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levilore_'s review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I really liked the story and the way the characters found each other despite their past issues. The professor/student thing was a bit weird at the beginning but the characters being in their 30s made it less weird. I wish there was more about Abbot's family, especially why his sister is so much younger, because that feels like a plot point that was brought up and never resolved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Vomit, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
wendahh324's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
It’s like The Love Hypothesis but gay, slightly less problematic, and better written.
Content Warnings
Minor: Infidelity and Death of parent
unusablebooklore's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Great book. Great characters. Great story. Well paced.
I’m not sure if it was the writers style/formatting or my brain that had a hard time keeping things straight in my head. I found myself having to go back and reread sections, or losing my place pretty regularly.
At the end of the day it all worked out and was super. Not exactly student - teacher and not exactly enemies - lovers. This book took into consideration a lot regarding professional relationships, power dynamic and even age; academic settings can muddy the water.
It fell a little short in some of the specifics surrounding grad school, but, considering most of the people who read it will not be PhD candidates I don't think it really matters in the end.
I’m not sure if it was the writers style/formatting or my brain that had a hard time keeping things straight in my head. I found myself having to go back and reread sections, or losing my place pretty regularly.
At the end of the day it all worked out and was super. Not exactly student - teacher and not exactly enemies - lovers. This book took into consideration a lot regarding professional relationships, power dynamic and even age; academic settings can muddy the water.
It fell a little short in some of the specifics surrounding grad school, but, considering most of the people who read it will not be PhD candidates I don't think it really matters in the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Death of parent
spookieboogie's review against another edition
emotional
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Alcohol
Minor: Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
nutm3g's review
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The Place Between was a charming and witty read. It took me a bit to push through the beginning, but once I did I fell in love with the story and characters (seriously, I absolutely loved all of these characters with the exception of some certain hurtful jerks). The fake dating aspect had such a funny reasoning behind it, simply needing to get work done in order to present and graduate. The slow burn was excellent, and also lent to believability of the romance between Ned and Abbot. I am excited to read more from Kit Oliver, and hopefully the Christmas story about these two in the near future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Alcohol
Minor: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Gaslighting, and Classism
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