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bookforestsprite's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved Edwin's parts of the story so much! They were so poetic and sweet, and yet peppered with a bit of mischief and whimsy, it was a delight!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Eating disorder
graceheartsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
So I didn’t know this til I had the book in my hands but this is technically two books in one (or rather two novellas in one). I originally reviewed them together here but to keep it consistent with my Notion, I’ve reviewed Chasing the Light separately (so sorry if it seems wonky). I don’t typically review short stories/bonus content in full length novels but this was the exception.
This book was five stars but I don’t think the five stars is subjective, I think it’s just five stars for me specifically😅
I don’t know what it was but the only way I can describe this book is ‘cozy’. Perhaps it was all the descriptions of rain lol
I just really loved Edwin and Adam a lot even though it was only 90 pages—especially Adam, he was such a sweetheart. And I loved hearing about Edwin’s job and the portrayal of his grief over his relationship (I haven’t been in one yet but it must be devastating to be with someone so intimately for ten years and then they leave. That’s gotta hurt). I just really enjoyed it❤️
There were two specific thoughts that Alexis proposed in his annotations. One was how Marius/Edwin didn’t necessarily work out because they were so different but because they were so much alike.
There were two specific thoughts that Alexis proposed in his annotations. One was how Marius/Edwin didn’t necessarily work out because they were so different but because they were so much alike.
The second one was about how even though they’re with different people now, they can still love each other and not let that diminish the relationships they have now. I’m going to be thinking about those musings for a while.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Abandonment
Moderate: Ableism and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Confinement, Death of parent, and Addiction
dearhaleynicole's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I truly loved reading "Waiting for the Flood" by Alexis Hall! I had no idea this was a re-release of work for Hall and that it was two novellas in ONE book 🙌🏻 I personally enjoy going into some books not knowing the story's set up and discovering as I read on and uncover more about the characters. I have to say, this was the PERFECT book to go in blind to. It felt so refreshing to see how both Edwin & Marius open up to their respective partners and grow from their pasts. I was personally a huge fan of Marius & Leo's story but definitely hold a place there too for Edwin & Adam 🥰
Both novellas, "Waiting for the Flood" and "Chasing the Light," were great reads by themselves but I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I listened to this as an audiobook and WOW was that the right move here. Will Watt, the narrator, did such a wonderful job bringing life to each unique character from the smallest of details in Edwin's hesitations, to Marius' vigor, to Marius' mother's light, flippant quips... It was perfect. I flew through this audiobook!
The story. The writing. The characters. The piroshki (!) Overall, a fantastic read that kept me on the edge of my seat wanting more. Also, I loved the bonus content and epilogue for the book! Especially (you guessed it) Marius' mother's piroshki recipe. Every detail felt intentional and purposeful to the story. I was absolutely left wanting more.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for graciously sending me the audiobook to review in exchange for an honest review!
Both novellas, "Waiting for the Flood" and "Chasing the Light," were great reads by themselves but I would be remiss if I didn't mention that I listened to this as an audiobook and WOW was that the right move here. Will Watt, the narrator, did such a wonderful job bringing life to each unique character from the smallest of details in Edwin's hesitations, to Marius' vigor, to Marius' mother's light, flippant quips... It was perfect. I flew through this audiobook!
The story. The writing. The characters. The piroshki (!) Overall, a fantastic read that kept me on the edge of my seat wanting more. Also, I loved the bonus content and epilogue for the book! Especially (you guessed it) Marius' mother's piroshki recipe. Every detail felt intentional and purposeful to the story. I was absolutely left wanting more.
Thank you to NetGalley and Dreamscape Media for graciously sending me the audiobook to review in exchange for an honest review!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
jencolumb0's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A brief but lovely, honest experimentation in letting go and trusting oneself in the process. Hall, again, strikes a perfect balance between levity and gravity, the superficial and the deep. This novella does not drift to darker challenges as Glitterland can but is very much of that world (the character connections become clear, for those who did not just finish Glitterland or who do not have an encyclopedic memory, about 70 pages in). A beautiful read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment and Grief
Minor: Death of parent
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