were voices from the circle of reviewers/ gamma readeers that made it necessary to revise the story. I think it's great that the publisher and the people concerned are so involved in the project and want to take it forward and also seek the support of another author for the revision!

I will happily come back to this book with the new version.
Thank you for your hard work and transparency!