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A review by tristamaxine
The Space Between by Brenna Yovanoff
4.0
“My father's answer was revenge-has always been revenge-and the outcome was just, but not better. Nothing is fixed.”
Wow, I really enjoyed that! This is a book that I've owned for a while now and finally decided to pick it up last night on a whim. I think the reason it took me so long was because I was a bit hesitant after my first experience with the author ([b:The Replacement|7507908|The Replacement|Brenna Yovanoff|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327088378s/7507908.jpg|6911742], which I totally plan on trying again sometime). In my opinion though this novel was extremely more interesting.
Like many people, what first drew me to this was the idea of the daughter of Lilith and Lucifer. It isn't exactly the type of plot that you come across every day, and in a sea of YA books that all start to seem the same that means something. Sure it was a little disappointing that Daphne's parents didn't make more of an appearance, but those times they did show up weren't wasted.
I liked every character in this book. Normally I'll like a few of the characters and just barely tolerate the rest, but I really can't think of one in [b:The Space Between|218357|The Space Between Us|Thrity Umrigar|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347577895s/218357.jpg|1183462] that I didn't find likable to some degree. Daphne was just great; I loved that for a demon she was so innocent and good. Even if she doesn't quite understand what it means at first, she genuinely cares about the people in her life and would go to all lengths for them. Truman, tragic and miserable as he was, never really got on my nerves like most similar characters might have. He's on a self-destructive path spiraling downward, but you can tell that deep down he wishes he could find a way out of it. That's something that he starts to realize once Daphne shows up in his life. It's like you can really see him start to heal parts of himself that he thought was ruined the more time they spent together.
All of these characters have layers to them. Even the ones we don't see much of, such as Azrael, Charlie, Alexa, and Daphne's family. Actually one of the characters I found the most intriguing was Moloch; he just ended up being so different than I'd originally thought him to be. These people, even if their appearances were scarce, mattered to the story...and that can't always be said for the minor characters.
There were many other things that I really loved; the imagine we are given of hell, for instance. Let's not forget the romantic side of things. The relationship between Truman and Daphne actually develops at a *gasp* normal pace! They aren't madly in love with each other the first day that they meet and actually get to know one another before they start making grand declarations of their undying devotion.
Honestly I can't even think of anything negative to say right now (aside from a few pacing issues here and there). I found this to be a touching, unique, and quick read that I enjoyed a good deal. Naturally it won't be everyone's cup of tea but I do think that it brings something new to the genre and I could see myself reading it again sometime.
Wow, I really enjoyed that! This is a book that I've owned for a while now and finally decided to pick it up last night on a whim. I think the reason it took me so long was because I was a bit hesitant after my first experience with the author ([b:The Replacement|7507908|The Replacement|Brenna Yovanoff|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1327088378s/7507908.jpg|6911742], which I totally plan on trying again sometime). In my opinion though this novel was extremely more interesting.
Like many people, what first drew me to this was the idea of the daughter of Lilith and Lucifer. It isn't exactly the type of plot that you come across every day, and in a sea of YA books that all start to seem the same that means something. Sure it was a little disappointing that Daphne's parents didn't make more of an appearance, but those times they did show up weren't wasted.
I liked every character in this book. Normally I'll like a few of the characters and just barely tolerate the rest, but I really can't think of one in [b:The Space Between|218357|The Space Between Us|Thrity Umrigar|http://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347577895s/218357.jpg|1183462] that I didn't find likable to some degree. Daphne was just great; I loved that for a demon she was so innocent and good. Even if she doesn't quite understand what it means at first, she genuinely cares about the people in her life and would go to all lengths for them. Truman, tragic and miserable as he was, never really got on my nerves like most similar characters might have. He's on a self-destructive path spiraling downward, but you can tell that deep down he wishes he could find a way out of it. That's something that he starts to realize once Daphne shows up in his life. It's like you can really see him start to heal parts of himself that he thought was ruined the more time they spent together.
All of these characters have layers to them. Even the ones we don't see much of, such as Azrael, Charlie, Alexa, and Daphne's family. Actually one of the characters I found the most intriguing was Moloch; he just ended up being so different than I'd originally thought him to be. These people, even if their appearances were scarce, mattered to the story...and that can't always be said for the minor characters.
There were many other things that I really loved; the imagine we are given of hell, for instance. Let's not forget the romantic side of things. The relationship between Truman and Daphne actually develops at a *gasp* normal pace! They aren't madly in love with each other the first day that they meet and actually get to know one another before they start making grand declarations of their undying devotion.
Honestly I can't even think of anything negative to say right now (aside from a few pacing issues here and there). I found this to be a touching, unique, and quick read that I enjoyed a good deal. Naturally it won't be everyone's cup of tea but I do think that it brings something new to the genre and I could see myself reading it again sometime.