Very cool book! I place it along side "this is how you lose the time war", its strange and I think the end was a little weak, but still a interesting read

A quick but unsettling horror read. I enjoyed the setup and building of the backstory, and I found the suspense was well crafted.

This book was such a wild ride and I loved every second of it. I loved Riley as a character, and the apolocaylptic uncertainty is chilling. This story was so close to home after COVID, which, aside from murderous eye-contact, makes it even more unsettling. I would absolutely recommend this book to anyone who is into dystopian horror.

Unfortunately I was unable to download this book before the archive date, so I'm not able to leave a review. I look forward to reading and reviewing books by this author in the future.

I don't think I was quite ready for a viral outbreak/epidemic plot line. Still this post apocalyptic story held my attention and my anxiety. I'll definitely try other books by Sunny Moraine for sure!

This was an interesting read. Atmospheric, twisty and dark. Our protagonist was interesting from the get go, snarky, confidant and sarcastic. Giving the story a current vibe.
Easy to read, short in length, mid paced. A spooky read.

This was an interesting read, even if I didn't understand all of it.

Definitely fit into a post pandemic world; I think we can all still feel the anxiety of isolation.

Thank you NetGalley for the chance to read and review this!

"how easy it is for the worst things imaginable to become normal"

this was very atmospheric but I feel like if the writing style was stronger and there was a bit more play with what is real and what is not, this would've felt unique and not like it was saying a lot that has already been displayed in other media but in a much slower and more bland way

I really enjoyed the author's writing style and the world building. I wish the book had been longer so we could have seen more of how Riley and society as a whole progressed to the point in the book. Personally the ambiguity didn't quite land for me, so I found myself a bit unsatisfied by the end of this novella, but I'd love to read more from this author in the future.

I think this story was very well written. It was incredibly atmospheric, and I enjoyed being inside Riley's head.

My only complaint is that I wish it was longer, both because I wanted more but I also think the story would've benefited from being fleshed out a bit more.

(sorry for the delay, I've veen very unwell this year)

I often find myself thinking about Bird Box by Josh Malerman. How I wanted more stories from more people in the world (not Malorie). I wanted to know about the guy on the boat- the one who tells them to JUST LOOK there’s no problem. I wanna know about him!
Well cue Your Shadow Half Remains. So very Bird Box in the best way.
Story- intriguing.
Writing - immaculate
Ending - perfection.
Once again I’m out here loving a book with a Goodreads rating below 3.4 🤣
Thanks NetGalley, wish I had gotten to this one sooner (particularly because it’s quite short) so I could have championed it before release.

Normally I'm not one to read books about pandemic/epidemics, etc. but I'm pleasantly surprised to say I really enjoyed this one. For such a short book it really packed a punch. I was legitimately spooked and freaked out a couple of times with the author's excellent detailed descriptors. Especially being this author's debut I was super impressed with the writing style and how well this whole book was put together. I loved the short chapters (obviously) and how tense I felt while reading. It definitely reminded me of Bird Box but it was different enough that it didn't feel like copy and paste. The ending left me very curious and intrigued and I'm excited for what the author comes up with next.

Many thanks to Tor Nightfire for the gifted copy for my honest review!

I found the premise to be very intriguing, and the writing style did not disappoint. The author has a way of evoking feelings of horror and upset with very lyrical prose that I found extremely unsettling in a really compelling way. However, I felt that the cliffhanger ending and the somewhat locked room setting left me with more questions than answers, and I would have liked to see more information given about the world as a whole.

"Your Shadow Half Remains" by Sunny Moraine is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of identity and memory, set against a backdrop of dark, evocative fantasy. Its lyrical prose and deeply emotional storytelling make it a memorable and thought-provoking read.

Your Shadow Half Remains by Sunny Moraine: A Haunting Exploration of Isolation

Your Shadow Half Remains is a chilling novella that masterfully weaves a tapestry of dread, isolation, and the primal human need for connection. Set against a backdrop reminiscent of the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, the author creates a world where a terrifying disease has transformed society into a desolate, fear-ridden landscape.

The story follows Riley, a solitary figure trapped in a world where eye contact is a death sentence. Her existence is a haunting reflection of the loneliness and uncertainty that gripped us all during the pandemic's initial stages. Yet, the author takes this familiar terrain to a nightmarish extreme, crafting a narrative that is both profoundly unsettling and undeniably compelling.

The novel's greatest strength lies in its ability to evoke a visceral sense of dread. The claustrophobic atmosphere, coupled with the looming threat of violence, keeps the reader on edge throughout. Riley's internal turmoil, a complex interplay of paranoia and desire, is rendered with raw authenticity. Her desperate longing for human contact is a poignant counterpoint to the terrifying consequences of such connection.

While the subject matter is undoubtedly disturbing, the author's skillful prose and pacing make for a truly immersive reading experience. Your Shadow Half Remains is a bold and thought-provoking exploration of the human psyche under extreme pressure, and a testament to the power of storytelling to illuminate our darkest fears.

For such a short book, I had a lot of trouble getting through it. I really liked the premise and really wanted to enjoy it and I did enjoy parts of it but I think the writing style may not have been for me.

The over all story was interesting and the plot twists were fun and the exploration of the character really stuck with me for a while. I think for the right reader this would be a very enjoyable book.

While this had the potential to be a gripping psychological horror book, the rambling twisted turns of Riley's mind felt more like a demented version of Inside Out. By the end, I was more interested in seeing Riley turn Ellis into a crazed killer like her or just straight up murder them. The cliffhanger ending was lacking to me.

I can't believe this author has the talent to make ME really enjoy a postapocalyptic book. what an impressive debut 👏🏼

A short novella that was both haunting and intriguing and just made you want to LOOK.

I found the premise very interesting, with writing that packs a punch. It almost read like slam poetry and added action to scenes that would otherwise have to be very descriptive. I liked the characters and the isolation feeling that really flows through the pages. The cover is super creepy and was one of the initial reasons I picked this up.

Overall, a fun, quick read!

"Your Shadow Half Remains" is an engrossing and introspective novel that masterfully blends psychological prospective, discomfort notes and horror tints.

The book takes readers on an emotional and questioning journey on what is reale, what is not and if, actually ,the only pov in this little novella is reliable: the protagonist is portrayed with striking realism at first - and everything seems "birdboxing" and right, the prose vivid with angst until everything changes and the reader starts to question the main character and her beliefs. this short novel is extremely condensed but full of compelling moments, some disturbing scenes and covid reference. that will make your skin itch for how this actually resembles real life.