Author: C.K. Hart
Publisher: Indie
Released: September 16, 2024
Received: Reedsy
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Book Summary:
Emerson never had a lot in life, just a sister she adored and her best friend. She lost them both, one to a faraway city and the other to a war. Both promised to take care of her, but now she’s alone and trying to find her way through the world.
One day, it hits Emerson that her sister didn’t willingly abandon her. Her beloved sister has been waiting all of these years for help, and now Emerson is going to do everything in her power to make her way into Jericho and save her sister. Little does she know what she’s stepping into.
My Review:
Soulless wastes no time throwing readers into the deep end, telling an emotionally fraught tale with high stakes. Emerson may start out as a sweet and loving girl, but it doesn’t take long for readers to see how the world is getting to her.
On that note, the world is very dark and dystopian. I loved Hart’s way of describing the world and its events. I honestly wish there were more of this because Hart has a knack for creating dystopian settings.
Emerson’s tale really does tug at the heartstrings, as she copes with abandonment and worse. It’s inspiring to see her get up and keep on moving. Her adventure gets very complicated very quickly, and I’m not going to pretend I understood every step along the way (here is where I want more details and descriptions).
The multiple perspectives do help to heighten the tension, though they largely come into play later in the novel. Altogether, it makes readers wonder what they’re all working toward. Emerson is at the core of this entire adventure, yet she’s often left on the outs, scrambling to put the pieces together.
All things said and done, I do wish that there was at least one more chapter of Soulless. The conclusion could use a bit more filling out, giving readers a better chance to say goodbye in the process. I’ll confess that the prologue left me confused. I’m uncertain if names were swapped or if it’s something else, so that may be the problem.
Highlights:
- Dystopian World
- Dark Romance
- Multiple Perspectives
Trigger Warnings:
- Sexual Assault
- Human Trafficking
Thanks to C.K. Hart and #Reedsy for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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