Reviews

Out of Body by Nia Davenport

knw63's review

fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

jessypat's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional mysterious reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

retropaid's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This book was my first completed read of 2025! I have been in a bit of a reading rut and felt this audiobook really helped shake that for me. 

I found the pacing to be pretty steady, keeping me engaged and wanting to know what would happen next. The main character was developed very well, though it may take some introspection to truly reveal just how thoughtfully crafted her character was. I liked that the book ended in a way that gave you closure on where all of the characters landed.

Minus .5 simply because the sci-fi component seemed a bit unfinished. Overall, would recommend. 

victoriamae21's review

5.0

This is a unique story that was lots of fun to read! It is fast paced and has well developed characters. The suspense was steady throughout. I would recommend this! Special Thank You to Nia Davenport, HarperCollins and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

alishareadsalot's review

4.0

This book kept me on my toeesssssss! I love the concept of the body switch overall, so I knew I would come to enjoy this book. I couldn't imagine waking up in someone else's body and finding out that it was done purposefully. The whole time I was reading this book I kept thinking of the movie "Get Out" and how I felt while watching it. This is one of those books that is hard to give a review for without giving away too much information.

I think there was also a deeper message overall that I found to be beautiful, that revolves around envy. I just think we should appreciate the life we live, for what it is. You may see someone and envy their life, but there is no guarantee they are living the life they portray. It really makes you take a step back and just be grateful for the things you do have and allow yourself not to question it. Just be grateful and take your own life one day at a time <3

laurenlovesstories_'s review

5.0

5

katiejmcnamara's review

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

therefore98's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this one! I read it as an audiobook and only listened when I was doing a specific task so it created more suspense. Let’s hope this doesn’t become possible one day.

litwithgenice's review

adventurous reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

cydthekid15's review

dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0