The following reviews reflect responses to Cathedral Rocks books, sparked in large part by the reception of Upside Down.
The psychological and surreal novella Upside Down continues to resonate with readers, and a recent review on Better Auds captured exactly why. The reviewer singled out many of the book’s strengths: its emotional depth, bold concept, and raw exploration of…
The psychological surrealist novella Upside Down recently received a deeply thoughtful and enthusiastic review from Reedsy Discovery, written by reviewer Hayley Morse. Her reflections highlight the novel’s emotional intensity, immersive prose, and the powerful way it blends human vulnerability with…
I’m thrilled to share that Upside Down received a perfect score across every category in the 2025–2026 Reader Views Awards Season evaluation. This assessment breaks down multiple components, voice, structure, character development, writing style, theme, and overall presentation, and every…
Some books explore grief. This one embodies it. Stephen G’s 5 star Amazon review captures one of the most powerful aspects of Upside Down: the way the book turns emotional trauma into a literal, physical world. He writes: “This is…
Some reviews don’t just praise a book, they explain why it hits so deeply. Steven’s Amazon review captures one of the core truths of Upside Down: the story is not simply a narrative, but a mirror held up to the…
Some reviews capture the emotional truth of a book in just a few lines, and this one, from Bill S on Amazon, does exactly that. He writes: “The metaphor for life was super powerful. I have not been able to…
Some books hit you emotionally in a way that feels rare, and this 5-star Amazon review from R Moore captures that experience perfectly. They write: “I was going to say this is the best book I have read in a…
Some stories bruise the heart in the best possible way, and this 5-star BookBub review from solar sys captures that impact in just a few words. They write: “I have read this. It is fantastic. This book devastated me and…
Some books fade after the final page. Upside Down is not one of them. In this powerful 5-star review on BookBub, the reader describes the novella as something that “affected me in real life deeply.” Despite wishing the story were…
Some reviews capture the heart of Upside Down in a single sentence, and Jill Rey’s insight is one of those rare, powerful summaries. Her reflection. “Even those who appear whole on the surface may be hiding their upside down selves…
