The following reviews reflect responses to Cathedral Rocks books, sparked in large part by the reception of Upside Down.
A five-star reader review published on Waterstones describes R. Morello’s Upside Down as a haunting and cinematic journey into grief, emotional trauma and the parts of ourselves we keep hidden from the world. Written by Terra Bogetta, the review focuses…
A five-star reader review published on Foyles praises the unusual world and emotionally driven surrealism of R. Morello’s psychological novella, Upside Down. Titled “Deeply Surreal,” the review by Sandy Gourd focuses on how the book’s inverted reality does more than…
A new reader review on Kobo highlights the emotional depth and thought-provoking themes at the heart of R. Morello’s novella, Upside Down. The story begins with Caleb grieving the death of his sister, immediately placing readers inside a fractured reality…
“Upside Down” by R. Morello has been named the Authors Unleashed 2025 Book of the Year, earning recognition for the originality and emotional power that have continued to distinguish the psychological speculative fiction novella since its release. Authors Unleashed selected…
Independent reviews are always meaningful, especially when a reader connects with the heart of a story. We are pleased to share a recent review of Upside Down by R. Morello from literary reviewer. In their review, they describe Upside Down…
Every once in a while, a reader response captures exactly what a story was meant to do. A recent five star review of Upside Down highlights something that has quietly defined the novel since its release: its ability to connect…
When a book stands apart, readers notice it quickly. A recent review on Authors Unleashed captures exactly why Sad Dinner is resonating in a way most time-based stories don’t. Instead of focusing on changing the past, the review points to…
Stories about grief are often written with a familiar arc from pain, struggle, and resolution. But readers are responding to Upside Down precisely because it refuses to simplify the experience of loss. A recent five star reader review on BookBub…
Readers continue to respond strongly to the emotional and psychological depth of this speculative novella Upside Down and a recent five-star Goodreads review captures exactly why the story resonates so deeply. The reviewer describes the book as immediately gripping, noting…
Psychological speculative fiction often walks a delicate line between emotion and imagination. When done right, it doesn’t simply tell a story, it creates an experience. That is exactly what readers are finding in R. Morello’s novella Upside Down. A recent…
