A very promising start to a new YA Fantasy world. I love anything that has to do with the ocean and I'm instantly sucked into the world and characters. I was lucky enough to receive the full ARC and I can't wait to dive in to the whole book and leave a full review then!!

I’ve been hearing about this book on social media for a while now, so when I saw that this excerpt was available on NetGalley I knew I had to read it. It was interesting and captivating and it only made me more excited to get my hands on the book when it comes out. I can’t wait!

I was really excited to check out Monsters Born and Made because I really loved the cover and the synopsis but the writing style just wasn't for me. It was quite choppy and hard to follow/read. I do think that with a bit more editing this could be really good, but it just wasn't it for me at this point.

Thank you netgalley and the publisher for an excerpt of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Moral and her brother Emrik hunt the dangerous Maristags to breed and sell to the Landers, the elite class. But when their last hint of the season goes awry Koran decides to take their remaining Maristag and enter herself into the Glory Race in hopes of gaining to money her family needs to survive.
Excerpt was the first six chapters and the start of what is sure to be an epic ride with mystical creatures that want to devour at every turn. Truly unique fantasy. Can’t wait to read the rest of this story.

The first chapter doesn't leave you waiting, it plunges right into the action and leaves you wanting more. Existing as a Hunter near the bottom of a societal caste system on a brutal world, teen Koral struggles to find her place. Circumstances out of her control force her to make a life changing decision, one that will certainly put her and possibly her family in danger. With preparations for the Glory Race underway, a race in which higher society members enter to become charioteers in the race for a chance to win glory and riches, Koral takes a chance. The race is deadly and dangerous for many reasons, the biggest reason being the unpredictable bipedal, dragon-like creatures known as the Maristags, who draw the chariots. On the brink of the Glory Race Charioteer registration, Koral's name is smuggled into the final drawing...entry into the Glory Race is something one in her position has never dared to do.

The narration was a little clunky and the MC was unremarkable, not easily differentiated from other YA dystopia/sci-fi/fantasy heroines. Also the world-building is dismal. We keep getting teased with interesting tidbits that are never elaborated on which really sucks.
Will I continue with this book? No, I don't think so.

This book give a strong starting scene, very promising premise and intriguing worldbuilding. The narrative is interesting and draws me fast into the early plot.
Unlucky I only got 6 chapters sampler, I would love to get my self in full story and understand more for give fair details review/rating

Thanks Netgalley and Sourcebooksfire
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Fantastic chapter sampler! I love so many of the tropes mentioned and very much looking forward to reading the full story. The cover is gorgeous, beautifully matching the action-packed and intense scenes within. Thanks to Tanvi Berwah, Sourcebooks Fire, and Netgalley for a free sampler in exchange for honest feedback.

This Excerpt takes me to the front lines what it’s like hunting a creature that may take your life but you have no choice due to circumstances. I felt for Koral, she wanted the best for people who couldn’t show her grace. This book explores the complexities surrounding poverty and survival. The creatures came to life on the page and I enjoyed reading the beginning of the book.

I read the excerpt of "Monsters Born and Made" and while I liked the unique premise, there were many times where I was really confused as to what was going on. I was not entirely clear on why the Landers and Renters and Hunters were all at odds. And then there was talk of rebels and other groups rising up. All of this was spliced in with the Glory Race stuff (the main plot of the book I think) but it really got to be a bit much. The monsters surrounding the island were imaginative as well, but I never really got a clear sense of what they looked like in my head (a general idea but not very detailed from the descriptions). I do like it enough to read the full book and see how it all turns out, but not a promising start imo.

Promising concept, intriguing world-building and a powerful narrative voice. I'm very curious to read the rest of this novel.

The premise of this book sounds very interesting, I loved the idea of a „Hunger Games set in a South Asian-inspired world“. However, I don’t think I‘ll be reading the full book.

The worldbuilding and setting are very intriguing and I would certainly love to learn more about this world. I did struggle a bit because you get thrown into the story and right into an action-packed scene, but I had no idea about what was going on. The first few chapters seemed very rushed and fast-paced, which can definitely be a good thing but in this case it did not work for me personally because I would have needed stronger worldbuilding.

The main reason why I most likely won’t be reading this book is the writing style though.

There were so many short sentences. Like this. It makes it hard to read. There is no flow if you write like this.

The overall writing style was beautiful and descriptive, and when there were passages with longer sentences, I really did enjoy it. But the many short sentences linked in a row make it hard for me to read and immerse myself in the story.

I do think the plot has potential and that if you can look past the writing style, this book would be very much enjoyable.

An intriguing excerpt with immersive worldbuilding. As a Hunger Games fan, I'll definitely be interested in seeing where the rest of the story goes and rooting for Koral.

I loved this excerpt and I am super excited for Monsters Born and Made to be released in September! It is such an intriguing book and I can already tell that I will love it. I have had this on my TBR since I first saw it on Instagram so thank you Netgalley and Sourcebooks Fire for the excerpt!

After reading this excerpt I'm really interested in knowing more about the characters and super invested in the world building! I love dystopian novels (hello I was obsessed with The Hunger Games) so this book is one of my most anticipated reads this year and I have to say the beginning is very promising!! Can't wait to have the whole book in my hands.

Just to keep in mind, this is just an excerpt not the full book so don't expect every chapter being available to you. That being said, I think this is a great start to a twisty, fantasy ya novel. The concept itself is very intriguing. First of all, I have never heard of maristags before but the main character and her brother are forced to catch them. The author used a very interesting creature and I love the creativity. Also, I love reading about competitions and the snobby elite so it's perfect for me. The setting is amazing with the dark and eerily creepy sea, which is perfect for the summer and fall months. I also believe the sibling bond between Emrick and Koral is very apparent already. I'm interested to see how their dynamic continues over the course of the book with Emrick being hurt and Koral caring so much about him and of course their younger sister. Overall I think this story is extremely intriguing and I'm very excited to finish reading this novel.

Thank you for this sample! This is a really interesting excerpt with a lot of potential. It's a unique premise and I'd like to learn more about the characters and world! I might pick this one up in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this EXCERPT.

I’ve always enjoyed reading these to a better ideal of what the book will be. This one was just okay for me. I feel like, with the rest of the story, it could go either way. I enjoyed the beginning and was excited to see what would happen. Then it started to feel a bit like Scorpio Races. I can’t say what it’ll turn into since I only had the partial story. The characters were interesting at least, so that’s always promising.!

From the first sentence of this excerpt, I knew I had to preorder this book.

The Hunger Games meets Scorpio Races. And I'm not just saying that. Those are truly the vibes. This 50-page preview sets up the story amazingly, steeped in conflict, high stakes, and hints of painful memories for our main character, Koral. Thank you NetGalley and Source Books Fire.

This is an excerpt, so it's only a handful of chapters. However I am entirely sucked in! It grabs you at your attention in the first few pages already and it's intense competition!