After the Fall by Ellis Grayson: Book Review

 2.25/5

This book was sent to me by the author to review. The opinions presented are mine and mine alone. It has not been swayed by the author.

After the Fall, let's just say that it is a mixed bag. It starts with a really good introduction that draws the reader in, containing enough action to make you curious. The overall plot and storyline are good, they show a lot of promise. Then you start noticing the unpolished, seemingly unedited work. Paragraphs that cut off midsentence and pick up in a new paragraph to finish the sentence. Commas and periods that are missing or misplaced. Paragraphs where 4 or more people are speaking in one, when each person speaking, should be a new paragraph. Its editing that could really help make the book better.

On the character front, it has a great villain, which is a huge plus. As for the rest of the characters, they are very shallow, not deep. I struggled to connect with any of them. No real background is given, nor description for the characters that would allow an image to form. Another thing that was distracting, was that every time a flashback, change of venue, or perspective happened, it was announced as "Flashback" "Someone's Perspective" "Outside this place". As an author this is not necessary, let the change or shift happen and be explained through the writing itself, the shift should be obvious enough or explained well enough that it is clear. 

It did also have some good twists along the way and a great climatic moment. After the climax, it dragged on, when it should have been condensed, and been winding down. Some parts of the book were a bit cheesy as well, not really seeming to fit how a person would act, or speak. 

Overall, I see promise, but a lot of work is needed to polish it and make it seem complete.