enjoy a good time travel novel and this one grabbed me from the start with a first chapter containing a naked man running along the streets of New York .A fabulous start which the novel managed to continue at the same pace throughout
I found the fact that the characters who time travelled lost their memories of past iterations very moving .The main narrator makes lasting long-standing relationships which are meaningful but each time he travels these are lost to him ,all quite heartbreaking
The story and plot were complex but easy to understand and the book was a fun enjoyable read which I would recommend to people who like novels such as The time Traveller’s Wife
I read an early copy on NetGalley uk the book is published in the uk on 30 July 2023 by BooksgoSovial .
This review will be published on Goodreads NetGalley uk and my book blog bionicsarahsbooks

A fascinating story which gripped me from the beginning. So many questions were raised in my mind as I read that I couldn't think about anything else until I had finished reading

Overall this book had both its strengths and weaknesses. On the one hand, the author explored a unique concept that touched on important issues related to immortality and memories. This is certainly a commendable feat, as not many authors are able to successfully tackle such complex themes.

However, the book suffered from unpredictable pacing and a lack of consistent voice. It almost seemed like some chapters may have been written by someone else entirely, which can be very jarring . Additionally, the book may have been overly verbose and included unnecessary elements such as excerpts from philosophy books, long poems, and scientific explanations that were too detailed. This can make the book feel tedious and difficult to finish.

Furthermore, there were plot inconsistencies and internal world plot holes, which can be frustrating for readers who are looking for a coherent and well-developed story. Additionally, the romance in the book felt a little annoying and immature, however this could be because I don't care for romance or YA genres (which this book wasn't, just the romance parts felt YA).

Despite these issues, there were parts of the book that were well-written and engaging. It is clear that the author has talent, but it seems that the book would have benefitted from additional editing to ensure consistency and eliminate unnecessary elements.

Overall, while the book explored important themes and had some moments of excellence, it suffered from inconsistent writing and pacing, plot holes, and unnecessary elements.

Vanishing Bodies
By Moses Yuriyvich Mikheyev

I loved the premise of the story! There is a guy that when he dies, example by being stabbed or by gunshot, he just disappears! He then shows up some where else in the world naked and confused. He loses some of his memories too. Vanishing a lot also keeps the body young but messes with the mind. Adam is the main character but his dad can vanish too.

It's a fascinating story with Adam appearing in different places around the world and starting a life there. Meanwhile, there are people that want what Adam and his dad have for immortality. So they are hunted down by assassins.

I really enjoyed the story, the plot, and the characters. I thought it could have been trimmed a bit to take out repetitive things. But overall, very enjoyable!
I want to thank NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book!

Thank you Netgalley for providing a free copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

CW: Suicide, Mental Health, Gun Violence

Vanishing Bodies follows Adam Micah. He is a vanisher, someone who disappears when he's killed, only to show up somewhere else randomly with nothing but hazy memories. The Wisher is hunting Adam down for this unique ability for reasons Adam doesn't entirely understand.

After reappearing in Atlanta, he meets Lilyanne, and they're more connected than they originally thought.

Vanishing Bodies has a very interesting premise, but it's poorly executed. The pacing felt all over the place and sometimes I found it difficult to follow along. The overall plot lacked any plausibility and the rules in place didn't always make sense. For example, when Adam vanishes, he's completely naked when he reappears, but can be holding items such as a gun or backpack and bring it with him to the next location. Why can't he bring the clothes he's already wearing?

Dialogue was rather clunky and often times would take me out of the story. Because of this the characters often felt one dimensional and lacked any personality. Almost everyone appeared agreeable to Adam and his needs and our main character never really struggled with anything. One could argue that his vanishing was a struggle in itself, but we don't see him learn and grow from the hardships he's faced with.

The idea of Vanishing Bodies was pretty unique and I was interested to see how the story went and if we'd learn anything about this strange ability. It does dive into some science terms, but not so much that it became overly technical which I know can put off some readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and Moses for allowing me to read this book... Here we follow Adam.

One night, his father vanished after an argument with his mother. Unlike their usual arguments, there was something different about this night.... Years pass by with no explanation, until one rainy day when Adam discoverers he has a unique ability and is more like his father than he thought. As he tries to understand what is and has happened, he learns that he is being followed.

In a dangerous game of cat and mouse that covers time and space. Where every move means life or death. Adam must do what he can to survive and try not to forget those he loves.