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Between Homes by W.R. Gingell

kiira_lorestan's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

rgyger's review against another edition

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4.0

This series is fantastic. Every time a new one comes out, I read it within two days no matter what else is going on. I love Pet and all of the other characters, particularly the three psychos. While this book was not as enjoyable as the last one, due to two of the three psychos not being in it as much, this point in the story was very important to Pet's character development.

I'm so excited for when the next book is released and can't wait to see which (if any) of my theories pan out. I'm hoping for Pet and JinYeong to get together, but maybe in the end he'll just be too annoying.

I have provided an honest review after having received an ARC copy of the book from the author.

tazee's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5 ★

ameenah_94's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5★

gypsydawn's review against another edition

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4.0

Good

There is something charming about these books, even if things are written on multiple layers. She is growing as a person and we are slowly starting to understand the world around her. Still really want to know her name though... or what she even looks like, more than just vague descriptions.

rusticreadingal's review against another edition

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5.0

It seems like every new book in this series gets better and better. I don't know how the author does it, but my goodness, it's fantastic and inching ever closer to being right up there with the October Daye books as my favorite urban fantasy series.

After the ending of the previous book, I was super curious about how things would play out now that Pet's not living at home with her “three psychos”. Not gonna lie, it was a little weird, but super interesting and kinda nice to see Pet out of her element. The psychos still make their appearances, and one of them in particular seems to be missing her a lot. Pet still has a deep connection with the house and we find out even more just how deep that connection is.

I love how much Pet's character has grown. She's really come into her own and come a long way since the first book. I'm quite proud of her. And I've gotta say that this book firmly cemented my complete and total adoration for JinYeong. He's annoying as all get out, but my goodness, I can't help but love that annoyingness. There's something so endearing about him. Even when he's trying to rile Pet up. Maybe even especially then, lol.

I want to say so much more, but it would all be spoilers, so I'll go ahead and end with a huge recommendation for this series. It's weird and wacky and so much fun. I can't get enough of it. If you're a fan of urban fantasy, you'll love it.

curls's review against another edition

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5.0

“When a person—are you listening to me, Pet?”
“Yeah, yeah, I’m listening,” I said, taking a couple of biscuits in one hand and my coffee in the other.
“I really don’t think you are.”
“Well, if you’d stop pontificating instead of—”
“I hesitate to say so, Pet—”
“Yeah? Doesn’t look like it.”
“—but you have become even more headstrong and impertinent since you were with us.”
“You lot threw me out, so you can’t blame me if I’ve gone to the bad,” I told him.


The Fae rarely change their ways, and Pet wants them to help humans who come to them with problems the Betweenkind are causing them. The events of the last book caused her to stand with her principles and that meant she had to move out and leave her three psychos. But while she’s left them, the Between keeps pulling her back in. Pet is investigating a Betweenkind case, and her paths intersect with not only Zero, but Zero’s father.

I loved how Athelas or Zero won’t ask her to come back, but they clearly want her back.

“And even if I was, how am I supposed to come back? I told you: nothing’s changed.”
“You can’t expect us to change all at once, Pet,” he said. “I would have said you can’t expect it at all, but it would seem I have been wrong in that. How can you expect a change when you’re not there to bring it about?”


Tuatu, the human detective, remains a favorite side character. I really hope he gets his own novella.

“I’m helping if you are,” said Tuatu, straightening his shoulders. “It’s just—it’s not fair on you. You should be able to rest now. Get some normal into your life.”
“Don’t think I’ve ever been normal,” I said. “Not much use starting now.”


I can’t believe we spent most of the book at Morgana’s house and still don’t know what her deal is. Something isn’t right with the “children”.

I love this series - it’s a lot of fun. It’s free on kindle unlimited. I recommend this series if you’re looking for an urban fantasy heavy on investigation and only a hint of romance to come.

edressa's review against another edition

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4.0

4.5 stars.

I need to talk about that ending because I Am Not Okay (granted, I also read this on a sick day, but I Am Still Not Okay).

blueshadow's review against another edition

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3.0

Still a good series, will keep reading. Not as funny as the first book. Not quite as interesting now that (I think) I have figured out where the series is going. The mystery/intrigue of the first few books added a lot of interest for me.

rcpope's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5