L. L. Starling

I really enjoyed this book, the writing style was very reminiscent of Neil Gaiman's, just so happens to be my favorite author. The humor was right up my ally and I found myself thinking the same thing as the character in several instances, which made them very relatable. The world building was great and didn't seem forced like you sometimes see in other books/series. I am very excited to read the next one once it comes out, I am dying to know how the characters address the new situations that they will find themselves in. The only issue that I had with this book is that it sometimes lingered on things slightly too long, I found myself skimming over parts to keep it moving. This was not often so I would never count it as too high of a negative. I have already recommended this book to several people.… (más)

It started a little slow for me, but it was worth it. There were so many instances where I literally laughed out loud. This is a first book in a series, so the love isn't there yet, but the foundation for it is (I think) strong. I'm saddened that book 2 isn't going to be out until (probably) late next year. :'( The second half of the book is the story told from Lorn's POV. Normally, I don't read these kinds of stories, but it didn't rehash a lot. We got a better understanding/knowledge of the politics and the people of the Otherworld.… (más)

I'm super excited that I read Between and looking forward to more books in this world. Yes, there were things I wasn't wild about: it's exceedingly slow-paced, there's not even a hint of gratification of the slow-burn romance, it ends on a cliffhanger, and the second half is a retelling of the first half from a different point of view. I loved that point of view, but the thrill of wondering what was coming was lost (plus I had to keep flipping back to find the parallel scenes because so many pages had passed since I had read them).



But even with all that, I loved this book! It made me laugh out loud. The way the characters are described, from eye rolls to sarcastic comebacks, was spot on. The land of Between is fascinating, and I love how even with the bleakness and supposed nastiness of life in Between, there is an undercurrent of kindness and compassion.… (más)