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isailthroughtheocean's review
3.0
I have a love for Poe that's dear to me. I first came across one of Poe's work in middle school which started my obsession. I was excited to find a book that included Poe in a fictional world. The plot of the story was interesting but I felt some of the characters were lacking. I was kind of disappointed by how Poe was portrayed but everybody else has their own idea and opinion on how Poe acted back then. I did enjoy that the author used Poe's nickname which made him feel more real in this novel. It was a fun read though and the idea was there!
the_sassy_bookworm's review
4.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed this one. It was a quick and easy read. An impressive debut book for sure. My main issue was that the plot needed more fleshing out. Why were Alice and Richard chosen for time travel? What was this "secret" group of people that go back in time to stop bad things happening. Why did the "evil" spirits want Eddie to die? Just so he wouldn't become famous? I never fully understood the reasoning behind it all. I think if the author had taken the time to flesh out the story more. Included more backstory and world building. This would have been a 5 star book.
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I enjoyed this one. It was a quick and easy read. An impressive debut book for sure. My main issue was that the plot needed more fleshing out. Why were Alice and Richard chosen for time travel? What was this "secret" group of people that go back in time to stop bad things happening. Why did the "evil" spirits want Eddie to die? Just so he wouldn't become famous? I never fully understood the reasoning behind it all. I think if the author had taken the time to flesh out the story more. Included more backstory and world building. This would have been a 5 star book.
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annarella's review
4.0
This paranormal mystery is an entertaining and gripping story that mixes horror, historical fiction and fantasy.
I liked it but some more world building would have helped.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
I liked it but some more world building would have helped.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
halarson2604's review
5.0
The Poe Predicament by Phil Thomas
This is an excellent book. Thomas has a great writing style, flowing smoothly throughout the book. It’s a nice slow burn with a grandly dramatic finish. The story line is original. The characters are rich, and you love and/or hate them. There is a nice possessively haunting element. There’s also some nice torture in the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This is an excellent book. Thomas has a great writing style, flowing smoothly throughout the book. It’s a nice slow burn with a grandly dramatic finish. The story line is original. The characters are rich, and you love and/or hate them. There is a nice possessively haunting element. There’s also some nice torture in the end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
srivalli's review
4.0
3.8 Stars
The Poe Predicament is a well-written horror novel with mystery and time-traveling playing crucial roles. Richard finds a rare copy of Tamerlane and Other Poems signed by Poe himself. When voices urge him to make a run with the book, he has no choice but to follow the orders.
The flight and the subsequent swoon takes him to 1831 when Poe was still Eddie, a budding writer who’s struggling to get his books published. Richard and Alice, a mysterious woman, have to help Poe prove his innocence for a crime he didn’t commit and ensure that the history isn’t altered. The interesting premise and mainly the mention of Poe made me grab this book.
What I Like:
• A straight-forward plotline with no unnecessary twists
• Decent pace
• Smooth integration of the plot and Poe’s works
• Flawed characters
Things That Didn’t Work for Me:
• Not enough detailing of the paranormal part
• Use of gore to create horror
• Sparse backstory; not enough to connect with any of the characters
To sum up, The Poe Predicament is a decent mystery thriller with quite a lot of gore and a good plotline.
Thank you, NetGalley and Foundations Book Publishing, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Full review to come.
The Poe Predicament is a well-written horror novel with mystery and time-traveling playing crucial roles. Richard finds a rare copy of Tamerlane and Other Poems signed by Poe himself. When voices urge him to make a run with the book, he has no choice but to follow the orders.
The flight and the subsequent swoon takes him to 1831 when Poe was still Eddie, a budding writer who’s struggling to get his books published. Richard and Alice, a mysterious woman, have to help Poe prove his innocence for a crime he didn’t commit and ensure that the history isn’t altered. The interesting premise and mainly the mention of Poe made me grab this book.
What I Like:
• A straight-forward plotline with no unnecessary twists
• Decent pace
• Smooth integration of the plot and Poe’s works
• Flawed characters
Things That Didn’t Work for Me:
• Not enough detailing of the paranormal part
• Use of gore to create horror
• Sparse backstory; not enough to connect with any of the characters
To sum up, The Poe Predicament is a decent mystery thriller with quite a lot of gore and a good plotline.
Thank you, NetGalley and Foundations Book Publishing, for the ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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Full review to come.
felecia's review
3.0
Thanks to Netgalley and Foundations Book Publishing for the chance to read and review this title. I was drawn to it because of the reference to Poe. The main character, Richard, finds himself drawn to a book in a local bookshop, so drawn that he steals the book. When he wakes up the next morning, he is no longer in his familiar world but in the 1800s. He meets and befriends Eddie, a West Point cadet. Strange things occur from there.
Parts of this book are very graphic descriptions of torture and may be triggering or uncomfortable for some readers. It was more graphic than my typical read but not overwhelming for me. The characters are interesting. At points the plot meanders. I found the resolution a bit quick and mildly unsatisfactory. I wanted more of an explanation for the strange happenings. Additionally, the formatting of the ebook made parts of it difficult to read. I am uncertain if I would read more from this author.
The opinions expressed are given freely and are completely mine.
Parts of this book are very graphic descriptions of torture and may be triggering or uncomfortable for some readers. It was more graphic than my typical read but not overwhelming for me. The characters are interesting. At points the plot meanders. I found the resolution a bit quick and mildly unsatisfactory. I wanted more of an explanation for the strange happenings. Additionally, the formatting of the ebook made parts of it difficult to read. I am uncertain if I would read more from this author.
The opinions expressed are given freely and are completely mine.
thesassybookworm's review
4.0
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I enjoyed this one. It was a quick and easy read. An impressive debut book for sure. My main issue was that the plot needed more fleshing out. Why were Alice and Richard chosen for time travel? What was this "secret" group of people that go back in time to stop bad things happening. Why did the "evil" spirits want Eddie to die? Just so he wouldn't become famous? I never fully understood the reasoning behind it all. I think if the author had taken the time to flesh out the story more. Included more backstory and world building. This would have been a 5 star book.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
I enjoyed this one. It was a quick and easy read. An impressive debut book for sure. My main issue was that the plot needed more fleshing out. Why were Alice and Richard chosen for time travel? What was this "secret" group of people that go back in time to stop bad things happening. Why did the "evil" spirits want Eddie to die? Just so he wouldn't become famous? I never fully understood the reasoning behind it all. I think if the author had taken the time to flesh out the story more. Included more backstory and world building. This would have been a 5 star book.
**ARC Via NetGalley**
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