Series: Alter
Author: H.R. Truelove
Publisher: Never & Ever Publishing
Released: January 26, 2022
Received: Request
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Book Summary:
Laura has spent her whole life knowing that there are other worlds out there. This knowledge has not done her much good in her own world, where people look at her like she has three heads (at the best of times).
However, this knowledge – this connection – has put Laura in the position to save the world. Or rather, worlds. Together, she and her counterparts must find a way to stop the mad scientists from breaking the multiverse.
My Review:
Oh wow. Wow! It’s been a hot minute since I read a multiverse story this complex (and I probably read more than my fair share!). Alter is as fantastical as it is compelling, with deadly twists around every corner.
There are multiple perspectives that make up this book, but Laura always felt like the primary one to me. That said, I really enjoyed reading the other perspectives. Not only were their opinions refreshing, but it was a delight to see their worlds (even if those very worlds all had their own problems and all were on the brink of collapse).
One thing Alter does that I love is that each chapter has the POV as the heading. This makes it so much easier to follow along with what is happening. Given the complexity (and the number of characters), this matters. A lot.
I also love that Alter gets under your skin. It makes you feel for all the characters (good and bad). These aren’t one-dimensional beings. They feel like real people. It’s perfect.
Did I mention that Alter is the first novel in a series? So there will be more worlds in our future! I already have the next two lined up to read, and I can’t wait.
Highlights:
- Dystopian Fantasy
- Multiple Worlds
- Layers of Secrets
Trigger Warnings:
- Self-Harm & Anorexia (mentioned/referred)
- Torture & Loss
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