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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
**4.5/5-Stars**
Uniquely powerful and oddly fantastical, Midnight Valentine told an unusual love story with heavy undercurrents of heartbreak and second chances. In working with two characters with an abundance of loss–a widowed heroine and a hero who lost himself after a horrific accident–there was a risk of having so much sorrow that hope couldn’t find its way in, but Geissinger found the perfect balance that captured the anguish without negating the prospect for something wonderful finding its way in.
The universal likability of Megan was felt instantly upon opening this novel. Her cynicism and pessimistic nature along with her shield of sarcasm made her character feel real, palpable, and quite humorous at times; she wasn’t without scars and tools for preventing anyone getting close to her, and she wouldn’t have felt as evocative as she did without any of that. The grief and anguish bled through the pages, and became a living entity, and when Megan and Theo inhabited a scene together, those emotions swelled, but slowly became tinged with a growing attraction. The push-pull and tension that radiated between them was ever-growing, but through each encounter they continued to evolve and take a step forward in not just healing but moving on, too. That slow build and magnetism between the two was wonderfully done and created a very organic and natural feeling of coming together–and so well-fitting for a couple with their level of baggage.
Oftentimes unique is thrown around pretty easily, but the premise of this love story is very much a unique tool for bringing two people together. And though I can’t speak of it without giving a lot away, I was honestly surprised I fell into it the way I did. I believe it was how well the characters were written, how beautifully the buildup to the crescendo was, that I was able to swallow up the fantastical elements. In case that sort of wording scares you, there’s nothing paranormal involved; it was purely an added effect to a love story that felt otherworldly. Only because there was a bit of ambiguity about a certain piece at the end was this not a true 5-star read.
Midnight Valentine was simply a beautiful love story. One that will have you believing that anything is possible. The characters were brave and resilient, but markedly true to their separate forms of trauma, and I adored them and the entire story from beginning to end.
**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**
Uniquely powerful and oddly fantastical, Midnight Valentine told an unusual love story with heavy undercurrents of heartbreak and second chances. In working with two characters with an abundance of loss–a widowed heroine and a hero who lost himself after a horrific accident–there was a risk of having so much sorrow that hope couldn’t find its way in, but Geissinger found the perfect balance that captured the anguish without negating the prospect for something wonderful finding its way in.
The universal likability of Megan was felt instantly upon opening this novel. Her cynicism and pessimistic nature along with her shield of sarcasm made her character feel real, palpable, and quite humorous at times; she wasn’t without scars and tools for preventing anyone getting close to her, and she wouldn’t have felt as evocative as she did without any of that. The grief and anguish bled through the pages, and became a living entity, and when Megan and Theo inhabited a scene together, those emotions swelled, but slowly became tinged with a growing attraction. The push-pull and tension that radiated between them was ever-growing, but through each encounter they continued to evolve and take a step forward in not just healing but moving on, too. That slow build and magnetism between the two was wonderfully done and created a very organic and natural feeling of coming together–and so well-fitting for a couple with their level of baggage.
Oftentimes unique is thrown around pretty easily, but the premise of this love story is very much a unique tool for bringing two people together. And though I can’t speak of it without giving a lot away, I was honestly surprised I fell into it the way I did. I believe it was how well the characters were written, how beautifully the buildup to the crescendo was, that I was able to swallow up the fantastical elements. In case that sort of wording scares you, there’s nothing paranormal involved; it was purely an added effect to a love story that felt otherworldly. Only because there was a bit of ambiguity about a certain piece at the end was this not a true 5-star read.
Midnight Valentine was simply a beautiful love story. One that will have you believing that anything is possible. The characters were brave and resilient, but markedly true to their separate forms of trauma, and I adored them and the entire story from beginning to end.
**Received an early copy; this had no bearing on my opinions**
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
3.5
El argumento central de la historia es sobre la reencarnación. Sin embargo, lo desarrolla de una forma confusa y un poco dramática. Hay mucha palabrería en el libro. Me gustó el final de la historia, pero lo encontré predecible. Me hubiera gustado saber más de Theo y la historia desde su perspectiva. El epílogo creo que fue puesto en un momento de apuro y no lo cubrió totalmente.
El argumento central de la historia es sobre la reencarnación. Sin embargo, lo desarrolla de una forma confusa y un poco dramática. Hay mucha palabrería en el libro. Me gustó el final de la historia, pero lo encontré predecible. Me hubiera gustado saber más de Theo y la historia desde su perspectiva. El epílogo creo que fue puesto en un momento de apuro y no lo cubrió totalmente.
4.5⭐️ Beautifully written, heart-wrenching story. I loved the sentiment that love never dies. I loved the magical thinking elements and poetic prose. I loved the slow-burn, mysterious love story between two strangers who have this magnetic pull toward each other that cannot be explained by logic.
I wasn’t completely satisfied by the end. I can’t really say why without spoilers, but at least it was better than what she states in the Afterward was her original plan for the ending. I think I would have thrown my phone across the room if she went with her originally ending.
I wasn’t completely satisfied by the end. I can’t really say why without spoilers, but at least it was better than what she states in the Afterward was her original plan for the ending. I think I would have thrown my phone across the room if she went with her originally ending.
I can’t believe I finished this book. Not in a good way
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
emotional
slow-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual content, Car accident
Moderate: Infidelity, Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Pregnancy