A magical adventure with children on a quest to find their missing brother, but also figure out why someone is trying to get rid of the magical rain, Overmorrow. I did have a bit of a hard time following along as the children's story goes all over the place, but it was interesting to see who they met along the way.
I received an ARC copy from NetGalley and the publisher. All opinions are my own.

When Ellie’s brother vanishes, she stumbles into a magical underworld beneath New York City, teeming with whimsical creatures and hidden dangers. Armed with the gift of Overmorrow—a rain that reveals hidden wonders—Ellie sets out to find her brother while facing a sinister force that threatens to erase magical beings from human memory. The inventive world-building and magical elements give this book a fresh twist on the portal fantasy genre, reminiscent of the charm found in The Chronicles of Narnia.

Though the novel’s creativity and imagination are impressive, it sometimes struggles with dense descriptions and pacing issues, which might make it a bit tricky to dive into. Still, the book’s enchanting premise and engaging twists offer a satisfying adventure for fans of magical tales and coming-of-age stories. If you love exploring imaginative worlds and don’t mind a complex narrative, this one’s definitely worth checking out.

I was really intrigued by the concept and the cover is absolutely gorgeous. I think there is some brilliant imagination at play here, unfortunately I could not find my way into the writing at all. It felt like a fever dream - and not in a good way. Admittedly, I prefer my narratives to be fairly linear and generally don't prefer conceptual storytelling, making this a poor fit for me from the get-go. But even setting that aside I think I would have struggled with this one because it is just so all over the place. I get that some of that is intentional in the opening chapters, due to the family memory issues, but still...

My opinion is not the majority one though, and many people have absolutely loved it. So I say if you enjoy wild imaginative tales and don't mind a loosely constructed narrative that meanders in a non-traditional sense, definitely give it a try - I'm bummed I won't get to find out the way this one plays out, but there's just no way I can read it. It's not at all a good fit for me.

Honestly this book is a tad rough. The ideas and the fantasy of it has so much potential but I couldn’t get over the writing and description. I have never DNFed a book until now. If you can overlook the writing style the book seems to be ok. Unfortunately about 30% of the way through the book with little improvement I had to put it down. The authors imagination seems amazing, but the book definitely needs some editing to reach its full potential.

This novel took me on a journey through imaginative and ever-changing landscapes that felt truly magical. The story is whimsical and filled with fresh, vivid imagery that kept me engaged from start to finish. While I found it a bit challenging to connect deeply with the characters and navigate the unpredictable world, the book's enchanting and spellbinding nature made it impossible to put down. It’s a perfect coming-of-age adventure with plenty of twists and turns. The cover art is just as beautiful as the story inside, and I think it would be amazing as an audiobook. If you’re looking for something original and inventive, I highly recommend giving this book a try.
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Actual rating 3.5/5 stars

This was a wholly original novel, which I love. Adore, really. I really enjoy a wild imagination and brand new imagery and vivid new worlds. The writing as well helped with the feel of this world and its whimsy. The downside was just that I found that I couldn't get very invested in the characters and their story. Very much looking forward to whatever else this author writes, though!

This is a beautifully written, bizarre, creative book that may entice fans of Harry Potter. The book's cover is beautiful, and it does seem to match the descriptive way the book is written. However, I could also understand if it would initially put some readers off. The book is about looking for a lost sibling in a world you do not understand that is constantly changing around you. A perfect coming-of-age story, with a few twists and turns.

I wasn't sure what to expect going into this book but boy am I glad I picked it up. It was so enchanting and mesmerizing. I stayed up all night reading it because I just couldn't put it down. I need more like this now. Definitely will be recommending this to friends - super well written and great vibes.

Thank you for the ARC!!

A very nice read, reminiscent of a lot of books I read younger, loved the Chronicles of Narnia vibes.

Publication Date: April 30, 2025

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

The enchanting and whimsical qualities of the book were so captivating that I found it impossible to put down. It would be perfect as an audiobook. I would enjoy experiencing it again in audiobook form.


Thank You Netgalley for ARC

This is definitely a different book from everything I have ever read. It's a mix between a rainbow of sparkles, a firework and some out of the ordinary mind! The chapters are a succession of very imaginative thoughts put into words that bring you to a whole other universe. For me it was a little bit too much but if you're searching for a very original story, full of "crazy" references and a touch of drama... you are at the right place!

Thank you for this ARC!
For starters, I LOVE the cover! I was also surprised to find out that the author wrote and directed a photonovel called “The Joplin Undercurrent” about the history of the town, this town was a hour away from where my hometown is. That was very cool to see along with Carthage Missouri being mentioned in the book several times. ~Now for my thoughts on the book itself, it was very good and I enjoyed the journey they embark on while trying to find their missing brother. The world was so magical and immersive. The beginning was a tad repetitive and slow going. I was also a little lost in the beginning when learning about the characters and during the start of the world building but it made more and more sense the further through I read. Overall a very fun read!

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I really enjoyed this book. For this being my first ever science fiction I did not get bored once. I really enjoyed the setting in Oman because it’s not a place ppl would think to set a book. In addition I liked the pov of this book, it really helped with my enjoyment. Overall I would recommend this book to ppl and I think the author did an amazing job writing it.

This book has an overall magical feel and a unique writing style. It's full of adventure for the main character as she sets off to figure out what happened to her older brother. It reminds me of Chronicles of Narnia or The Magicians.

Overmorrow is a magical realm where fairies, centaurs, wizards and more live and go about their business. This realm coexists beside the mundane world, hidden from non-magical people as they walk the same sidewalks oblivious to the magical world just beyond sight. At its heart this book is the story of three young adults who go on a search for their missing brother. The search turns into a greater mystery and the siblings become investigators trying to solve it; searching for clues, interviewing people of interest and gathering evidence. This book threw me for a loop at first. I was so disoriented for the first few chapters as the world of Overmorrow was being introduced. Once the plot got under way it slowly became easier to understand the context. The greater mystery beyond the missing sibling, Charlie--and possibly tied to his disappearance--is someone or something trying to shrink Overmorrow and get rid of the magical world altogether. There is a host of intriguing characters but my one bit of criticism is that only one of the children shows any character growth and this character seems to be on the sidelines of the main story. One fascinating aspect of the story I enjoyed is that the author was also a figure in the book, acting as the narrator. That doesn't seem unusual at first glance but the method in which the author has referenced themself left me half expecting a surprise ending where we find out the author is not just the narrator but an integral character we've been following the whole time.

4 stars from me. This was such a good read for me. I couldn't put this book down for a minute. I recommend everyone to read this book If you haven't yet.

This was so magical and imaginative I loved it. The writing and atmosphere was great, I felt so immersed. I loved the idea of kids in search of magic and excitement and not the boring life of adults. Very fun and whimsical read!