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BETWEEN

by ancient aliens: “whoever created these bridges supposedly used gravitational fields to sync the movements of Earth and Carpes—and depending on that flux, either the eastern or southern portals activated accordingly.” However, what stands out is the compelling strength of its central character, and the emotional turmoil she faces\u003B Marda’s fight to save her family, despite Car Spellen’s schemes, is often affecting. However, Lily, Tony, and Ben lack convincing character arcs—in part, because Marda receives so much more attention. Similarly, the relationships that eventually form between the characters, while sometimes heartwarming, ultimately feels rushed and shallowly developed. Hopefully, a stronger sequel with remedy this."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:278
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9798349275

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This gripping young adult novel explores the liminal space between life and death, where protagonist Alex must navigate a mysterious realm filled with shadows, secrets, and impossible choices. The at...

Our Review

This gripping young adult novel explores the liminal space between life and death, where protagonist Alex must navigate a mysterious realm filled with shadows, secrets, and impossible choices. The atmospheric world-building creates a haunting landscape that feels both familiar and unsettlingly strange, pulling readers into a story that questions what truly lies beyond our reality. With each chapter, the tension builds as Alex discovers that this in-between world holds more danger—and more answers—than anyone could have imagined.

What sets this book apart is its sophisticated exploration of grief and identity through a supernatural lens, making it particularly resonant for teens grappling with big questions about existence and purpose. The emotional depth never overwhelms the propulsive plot, striking that rare balance between philosophical weight and page-turning suspense. Readers who appreciate thought-provoking speculative fiction with complex characters will find themselves completely absorbed from the first page to the stunning conclusion.

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