An interesting read. The story follows three children as they navigate the solution of a mystery. The story has a level of strangeness and intrigue that has the ability to capture its audience although there are a few plot holes I am unsure of.

The cover is beautiful and although it has some intriguing magical elements I find myself unsure on the book as a whole.

Overmorrow is a madcap exploration of the magical underbelly of New York City. Strong-willed Ellie is suddenly whisked from her bedroom alongside her two siblings to find their brother, who has been stolen away by Oblivion, a creature trying to destroy the magic in the world. This is a story about bravery, expecting the unexpected, and leaving room for the mystical.

While an intriguing idea, I felt as though the execution was off, or as though I didn’t connect with this the way I expected to. It feels reminiscent of A Wrinkle in Time and A Series of Unfortunate Events but something about it felt flat. There are too many moving parts and I find myself too unclear on what’s going on or why it’s happening, like a half-remembered dream.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Vale team for this e-ARC!

DNF — I felt that the plot of this novel was so aligned with the types of stories i read, that the negative reviews were most likely due to misalignment. I love fantasy and anything set in NYC. However, form the first page I could see what the fuss was…the writing is tough. Not necessarily bad, but it reads in a very stuttered and simplistic way. I do think with a bit more work, the story could be painted quite beautifully. But I really do read for the art of it, and the words as they are don’t entice me to keep going.

"Overmorrow" is a magical journey that swept me off my feet. At its heart, it's the story of a young girl searching for her lost brother—but along the way, she discovers much more than she ever expected: courage, wonder, and ultimately, herself.

Though I’m over 30, this book whisked me straight back to the wide-eyed wonder of my childhood. It carries the charm and fantasy of Narnia with a whisper of mystery reminiscent of The Boxcar Children. The world is enchanting, the pacing keeps you hooked, and the sense of adventure is beautifully nostalgic.

There were a few plot points that felt unresolved, which is why I’m holding back one star. But even with those gaps, the story’s heart shines through.

If you’re looking to escape reality for a while—to revisit that feeling of being lost in a story as a kid— "Overmorrow" is a lovely place to begin.

Thank you NetGalley and Independent Book Publishers Association for providing me with this ARC.

Beautifully weird, deeply magical ride! Overmorrow follows Ellie as she chases her missing brother into a hidden world. It’s vivid, imaginative, and full of heart, with moments that left me shocked! The world‑building shines. Ellie’s courage and the story’s emotional core kept me hooked. If you love lyrical urban fantasy that explores memory, loss, and wonder, you’ll be enchanted.

Thank you to NetGalley for access to this eARC.

I was so intrigued by the beautiful cover and description of this book. But unfortunately, it was lacking for me.

If a book can simultaneously be confusing and overly descriptive, this one certainly was. And that may be very helpful to some readers. It just wasn’t to me, I felt distracted by minute details instead of being able to focus on the story.

I am also a big fan of brilliant world building and I found it to be lacking as well.

That being said, I’m definitely open to reading more this authors works in the future. Not a DNR author on my list! I feel like there’s a lot of potential here!

The synopsis for Overmorrow by Lancelot Schaubert seemed interesting to me, so I decided to give it a try. Who does not like a good fantasy concept with a driven protagonist? However, shortly after I began reading the novel, I began to get confused. Even after reading several chapters, I had no idea who most of the characters were and their relevance to the story. Additionally, I had trouble understanding the world described. Although the writing was quite lyrical and magical (Schaubert is great at creating vivid imagery, especially when describing the physical traits of characters), none of the fantastical elements quite made sense to me, and I caught a few minor grammatical errors along the way that added to my befuddlement. Sadly, I was not able to finish reading this book; I love the idea it presented and attempted to illustrate, but the execution unfortunately fell flat for me.

I really enjoyed Overmorrow . It is a sweeping, magical fantasy that was so easy to get lost in. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this.

I really enjoyed this book. I found it very interesting and nothing like I’ve read before. I highly recommend this book for fantasy lovers.

My first read from this author but definitely not my last. Full of intrigue, intensity and mystery, this was a truly fascinating read and has made me want to read more from this author.

I'm sorry to say I was unable to finish this book. I just couldn't connect with the characters. I also found the writing very hard to follow. I'm sure it's for someone just not for me.

DNF. I just couldn’t get into the book. It was too wordy. It seemed like a very interesting premise, and I really wanted to give it a go. But it didn’t work out for me.

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC of this book.
The promise of this book hooked me and the cover is stunning. I had such high hopes for this book. In the end, I had to DNF it as I just could not follow the story. Things were repeated unnecessarily and I felt as though I was rereading the same thing over and over again and still not understanding what was happening. Lots of potential in this book, but not sure the execution is there right now.

I didnt like this book. It felt like a parody of a million other books and the writing was average at best. Not a fan.

Overmorrow by Lancelot Schaubert is a bold and poetic exploration of grief, time, and the surreal landscapes of the human mind. There’s no doubt Schaubert writes with ambition—his prose often reads like a fever dream, drenched in symbolism and layered with meaning. For readers who enjoy experimental narratives and literary risk-taking, there’s a lot here to unpack.

That said, this book won’t be for everyone. The structure can feel disjointed, and the abstraction—while sometimes beautiful—often veers into confusing territory. There were moments of brilliance and emotional resonance, but they occasionally got lost in the stylistic flourishes. I found myself needing to reread passages to grasp the intent, which slowed the momentum and made it harder to connect emotionally at times.

Pros:
• Gorgeous, poetic language that aims high
• Original concept with philosophical depth
• Will appeal to fans of literary and experimental fiction
• Emotionally raw in its themes

Cons:
• At times too abstract or opaque to follow easily
• Narrative structure feels disjointed and hard to ground in
• Characters often felt like vessels for ideas rather than people
• Pacing can be inconsistent and dense

Overall, Overmorrow is a cerebral, artful novel that’s more about mood and meaning than plot or character. It didn’t always land for me, but I respect what it’s trying to do. Readers looking for a straightforward story might struggle, but those willing to sit with ambiguity and unravel layers will find something intriguing here.

I received an ARC of Overmorrow by Lancelot Schaubert from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

The cover is what got my attention. It looked very Moby Dick meets Peter Pan. As with most fantasy novels it does start off rather slow. Once it starts to build, I feel like it truly hooks you and that you can't put it down.  Ellies brother goes missing and she enters this new to her magical world to attempt to find him. The whole novel is a coming of age journey for Ellie and you feel transported right with her. I do hope there will be more to come

First got the chance to discover this book in September 2024. I haven’t reviewed it since I knew it was but on work again, and I wanted to wait and give the book a second chance! I am thankful for the work that has been put in so the story could be better!
Sadly, I just think this book isn’t made for me ): The story has so much potential and I truly believe it is amazing! But the writing style isn’t made for me, i just get confused, it’s a bit frustrating ): I see the effort and the second read was definitely better (from my memories of the first read..), so I am sure this book will find its public <3 I am kinda sad i couldn’t fully enjoy it, so i hope others will!

This book had a lot of pontential. The main characters, despite being kids, were turning out to be complex. There was a new and original world-building. Also, the main motivation for Ellie's journey was well established. Even since the first chapter you can feel empathetic for her. But, I couldn't keep reading the book after the first few chapter because it became really confusing. I literally didn't know what was happening or who were the new characters that were introduced, which is a bummer because the book seemed intriguing. Perhaps a glossary with certain terms of at the beginning of the book could help as a guide. Aditionally, the content or the events could be better organized and the comparisions were odd. Anyways, thanks for the opportunity for reading Overmorrow, even though it wasn't the boook for me. Best luck on the release day.

Lancelot Schaubert’s Overmorrow is a dazzling, high-concept fantasy that blends urban magic, sibling devotion, and existential stakes into a wildly original adventure. When Ellie—the pragmatic middle child of diplomats—discovers that her brother has been kidnapped by Oblivion, a monster that consumes memories, she plunges into a hidden New York where enchanted rain (Overmorrow) awakens ordinary people to the wonders and terrors lurking just beyond their perception. Armed with a “seer’s sight,” Ellie races to recover the stolen source of the rain before Oblivion erases humanity’s awareness of monsters altogether, leaving them defenceless.

Schaubert’s imagination is the star here. The premise—monsters thriving in forgotten gaps of collective memory—is both clever and haunting, riffing on modern anxieties about distraction and historical amnesia. Overmorrow’s magic system feels fresh, with its luminous rains and bureaucratic “megacosm” of unseen forces, while Oblivion makes for a chilling antagonist (think The Nothing from The NeverEnding Story with a digital-age twist). Ellie’s voice crackles with wit and determination, her failures making her quest feel earned rather than destined.

That said, the novel’s ambition sometimes outpaces its clarity. The rules of Overmorrow’s world can feel nebulous, and the pacing whiplashes between contemplative and frenetic. Still, Schaubert’s prose is lyrical and precise, particularly in quieter moments where Ellie grapples with grief or the weight of being a “normal” girl in a mythic struggle. The thematic depth—how forgetting enables predation, how wonder demands courage—elevates this beyond mere whimsy.

DNF at 40%.
Life is too short to stick with books that you really aren’t enjoying, and that’s what was going through my head from about the 10% mark. I enjoy an interesting and unusual writing style —- I really like 2nd person —- but this was really not enjoyable for me. It was inherently confusing, with so much happening at once but also nothing at all. Things were over explained but I still found myself confused about every little thing in what I read. The first chapter was interesting, and I was onboard with the confusion I was feeling there, but when it continued and got even more vague and convoluted, I realised that I had to let the book go. I had no idea who any of the characters were, nor what they were dealing with or what they were thinking.
Unfortunately not for me.