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A review by mylastromancenovel
Between Everything And Us by Rebecca Paula
3.0
My Rating: 3 out of 5 stars.
Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This book was very different than I thought it would be. First, I was way off on the timeline of this story. Second, I thought this would dive into the characters more.
I have read one other book by this author, and I didn't like it at all. I was curious to see what I'd think of this one. It was a major improvement from Everly After.
I thought this story had a lot of potential, but it just fell a little flat for me. I didn't feel like the characters had a lot of chemistry and it was too instant love.
The synopsis made me think I was getting an emotional, intense read as the characters dealt with illnesses and overcoming those obstacles to fall in love. I thought those parts of the plot were covered superficially at best.
However, I thought the writing was good and I did enjoy the novel. It isn't one I'd probably recommend to most people or one I'd reread, but I don't regret reading it.
For fans of new adult who don't mind a little bit of instant love and superficiality, then give it a go.
The Characters: I felt like they could have been more developed. I felt like the author did a good job of creating interesting backstories for the characters. I just would have liked to see a little more depth as they worked through their issues and a little bit more chemistry.
Major Strengths: Great backstory and good writing.
Major Weaknesses: Lack of chemistry between characters and explorations of characters' pasts.
So why 3 stars? Enjoyable but not one that managed to suck me in.
Warnings/Side-notes: References to sex and drinking. Instances of drunkenness. 17+.
The Wrap-up: It had potential, but I just expected a little bit more. I did, however, enjoy this one much more than her other novel Everly After. It felt significantly less choppy.
Disclaimers: I received an e-galley of this novel from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. I was not obligated to write a good review nor did I receive any compensation for writing this review.
My Overall Thoughts/Impressions: This book was very different than I thought it would be. First, I was way off on the timeline of this story. Second, I thought this would dive into the characters more.
I have read one other book by this author, and I didn't like it at all. I was curious to see what I'd think of this one. It was a major improvement from Everly After.
I thought this story had a lot of potential, but it just fell a little flat for me. I didn't feel like the characters had a lot of chemistry and it was too instant love.
The synopsis made me think I was getting an emotional, intense read as the characters dealt with illnesses and overcoming those obstacles to fall in love. I thought those parts of the plot were covered superficially at best.
However, I thought the writing was good and I did enjoy the novel. It isn't one I'd probably recommend to most people or one I'd reread, but I don't regret reading it.
For fans of new adult who don't mind a little bit of instant love and superficiality, then give it a go.
The Characters: I felt like they could have been more developed. I felt like the author did a good job of creating interesting backstories for the characters. I just would have liked to see a little more depth as they worked through their issues and a little bit more chemistry.
Major Strengths: Great backstory and good writing.
Major Weaknesses: Lack of chemistry between characters and explorations of characters' pasts.
So why 3 stars? Enjoyable but not one that managed to suck me in.
Warnings/Side-notes: References to sex and drinking. Instances of drunkenness. 17+.
The Wrap-up: It had potential, but I just expected a little bit more. I did, however, enjoy this one much more than her other novel Everly After. It felt significantly less choppy.