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Thread of the Forgotten Soul
Threads of the Forgotten Soul introduces Nerisse, a woman on the brink of discovering a forgotten past—and a magic that could change everything. When long-buried memories resurface, Nerisse’s life is turned upside down. What she thought was reality is just a fraction of the truth. As she uncovers the secrets of her magical heritage, she must learn to harness the power within her before ancient, dark forces use it to destroy everything she holds dear.
But the path to self-discovery is fraught with danger. As Nerisse digs deeper into her past, she finds herself caught between hidden enemies and a world that is more magical—and more dangerous—than she ever imagined. The fate of everything she loves rests in her hands. Will she find the strength to unlock her true potential before it’s too late?
If you crave a story filled with magic, mystery, and heart-pounding adventure, Threads of the Forgotten Soul will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow Nerisse as she unravels the threads of her forgotten soul—and discovers a destiny more powerful than she could have ever dreamed.
But the path to self-discovery is fraught with danger. As Nerisse digs deeper into her past, she finds herself caught between hidden enemies and a world that is more magical—and more dangerous—than she ever imagined. The fate of everything she loves rests in her hands. Will she find the strength to unlock her true potential before it’s too late?
If you crave a story filled with magic, mystery, and heart-pounding adventure, Threads of the Forgotten Soul will keep you on the edge of your seat. Follow Nerisse as she unravels the threads of her forgotten soul—and discovers a destiny more powerful than she could have ever dreamed.
518 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 7, 2025
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March 4, 2025
The cover says "threads" but the book listing is the singular "thread". Not that I'd expect anyone putting out an A.I.-generated book to pay heed to quality control.
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OMG what is happening? At the end of chapter 1, a mysterious stranger suddenly appears, whispering of secrets. His name is Kael.
In another A.I. book I recently reviewed, The Orphan's Destiny, at the beginning of chapter 2, a mysterious stranger suddenly appears, whispering of secrets. His name is Kael.
In another other A.I. book I recently reviewed, The Weaver’s Awakening: A Journey of Magic, Passion, and the Power Within, half-way through, a mysterious stranger suddenly appears, whispering of secrets. His name is Kael.
Coincidence, or is "Kael" a name that ChatGPT likes inventing? A quick search tells me characters named Kael appear in various pieces of fiction (Shannara, 106 stories on Wattpad according to the tag "kael" and since it's Wattpad who knows how many of those are A.I.). My friend says it's a ChatGPT favourite and I'm now inclined to believe it.
Maybe Kael is the kale of literature: technically edible but it will always leave a bad taste in your mouth.
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OMG what is happening? At the end of chapter 1, a mysterious stranger suddenly appears, whispering of secrets. His name is Kael.
In another A.I. book I recently reviewed, The Orphan's Destiny, at the beginning of chapter 2, a mysterious stranger suddenly appears, whispering of secrets. His name is Kael.
In another other A.I. book I recently reviewed, The Weaver’s Awakening: A Journey of Magic, Passion, and the Power Within, half-way through, a mysterious stranger suddenly appears, whispering of secrets. His name is Kael.
Coincidence, or is "Kael" a name that ChatGPT likes inventing? A quick search tells me characters named Kael appear in various pieces of fiction (Shannara, 106 stories on Wattpad according to the tag "kael" and since it's Wattpad who knows how many of those are A.I.). My friend says it's a ChatGPT favourite and I'm now inclined to believe it.
Maybe Kael is the kale of literature: technically edible but it will always leave a bad taste in your mouth.
March 16, 2025
This is written by chatgpt. Unbearable.
April 16, 2025
Thank you NetGalley for this ARC!
This book feels like it might have been AI generated. The plot was disjointed and confusing…a lot of the time I felt like I was missing something. Characters had no substance. The premise of this book has potential: Nerisse is trying to find her father, who went missing, and upon returning to her fathers estate has visions from past family members that seek to help her break the curse on a haunted/cursed tapestry. It doesn’t look like this book was proof-read at all, but would love to see the author go through it with a fine-tooth comb (herself, preferably, and without the alleged use of AI.) Severely disappointed and had to DNF
This book feels like it might have been AI generated. The plot was disjointed and confusing…a lot of the time I felt like I was missing something. Characters had no substance. The premise of this book has potential: Nerisse is trying to find her father, who went missing, and upon returning to her fathers estate has visions from past family members that seek to help her break the curse on a haunted/cursed tapestry. It doesn’t look like this book was proof-read at all, but would love to see the author go through it with a fine-tooth comb (herself, preferably, and without the alleged use of AI.) Severely disappointed and had to DNF
March 25, 2025
DNF 28% - Honestly don't even know how I got that far...
If you're looking for an AI-generated book so repetitive it makes you feel like you're going insane, this might be for you. If not, save yourself to mental pain of reading this book.
I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway, and I usually will just opt to leave no review if it's not going to be a good one but this book was so bad I feel like I have to save another soul from experiencing it.
The same scenes keep replaying over and over. The damn "final thread" is found and sewn into the tapestry about 10 times (all in the first 1/3 of the book mind you). And don't even get me started on the Kael character. The man mysteriously appears in her house chapter one as a stranger but two chapters later they're acting like they've known each other their whole lives. Next thing I know, the man becomes her overprotective lover.
Anyway, don't waste your time on this and just hop on ChatGPT if you want to have a AI romance moment. At least that way you won't have to replay the same scene 10 times.
If you're looking for an AI-generated book so repetitive it makes you feel like you're going insane, this might be for you. If not, save yourself to mental pain of reading this book.
I won this in a Goodreads Giveaway, and I usually will just opt to leave no review if it's not going to be a good one but this book was so bad I feel like I have to save another soul from experiencing it.
The same scenes keep replaying over and over. The damn "final thread" is found and sewn into the tapestry about 10 times (all in the first 1/3 of the book mind you). And don't even get me started on the Kael character. The man mysteriously appears in her house chapter one as a stranger but two chapters later they're acting like they've known each other their whole lives. Next thing I know, the man becomes her overprotective lover.
Anyway, don't waste your time on this and just hop on ChatGPT if you want to have a AI romance moment. At least that way you won't have to replay the same scene 10 times.
May 11, 2025
DNF at 4%. There’s no way this isn’t AI. Super disappointed in my first Net Galley approval. I typically don’t rate DNFs, but since this is AI, it deserves a low rating.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher/author for my copy.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher/author for my copy.
August 15, 2025
Nerisse is a woman on the brink of discovering a forgotten past. There is an ancient loom hidden in the abandoned manor—only to realize it's far more than a relic. Each thread spun traps a soul, whispering forgotten names and unraveling chilling secrets. When Nerisse starts experiencing unsettling visions and eerie whispers in the dead of night, she soon discovers that her family's past holds dark secrets long buried beneath generations of silence. She delves into her ancestry and uncovers an ancient curse-one that binds her fate to a forgotten tragedy that refuses to rest. Faced with supernatural occurrences and a growing sense of dread, Nerisse must uncover a web of deception, hidden truths, and chilling encounters that blur the lines between reality and the spirit world. As she pieces fragments of history through old journals, family heirlooms, and whispers of the past, she realizes that confronting the darkness within her lineage is the only way to break free from its grip. Will she be able to do it?
The author has written a suspenseful supernatural thriller about fate. Suspenseful, atmospheric, and emotionally gripping, “Threads of the Forgotten Soul” explores the complexities of identity, perseverance and the weight of inherited trauma. I enjoyed reading this supernatural horror with mystery.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
The author has written a suspenseful supernatural thriller about fate. Suspenseful, atmospheric, and emotionally gripping, “Threads of the Forgotten Soul” explores the complexities of identity, perseverance and the weight of inherited trauma. I enjoyed reading this supernatural horror with mystery.
Disclaimer: I received an arc of this book from the author/publisher from Netgalley. I wasn’t obligated to write a favorable review. The opinions expressed are strictly my own.
March 6, 2025
Maruzzo's Thread of the Forgotten Soul is spellbinding and dark in a way that is reminiscent of a very twisted retelling of The Miller's Daughter. When Nerisse's father goes missing she must return to the family estate and reckon with an unfinished tapestry - one that tells the story of her family and contains powerful secrets. Finishing the tapestry and uniting these tangled threads are key to understanding the past and finding a future for herself. Nerisse is not alone in this task, aided by a young man and the estate's caretaker as she searches for truth throughout the estate's sprawling grounds.
There is so much here that is promising but overall, this novel would benefit from heavy editing - scenes are frequently repeated in a fashion that is very disjointed and leaves the reader's head spinning. One character disappears from the narrative only to reappear under a different name. The character development is weak. I did enjoy the descriptive prose and was able to puzzle through the disjointed storytelling, though I found myself turning the page only to know how all of this resolves than out of enjoyment. I would certainly be eager to reread this at a later date with additional editing.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
There is so much here that is promising but overall, this novel would benefit from heavy editing - scenes are frequently repeated in a fashion that is very disjointed and leaves the reader's head spinning. One character disappears from the narrative only to reappear under a different name. The character development is weak. I did enjoy the descriptive prose and was able to puzzle through the disjointed storytelling, though I found myself turning the page only to know how all of this resolves than out of enjoyment. I would certainly be eager to reread this at a later date with additional editing.
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
April 1, 2025
ARC from NetGalley
Thank you to the author and publisher.
Publish Date: February 7, 2025
Rating: 1/5 DNF
Plot:
The father of Nerisse, has gone missing. She knows it has something to do with a cursed tapestry and loom, which have been in the family for generations. Through visions from the past, whispers from dead loved ones and the pull of the loom, she will try to break this curse once and for all.
Praise:
- There are small moments of good writing here.
- Beautiful cover
Critiques:
- The book was not edited, if it had been the editor would have noticed issues immediately. I'm not even sure a family member or friend of the author read this.
- Needs better development of characters and environment
- Scenes will jump and cause confusion
- Repetitive including sentences, paragraphs and scenes
- Chapters begin and end in odd places
- Woven, loom, tapestry are used as descriptors a lot ie: “the words wove a different story”
- Adjectives are used to excess
I'll leave my negative comments at that.
Fav Quote:
“Trust was a fragile thing, and once frayed, it seldom wove back together the same way.
Would I recommend it to a friend?
No. I think this is a good idea for a different writer.
Thank you to the author and publisher.
Publish Date: February 7, 2025
Rating: 1/5 DNF
Plot:
The father of Nerisse, has gone missing. She knows it has something to do with a cursed tapestry and loom, which have been in the family for generations. Through visions from the past, whispers from dead loved ones and the pull of the loom, she will try to break this curse once and for all.
Praise:
- There are small moments of good writing here.
- Beautiful cover
Critiques:
- The book was not edited, if it had been the editor would have noticed issues immediately. I'm not even sure a family member or friend of the author read this.
- Needs better development of characters and environment
- Scenes will jump and cause confusion
- Repetitive including sentences, paragraphs and scenes
- Chapters begin and end in odd places
- Woven, loom, tapestry are used as descriptors a lot ie: “the words wove a different story”
- Adjectives are used to excess
I'll leave my negative comments at that.
Fav Quote:
“Trust was a fragile thing, and once frayed, it seldom wove back together the same way.
Would I recommend it to a friend?
No. I think this is a good idea for a different writer.
March 7, 2025
Thread of the Forgotten Soul immediately intrigued me with its eerie premise and haunting atmosphere. The story of a protagonist returning to an abandoned family estate, filled with whispers from the past, sounded like the kind of gothic mystery I’d enjoy.
However, by the second chapter, I noticed paragraphs being repeated, which made the reading experience confusing and frustrating. It felt like déjà vu—reading the same passages over and over made it seem like I wasn’t progressing, which took me out of the story. If not for that, I would have continued reading, as the premise had potential.
Ultimately, the repetition pulled me out of the experience, and I decided to DNF. That said, readers who love eerie, slow-burn supernatural stories may still find something to enjoy here.
This book was an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) from NetGalley, and this review is being provided voluntarily. This book was a DNF (Did Not Finish).
However, by the second chapter, I noticed paragraphs being repeated, which made the reading experience confusing and frustrating. It felt like déjà vu—reading the same passages over and over made it seem like I wasn’t progressing, which took me out of the story. If not for that, I would have continued reading, as the premise had potential.
Ultimately, the repetition pulled me out of the experience, and I decided to DNF. That said, readers who love eerie, slow-burn supernatural stories may still find something to enjoy here.
This book was an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) from NetGalley, and this review is being provided voluntarily. This book was a DNF (Did Not Finish).
June 13, 2025
not good
My first DNF. I tried so hard to give this book a chance because I hate to DNF a book but I just could not get into this book. It started out okay but the constant “is it over?” was what killed me like I’m 30% the way into the book NO it’s not over.
This book was not for me. Maybe I just didn’t have the patience for this book but I DNF the book at 37%.
My first DNF. I tried so hard to give this book a chance because I hate to DNF a book but I just could not get into this book. It started out okay but the constant “is it over?” was what killed me like I’m 30% the way into the book NO it’s not over.
This book was not for me. Maybe I just didn’t have the patience for this book but I DNF the book at 37%.
April 3, 2025
This book was really good, so much depth to the characters. the author has an amazing way of describing imagery. The storyline kept my interest piqued, definitely a book you don't start on a sunday night when you have to be up for work at 4am the next day
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