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judithdcollins's review against another edition
5.0
"Beautifully rendered —emotional, heartfelt, thought-provoking, and inspiring."
MOVIE: Soon to be a motion picture starring Joey King. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a paranormal romance, streaming on Paramount+ February 11th, 2022. Here is your chance to read the book before the movie! Watch Trailer.
Marc Klein acclaimed screenwriter, producer, and author's debut novel— THE IN BETWEEN is an emotional and heartfelt story of love and loss and is perfect for fans of movies: If I Stay, Five Feet Apart, and Ghost.
Even though this is a Young Adult novel, all ages are assured to relate. An impressive debut, the character development is superb with characters you care about and linger long after the book ends.
My favorite was Skylar's grandpa Mike (a wise man)—I loved this man! Both Tessa and Skylar come alive on the pages, and you find an instant connection with both. Meticulously researched with dual timelines, a 5 Stars read! I adored the book and looking forward to the movie. Fans of contemporary authors Colleen Hoover and Nicholas Sparks will enjoy.
THE IN BETWEEN —written by Marc Klein (Little Brown), a heartfelt story follows two seventeen-year-old teens. Tessa and her first love, Skylar. Until all comes to a tragic end that might lead her into the afterlife, starring Joey King (The Kissing Booth) and Kyle Allen (The Map of Tiny Perfect Things).
Tessa is a complex, enigmatic character. She grew up in foster homes and never feels like she belongs. She puts up her walls and does not like to get too close based on her past. You connect with her immediately.
She is kind of a loner and loves photography (she is quite good). She loves her vintage camera and does not care about digital and even develops her own and loves black and white. Color is her favorite color (as is mine).
One day, Tessa lands in an old movie theatre to watch a film that is in French (one she does not speak). A good-looking (hot) guy about her age, Skylar, comes in and sits next to her, and translates for her. He is smart, funny, and intelligent.
They have an immediate connection. She learns much from him. He grew up differently than her, a jock, but is quite intriguing and like no one she has ever met before. They fall in love.
What is not to love about first loves? They are emotional and scary, exhilarating and exciting.
There is an accident that leaves Tessa in the hospital. She died and came back to life with heart damage. She is devastated. She learns Skylar did not make it.
She meets a cancer patient in the hospital, and she tells her about "the in-between" and after-death communication (you will find yourself googling with a lot of different types).
Tessa, at first, does not understand, but strange things start occurring. She wants to know more. Is Skylar trying to communicate or reach out to her? Is there a message?
Klein brilliantly uses dual timelines to explore both storylines (before and after) about how our deceased loved ones reach out to us via ADCs (after-death communications). How do the dead mourn the living?
I was immediately hooked and intrigued. The "before chapters" occur before the accident that kills Skylar and showcases Tessa and Skylar's summer romance. There are two storylines, the love story, and the ghost story.
The "after chapters" occur after the car crash when Tessa thinks Skylar may be reaching out to her from the other side. The author blends the two with a cohesive style that keeps your turning the pages.
Even though I am not a massive fan of the paranormal or romance novels; however, I enjoyed the book immensely. Beautifully rendered, the lyrical prose is heartfelt and has much depth and emotion that goes beyond the couple's romance to the insights of love, their parents, grandparents, and how our past can often define us.
The author writes impressively with topics of ADC, photography, medical, and writing from a teen's point of view.
"In the end, I have learned that we cannot shun our deepest selves. Our ghosts make us who we are and who we hope to be. And like the bittersweet memories of first love, we carry these hauntings inside us, tethered irrevocably to our hearts...."
"In life... in death... and everywhere in between."
I highly recommend reading the book before the movie. I look forward to more novels by this talented author and cannot wait for the motion picture.
INTERVIEW: Stay tuned for my upcoming #AuthorElevatorSeries Interview on Feb 11 with Marc, where we go behind the scenes of the book, movie, and this exciting author, screenwriter, and producer. It is one of my favorite interviews. EPIC!
I purchased the e-book and the audiobook narrated by Christie Moreau for a highly entertaining and award-winning performance.
Blog Review:
@Judith D Collins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating:
MOVIE: Soon to be a motion picture starring Joey King. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a paranormal romance, streaming on Paramount+ February 11th, 2022. Here is your chance to read the book before the movie! Watch Trailer.
Marc Klein acclaimed screenwriter, producer, and author's debut novel— THE IN BETWEEN is an emotional and heartfelt story of love and loss and is perfect for fans of movies: If I Stay, Five Feet Apart, and Ghost.
Even though this is a Young Adult novel, all ages are assured to relate. An impressive debut, the character development is superb with characters you care about and linger long after the book ends.
My favorite was Skylar's grandpa Mike (a wise man)—I loved this man! Both Tessa and Skylar come alive on the pages, and you find an instant connection with both. Meticulously researched with dual timelines, a 5 Stars read! I adored the book and looking forward to the movie. Fans of contemporary authors Colleen Hoover and Nicholas Sparks will enjoy.
THE IN BETWEEN —written by Marc Klein (Little Brown), a heartfelt story follows two seventeen-year-old teens. Tessa and her first love, Skylar. Until all comes to a tragic end that might lead her into the afterlife, starring Joey King (The Kissing Booth) and Kyle Allen (The Map of Tiny Perfect Things).
Tessa is a complex, enigmatic character. She grew up in foster homes and never feels like she belongs. She puts up her walls and does not like to get too close based on her past. You connect with her immediately.
She is kind of a loner and loves photography (she is quite good). She loves her vintage camera and does not care about digital and even develops her own and loves black and white. Color is her favorite color (as is mine).
One day, Tessa lands in an old movie theatre to watch a film that is in French (one she does not speak). A good-looking (hot) guy about her age, Skylar, comes in and sits next to her, and translates for her. He is smart, funny, and intelligent.
They have an immediate connection. She learns much from him. He grew up differently than her, a jock, but is quite intriguing and like no one she has ever met before. They fall in love.
What is not to love about first loves? They are emotional and scary, exhilarating and exciting.
There is an accident that leaves Tessa in the hospital. She died and came back to life with heart damage. She is devastated. She learns Skylar did not make it.
She meets a cancer patient in the hospital, and she tells her about "the in-between" and after-death communication (you will find yourself googling with a lot of different types).
Tessa, at first, does not understand, but strange things start occurring. She wants to know more. Is Skylar trying to communicate or reach out to her? Is there a message?
Klein brilliantly uses dual timelines to explore both storylines (before and after) about how our deceased loved ones reach out to us via ADCs (after-death communications). How do the dead mourn the living?
I was immediately hooked and intrigued. The "before chapters" occur before the accident that kills Skylar and showcases Tessa and Skylar's summer romance. There are two storylines, the love story, and the ghost story.
The "after chapters" occur after the car crash when Tessa thinks Skylar may be reaching out to her from the other side. The author blends the two with a cohesive style that keeps your turning the pages.
Even though I am not a massive fan of the paranormal or romance novels; however, I enjoyed the book immensely. Beautifully rendered, the lyrical prose is heartfelt and has much depth and emotion that goes beyond the couple's romance to the insights of love, their parents, grandparents, and how our past can often define us.
The author writes impressively with topics of ADC, photography, medical, and writing from a teen's point of view.
"In the end, I have learned that we cannot shun our deepest selves. Our ghosts make us who we are and who we hope to be. And like the bittersweet memories of first love, we carry these hauntings inside us, tethered irrevocably to our hearts...."
"In life... in death... and everywhere in between."
I highly recommend reading the book before the movie. I look forward to more novels by this talented author and cannot wait for the motion picture.
INTERVIEW: Stay tuned for my upcoming #AuthorElevatorSeries Interview on Feb 11 with Marc, where we go behind the scenes of the book, movie, and this exciting author, screenwriter, and producer. It is one of my favorite interviews. EPIC!
I purchased the e-book and the audiobook narrated by Christie Moreau for a highly entertaining and award-winning performance.
Blog Review:
@Judith D Collins | #JDCMustReadBooks
My Rating:
wrappingpaper's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
This book positively surprised me
It’s told in a dual timeline but it was still easy to follow. I really loved Skylar’s character and seeing Tessa grow as a person. There was a lot of insightful quotes in this tbf and while it was a little abstract at times i still thought it was a good exploration of teen love and grief that felt like it was written from the heart.
It’s told in a dual timeline but it was still easy to follow. I really loved Skylar’s character and seeing Tessa grow as a person. There was a lot of insightful quotes in this tbf and while it was a little abstract at times i still thought it was a good exploration of teen love and grief that felt like it was written from the heart.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident and Medical content
firefox's review against another edition
1.0
This would make a lovely crappy Netflix film - oh wait! It was adapted earlier on in the year.
I feel really rude insulting this book but truly.. nothing really was good. I felt bored through all 200 and odd pages.
I feel really rude insulting this book but truly.. nothing really was good. I felt bored through all 200 and odd pages.
hitbooksnotgirlz's review against another edition
5.0
I really did not expect to love this as much as I did. It was very well written and I felt such a strong connection to the characters. They were beautifully constructed, multifaceted, and each brought so much value and depth to the story.
verabooks's review against another edition
4.0
(Lo que queda) Entre nosotros cuenta la historia de Tessa, una estudiante de primero de bachillerato y amante de la fotografía, cuando una noche asiste a una sesión al cine al que siempre acude, y nunca hay nadie.
Esa noche, Sherman, el dueño del cine, decide proyectar una película en francés, pero sin subtítulos. Por suerte para ella, en aquella sala no está sola y, tras gritarle a Sherman si puede activar los subtítulos, el otro espectador se sienta a su lado y se dedica a traducirle toda la película.
Sin embargo, después de ese encuentro, pasa un tiempo más hasta que la casualidad los vuelve a unir, haciendo que no se vuelvan a separar, hasta que él muere.
Lo que más me ha gustado ha sido la manera que ha tenido el autor para emocionar. Me explico: la novela comienza con Tessa despertándose del hospital y enterándose de que Skylar ha muerto. Entonces comienza a narrar tanto presente como pasado y así podemos ver la historia de amor de ellos y el sufrimiento que tiene ahora Tessa.
Los capítulos, como digo, están casi alternados entre pasado (con una cuenta atrás) y presente (con una cuenta adelante desde el accidente). Además, en el presente también se narra la búsqueda de Tessa por llegar a ese limbo en el que están los fantasmas para poder volver a ver a Skylar, y eso hace que empiece una cuenta atrás de lo más angustiosa.
El final me ha gustado mucho. A ver, no voy a decir que no me lo esperaba, pero me ha gustado mucho ver el crecimiento personal que ha tenido Tessa para tomar las decisiones que toma.
En resumen, (Lo que queda) entre nosotros es una historia de amor y sufrimiento. Con capítulos muy ágiles y adictivos. Perfecto para los seguidores de Si decido quedarme y Por siempre unidos. Con un final acorde a esta historia.
Esa noche, Sherman, el dueño del cine, decide proyectar una película en francés, pero sin subtítulos. Por suerte para ella, en aquella sala no está sola y, tras gritarle a Sherman si puede activar los subtítulos, el otro espectador se sienta a su lado y se dedica a traducirle toda la película.
Sin embargo, después de ese encuentro, pasa un tiempo más hasta que la casualidad los vuelve a unir, haciendo que no se vuelvan a separar, hasta que él muere.
Lo que más me ha gustado ha sido la manera que ha tenido el autor para emocionar. Me explico: la novela comienza con Tessa despertándose del hospital y enterándose de que Skylar ha muerto. Entonces comienza a narrar tanto presente como pasado y así podemos ver la historia de amor de ellos y el sufrimiento que tiene ahora Tessa.
Los capítulos, como digo, están casi alternados entre pasado (con una cuenta atrás) y presente (con una cuenta adelante desde el accidente). Además, en el presente también se narra la búsqueda de Tessa por llegar a ese limbo en el que están los fantasmas para poder volver a ver a Skylar, y eso hace que empiece una cuenta atrás de lo más angustiosa.
El final me ha gustado mucho. A ver, no voy a decir que no me lo esperaba, pero me ha gustado mucho ver el crecimiento personal que ha tenido Tessa para tomar las decisiones que toma.
En resumen, (Lo que queda) entre nosotros es una historia de amor y sufrimiento. Con capítulos muy ágiles y adictivos. Perfecto para los seguidores de Si decido quedarme y Por siempre unidos. Con un final acorde a esta historia.
chocolatesalad97's review against another edition
3.0
Think New Moon Bella doing crazy stuff with Jacob to feel something and see Edward. This book was like that except she smashed the ghost of her dead bf then was like I can live my life now. Felt disappointed