I got this e-book free in exchange for an honest review( Lover of Paranormal).
This review may contain spoilers.

Rating 5 of 10

I was really a bit disapointed in that book. The idea was great, really original. But the way it was executed sort of ruined it. My first problem was the fact that everything happened waaaay too fast. There was practically no time to get to know the characters. It was like riding a rollercoaster. I knew time was passing in the book but only because I was told so, I never actually felt it. And the characters didn't seem to develope at all. Would have been nice if we had a better insight of them.
The second major point that bothered me were the dialogues. Or more likely the lack of them. Everything was like one big monologue all the time. Like when Atara was explaining the origins of the species in the book and she kept talking and talking and talking for pages. Sort of I don't believe that Rob won't ask questions and interupt her at least once. Also hate how the characters kept explaining themselves like "I did this and then she did that and after I did something else..." And then there were the repeating of the same things. For example, Atara described how some of the warriors looked like and later when Rob meets them we ger the same description all over again. Or when they were fighting in the club and we got a detailed dscription where the door and the bar and the sofas were and after we get it again like the door is behind Rob's back and so on....
I would have loved to give that book a better rating as the idea is really one of the best I have stumbled upon but it really looked like being written by an amateur, more like a fanfiction than a book... Next time maybe.
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Neogothic is a fantasy story full of humans, faeries, dragons and demons. The story begins in the human world, shortly opening the eyes of the main character (Rob) to fantastical beings that have been present all around. Bad luck has followed him for years. At last, through the gift of a friend, Rob discovers his bad luck is the working of something sinister.

The story reads quickly, moves fast. In fact, there are times where I felt areas could have been expanded on. I thought the characters were too agreeable: especially Rob seemed too quick to accept his situation or destiny. I would have expected more denial or argument. However, there were several action scenes, which was nice.

The highlight of Neogothic, for me, was in the explaining of the beginning of time, of the One Demon, I Am That I Am, etc. This part was especially a fun read, but then I am, at times, partial to origin stories.

Over all, the story is entertaining and, for those with not a lot of time, it is a fast read.


Note: I was given a free electronic copy for review as part of the book of the month discussion. ( )

Won from a librarything.com member giveaway.

A very enjoyable novella. Well written with a whole host of fascinating fun characters. at once you're thrown into a very layered fantasy world. It did take a a while to wrap my head around what was going on but its a quick, easy read. Fantastic world building with a vivid back history and a satisfying conclusion, with a nice coda that could possibly lead to a sequel. ( )

Up front let me say that I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, here is that review:

Neogothic is a fantasy tale that weaves many fantastical elements like dragons, faeries and demons into the world we know. The story concerns a man who has experienced a pretty rough life and how he gets involved in a world most people aren't aware of.

The story itself is fast paced, a little bit too much so in my opinion. There's a lot of new and strange ideas being thrown around and it would have been nice to let them settle in before throwing the next idea at the reader. It's not a major issue though. The creation myth is well done and probably the highlight of the story.

It's a fun book which I enjoyed reading. ( )

Up front let me say that I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review, here is that review:

Neogothic is a fantasy tale that weaves many fantastical elements like dragons, faeries and demons into the world we know. The story concerns a man who has experienced a pretty rough life and how he gets involved in a world most people aren't aware of.

The story itself is fast paced, a little bit too much so in my opinion. There's a lot of new and strange ideas being thrown around and it would have been nice to let them settle in before throwing the next idea at the reader. It's not a major issue though. The creation myth is well done and probably the highlight of the story.

It's a fun book which I enjoyed reading. ( )