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Myracles in the Void
This is the story of the Izz Family from the forgotten, floating port town of Hop. The family's home, and indeed all of Hop, is made from repurposed ships, signs, barrels and boxes. The eldest child, Gai, is known for his ability to fix things, and he uses his talent to create a fiddle for his sister Lynd's thirteenth birthday. Lynd, on the other hand, is known to have objects suddenly break around her as if by magic.
When Lynd suddenly disappears in a flash of destructive fury, all of Hop turns against the Izz family, accusing them of being cursed. Their father, Stav, had disappeared under strange circumstances as well.
In his desperation, Gai discovers he can do more than just fix things with his hands, he also has a certain magic — one that seems to bring things back together. He also learns more about his father's disappearance and an ‘illness’ he had before he left. He worries for his sister, wondering if the same thing plagued her. With the help of a giant turtle named Emilie, Gai sets out from Hop to clear his family’s name, vowing to bring them all back together.
Along his journey across the sea, he encounters a tech-city of gnomes, a Pocket Realm inside a beautiful painting, a tree that grants everlasting youth at a price, and of course answers to the nature of his powers — and his sister’s. They are not the only ones.
In the world of Esa, all hearts posses a magic called myra that either bonds or breaks, creates or destroys. The use of this power, called a myracle, can be used to manipulate reality, such as creating or destroying objects, healing injuries, or altering the environment. However, they are not without their consequences; using the destructive power, called Ruin, can eventually turn that person into a Void — a monster with an unstoppable appetite for destruction that will engulf the entire world.
Will Gai be able to find the source of the Ruin that has torn his family apart and save his sister and father before it’s too late?
Myracles in the Void is about the many things that break in our lives, and our ability to fix them. It’s about the bonds of family and community, how trust and faith can be broken, and how we have the ultimate power to create or destroy our world.
When Lynd suddenly disappears in a flash of destructive fury, all of Hop turns against the Izz family, accusing them of being cursed. Their father, Stav, had disappeared under strange circumstances as well.
In his desperation, Gai discovers he can do more than just fix things with his hands, he also has a certain magic — one that seems to bring things back together. He also learns more about his father's disappearance and an ‘illness’ he had before he left. He worries for his sister, wondering if the same thing plagued her. With the help of a giant turtle named Emilie, Gai sets out from Hop to clear his family’s name, vowing to bring them all back together.
Along his journey across the sea, he encounters a tech-city of gnomes, a Pocket Realm inside a beautiful painting, a tree that grants everlasting youth at a price, and of course answers to the nature of his powers — and his sister’s. They are not the only ones.
In the world of Esa, all hearts posses a magic called myra that either bonds or breaks, creates or destroys. The use of this power, called a myracle, can be used to manipulate reality, such as creating or destroying objects, healing injuries, or altering the environment. However, they are not without their consequences; using the destructive power, called Ruin, can eventually turn that person into a Void — a monster with an unstoppable appetite for destruction that will engulf the entire world.
Will Gai be able to find the source of the Ruin that has torn his family apart and save his sister and father before it’s too late?
Myracles in the Void is about the many things that break in our lives, and our ability to fix them. It’s about the bonds of family and community, how trust and faith can be broken, and how we have the ultimate power to create or destroy our world.
336 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 12, 2022
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June 10, 2023
I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I honestly read Myracles in the Void a while ago and just realized that I never wrote the review. That being said, it was an okay book for me. It took me awhile to get into it and start to like the characters. The world was pretty interesting from the beginning, but some things really confused me throughout the book. I think that's why it took me so long to understand some of what was happening and for me to actually like the characters.
For example, the gnomes confused the crap out of me until everything clicked into place. Then there's the power between Gal and Lynd. One could create and the other could destroy. Sure, that definitely intrigued me a bit more, but I wanted more information when it was first introduced. As for the giant turtle? Well, just let me know where I can buy one.
In the end, it was entertaining enough to keep the pages flowing. Just kind of wished it didn't take me so long to start liking it all.
I honestly read Myracles in the Void a while ago and just realized that I never wrote the review. That being said, it was an okay book for me. It took me awhile to get into it and start to like the characters. The world was pretty interesting from the beginning, but some things really confused me throughout the book. I think that's why it took me so long to understand some of what was happening and for me to actually like the characters.
For example, the gnomes confused the crap out of me until everything clicked into place. Then there's the power between Gal and Lynd. One could create and the other could destroy. Sure, that definitely intrigued me a bit more, but I wanted more information when it was first introduced. As for the giant turtle? Well, just let me know where I can buy one.
In the end, it was entertaining enough to keep the pages flowing. Just kind of wished it didn't take me so long to start liking it all.
February 2, 2022
Myracles in the Void is a novel from Wes Dyson about two children. One with the ability to create, the other to destroy. When their Pa becomes a Void, a monster of destruction, Lynd and her brother Gai attempt to fix him. The power of Myracles, a magic that either bonds or breaks, accompanies them on a journey across the land of Esa as they try to bring their family together but there is much more at stake as they begin to learn the truth of the magic they has pulled their family apart.
The world that Dyson has created here is simply incredible. There is such an attachment to the characters that lure us in from the first chapter. The language our characters use to communicate is incredibly unique but also gives us a sense of realness for the scope of this novel. There are different eras to communicate and the lore was touched upon. A small critique would be that this felt like it could have been much longer and would still have been as enticing.
The flow of the novel was easily understandable but also wrapped up and connected well towards the end. It was a slow start to build this up but I still wasn't able to put the book down as Dyson presented twists and turns at every stage that showcased the development and expressions of each individual character.
This was a great foundation for Dyson and a quick, eclectic read that read like a light-Mervyn Peake for parts of the story. I'll be further invested should more be written.
Thank you to Wes Dyson and Book Sirens for the eArc in exchange for an honest review.
The world that Dyson has created here is simply incredible. There is such an attachment to the characters that lure us in from the first chapter. The language our characters use to communicate is incredibly unique but also gives us a sense of realness for the scope of this novel. There are different eras to communicate and the lore was touched upon. A small critique would be that this felt like it could have been much longer and would still have been as enticing.
The flow of the novel was easily understandable but also wrapped up and connected well towards the end. It was a slow start to build this up but I still wasn't able to put the book down as Dyson presented twists and turns at every stage that showcased the development and expressions of each individual character.
This was a great foundation for Dyson and a quick, eclectic read that read like a light-Mervyn Peake for parts of the story. I'll be further invested should more be written.
Thank you to Wes Dyson and Book Sirens for the eArc in exchange for an honest review.
January 2, 2022
This is an ARC review. What a wonderful book! The story was so unique that I couldn’t put it down, I just wanted to know more and more about this world. The characters and so well developed. I truly appreciate the opportunity from NetGalley and the author to be able to read this book that I could see being a classic book in years to come.
January 19, 2022
Thanks to the publisher for providing an eARC of Myracles in the Void in exchange for an honest review!
I had this down as an 11/17 in my reading spreadsheet but I read this a week ago and can already barely remember what its about so I think I'm bumping it down to a 10. I don't remember there being anything wrong here and I'm sure there wasn't if I was planning on giving it an 11, I'm guessing it was just so tropey that I'm getting my wires crossed with other things I read this month? Or I'm going through some kind of very isolated memory loss? Send help.
I had this down as an 11/17 in my reading spreadsheet but I read this a week ago and can already barely remember what its about so I think I'm bumping it down to a 10. I don't remember there being anything wrong here and I'm sure there wasn't if I was planning on giving it an 11, I'm guessing it was just so tropey that I'm getting my wires crossed with other things I read this month? Or I'm going through some kind of very isolated memory loss? Send help.
January 10, 2022
Let’s start with the cover, because that is definitely what drew me in to begin with, really striking & I love the colours & composition of it. Very aesthetically pleasing. I enjoyed this novel. The world building was well done, the two main characters were very likeable, and the magic system was well explained. Though I was a little confused when Gnomes were mentioned, at the start I couldn’t figure out whether it was just a figure of speech for humans in a certain part of this world, or whether there were actual gnomes in one of the societies. Turns out it was the second, though took a fair few chapters to realise this. I liked both Gai & Lynds journeys to discover and understand their own specific powers. Gai with the ability to ‘create’ and Lynd the ability to ‘destroy’, and the significance of the stones that are related to their abilities & why two continents are fighting over the rights to them. A fairly fast read once things start happening in this book, but it took a few chapters to really become immersed in the story. Also side note I loved the giant turtle Emilie! Now I want a giant turtle friend lol! Thanks Netgalley for the digital version of the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 3, 2022
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book it is amazing. It starts a little slow and I have to admit that I was a little bit confused at the beginning of the story, but then I couldn't put it down.
This world is so unique and full of magic (called ruin and elix, red and blue, "bad" and "good"), with beautiful settings and scenarios. The characters are so powerful and that time thing? I didn't see it coming, on one hand, but I did, in another, but still it was so good and satisfying. The evolution of the characters (like Lynd, Gai, Kabbage or Mac) it's brilliant done.
I wouldn't mind knowing more about this world (hopefully that last paragraph means another book with these characters).
This book it is amazing. It starts a little slow and I have to admit that I was a little bit confused at the beginning of the story, but then I couldn't put it down.
This world is so unique and full of magic (called ruin and elix, red and blue, "bad" and "good"), with beautiful settings and scenarios. The characters are so powerful and that time thing? I didn't see it coming, on one hand, but I did, in another, but still it was so good and satisfying. The evolution of the characters (like Lynd, Gai, Kabbage or Mac) it's brilliant done.
I wouldn't mind knowing more about this world (hopefully that last paragraph means another book with these characters).
January 12, 2022
This was a page turner for me once I got started I didn't want to put it down. The writing and description are great, I could visualize everything the author was describing. The characters are very likable and the world's were easy to follow except for the 10 year jump by Lynd. I look forward to more from this author! Thank you BookSirens for the free digital ARC copy.
December 14, 2021
"We each define ourselves"
I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this book at the start but was I wrong!! What a fun adventure this was with great characters and a twist I somehow never saw coming to the point where I actually said out loud "OMG what!!" and then had to go back to an earlier chapter to reread a section where I can't believe I had no clue what was going to happen, I'm usually pretty good at working out plot twists and what's going to happen before it does.
Characters and the world were written well and could clearly picture everything.
Loved the way the Ruin and Elix magic aspect was handled.
Did struggle at the start with how the Hop characters accent is written but once I got used to that it was an easy fun read.
Would 100% recommend.
Thanks to Netgalley and Smith Publicity for the ARC copy.
I wasn't sure I was going to enjoy this book at the start but was I wrong!! What a fun adventure this was with great characters and a twist I somehow never saw coming to the point where I actually said out loud "OMG what!!" and then had to go back to an earlier chapter to reread a section where I can't believe I had no clue what was going to happen, I'm usually pretty good at working out plot twists and what's going to happen before it does.
Characters and the world were written well and could clearly picture everything.
Loved the way the Ruin and Elix magic aspect was handled.
Did struggle at the start with how the Hop characters accent is written but once I got used to that it was an easy fun read.
Would 100% recommend.
Thanks to Netgalley and Smith Publicity for the ARC copy.
January 21, 2022
Thank you to Booksirens for providing me with a digital arc.
Trigger warning for this contains violence, gore, abuse and death. This also have a cliffhanger ending, so be warned.
The last time I encountered a book that literally confused my brain out was last year. i definitely have the same feeling while reading this one. There was so many events and twist and turns that it made me lost tons of sleep. The downside is that it had a slow start, well for me that is, but when I get to the middle I couldn't put the book down.
The world building was great. It is so unique for me because it does not only tell stories about different worlds but also different timelines. The timeline really made me so confused but it is also one of the main reasons I couldn't put it down because I need a lot of clarifications on everything. The plot was awesome and the flow really is spot one. I like the idea of changing the positivi and negative emotions into Ruin and Elix. I makes a lot of sense because having a positive mindset will help you become more productive while negative ones will ruin everything.
This is something you have to read and understand each parts because if you missed even one detail it will feels like you missed a lot at succeeding chapters.
The characters were great. The development of each characters was seen as they faced different trials. I love everyone one of them because of how expressive they can be. The two POVs doesn't not only focus on the two mains of the story but also to everyone surrounding them so you get a view of how each characters are doing.
This is a solid one for me and I am really happy I get to read this before it comes out. I hope I could purchase a physical copy of this when its published.
Trigger warning for this contains violence, gore, abuse and death. This also have a cliffhanger ending, so be warned.
The last time I encountered a book that literally confused my brain out was last year. i definitely have the same feeling while reading this one. There was so many events and twist and turns that it made me lost tons of sleep. The downside is that it had a slow start, well for me that is, but when I get to the middle I couldn't put the book down.
The world building was great. It is so unique for me because it does not only tell stories about different worlds but also different timelines. The timeline really made me so confused but it is also one of the main reasons I couldn't put it down because I need a lot of clarifications on everything. The plot was awesome and the flow really is spot one. I like the idea of changing the positivi and negative emotions into Ruin and Elix. I makes a lot of sense because having a positive mindset will help you become more productive while negative ones will ruin everything.
This is something you have to read and understand each parts because if you missed even one detail it will feels like you missed a lot at succeeding chapters.
The characters were great. The development of each characters was seen as they faced different trials. I love everyone one of them because of how expressive they can be. The two POVs doesn't not only focus on the two mains of the story but also to everyone surrounding them so you get a view of how each characters are doing.
This is a solid one for me and I am really happy I get to read this before it comes out. I hope I could purchase a physical copy of this when its published.
January 19, 2022
I was provided with an advanced reader copy of this book for free, and am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book was so amazing! I actually can't believe how much I enjoyed it. It started off a bit slow at first and the language took some getting used to, but I ended up loving it. I hope there are more books in this series. It was so well written, and I loved the plot twist towards the end, as well as all of the characters. They were really relatable and just genuinely cool to get to know. The world sucked me in right from the get-go and I think the story's ending really opens the door wide to more from this particular world. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know these characters and immerse myself in this beautiful story.
This book was so amazing! I actually can't believe how much I enjoyed it. It started off a bit slow at first and the language took some getting used to, but I ended up loving it. I hope there are more books in this series. It was so well written, and I loved the plot twist towards the end, as well as all of the characters. They were really relatable and just genuinely cool to get to know. The world sucked me in right from the get-go and I think the story's ending really opens the door wide to more from this particular world. Thank you for the opportunity to get to know these characters and immerse myself in this beautiful story.
March 3, 2022
Myracles in the Void is a fantasy/adventure novel by author Wes Dyson. This coming-of-age story follows two siblings who attempt to unravel the mystery that surrounds their family. After the heartbreaking disappearance of their father and uncle, Gai and Lynd find themselves experiencing some mysterious symptoms. This starts when Lynd’s chaotic emotions begin to manifest themselves physically. Next, their hometown of Hop starts to turn against the family, even acting hostile towards their poor mother. Finally, the siblings decide it is time to find answers to the questions that have been looming over them for years.
Wes Dyson has written a teen and young adult novel that will captivate readers of all ages. The protagonists, Gai and Lynd, have that angsty, restless nature that makes for a great adventure read. Themes of good vs. evil and is someone’s nature predestined are examined in this creative book.
From the very start, it’s apparent that Dyson is a skilled writer and an excellent world builder. Developing a world with memorable characters can be a challenge with so many novels in the fantasy and adventure genre. However, Myracles in the Void has found a way to set itself apart from others in the genre and give readers an exciting and fresh new world to discover.
The magic system and language used to describe fantasy elements are familiar yet unique in their terminology. Magic, sometimes called mana in fantasy, is referred to as “Myra” in this story. It has two sides; the Elix and Ruin aspects of Myra, which seem to represent the duality of life and death in nature. While one may seem more important than the other, both are necessary to keep balance and order in the universe. This duality is also reflected in our main protagonists, Gai and Lynd. Through their personalities, we can see a reflection of this two-sided magic, with Gai being much more level-headed and Lynd unpredictable.
Myracles in the Void is a riveting new coming-of-age young adult novel that combines familiar fantasy and science fiction elements while adding a fresh perspective to the genres. Readers will be drawn to the themes of good vs. evil while magic takes the characters on an unforgettable adventure.
Wes Dyson has written a teen and young adult novel that will captivate readers of all ages. The protagonists, Gai and Lynd, have that angsty, restless nature that makes for a great adventure read. Themes of good vs. evil and is someone’s nature predestined are examined in this creative book.
From the very start, it’s apparent that Dyson is a skilled writer and an excellent world builder. Developing a world with memorable characters can be a challenge with so many novels in the fantasy and adventure genre. However, Myracles in the Void has found a way to set itself apart from others in the genre and give readers an exciting and fresh new world to discover.
The magic system and language used to describe fantasy elements are familiar yet unique in their terminology. Magic, sometimes called mana in fantasy, is referred to as “Myra” in this story. It has two sides; the Elix and Ruin aspects of Myra, which seem to represent the duality of life and death in nature. While one may seem more important than the other, both are necessary to keep balance and order in the universe. This duality is also reflected in our main protagonists, Gai and Lynd. Through their personalities, we can see a reflection of this two-sided magic, with Gai being much more level-headed and Lynd unpredictable.
Myracles in the Void is a riveting new coming-of-age young adult novel that combines familiar fantasy and science fiction elements while adding a fresh perspective to the genres. Readers will be drawn to the themes of good vs. evil while magic takes the characters on an unforgettable adventure.
January 4, 2022
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily
an original fantasy i was engrossed i stayed up to finish it because i couldnt wait to know what happened next
an original fantasy i was engrossed i stayed up to finish it because i couldnt wait to know what happened next
February 6, 2022
Because this is a netgalley book, meaning it hasn’t released yet, there will be a spoiler free review that sums up my thoughts. A second part will only be my thoughts as I read- it’s confusing.
First off, thank you Netgalley and Wes Dyson for the privilege to read this book for an honest review.
Myracles in the Void started out as a two star and rose to a four star. If you want to read this book, just keep in mind to finish. It’s confusing and weird UNTIL you get to the end. Then the book takes a whole new turn. The world building is immaculate and so complex- it sounds like it could be real. Mr. Dyson did an amazing job with this book. There are some problems with the book that I have and will mention in my spoiler part of this review.
Spoiler part!!!!!
While I loved the book, I was confused most of the time. While the world building was amazing, I think it could be better introduced. One thing I thought was weird is how Gai and Lynd had their own chapters, but it really felt like they had their own stories. At the end of the book, you learn there was a ten year difference in timelines, so it makes perfect sense while it felt like they were in their own book! I would love another book in this world too. I think if the beginning of the book was better explained I would like it more. The book also glosses over many parts of the story- we don’t get to see much of Lynd and Kal and I would have loved to be able to have more of their love story. I think if it was turned into a duology, we could have more intricate details because the plot of the book is amazing, but so much is glossed over. The setting hops from place to place before you understand where you are. So many things didn’t make sense while reading and that truly hinders the enjoyment of Mryacles in the Void. I am really excited to see what else Mr. Dyson writes.
My thoughts while reading
Page 26-
It has a very fast paced intro which I really like. I can engage with the book and no be bogged down by too much world building and stuff.
Page-42
Found a small quote error. I’m liking it so far. Not normally what I read and I like that. There are a few errors and where quotes go, kind of disappointing.
Page 70-
So the errors in the book aren’t errors, but it isn’t made clear about that until chapter three. It would be better to make that clear at the beginning of the book. And the authors talks directly to the reader which I’m not a huge fan of.
Page 157- it’s very interesting, but I’m highly confused at what’s going on and what everything means. But I’m liking it so far.
Chapter 9-
My paging is all messed up because I’m reading from NetGalley on my phone, but from there I’m on page 170. I’m very confused and this book. Some many things are fully explained and don’t make sense. And some of the choice words are questionable to me. The word “peeper” to describe eyes does not seem professional. It sounds childlike.
The world building is interesting. It is very complex and I really like it, but it is not explained well. We need more to fully get
Into the story. There need to be descriptive words- like what is a Watermoss ball? What’s it made out of? The town was described, but not too an easy extent where it can be remembered.
Page 216-
Why does no one think a giant turtle is frightening? Like no one has mentioned how weird it is? Maybe it’s normal, I don’t know. But if it’s not normal, that’s something that needs an explanation. So much of the story relies on stuff the readers is not told. Like what happened in the first Mryacite War and what is the social structure of the world? Hop was decently described, but I’m so confused about the rest of the world. I’d like to make a comment- my first section of notes, I said I liked how fast paced it was and wasn’t bogged with by world building. Yea, I kinda wish I was bogged down.
Page- 222
So new chapter in Lynd’s perspective and I like her. I will say even though both characters grew up in the same house, Lynd does have a more grownup or refind point of view. Gai’s POV is choppy and basic sounding where are Lynd’s is just kind of more of a normal view. It’s hard to explain. This might be done on purpose- I can’t tell, but I thought I should mention it.
Page- 241
I love Lynd’s POV. And the Akademy is really cool. I do think the double POVs might be stretched out, but I’m very excited to keep reading now about the Akademy. There are characters now we can really get to know HOPEfully😜.
295-
Ok, I’m really liking Lynd and everyone at class. It’s getting really good! I’m at 38%. She has some enemies and maybe and love interest!
Page- 350
I really like Kabbage- he’s cute. I want to like Kal, but I kinda think he’s suspicious. Idk yet. We’ll see. I do like how both of them are kinda in the wrong place. Lynd is harassed for being with the Elix people and Gai is stuck with people who don’t understand his power. I’m liking the book more and more.
Page- 422
The more I get into the book the better I like it! I’m 55% in and I think it’s a solid 4 stars. The story over is enjoyable. It’s fun watching Gai getting stronger and able to do more. I do have to make a note- there are quite a few characters and new one keep coming. I do enjoy Mac, but I’m curious if these new people will stay with Gai or if he moves on. It’s hard to get attached to characters if new ones keep getting introduced. Also is Ballette and Astel related?
Page 480-
I’m really confused now. The book has a great concept, but there is so much history that’s it’s all confusing. This would be a great second book if the first was closer to the Last Myracle War. The history is so
confusing I’m spending more time trying to understand what already happened. That seems to be the largest problem with this book.
Page- 560
I really want this book to be good! I enjoy it, but there is so much wrong with the plot. There are too many stories and so much going on. So many characters and sub-plots that my mind’s spinning. Kal is fighting his father and the dialogue is ok, but now Lynd is suppose to save them and Gai is trying to find his sister and they both are learning about everything in the world, but going back and forth is too much. There needs to be two different books. The world building is incredible and very well done, but it’s also not presented in a good way. Both MCs move from scene to scene and you can’t get ahold of anything.
Also how did a little girl stop an entire war. That nothing truly happened, but they WON the war?? It wasn’t climatic enough. How the frick did this girl just become leader of an entire country? Like what the heck just happened????
Page 571-
Ok so Tessa was married to Mac, but she was the father of Kal? I’m confused now? Ok, but Mac is also General Bend? Because Kal killed his father, General Bend. But Tessa was married to General Bend aka Mac. Is this like when Gai is in the future and Lynd went back in time? Ohhhh so it is like that. Gai is in time ten years after Lynd.
Page- 593
This is getting really good! I’m a little lost, but everything is starting to fit together. Is Lynd pregnant- it sounds weird, but she is also in her early twenty’s soo…. I’m also so happy Pa came back! I don’t understand why he came back, but I’m all for it! And Poor Kal is dead but he loved Lynd so much! I wish there was more of his and her story.
First off, thank you Netgalley and Wes Dyson for the privilege to read this book for an honest review.
Myracles in the Void started out as a two star and rose to a four star. If you want to read this book, just keep in mind to finish. It’s confusing and weird UNTIL you get to the end. Then the book takes a whole new turn. The world building is immaculate and so complex- it sounds like it could be real. Mr. Dyson did an amazing job with this book. There are some problems with the book that I have and will mention in my spoiler part of this review.
Spoiler part!!!!!
While I loved the book, I was confused most of the time. While the world building was amazing, I think it could be better introduced. One thing I thought was weird is how Gai and Lynd had their own chapters, but it really felt like they had their own stories. At the end of the book, you learn there was a ten year difference in timelines, so it makes perfect sense while it felt like they were in their own book! I would love another book in this world too. I think if the beginning of the book was better explained I would like it more. The book also glosses over many parts of the story- we don’t get to see much of Lynd and Kal and I would have loved to be able to have more of their love story. I think if it was turned into a duology, we could have more intricate details because the plot of the book is amazing, but so much is glossed over. The setting hops from place to place before you understand where you are. So many things didn’t make sense while reading and that truly hinders the enjoyment of Mryacles in the Void. I am really excited to see what else Mr. Dyson writes.
My thoughts while reading
Page 26-
It has a very fast paced intro which I really like. I can engage with the book and no be bogged down by too much world building and stuff.
Page-42
Found a small quote error. I’m liking it so far. Not normally what I read and I like that. There are a few errors and where quotes go, kind of disappointing.
Page 70-
So the errors in the book aren’t errors, but it isn’t made clear about that until chapter three. It would be better to make that clear at the beginning of the book. And the authors talks directly to the reader which I’m not a huge fan of.
Page 157- it’s very interesting, but I’m highly confused at what’s going on and what everything means. But I’m liking it so far.
Chapter 9-
My paging is all messed up because I’m reading from NetGalley on my phone, but from there I’m on page 170. I’m very confused and this book. Some many things are fully explained and don’t make sense. And some of the choice words are questionable to me. The word “peeper” to describe eyes does not seem professional. It sounds childlike.
The world building is interesting. It is very complex and I really like it, but it is not explained well. We need more to fully get
Into the story. There need to be descriptive words- like what is a Watermoss ball? What’s it made out of? The town was described, but not too an easy extent where it can be remembered.
Page 216-
Why does no one think a giant turtle is frightening? Like no one has mentioned how weird it is? Maybe it’s normal, I don’t know. But if it’s not normal, that’s something that needs an explanation. So much of the story relies on stuff the readers is not told. Like what happened in the first Mryacite War and what is the social structure of the world? Hop was decently described, but I’m so confused about the rest of the world. I’d like to make a comment- my first section of notes, I said I liked how fast paced it was and wasn’t bogged with by world building. Yea, I kinda wish I was bogged down.
Page- 222
So new chapter in Lynd’s perspective and I like her. I will say even though both characters grew up in the same house, Lynd does have a more grownup or refind point of view. Gai’s POV is choppy and basic sounding where are Lynd’s is just kind of more of a normal view. It’s hard to explain. This might be done on purpose- I can’t tell, but I thought I should mention it.
Page- 241
I love Lynd’s POV. And the Akademy is really cool. I do think the double POVs might be stretched out, but I’m very excited to keep reading now about the Akademy. There are characters now we can really get to know HOPEfully😜.
295-
Ok, I’m really liking Lynd and everyone at class. It’s getting really good! I’m at 38%. She has some enemies and maybe and love interest!
Page- 350
I really like Kabbage- he’s cute. I want to like Kal, but I kinda think he’s suspicious. Idk yet. We’ll see. I do like how both of them are kinda in the wrong place. Lynd is harassed for being with the Elix people and Gai is stuck with people who don’t understand his power. I’m liking the book more and more.
Page- 422
The more I get into the book the better I like it! I’m 55% in and I think it’s a solid 4 stars. The story over is enjoyable. It’s fun watching Gai getting stronger and able to do more. I do have to make a note- there are quite a few characters and new one keep coming. I do enjoy Mac, but I’m curious if these new people will stay with Gai or if he moves on. It’s hard to get attached to characters if new ones keep getting introduced. Also is Ballette and Astel related?
Page 480-
I’m really confused now. The book has a great concept, but there is so much history that’s it’s all confusing. This would be a great second book if the first was closer to the Last Myracle War. The history is so
confusing I’m spending more time trying to understand what already happened. That seems to be the largest problem with this book.
Page- 560
I really want this book to be good! I enjoy it, but there is so much wrong with the plot. There are too many stories and so much going on. So many characters and sub-plots that my mind’s spinning. Kal is fighting his father and the dialogue is ok, but now Lynd is suppose to save them and Gai is trying to find his sister and they both are learning about everything in the world, but going back and forth is too much. There needs to be two different books. The world building is incredible and very well done, but it’s also not presented in a good way. Both MCs move from scene to scene and you can’t get ahold of anything.
Also how did a little girl stop an entire war. That nothing truly happened, but they WON the war?? It wasn’t climatic enough. How the frick did this girl just become leader of an entire country? Like what the heck just happened????
Page 571-
Ok so Tessa was married to Mac, but she was the father of Kal? I’m confused now? Ok, but Mac is also General Bend? Because Kal killed his father, General Bend. But Tessa was married to General Bend aka Mac. Is this like when Gai is in the future and Lynd went back in time? Ohhhh so it is like that. Gai is in time ten years after Lynd.
Page- 593
This is getting really good! I’m a little lost, but everything is starting to fit together. Is Lynd pregnant- it sounds weird, but she is also in her early twenty’s soo…. I’m also so happy Pa came back! I don’t understand why he came back, but I’m all for it! And Poor Kal is dead but he loved Lynd so much! I wish there was more of his and her story.
April 14, 2022
It's rare to encounter a genuinely new and innovative premise in fantasy, but this journey surprised and delighted me throughout. The world-building was compelling without feeling overwhelming, and the brother and sister at the heart of the story were funny, complex, and endearing. There are several truly dark, shocking reveals, but I fell in love with this story for its moments of wonder and awe. Highly recommend!
June 18, 2022
Enjoyed every single second it took to read this book.
March 16, 2022
What I liked:
Myracles in the void is a unique story about the power to create and destroy our world, our lives, and others. How we shape ourselves and change what we harbor and ingrain into our hearts. Lynd and Gai are two unique characters, and I don't think I ever read anything that touches on the human condition as much as this story did. Ultimately the ruin is caused by heartache and unforgiveness, and the brother gai tries so hard to fix his sister; eventually, he can't. Lynd has to choose to change and forgive. What a mind-blowing concept to be at the root of a fantasy story for today's youth to discover in the pages of a book. Kudos to the author for the uniqueness of this debut indie novel.
Final Verdict:
The pacing is fast, and the development of the world, the magic system, and the foundation of the war between the two countries are presented well. The fun addition of the giant turtle was cute. Myracles in the void is the first of a series that will be exciting, and I can not wait to see what other lessons can be discovered in the void.
Myracles in the void is a unique story about the power to create and destroy our world, our lives, and others. How we shape ourselves and change what we harbor and ingrain into our hearts. Lynd and Gai are two unique characters, and I don't think I ever read anything that touches on the human condition as much as this story did. Ultimately the ruin is caused by heartache and unforgiveness, and the brother gai tries so hard to fix his sister; eventually, he can't. Lynd has to choose to change and forgive. What a mind-blowing concept to be at the root of a fantasy story for today's youth to discover in the pages of a book. Kudos to the author for the uniqueness of this debut indie novel.
Final Verdict:
The pacing is fast, and the development of the world, the magic system, and the foundation of the war between the two countries are presented well. The fun addition of the giant turtle was cute. Myracles in the void is the first of a series that will be exciting, and I can not wait to see what other lessons can be discovered in the void.
January 7, 2022
Myracles in the Void is a standalone novel relating the discovery of mysterious powers in the most humble of settings. The hero is a boy trying to understand the magic of his world in order to save his family.
It took me a while to get into the story but once the story started, I was soon engrossed with the adventures of the Izz siblings. I really liked Gai. I liked the innocence that characterized him and made him such a likeable character.
I would recommend this novel without hesitation.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
It took me a while to get into the story but once the story started, I was soon engrossed with the adventures of the Izz siblings. I really liked Gai. I liked the innocence that characterized him and made him such a likeable character.
I would recommend this novel without hesitation.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 8, 2022
This YA fantasy is literally bursting with heart. It’s adventurous and creative and I loved it!
The story follows brother and sister Gai and Lynd Izz who are from Hop, a floating village on the verge of collapse that reminded me of Lake Town from The Hobbit. The townsfolk live simple lives, repurposing anything that floats by, and have a unique dialect as a result of their isolation that feels familiar despite being entirely made up. (I had no trouble following this dialect as it’s written exactly how it should sound.) Among the things that float by are what the townsfolk call “spryts”, small red balls of volatile energy that are highly reactive when touched. There’s more to discover about the origin and nature of these spryts and when their father disappears, the two siblings are torn apart with newly discovered magical abilities: one has the power to create and the other to destroy. Two sides of the same coin, if you will, in order to heal and reunite their family they must journey far beyond the familiar wooden planks of Hop to learn how to control their magic, or Myra as it’s called in the book. When they learn of the enormity of the world and the truth about their place in it, both siblings must confront a dark family secret that threatens to destroy the entire planet.
The world building is fantastic and reminded me of a video game, starting out in a small village with a simple objective and growing into an intricately woven plot with high stakes and colorful, larger than life realms. The magic is vividly descriptive and the characters they encounter are whimsical and lovable. The plot moves along at a nice clip with alternating POVs between the two main characters but it's the emotional through line that really ties everything together and keeps the reader engaged and invested. With themes of forgiveness, balance, and self discovery, this book definitely reads as young adult but it’s a story that anyone can relate to and one that I found to be utterly charming!
*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from BookSirens in exchange for an honest review.
The story follows brother and sister Gai and Lynd Izz who are from Hop, a floating village on the verge of collapse that reminded me of Lake Town from The Hobbit. The townsfolk live simple lives, repurposing anything that floats by, and have a unique dialect as a result of their isolation that feels familiar despite being entirely made up. (I had no trouble following this dialect as it’s written exactly how it should sound.) Among the things that float by are what the townsfolk call “spryts”, small red balls of volatile energy that are highly reactive when touched. There’s more to discover about the origin and nature of these spryts and when their father disappears, the two siblings are torn apart with newly discovered magical abilities: one has the power to create and the other to destroy. Two sides of the same coin, if you will, in order to heal and reunite their family they must journey far beyond the familiar wooden planks of Hop to learn how to control their magic, or Myra as it’s called in the book. When they learn of the enormity of the world and the truth about their place in it, both siblings must confront a dark family secret that threatens to destroy the entire planet.
The world building is fantastic and reminded me of a video game, starting out in a small village with a simple objective and growing into an intricately woven plot with high stakes and colorful, larger than life realms. The magic is vividly descriptive and the characters they encounter are whimsical and lovable. The plot moves along at a nice clip with alternating POVs between the two main characters but it's the emotional through line that really ties everything together and keeps the reader engaged and invested. With themes of forgiveness, balance, and self discovery, this book definitely reads as young adult but it’s a story that anyone can relate to and one that I found to be utterly charming!
*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from BookSirens in exchange for an honest review.
April 19, 2022
3.5 stars
This was a fun and quite unique YA fantasy story that I bet teenagers would really enjoy. The author has invented a kind of singsongy language that takes a little getting used to but you’ll get the hang of it (some of the words are just sound effects 😉). The majority of the book follows Gaiel on his quest, and it’s just nonstop adventures (along with their pet turtle Emilie). It was interesting to see the personification of the siblings magic. Gaiel is the creator, and he is quite innocent and trusting (even though he is the older of the two, I believe 15), and Lynd is the destroyer, and she is quite distrustful, sullen, and suspicious of others. I did have some slight issues with the way the timeline is done. There are a couple of points that jumped forward in time and I didn’t realize it until I went back to reread a couple pages, because I was quite confused on what was going on. Otherwise this is a fun read and I would recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley & Wonderlove for this advanced reader copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
This was a fun and quite unique YA fantasy story that I bet teenagers would really enjoy. The author has invented a kind of singsongy language that takes a little getting used to but you’ll get the hang of it (some of the words are just sound effects 😉). The majority of the book follows Gaiel on his quest, and it’s just nonstop adventures (along with their pet turtle Emilie). It was interesting to see the personification of the siblings magic. Gaiel is the creator, and he is quite innocent and trusting (even though he is the older of the two, I believe 15), and Lynd is the destroyer, and she is quite distrustful, sullen, and suspicious of others. I did have some slight issues with the way the timeline is done. There are a couple of points that jumped forward in time and I didn’t realize it until I went back to reread a couple pages, because I was quite confused on what was going on. Otherwise this is a fun read and I would recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley & Wonderlove for this advanced reader copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
July 8, 2022
I just finished this book and I have to say I really enjoyed it. I do not normally read fantasy however I do take recommendations from The Biased Bibliophile for fantasy books. I enjoyed the characters and the different worlds.
Wes Dyson’s imagination is so creative. Looking forward to reading more from him.
Wes Dyson’s imagination is so creative. Looking forward to reading more from him.
July 9, 2022
I would first like to thank Rockstar Book Tours for providing me with a copy of Myracles in the Void and having me be a part of the tour! I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the MYRACLES IN THE VOID by Wes Dyson Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway here: https://thepaperworlds.blogspot.com/2....
This book immediately reminds me of the movie Waterworld (1995) in the opening chapter. Following Gaiel's quest to have his family to be together again, we are thrust into a world where there is nothing much left. Their homes are made of whatever can be used and transformed into useful items, and those around them are not as trustworthy as you would hope.
Myracles in the Void is a relatively easy read, with world building that is not hard to follow once you have gotten in a few chapters. I do have to say that it does read more middle grade rather than young adult, which I was not expecting but it does not take away from the story if that was the mindset you were in when beginning to read. The sibling dynamic between Gaiel and Lynd is well-established and we are able to see their bond and how they interact with each other just how siblings argue and tease one another.
This is definitely a quick and easy read - you are able to read at a fast pace due to the dialogue that allows the characters to be in constant motion, and I did not find that the writing dragged on, but rather had a solid flow to the plot. You get to see both Lynd and Gaiel's point of views as they are separated from each other and experience their own journeys as they try to find their way back to each other and discover themselves.
It was interesting to see the world development between these characters, as they are on completely different journeys throughout the book. On one hand, we have Gaiel, who is searching for his sister, while continuing the search for his father, and on the other hand we have Lynd, whose memory of her life and family are gone and she learns about her abilities. With magic and adventure, these siblings must first discover something about themselves and make new acquaintances before they can find their way back to each other.
I would recommend this book to fans of Elora the Unknown - you can read my review here - and to those you enjoy more of an adventure genre, as well as books by Rick Riordan. It is definitely suitable for a younger audience as well, where readers as young as twelve should not have any trouble following along.
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January 22, 2022
I was never expected to like this book this much 😅
Imagine this....there was floating port in the middle of the sea where there's no land around and people build a little city on it. HOW COOL IS THAT!!!! I like the image that came to my mind 😍
This place called Hop and there we met Gai and his sister Lynd. While Gai could make litteraly "everything" from "anything", his sister, Lynd, had a BIG "temper tantrum" issue. When she got upset, she would destroy anything around her without even touching it or even realized it. No one in Hop could do what they did except their father. This power somekind of had a side effect. He thought this thing was somekind of disease so he went to another land to find the cure. And that's how our story start.
I LOVE the world and the story is great, it's just I feel like I detached from the characters. I like the story and I care enough for where the story goes but I don't really care about what happened to them. Like even if they were in danger I just like "Oh.... that's bad.... LET'S MOVE ON". Because of that, at some point I found this book boring.
The main characters supposed to be teenagers but the way they talk, the way they thinking and solved problem feel like kids. I kept picturing them in my head as kids and that's why while I read this book I feel like I read a middle grade instead of YA. It's not just that. The plot feels so "straight" and quite simple like "this happen to us, so we have to do this, and then this....going here, and here, and here...". I couldn't find the complexity that I found in YA books which is not a bad thing for me, because I LOVE MIDDLE GRADE 😉, but (according to BookSirens) this book supposed to be YA, right...?
So overall this book is good, it's great even. I just feel nothing while I read this book. I still recommend for you to read this, it got good story!!! And for YOU KIDS.... I think you can definitely check it out. You guys gonna LOVE this []
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Imagine this....there was floating port in the middle of the sea where there's no land around and people build a little city on it. HOW COOL IS THAT!!!! I like the image that came to my mind 😍
This place called Hop and there we met Gai and his sister Lynd. While Gai could make litteraly "everything" from "anything", his sister, Lynd, had a BIG "temper tantrum" issue. When she got upset, she would destroy anything around her without even touching it or even realized it. No one in Hop could do what they did except their father. This power somekind of had a side effect. He thought this thing was somekind of disease so he went to another land to find the cure. And that's how our story start.
I LOVE the world and the story is great, it's just I feel like I detached from the characters. I like the story and I care enough for where the story goes but I don't really care about what happened to them. Like even if they were in danger I just like "Oh.... that's bad.... LET'S MOVE ON". Because of that, at some point I found this book boring.
The main characters supposed to be teenagers but the way they talk, the way they thinking and solved problem feel like kids. I kept picturing them in my head as kids and that's why while I read this book I feel like I read a middle grade instead of YA. It's not just that. The plot feels so "straight" and quite simple like "this happen to us, so we have to do this, and then this....going here, and here, and here...". I couldn't find the complexity that I found in YA books which is not a bad thing for me, because I LOVE MIDDLE GRADE 😉, but (according to BookSirens) this book supposed to be YA, right...?
So overall this book is good, it's great even. I just feel nothing while I read this book. I still recommend for you to read this, it got good story!!! And for YOU KIDS.... I think you can definitely check it out. You guys gonna LOVE this []
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 17, 2022
This story took me a while to get into. The beginning was slow, and at some points, there was some repetitiveness. But mostly, this was an amazing story. Once the story kicked off, the pacing matched. There were intriguing ideas, and that kept my interest.
Gaiel (Gai) is the older brother of Lynd. With this character, I am not sure how I feel about him. I think he is supposed to be around fifteen, but his personality does not match his age. Whenever his character chapter comes, I keep forgetting he was supposed to be an older teenager. He seems to trust or just accept things as they are with no explanation or with what little he was told. I am aware there are people out there that are like this, but it felt off in this story and maybe that was the point. I do not want to say he is a flat character. Gai had the type of character development that was not as drastic, and this worked for him.
Out of the two main characters, Lynd was probably my favorite. Unlike Gai, her personality matched her age, which was around thirteen, I think. Like Gai, she took things as they were, but her trust was a little sketchier. This was what I would think Gai should have been like. Lynd had an amazing character development. She had to overcome many obstacles and her main one was one of my favorite parts of the story.
The world building is amazing in this book. As a reader, you can close your eyes and clearly see what the author is trying to describe. The explanation of the magic being used was not overly confusing and defiantly a different take. The difference between the continents was very clear. In one location, there were multiple levels of society that were well established.
There are some issues I had with this story. Hop’s accent was hard to understand and took a while to get into the groove. There is an incident (the twist I supposed) I had a hard time understanding. I think the author explained it, but it must have gone over my head.
Overall, this was a good story. I would defiantly recommend this to those who like to read fantasy, coming of age, magic, and amazing world building.
*I received an ARC from Book Sirens, and this is my honest opinion.
You can find this and other reviews on my website:
https://www.charliadamswriter.com
Gaiel (Gai) is the older brother of Lynd. With this character, I am not sure how I feel about him. I think he is supposed to be around fifteen, but his personality does not match his age. Whenever his character chapter comes, I keep forgetting he was supposed to be an older teenager. He seems to trust or just accept things as they are with no explanation or with what little he was told. I am aware there are people out there that are like this, but it felt off in this story and maybe that was the point. I do not want to say he is a flat character. Gai had the type of character development that was not as drastic, and this worked for him.
Out of the two main characters, Lynd was probably my favorite. Unlike Gai, her personality matched her age, which was around thirteen, I think. Like Gai, she took things as they were, but her trust was a little sketchier. This was what I would think Gai should have been like. Lynd had an amazing character development. She had to overcome many obstacles and her main one was one of my favorite parts of the story.
The world building is amazing in this book. As a reader, you can close your eyes and clearly see what the author is trying to describe. The explanation of the magic being used was not overly confusing and defiantly a different take. The difference between the continents was very clear. In one location, there were multiple levels of society that were well established.
There are some issues I had with this story. Hop’s accent was hard to understand and took a while to get into the groove. There is an incident (the twist I supposed) I had a hard time understanding. I think the author explained it, but it must have gone over my head.
Overall, this was a good story. I would defiantly recommend this to those who like to read fantasy, coming of age, magic, and amazing world building.
*I received an ARC from Book Sirens, and this is my honest opinion.
You can find this and other reviews on my website:
https://www.charliadamswriter.com
April 14, 2022
Disclaimer: I received this e-arc and arc from Smith Publicity. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Myracles in the Void
Author: Wes Dyson
Book Series: Myraverse Book 1
Rating: 4/5
Recommended For...: young adult books, fantasy, dystopian, magic
Publication Date: April 12, 2022
Genre: YA Fantasy
Age Relevance: 13+ (starvation, abandonment, violence, gore)
Explanation of Above: The book mentioned starvation and abandonment by the children’s father. There is also violence and some slight gore (blood).
Publisher: Wonderlove
Pages: 370
Synopsis: "He used to say, 'a broken heart breaks all around it. Heal you, heal the world.'"
There once were two children,
a girl and a boy.
One could create,
the other, destroy.
Within every heart lies the power to bond or break.
On an isolated port of floating garbage called Hop, Gaiel Izz and his sister, Lynd, never imagined they’d be able to change anything…
Not their nasty neighbors, not their hungry bellies, and especially not their missing father.
That will change when they discover the power of myracles — magic that either creates or destroys.
As the brother and sister set across Esa to bring their family back together, this power will either unite them or shatter their entire world to pieces.
It will all come down to what truly lies within their hearts…
Create or destroy?
Review: For the most part I enjoyed this book. The book is very entertaining and I enjoyed it immensely. The flow of the book is easy to understand and I love the character building and dialogue. I think the best part of this book was the story, which was really well written and had a lot of great world building. The book is also a great read for younger YA audiences.
However, I did find the book pretty slow. Once the book hit a little past the middle part I felt it was a bit faster, but for the most part the slow pacing hurt the book a bit.
Verdict: It was good!
Book: Myracles in the Void
Author: Wes Dyson
Book Series: Myraverse Book 1
Rating: 4/5
Recommended For...: young adult books, fantasy, dystopian, magic
Publication Date: April 12, 2022
Genre: YA Fantasy
Age Relevance: 13+ (starvation, abandonment, violence, gore)
Explanation of Above: The book mentioned starvation and abandonment by the children’s father. There is also violence and some slight gore (blood).
Publisher: Wonderlove
Pages: 370
Synopsis: "He used to say, 'a broken heart breaks all around it. Heal you, heal the world.'"
There once were two children,
a girl and a boy.
One could create,
the other, destroy.
Within every heart lies the power to bond or break.
On an isolated port of floating garbage called Hop, Gaiel Izz and his sister, Lynd, never imagined they’d be able to change anything…
Not their nasty neighbors, not their hungry bellies, and especially not their missing father.
That will change when they discover the power of myracles — magic that either creates or destroys.
As the brother and sister set across Esa to bring their family back together, this power will either unite them or shatter their entire world to pieces.
It will all come down to what truly lies within their hearts…
Create or destroy?
Review: For the most part I enjoyed this book. The book is very entertaining and I enjoyed it immensely. The flow of the book is easy to understand and I love the character building and dialogue. I think the best part of this book was the story, which was really well written and had a lot of great world building. The book is also a great read for younger YA audiences.
However, I did find the book pretty slow. Once the book hit a little past the middle part I felt it was a bit faster, but for the most part the slow pacing hurt the book a bit.
Verdict: It was good!
April 27, 2023
This book was so bizarre, but in an oddly satisfying way! If you are looking for a book that’s a bit different from many fantasy novels that are popular right now, then this is the book for you!
Basically, the novel is about Gai, and his younger sister, Lynd. Gai and Lynd live in a place called Hop, which is basically a very small town that floats in the middle of the ocean, which was constructed to be a port city, but is now run down. When Lynd mysteriously vanishes after touching a red spryt, Gai will do anything to find her and fix their family. However, on his adventures he learns that fixing his family may not be as simple as he first thought.
This book was so refreshing! If you’re like me, and you read a lot of fantasy, sometimes the books are good, but you can’t help but to feel as though you’ve read the story before. Don’t get me wrong, I love classic, well-written fantasy tropes, but sometimes the plot feels so expected. Myracles in the Void was entirely unexpected!
I will admit that it took me a minute to get into the book. The main characters have a very odd dialect, which became endearing by the end of the novel. The complexity of the plot was so well thought out, and even though the book was a little slow paced at times, I felt as though there were so many mini adventures within it, that I never found myself bored.
Furthermore, I literally could not put the book down as the plot unfolded. Wes Dyson did a stunning job at creating a connection between the reader and the characters. One minute I felt like I barely knew Gai and Lynd, and the next I felt like I could have enjoyed a meal with them on Hop.
While the fantasy aspects of the novel are unique and enticing, the book truly shines with Gai’s character development and the messages Dyson incorporates throughout the book. I think so many people can relate both to desperately wanting to fix something like Gai, but also feeling broken at times like Lynd. The author created a bridge between these two contradictive, human feelings, showing that it is okay for us to be broken, and that we have the strength to move forward from that too.
Honestly, I could go on for days about this wonderful book! The themes of friendship, communication, mental health, family, and unity were so strong throughout the book. I personally think many people can write fantasy novels, but few authors have the talent and skill to integrate messages that we can all grow from into a beautiful story. Myracles in the Void is one of those rare books that pulls it off flawlessly!
Basically, the novel is about Gai, and his younger sister, Lynd. Gai and Lynd live in a place called Hop, which is basically a very small town that floats in the middle of the ocean, which was constructed to be a port city, but is now run down. When Lynd mysteriously vanishes after touching a red spryt, Gai will do anything to find her and fix their family. However, on his adventures he learns that fixing his family may not be as simple as he first thought.
This book was so refreshing! If you’re like me, and you read a lot of fantasy, sometimes the books are good, but you can’t help but to feel as though you’ve read the story before. Don’t get me wrong, I love classic, well-written fantasy tropes, but sometimes the plot feels so expected. Myracles in the Void was entirely unexpected!
I will admit that it took me a minute to get into the book. The main characters have a very odd dialect, which became endearing by the end of the novel. The complexity of the plot was so well thought out, and even though the book was a little slow paced at times, I felt as though there were so many mini adventures within it, that I never found myself bored.
Furthermore, I literally could not put the book down as the plot unfolded. Wes Dyson did a stunning job at creating a connection between the reader and the characters. One minute I felt like I barely knew Gai and Lynd, and the next I felt like I could have enjoyed a meal with them on Hop.
While the fantasy aspects of the novel are unique and enticing, the book truly shines with Gai’s character development and the messages Dyson incorporates throughout the book. I think so many people can relate both to desperately wanting to fix something like Gai, but also feeling broken at times like Lynd. The author created a bridge between these two contradictive, human feelings, showing that it is okay for us to be broken, and that we have the strength to move forward from that too.
Honestly, I could go on for days about this wonderful book! The themes of friendship, communication, mental health, family, and unity were so strong throughout the book. I personally think many people can write fantasy novels, but few authors have the talent and skill to integrate messages that we can all grow from into a beautiful story. Myracles in the Void is one of those rare books that pulls it off flawlessly!
February 15, 2022
I received an ARC from BookSirens and am leaving this review voluntarily, thank you!
Truly, this leans more towards a 3.5 rating because the concepts in the book are incredibly intriguing. I would recommend this book to the younger side of of the YA range.
It was difficult for me feel engaged in this book. I did enjoy the family themes that appeared regularly, as well as exploring friendship dynamics. What does community really mean? How do we as individuals impact those around us?
I struggled with the language and world building, even up until the last quarter of the book. As others have mentioned there was a lot of repitition of the same themes or scenes, which lended to a “muddy” feeling while reading. I felt like I was reliving the same scenes over and over, just from different characters. Character development was evident and welcomed, but it did drag on. Sometimes the secondary characters felt more dimensional than the main.
I appreciate the uniqueness of the magic systems and universe that exists, but it felt chaotic at times. I didn’t feel as connected as I thought I would. There were a few loose ends that never felt fully explored or explained. Certain things felt explained away too easily.
The dichotomy of the two main characters was very well done despite everything. It felt like a really wonderful and reimagined way of exploring “good” and “evil”, and that there is a lot more gray area than we realize. I also felt like this book touched on several heavy hitting topics (abuse, trauma, poverty, etc.) and dealt with them in a realistic and sensitive way.
I recommend for those looking for an extremely unique read.
Truly, this leans more towards a 3.5 rating because the concepts in the book are incredibly intriguing. I would recommend this book to the younger side of of the YA range.
It was difficult for me feel engaged in this book. I did enjoy the family themes that appeared regularly, as well as exploring friendship dynamics. What does community really mean? How do we as individuals impact those around us?
I struggled with the language and world building, even up until the last quarter of the book. As others have mentioned there was a lot of repitition of the same themes or scenes, which lended to a “muddy” feeling while reading. I felt like I was reliving the same scenes over and over, just from different characters. Character development was evident and welcomed, but it did drag on. Sometimes the secondary characters felt more dimensional than the main.
I appreciate the uniqueness of the magic systems and universe that exists, but it felt chaotic at times. I didn’t feel as connected as I thought I would. There were a few loose ends that never felt fully explored or explained. Certain things felt explained away too easily.
The dichotomy of the two main characters was very well done despite everything. It felt like a really wonderful and reimagined way of exploring “good” and “evil”, and that there is a lot more gray area than we realize. I also felt like this book touched on several heavy hitting topics (abuse, trauma, poverty, etc.) and dealt with them in a realistic and sensitive way.
I recommend for those looking for an extremely unique read.
January 18, 2022
It is a story about a brother and a sister, who have opposite magic powers. It is established from the very beginning that the girl's powers are dangerous and her brother can help her, the characters, living in a town, forgotten by the world, don't know that powers actually exist.
For the most part of the book, the brother is looking for his sister, while she is at an Academy, trying to control her powers.
I enjoyed the relationship between the siblings and how the author gave us their differences.
The characters were well written, the descriptions of the world were great, but the pace was a bit slow at the begining. It gets faster as you read more of the story, though.
One thing I didn't like was that at the first few chapters, I felt like the author was repeating himself a lot. I understand that he needed to establish some things, but I didn't need to be reminded of the same fact on every other page.
Another thing I didn't like was that the author took the 'show, don't tell' advice, a bit too far. One of the examples: A character is supposed to eat her breakfast for the story to continue. Instead of writing something like 'She ate/finished her breakfast' or skipping the part, the author wrote ''Good.'' Gulp. ''I'm done.''
In general, it's a great story and I recommend it if you don't mind these little details.
Thank you to Booksirens for the free ebook.
For the most part of the book, the brother is looking for his sister, while she is at an Academy, trying to control her powers.
I enjoyed the relationship between the siblings and how the author gave us their differences.
The characters were well written, the descriptions of the world were great, but the pace was a bit slow at the begining. It gets faster as you read more of the story, though.
One thing I didn't like was that at the first few chapters, I felt like the author was repeating himself a lot. I understand that he needed to establish some things, but I didn't need to be reminded of the same fact on every other page.
Another thing I didn't like was that the author took the 'show, don't tell' advice, a bit too far. One of the examples: A character is supposed to eat her breakfast for the story to continue. Instead of writing something like 'She ate/finished her breakfast' or skipping the part, the author wrote ''Good.'' Gulp. ''I'm done.''
In general, it's a great story and I recommend it if you don't mind these little details.
Thank you to Booksirens for the free ebook.
April 18, 2023
🏝️ Guys, you need to check out Myracles in the Void by @wes.dyson! 🔍 I knew I'd love it from the moment I first saw it, because, let's be honest, who doesn't judge a book by its cover! 😇 It's a total adventure! 🌍 The story follows Lynd and Gai, two amazing kids with magical powers in a world full of magic. Gai is a creator 🎨 and Lynd is a destroyer 🔥, and when their dad turns into a terrifying creature known as a 'void', they're the only ones who can save him.
🔮 I was hooked from the first chapter with the awesome characters and world-building. The language was so lovely, and the unexpected twists kept me on the edge of my seat! 😱 It takes a few chapters to get into, but once you do, it's a fast read! 🏃♀️ I sometimes felt it could be split into two books, so as to be enhanced with more details, but that's just me - it didn't lack in plot or character building, it perfectly combined both features which I loved!
🪄 The magic system was incredible, and Gai and Lynd's powers were seriously cool. I loved watching them grow and change throughout the book. They both felt very relatable and I equally enjoyed their POVs.
All in all - If you're into fantasy and magic, you HAVE to read this. It's a must-read for fans of the genre! 📖✨
RATING: 4.5/5⭐
🔮 I was hooked from the first chapter with the awesome characters and world-building. The language was so lovely, and the unexpected twists kept me on the edge of my seat! 😱 It takes a few chapters to get into, but once you do, it's a fast read! 🏃♀️ I sometimes felt it could be split into two books, so as to be enhanced with more details, but that's just me - it didn't lack in plot or character building, it perfectly combined both features which I loved!
🪄 The magic system was incredible, and Gai and Lynd's powers were seriously cool. I loved watching them grow and change throughout the book. They both felt very relatable and I equally enjoyed their POVs.
All in all - If you're into fantasy and magic, you HAVE to read this. It's a must-read for fans of the genre! 📖✨
RATING: 4.5/5⭐
February 6, 2022
(I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.)
I enjoyed Myracles in the Void for its imagery and world building. It reminded me a bit of the Atlantis myth with the high technology and inner island and outer ring. I loved the magic system and totally understand how people would be wary of ruin.
The search for brother and sister really tore at my heart because I am really close to my siblings and I’d look for them too no matter what.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is I felt like many important aspects of the plot were glossed over or moved on too quickly for me to really register what happened. I personally would’ve liked the story to have been broken up into either two novels or have it be longer to really give the beautiful world and story it’s due.
Even so, I would recommend this book to those who like unique magic systems and worlds that aren’t too different from our own (while not being too on the nose).
I enjoyed Myracles in the Void for its imagery and world building. It reminded me a bit of the Atlantis myth with the high technology and inner island and outer ring. I loved the magic system and totally understand how people would be wary of ruin.
The search for brother and sister really tore at my heart because I am really close to my siblings and I’d look for them too no matter what.
The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is I felt like many important aspects of the plot were glossed over or moved on too quickly for me to really register what happened. I personally would’ve liked the story to have been broken up into either two novels or have it be longer to really give the beautiful world and story it’s due.
Even so, I would recommend this book to those who like unique magic systems and worlds that aren’t too different from our own (while not being too on the nose).
December 19, 2021
Thanks, Netgalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review!
It was emotional and touching story that clearly shows that no matter what happened to us in the past, it shouldn't define who we are, it shouldn't deprive us from the wish to live our lives to the fullest. The main characters are siblings (which makes the story even more special to me) Both possess two types of magic and I feel like it represents their own state of mind and their emotional state - one with destructive magic, because being broken from the loss of a loved one, and one with bonding magic who follows his only wish to unite his family. The setting and magical world are also very intriguing, but I feel the focus is mainly on that inner journey that both brother and sister have to go through to find each other and themselves. It's an amazing novel I recommend to everyone!
It was emotional and touching story that clearly shows that no matter what happened to us in the past, it shouldn't define who we are, it shouldn't deprive us from the wish to live our lives to the fullest. The main characters are siblings (which makes the story even more special to me) Both possess two types of magic and I feel like it represents their own state of mind and their emotional state - one with destructive magic, because being broken from the loss of a loved one, and one with bonding magic who follows his only wish to unite his family. The setting and magical world are also very intriguing, but I feel the focus is mainly on that inner journey that both brother and sister have to go through to find each other and themselves. It's an amazing novel I recommend to everyone!
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