I had a hard time getting into this book
The writing was definitely hard to keep up with and honestly I was just bored.

This was okay. Not the most exciting read. I did like the characters, though. Will try the author in the future.

I have no idea why I requested this really. The synopsis wasn't too interesting to me. Sorry I couldn't even give this one a try. Thank you for the early opportunity though!

I commend the author for writing this story. Unfortunately, it felt like my 10 year old telling a story when he’s trying to keep your attention but failing.

I’m not telling you not to read this story because you may love it. I didn’t and that’s okay.

Unfortunately this is a DNF for me. I just can’t get through this book and I don’t think this author is for me.

I borrowed this from my local library as I missed the download date - this was not nothing like I thought it would be. Juvenile, basic writing that is more for young adults than adults which could have been made a lot better with some clear editing. Not for me.

I really enjoyed reading this book! I read this book in one sitting because I could not put the book down, I highly recommend reading this book!

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book.

What the heck did I just read? This was horrible and I wish I could take the time I read this and of read something else. I don't even know how to describe this book truthfully, other than a train-wreck. The writing was mediocre and juvenile. I most likely won't be reading something by this author again based on this book alone. If zero stars were allowed on other sites, I totally would rate it as zero stars.

So I actually forced myself to finish this story. It read like a manuscript for a play. The main character just didn't seem well rounded at all. Which made it extremely difficult to get involved with the story. It just fell flat...

Received from Netgalley for an honest review.

I had to stop reading this after the first few chapters becuase I felt like reading a teenege boy’s diary and it bothered me greatly. I like YA books but this is so not for me.

This was one of the first books read from NetGalley. I didn't feel comfortable about reviewing it because I didn't want to be mean. I feel that the author is young and has potential but the editor should have maybe worked with him more and talked to him more before publishing this. I think if people around him had given him honest critiques and serious pointers he could have started over and came up with a whole different book that would have been better. I hope he continues writing and gets the solid support to direct his creativity to actually open up and gain more substance and expand. This read like a teenage boys runaway fantasy and we were along for the ride. It was uneven and the ending was both anticlimactic. The main character is not appealing enough and too self absorbed to really care for and the stipulations of him keeping his newfound gifts were on the rather extreme side. I made myself finish it because I felt there would be some redemption further on, which i didn't really find.

I hate to do this but this was awful. I DNF about 65% through. The writing was wrong and very babyish. I just couldn't make myself push through any more. It may appeal to some just not me.

This is a really difficult one for me to review.
It was curious mix of Fantasy, Horror with a touch of hopeful romance thrown in.
I have to say this didn't sit well with me although I did manage to finish it.
This was nearly a one star.

This book wasn't for me, but I can actually see why someone else could really like it. It was an iteresting take on a coming of age tale, though it felt sort of like a Hallmark movie though.

I pride myself on always finishing a book I start. I just could not finish this book and only got 50% through and gave up on caring about any of the characters in the book or figuring out what direction the book was even going. At the point where Nathaniel's stripper mom almost gave him a ........... well, time for me to sign off. I hate to say it was a bad read, but..... it was a bad read.

Great storyline with good strong characters. Very well written. I would recommend this book to anyone.

I usually don't read these types of books but I am glad I received a copy of this one. I wasn't quite sure what the point was a few chapters in but it turns around quickly and keeps the reader interested. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

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I hadn’t read anything by this author before and wasn’t familiar with their style so I wasn’t sure what to expect. After reading the book, I’m still not sure what to expect. This was a strange book, with an odd plot and nonsensical twists. I had a hard time taking it seriously, so I just decided to go with it and see where it led me. The characters were colorful and very out there. The story was of a teen named Nate, who was sometimes dreaming and sometimes awake- living in a dreamlike state. He was a nerd who had no girlfriends and suddenly made friends with a group that catapulted him into a crazy world of sex, violence, and mayhem. This was a hard book to stick with- just not my style.

Outstanding classis horror writing. Right away the author sets up the feeling that something creepy will happen and let me tell you, the author doesn't disappoint. Ash very well done high school setting and characters.

I'm not posting my review of this book anywhere but here. I think something was really messed up with this copy. I can't read this book, and I've really tried! It's so jumbled that I can't finish it.