I am looking forward to the changes being made to improve this book. I've seen the updates via email. I think this story has so much potential and I cannot wait to see where it will go. Thank you for letting me be part of the journey there!

This is the first book I have read from this Author and I really enjoyed this book and the characters as well. The plot was well written and This book had me going. I will definitely read more book from this Author.

I struggled to understand anything in this book. From the very beginning, I found myself lost, unable to grasp the main points or follow the author's ideas. Maybe the issue is with me; that's a strong possibility. It’s likely that the writing style or the themes just didn’t click for me, but I was genuinely confused throughout the entire experience. I kept hoping things would become clearer, but they never did. I think the book is probably intended for a very specific type of reader, someone who can appreciate the nuances or understand the context better than I can. Unfortunately, I just don’t think I’m part of that intended audience.

I haven't finished reading the book (page 96 of 269):
The introduction - which in my understanding was intentionally confusing - mixed with the creative use of the language did not keep me reading at first, so I read in intervals. When the real Story began my interest also began to rise but I noticed that there is a focus on the view of the children which is not my favorite kind of books. This again kept me from reading further as the book is not captivating for me in the way it is written but the story is intruiging enough to always start again.
English is not my native tongue but I was sometimes confused: "... sat down ... too close between she and Annie". (I would have expected "her" and again I'm not sure if this is written from a childs view with a childs language intentionally, then I would have liked it better if this is only done in direct speech; or my English is just not good enough.)
I will continue to see where the story goes so this is just a first rating.

A wonderfully imaginative magical book. A bit different from the norm in its setting and tale. An excellent read.

Wow :)
What a well crafted world (and book cover) that really draws readers in! The writing doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is good for a chill fantasy book.

All in all, I was really here for the vibes and I stayed for the vibes. Vibe scale off the charts.

Thank you for the ARC!

Instead of opting for “Will Not Give Feedback”, I decided to tell you what I really think of Overmorrow by Lancelot Schaubert. First of all, let me tell you that I am probably not the right audience for the book. I think it would appeal very much more to a young adult audience or even younger. Vocabulary might be a problem, but individual differences there are enormous.

I have been a voracious reader of sci-fi and fantasy for more than 50 years, but tend more towards sci-fi. I was attracted by the cover and I read up to 61% (Chapter 19, The Process of Investigation). My problem was mainly the stream-of-consciousness style of writing. I prefer something much more straightforward. I just could not get into the characters at all and it was a struggle every page. I liked the story itself. Of course you wonder what really happened if nobody can give you any details and especially when people claim to have lost their memory. I read what other people wrote about the book and realize that I am probably more of an outlier. I won’t write about this particular book elsewhere, but only here. And of course, thank you NetGalley and Lance Schaubert for sending me a review copy of the book.

I deeply wanted to love this book. I have read all of the fantasy books that form part of Overmorrow's inspiration. I could see allusions to multiple works--there was a moment between Ellie, the main character, and her sibling that was reminiscent of Madeleine L'Engle. A situation involving slugs falling out of the mouth reminded me of a scene in Harry Potter where Ron Weasley also spits out slugs. There are some allusions to Narnia as well as a brother is tempted away and drinks a beverage given to him by a magical character (almost like Edmund and the Snow Queen with the enchanted marzipan, centaurs and such, Macbeth's witches, and a whole cast of events/happenings that feel like a nonstop series of mimicry of well-loved books. Except that these events are not at all with the same degree of warmth, connection, heart and cohesiveness that these works have. Meg and Charles' relationship is profound and their telepathic connection important. Their world contains a series of rules and scientific principles that are allegorical in nature. Narnia's four children have a close relationship where they stick together, care for each other and love each other in a way that allows them to conquer over evil. Even the story of Alice had a plot--she fell down the rabbit hole and she reasonably questions what she finds and tries to cleverly invent a way out of it. The plot through Alice's coming-of-age perspective made sense.

Stylistically, the feel of this book is rollicking and a bit nonsensical as though it is imitating the style of Lewis Carroll. While I love Lewis Carroll, I did not love the style of narrative in this book. I struggled to emotionally connect with the characters, whose emotions, motivations and sudden decisions fluctuated very quickly and unpredictably. At times I felt like I was reading a series of shifting plot events without being able to experience any kind of character development at all. I resonated with the opening scene--felt a bit like the opening scene of Harry Potter--but then the parents disappeared, leaving the kids behind. The kids then are frolicking about the park as if there is really nothing frightening or unusual. Their attention is taken up by random turns of events. Sometimes these events come in quick, rapid succession. One minute Ellie is telling her sibling to look at something, and then is questioning why her sibling is looking and what they are expecting to see. They encounter people and have random maladies occur every 2 seconds some of which are unexplainable and confusing as the Mad Hatter's tea party. They do not see panicked or emotionally concerned as they experience some of these things. It's as if they just blink and say "Curioser and Curioser." I do believe that this was a choice the author made, not just a side effect. I just happened to not really like it.

The "Maker" and the "Creator" operate under certain rules, but these rules emerge far later on and it's unclear why anyone is there to begin with. I believe this was a philosophical and allegorical choice, but it was frustrating. It didn't allow for any navigation or clear picture of the world. These children are, in essence, alone and placing themselves at risk. The grown-ups abandon them to their own devices and they are pretty much left to figure it out on their own. The adults in the room might even stare at them unconcerned even when something is happening that is quite disturbing. The older brother, yes, is gone and the plotline to go and find said missing brother is there, but there are many many aspects of Overmorrow in terms of world building that is a huge mish-mash of many different fantasy works that it becomes impossible to imagine it or understand the principles of the world. It's a world of Lewis Carroll contradictions, it seems, a kind of rabbit hole of opposite land and contradictions. The list of characters is enormous and enormously confusing. The plot is scattered to the wind and random.

So I was really doing my best to work through the book, trying to understand its intentions. There are philosophical moments of contemplation and imagination. Sort of "what if reality is different than we thought" moments. The humor can sometimes be clever and tongue-in-cheek. The problem is that I really wanted character development. And I really wanted to imagine the world of Overmorrow and understand some clear principles. I wanted to emotionally experience the magical world and imagine myself in it, which I think is why most teenagers also read fantasy. Instead, more and more and more characters, random events, rules, strange behaviors, surrealistic philosophizing happens, all without any real connection or (from what I could experience, anyway) purpose.

While there are some original things about Overmorrow--the rain, for instance--the book feels like it is jam-packed with allusions and very self-conscious writing. I felt like I was experiencing the author's taste in books and the author's sense of humor and philosophical questions more than I was really experiencing a book with a focused plot, characters that I cared out, and a reasoning behind it that allowed me to connect and put the pieces together.

As a YA book, I cannot imagine an adolescent trying to read this book, which feels even more meandering than Life of Pi. I've read many many YA books, having worked with teenagers throughout my life, and also having a teenage daughter myself. It doesn't really have the real excitement of these well-loved books. Sometimes simpler is just better. I had to put it down and admit it was not my "cup of tea" (And yes, that was an allusoin to the Mat Hatter's tea party.) With apologies to the author, who clearly loves his craft, it's a pass for me.

I really love the idea of the this book. I found it hard at times to keep with it. I enjoyed how the story unfolded but it did take me to ouch myself to finish it sadly. Thank you to NetGalley and the author for giving me a chance to read it

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the chance to read this book. I'm sad to say that I didn't enjoy it. The writing is very irritating, especially when the author feel the need to explain everything, even mundane things, in detail. Trust your readers, man! I DNF:ed it after 150 pages.

Unfortunately I had to DNF this book. It was certainly not one for me, The plot was confusing to me, the narrative all over the place and I could not get into the story or the characters. I loved the description and the cover art, and was anticipating loving this book. It was not the case for me.

Overmorrow is a sweet magical adventure book with original characters and a mystical plot circulating around a missing brother and the challenge of rain. In full transparency I had a bit of an obstacle getting into the book and following its rhythim. I believe this may be because the story felt like I was being pulled in so many different places and directions and couldnt follow. The adventure aspect was cute and I did want to understand how it ended, especially because I really enjoyed the ambience and enjoyed what the author was portraying. The descriptive factors were top notch. The book was enjoyable but fell a little flat for me. Its cute and can be a great read for readers that enjoy descriptive plotlines.

I just couldn't make it more than 40 pages. I hate DNFing a book, but the writing is all over the place and it is so confusing. The blurb sounds great but the text makes no sense. It's almost like a bad translation, or something AI generated. The language tone changes, the phraseology and grammar is all over. I really wanted to like this as the premise sounds amazing, but it needs a good edit before it's even readable.

Overmorrow presents a fascinating premise: a world where magic coexists with the mundane, and a young woman, Ellie, is thrust into a perilous quest to save her brother and the world from oblivion. The concept of a magical rain that awakens people to the wonders around them is truly imaginative. However, the execution falls short of its potential.

The novel suffers from an overwhelming amount of exposition. Every detail, every thought, and every emotion is spelled out for the reader, leaving little room for interpretation or engagement. This heavy-handed approach to storytelling hindered my ability to connect with Ellie and the world she inhabits. The story’s pacing suffers as a result, feeling sluggish and laborious.

Unfortunately, I was unable to finish Overmorrow. The excessive explanation and lack of subtlety made the reading experience a chore. Despite my initial interest in the premise, I found myself growing increasingly disengaged as the story progressed. With a lighter touch and a stronger focus on character development, this story could have truly soared.

I really wanted to like this book but unfortunately it fell short for me. Overmorrow is confusing and the plot is all over the place . I had a really hard time grasping what this was even about . Hard pass for me . Sorry!

I really, really, really wanted to like this book. Believe me, I tried.
Whoever is editing this book for publication, you have your work cut out for you.
There were soooo many grammatical mistakes, I felt as though I was reading something written by someone learning English for the first time. The actual concept was superb, I really liked the idea if the Overmorroe Rains, magical creatures and people, other worlds...the whole works.
But the story does not mesh together properly, which left me confused and hurt my brain.
The timing is wayyy off, jumping from the present to a while later without any apparent warning. The author tried to go for a wacky, weird, mysterious vibe, but all that was achieved was me wanting to know exactly WHAT was going on. There was no mysterious vube here. Only a lack of good writing. I really am sorry.
The dialogues were also off, characters were attempting to dish out sage advice but really ended up making no sense.
I really am sorry. This story has so much potential to become a bestseller because of the actual idea. But maybe the focus should be on narrating what happens properly, instead of aiming to be mysterious and failing miserably.
Would I read the sequel, if any? Sure. I can handle badly explained and executed villains and plots again. I just want to see what happens to the Wright siblings.

I was very intrigued by this book and the cover is what drew me to it. I’ve got to admit I found this book very difficult to get into and it did feel like a slog to get through it.

I spent majority of the book very confused as to what was going on. Each chapter reads to me like a very vivid dream or hallucination with a very slow plot that isn’t gripping. It felt a bit all over the place which I think was intentional with some of the plot being around memory loss, but it didn’t give me the motivation I like when reading.. especially fantasy.

I’m sure this book will be a good fit for many it just wasn’t for me.

I’d like to begin with a huge thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy of this book to read.
Despite my hopes for this book, it was a huge DNF. I could hardly get through the first few pages without wanting to put it down. In hope that it was just the slump of beginning a new book, I pushed through but over 100 pages later, it only got worse. Reading this felt like homework, like I had to push through it and force myself to sit down and make any progress through it. The first thing that stood out to me was the writing style. To sum up the writing style, it is as if the concept of “show, not tell” was entirely disregarded. Everything is so painfully over explained, to the point where it leaves no room for the reader to have any part in understanding the scene. Rather than leaving the subtext to clue the reader into a character’s feelings or thoughts, or the mood of a scene, it is explicitly stated to the reader to avoid any possibility that it’ll be missed. Instead of letting the scene speak for itself, it is explicitly stated as to how to is to fit in the plot and what purpose it serves.
As for the plot, it is, to say the least, lacking. The pacing of this story is painfully slow. A very character driven novel, Overmorrow feels like just a written-out inner monologue of the main character instead of a third-person narration of a plot line. This approach leads to an awkward narration style that feels like both second and third person. Sometimes the reader is spoken to directly, but most of this novel reads as if written in third person omniscient. The description promises a story of a fantasy world that exists in New York City plagued by a monster trying to erase the memory of the fantasy from the memory of average New Yorkers. Instead, what is delivered is a narration of a young girl trying to solve the mystery of what is stealing the memory of this fantasy world and why. Instead of gradual plot progression that asks questions then provides answers, this novel provides only questions and rumination over those questions. The lack of progression slows this novel and makes it so hard to stay motivated to read.
While this book was a DNF for me, I see the potential for the plot ideas developed within. If one were to be able to get past the writing style and slow pace, there are elements of this story to be enjoyed. The fantasy world build within the framework of New York City has lots to discover and explore, and the complexity of this world is such that it leaves one wanting to understand exactly how this world works and functions.

The originality of this book was evident throughout, and I enjoyed the exploration of its unique concepts and themes. The magical world and coming of age components were especially compelling.

Love the character development and plot line will definitely recommend to friends and family. Amazing job