Ohana Reviews

Review- Soul Depths

Reviewer- kinalhariya
Book- Soul Depths
Author- Psychospiral_

Blurb:

Fantastic blurb. It is written really well and grabbed my attention right away. Your mind being your own enemy, it is a great concept. I am very interested to know how the story turns out.

Prologue:

Prologue is unique. It feels like a hint without giving much information.

Just one thing- I think it would be - Water is above my head or just Water above my head...instead of Water in above my head. So look into it.

Moving towards the story,

The first paragraph is nice. But it would be better to use compound and complex sentences instead of simple ones to make it flow better.

Dreaming and playing God...that's a unique take. I loved the descriptions about the surroundings. They create a vivid picture in mind.

Be lonely even when you are in a crowd, this is portrayed well. 

I like the introduction of the 'voice'. It seems like a new character itself.

The deepness in the thoughts about not having a name was beautifully penned down.

Thoughts are free and unrestrained- Great lines👏🏻👏🏻

The way Beacon asked him to appreciate its presence, made me smile. 

The exchange is beautiful even if it is just a play of his mind. The way Beacon guides him has touched my heart.

The way he tried to immediately search for the voice when he woke was heartfelt. His condition was described really well. And it also showed the effect Beacon had on him in the short while they 'met'.

The story took a unique turn. I thought he woke up, but now I feel like he has fallen even deeper than before.

I loved these lines- Changing is not erasing yourself but perfecting it. It's not switching a stone for a gem, but to polish the stone till it shines from the inside.

The way Beacon shows kindness and stays with him as he falls apart is beautiful. The way it is shown that it can only guide but Ethan has to face his fears himself was also a good reminder. 

*****

Characterization is done brilliantly. Ethan's loneliness, his fears, his desperate need; everything is showcased beautifully. Beacon, although a fragment of his mind, is a character of its own with its own unique personality. Great work done here!

World building is good. The way he is trapped in his own world is shown really well. The thin line between reality and dream is showcased wonderfully.

Concept is unique as well as interesting. The mix of psychological factors and the interesting exchange between Ethan and Beacon has really managed to keep me hooked. 

Story flows at a steady pace. Writing style is decent too. Descriptions and dialogues are at a perfect balance. It is easier to understand the story no matter how complex Ethan's mind gets. 

I didn't notice any grammatical errors while reading either.

Last words,

Story is interesting as well as intriguing. There were also many lines or explanations that touched my heart. I pointed out a few above.

I am really curious to find out what happens next and how Ethan deals with his own fears. Looking forward to seeing what happens. Great work done till now.

Thanks for choosing me. Keep writing!