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Under Another Sun

D.M. Siciliano (Goodreads Author)

4.58 · Rating details · 19 ratings · 17 reviews

A crack in time saves 99
But what do those ominous words mean?
Ray is about to find out, whether he’s ready or not. His ‘deceased’ twin sister, Ravynn, is warning him of impending disaster, but Ray can’t seem to convince himself, or his wife, that he’s not crazy.
But Ray isn’t the only one communicating with his sister. Ravynn’s surviving daughter, Amelia, seems to know thing ...more

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Apr 14, 2020 The Coycaterpillar Reads rated it it was amazing

Dark and Gothic. Under Another Sun is multi-faceted and strips the layers back of the human condition. It examines our ability to decipher the logic behind trauma. Our ability to cope with grief. It is a highly intelligent and fascinating novel on multiple levels. D.M. Siciliano has given us another deeply unsettling horror novel but a winner in its own right from Inside. Horror that is so realistic and palpitatingly dark. Our future is national disasters, it gives us a lightbulb moment and reli Dark and Gothic. Under Another Sun is multi-faceted and strips the layers back of the human condition. It examines our ability to decipher the logic behind trauma. Our ability to cope with grief. It is a highly intelligent and fascinating novel on multiple levels. D.M. Siciliano has given us another deeply unsettling horror novel but a winner in its own right from Inside. Horror that is so realistic and palpitatingly dark. Our future is national disasters, it gives us a lightbulb moment and relinquishes the hold that monsters under our bed once held. I had a lot of pleasure unfolding this story and I believe you will too.

Ravynn is such a powerful protagonist in Under Another Sun. She has a hold over the other characters – predominately Ray (her twin brother), Elena (his wife) and little Amelia (Ravynn’s daughter). She is an ethereal force to be reckoned with. She has experienced her fair share of trauma and suffering and knows things she really has no right in knowing. Her journals are a great source of foretelling and anguish for her now ex-husband and something that maintains the strands of her being and her experiences and traumas.

Two timelines come crashing together and it felt like watching the beauty and destructive nature of a supernova. The story had so many layers of tragedy and sublime storytelling that I was unwilling to have my kindle prized out of my greedy little hands! The setting. The protagonists. The horror. It tallied up to an experience. I felt like I was living and experiencing the events. I felt the fear. I felt the worry. Under Another Sun was stealing the show! I don’t think I have the necessary words to describe Siciliano’s powerful way of writing. The drama. The threatening edge. The narrative. It made for a heady mix, and it made me shiver! You can feel the author’s love for this story. You can feels its impact escaping through its pages and reaching out to you.

I really don’t want to give anything away in regard to the storyline but believe me, it’s so worth it. Time had no consequence for me and the chapters flew by. I needed answers, I wanted to delve further into the reasonings to some events. The pace was magnificent, and the last page left me feeling like I had been on rollercoaster.

Under Another Sun is evocative and dreamlike. Don’t be fooled by its beautiful cover Siciliano has created something darker than night. Superbly inventive. ...more

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Feb 05, 2021 Cam rated it it was ok

I loved her book Inside .... this book to me dragged for me. This is a post apocalyptic book.

Ray is about to find out, whether he’s ready or not. His ‘deceased’ twin sister, Ravynn, is warning him of impending disaster, but Ray can’t seem to convince himself, or his wife, that he’s not crazy.
But Ray isn’t the only one communicating with his sister. Ravynn’s surviving daughter, Amelia, seems to know things that defy reason, in a time when reason is slowly slipping away.
When Ray’s brother-in-law ...more

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Apr 10, 2020 J.D. Waterhouse marked it as to-read

For those who enjoy apocalyptic sci-fi horror, this one is terrific with many original concepts and unexpected twists and turns. Expect this to be picked up by film makers in the future, it would make one terrifying movie!

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Apr 22, 2020 Celia McMahon rated it really liked it

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Apr 17, 2020 The Binge Reader rated it it was amazing

Genre: Genres are something which are the sure shot thing about a book. UNDER THE SUN WAS meant to be an apocalyptic horror novel. The apocalyptic part was carried out perfectly. Classifying the book in to a horror genre puts me in a dilemma. I mean , the author accomplished to terrify me at every point of the story. I wouldn't deny that . But I wasn't sure how much of the horror aspect was in it. That said, I would say that it's not for the faint hearted.

IMPRESSION: This book ruined me for all Genre: Genres are something which are the sure shot thing about a book. UNDER THE SUN WAS meant to be an apocalyptic horror novel. The apocalyptic part was carried out perfectly. Classifying the book in to a horror genre puts me in a dilemma. I mean , the author accomplished to terrify me at every point of the story. I wouldn't deny that . But I wasn't sure how much of the horror aspect was in it. That said, I would say that it's not for the faint hearted.

IMPRESSION: This book ruined me for all the other books I was supposed to read for the past few days.😭

TITLE: UNDER ANOTHER SUN was a title that basically described the book. To someone who has read it, this title is the core of the book.
COVER : I loved the simplicity of the cover. However, I found that it had very little elements related to the story. Maybe the author wanted to keep the readers in the dark. Don't be fooled by this pretty cover, this book is too far from pretty or simple. One thing though I personally wouldn't like on any cover is the genre. I think it just gives out the suspense. I have explained about my confusion in the genre earlier, so I don't find it fitting.

PLOT: Only one word to describe it: Absolute perfection. It still stuns me how the author accomplished to evoke so many emotions through this book which I find rarely happens to me. I have to admit , I was skeptical when I ventured into this story because it was totally different from what I usually read. I thought the characteristic features that made me like this book was it's multiple focus on the Characters. The author gave importance to the past, the present and the emotions of each and every character that I found myself living through him/her. Although I have to admit , some places in the books made me so terribly confused that I had to pick it out word by word to completely understand the implications. Each chapter had a surprise waiting for me. And believe me they'll throw you off your chair. The story line was too intense

CHARACTERS: There were so many Characters which played equal roles in the story. I'll try to not give out any spoilers though I'm itching for it.
RAVYNN : Loving how the author beautifully explains her past, her love life.. Though not much of character development, I thought enough importance was given to her in the story since she's dead.
MATT: Ravynn's husband. One of the most confusing Character for me. But also one I feel empathetic towards. Great Character development. I loved how he slipped into his past with Ravynn and how much he misses her .
AMELIA : Matt and Ravynn's daughter. A girl way too logical for her age. I found her character sweet yet stubborn .
RAY : Ravynn's brother. I think he would be the hero of the story. I feel so much of sympathy towards him for how he was seen by every one around him, his wife, his co-workers..Yet I feel he was one of the strongest Characters in the book.
ELENA : Ray's Wife. My favourite character in the book. She was the one who had to suffer the brunt of all the things happening with her husband and his niece. Though at times sh wavered from her stand to be with her husband for everything, she showed a sense of courage through out the story.

LANGUAGE : Medium difficulty. Although there were two or three typos. But since it's not been published yet, I wouldn't mind it .

P.S. My most favourite line in the book: "A crack in time saves ninety nine."

Recommendation: To every one! I WANT EVERY ONE TO READ IT. Contact me if you wanna know more about how I found the book.

Thank you author for the ARC copy. ...more

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Oct 01, 2020 Permanently_Booked rated it it was amazing

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“Look at this world. What it’s become. It’s such a human thing to take everything for granted.”

What a ride! This novel reminded me of the Nicholas Cage movie, Knowing, mixed with the otherworldly vibe of parallel universes. I have always loved apocalyptic type movies that leave you with that sinister void at the ending credits and the ‘what ifs’ lingering in the back of your mind. That creeping dread of wondering I you’d survive a cataclysmic tsunami or earthquake. Under Another Sun truly captur “Look at this world. What it’s become. It’s such a human thing to take everything for granted.”

What a ride! This novel reminded me of the Nicholas Cage movie, Knowing, mixed with the otherworldly vibe of parallel universes. I have always loved apocalyptic type movies that leave you with that sinister void at the ending credits and the ‘what ifs’ lingering in the back of your mind. That creeping dread of wondering I you’d survive a cataclysmic tsunami or earthquake. Under Another Sun truly captures the fear, turmoil and human chaos as the world shudders its last breath. An excellent eco-horror novel that sucked me in and made my insides crawl.

But it is so much more than just ‘doomsday cometh.’ Ray is struggling with the nightmares of his twin sister’s death a year ago. Ravynn speaks to him in his sleep and waking hours and the line between sanity and the fear of inheriting schizophrenia has both Ray and his wife, Elena, at their wits end threatening their relationship. When Ravynn’s little daughter, Amelia, starts claiming she speaks with Mommy and displaying a calm, knowing, matter-of-fact acceptance of the catastrophic natural events unfolding across the planet, Elena and Ray have to consider this may be worse than they could ever imagine.

I don’t want to give too much away but this was a wild ride and an awesome way to start the month of horror. I am still in my feels after that ending; stuck on the edge of “sequel please” and “no don’t sequel!” as I sift through my thoughts. Though labeled as horror this is not a slasher and gore type read of sinister paranormal experience. Definitely more along the lines of eco-horror with hints of sci-fi. There are also some scenes that went on a little longer than I would’ve liked but that doesn’t take away from my overall enjoyment.

I highly recommend this novel to those who enjoy apocalyptic or eco-horror novels. I want to thank D.M. Siciliano for the opportunity to read this advanced copy for an honest opinion. ...more

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May 04, 2020 N.A. Dwyer rated it it was amazing

The story line of this book is so interesting. I really liked how it played out. Ray is a teacher who lost his sister and adopted her daughter when she died. He’s trying desperately to hold on to reality, but reality is crumbling.

His wife Elena is one of my favorite characters. She is just so resilient, and she tries so hard and does so much. The daughter, Amelia is a great character too. I love how this book showed the magic of being a child and how children are so much better at adapting and b ...more

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Oct 03, 2020 Imogen Night rated it it was amazing

"Under Another Sun" was a page turner from start to finish. As with "Inside", the plot was captivating, keeping me glued to the pages. Well developed characters, who evoke all sorts of emotion, real and wonderfully eerie atmosphere, just the way I like it! Five stars and if you want to start spooky month with a bang, "Under Another Sun" is the perfect novel to do it! ...more

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Nov 04, 2020 Wren Handman rated it it was amazing

This haunting, terrifying story of slowly growing destruction across the world grabs you by the collar and doesn't let go. The energy mounts slowly and never stops, reaching an intense crescendo at the end.

Ray, Elena, and Matt are great, complex characters, and their reactions to the events going on around them felt very grounded and real. The story was definitely darker than what I usually gravitate towards, but I'm glad I pushed through to the nail-biting conclusion! ...more

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Apr 10, 2020 Carol Ash marked it as to-read

Waiting for it’s release! Sounds like another on your edge of the seat read!

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Sep 13, 2020 April Taylor rated it it was amazing

Under Another Sun is an intriguing blend of horror, sci-fi, and a bit of fantasy. It also happens to be an eco-horror novel, which is one of my favorite sub-genres.

Ravynn and Ray are non-identical twins. Ever since Ravynn died a year ago, Ray’s life hasn’t been the same. He’s been dreaming about Ravynn, and it’s getting worse. His wife can’t stand it anymore, and to make matters worse, they are raising Ravynn’s child because her father is a drunk. At the same time, a series of escalating situat ...more

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Feb 18, 2021 Stephanie Matthews rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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The end of the world is a horrifying idea. What will it look like? What will it feel like? How would we react? These are the questions that haunt us in the back of our minds because we have no idea. Based on current global trends, environmental and climate disaster seems most likely. And it is this end of the world scenario that author Siciliano dives into- a scenario where we are helpless to do anything about it because it's too late. We can only watch helplessly as the world crumbles around us ...more

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Oct 01, 2020 Alice Moon rated it it was amazing

This is a really scary book, especially that we are in 2020! After reading Under another sun, all I do is watching the sky and the birds for any sign that the end of the world is near. The same thing happened when I watched Left behind. I think apocalyptic books/movies are not for me! Because just the idea of the end of the world scares me.

About the book... It was amazing! Of course it was. D. M. Siciliano is a good horror author. Her first book, Inside is a ghost story and it captivated me from ...more

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Sep 28, 2020 Ellen rated it really liked it

Honestly, although the buildup for me was a little slow, I loved this book! Not my usual read, I love the other work I've read by Ms. Siciliano and decided I'd be happy to give it a shot. There were definitely notes of horror, and though not quite dystopian, this book is about the end of the world.
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At first I thought it would be about saving the world, then I thought it would be about saving as many people as they could, THEN I thought other things hahaha. The point is, this story will keep you ...more

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Oct 22, 2020 Beth rated it it was amazing

This dark gloom and doom world ending book was just what I needed right about now.

The world is falling and Ray needs to save his family. The only problem is his wife and coworkers think he’s nuts since the signs he’s getting are from his deceased twin! 😯

This book was like some of King’s writing and the movie The Knowing all rolled into one! A great apocalyptic read that actually made me cry during the last chapter. So much more here than a typical end of the world storyline. I loved these chara ...more

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Feb 12, 2021 Joe Betro rated it really liked it

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I must admit, at first I was I bit disappointed in this one. But then I realized I was going off of my preconceived notion of what an apocalypse should be like. But the author puts a great new angle on the typical apocalyptic novel, and once I let go of my bias towards what it should be, I started to really enjoy this story. And in the end, it was another solid novel by this new author of the horror genre.

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Nov 01, 2020 Emma Katherine rated it it was amazing

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Opinions: Under Another Sun was a gift from the heavens! After reading and adoring Siciliano's Inside, I had high expectations for everything about this book: I hoped that the characters were just as relatable, the themes resonated just as loudly with readers, and the ending was just as climactic. Without a doubt, all of my hopes were met, meaning you can expect all of these elements and more from Under Another Sun! Siciliano crea ...more

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