Under the Earth, Over the Sky

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Then there is the world and the characters, both wonderful and soft with much depth that is sometimes left unanswered (which is good!). The way Io absolutely MELTS for his little human foundling is both gutwrenching and heartwarming at the same time! The way he holds and cares for him, the way he openly shows him his feelings and reassures him of his love despite being riddled woth self-doubt and fear is LOVELY, BEAUTIFUL AMAZING (especially when he compares himself to his parents, knowing they would never be as open with their affection due to their position as rulers and despite feeling they wouldn't approve of him, he still DOES IT) 💕 Until a human family can be found for the child, Iohmar will look after him. The winds of Látwill sweep fairies through the starry sky, the forests capture the feeble-minded with their dark song, and even Iohmar, King Beneath the Earth, is subject to the will of the immortal mountains, so even the best-laid schemes can go awry. This book was whimsical and ethereal— mysterious yet inviting. It pulls you in like a siren song but instead of drowning, you come out feeling inspired and perhaps a little bit more alive than before. I did not see the ending regarding the Rippling coming, but I felt like it was a good fit. I do wish we had gotten more of that, but I understand it was paired with another big reveal. More so by how he is defined through his relationships that told us so much about his character and made me love him even more.

Lastly, while I liked the play with time, it was off putting to see “the child’s” (don’t want to spoil his name for anyone; names are powerful things you should know) age progression. One moment he was but a wee babe who couldn’t speak and then the next chapter he was suddenly speaking in complete sentences. I got used to it, but it was jarring and his various ages confused me. Perhaps this was the point though, and I make a note of this in my pros section. Please be aware that the delivery time frame may vary according to the area of delivery - the approximate delivery time is usually between 1-2 business days. I am so excited that I finally got to read this bc I have been waiting for what feels like forever since I saw a single video of this on TikTok and was instantly hooked. The author’s poetic descriptions were lovely, and that’s coming from someone who can’t really deal with world building and flowery writing. It was so easy to read and soothed my fast paced mind. I’ll admit, this was a little slow for me, but I think it is what I needed on those nights where my mind and body were in constant movement. It is definitely a “grab a blanket, cup of tea, and tissues” type of book. Also, this might be weird, but this was my first book that had a third person present tense type style. It threw me for a loop. Because of a the pacing I really have to give this 4.5 stars, but rounded up to a five. Other thing about the last chapter: the male MC lose his powers at the end of the book.....which, ok, it makes sense I guess because now he won't outlive the MC and they can have a proper family together....but it would've been so much better if SHE became immortal and they could live together forever. It felt like a real let down because he worked SO WELL as this god of the north wind and now he's just a good looking guy with anger issues -_-Let's get the obvious out of the way. The artwork is stunning. McCosh deserves all the credit for capturing the essence of her book so beautifully, and that the artwork is her own is even more impressive. I was sold on the images alone and it was that and the author's presence online that made me curious to try out the book. Lovely wri This is in no means a review telling people not to read this book. I think many will enjoy it. It definitely has a lot to offer and a great deal of this review comes down to my bad attitude. It sort of feels like a boat ride down a gentle river. Very little happens but the view is beautiful. The other way the author got me was with the stunning illustration work, done by none other than herself! I really appreciate that extra step of effort! Learning about him, his insecurities and issues hit very close and i just had to fall in love with him.

This reminded me of warm afternoons spent in my uncle's study and rummaging through his things and finding an ordinary silly thing that turns to be a hidden treasure 🤗 PDF / EPUB File Name: Under_the_earth_over_the_sky_-_Emily_McCosh.pdf, Under_the_earth_over_the_sky_-_Emily_McCosh.epub

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Literally the one and only thing I didn't like about this book was that now that I'm finished it's over. I want to know more! See the child growing up more and see all the other events long term affects! Learn more about the characters and the world and the past. Don't get me wrong, the book was a perfect length, not too long or short. It's just that I, as a reader, don't want to leave this magical world that Miss Emily has crafted yet. There were so many world building issues that didn't make sense. I can't even begin to sum them up because it was too much and this is not an essay (entirely). But I was happy to ignore it until about halfway through the book when the plot started focusing on it. Then I couldn’t ignore. Going into this I was scared I may have set my expectations too high simply bc of the long wait but oh boy I was not disappointed in the slightest at all.

Graphic designer, weird-thing writer, and expert daydreamer Emily McCosh. She currently resides in California with her parents, two canine companions, a single fish, a single tree swing, and an endless cast of characters who might use some etiquette training. Her work has been published in places including Nature: Futures, Flash Fiction Online, Galaxy’s Edge, and Shimmer Magazine. By far the most interesting scenes were between Iohmar and the humans where the otherworldliness of Iohmar comes out deliciously in contrast to both how humans perceive time, and their inherent wariness of the fae. I really wish we could have spent more time with this contradiction. But even if these questions are never answered, this book was a wonderful read. I bought it on the Kindle app, but I’m planning of obtaining a physical copy myself. I’d love to have this sitting pretty on my shelf.I was getting the vibes in the very beginning that there was going to be this ancient grudge between the male love interest and his brother that would get resolved through a great deal of character growth and maturity....but the brother just turned out to be a little shit with little nuance between the two of them, and there were two OTHER brothers who got mentioned but we never met and it felt like a huge wasted opportunity because there was a ton of mentioned history between the male MC and his brothers. (Nothing makes me angrier than platonic plot lines with a ton of potential that are completely wasted…am I petty? Probably. Do I care? Nope.) In truth, I would not mind a prequel story leading up to the fateful day Iohmar discovered the child in the woods. I’d love a deeper look into the world of Latwill and its struggle with the rippling. Of the centuries before “the child” when Iohmar was but a child himself. I’d love to meet his parents, know the war and the sacrifices that had to be made. Of how Iohmar and Rúnda met and how their relationship formed. Of the dynamic of the two kingdoms, and what may lay beyond them. I have so many questions I’d like answered.