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A review by circlesofflame
The Space Between by Meg Grehan
2.0
This is a cute romance with interesting exploration of mental health, depression and agoraphobia. I loved how the progression of the friendship into a relationship was so easy and natural and how it wasn't something that needed further detail, drama or justification, as with some LGBTQIA+ fiction. The story was perhaps a little too simple and the resolution too easy, but I really enjoyed getting to know these characters.
Unfortunately, one big thing that I didn't understand was why the novel had to be told in verse. The language wasn't complicated or descriptive and the structure wasn't particularly unique or complex- I don't think anything about the story really lent itself to poetry, the protagonist didn't seem to be using poetry as a creative or psychological outlet. The style left me bemused, so even though it was a cute story I think I'll be setting this one free so that more people can benefit from and have access to it.
Unfortunately, one big thing that I didn't understand was why the novel had to be told in verse. The language wasn't complicated or descriptive and the structure wasn't particularly unique or complex- I don't think anything about the story really lent itself to poetry, the protagonist didn't seem to be using poetry as a creative or psychological outlet. The style left me bemused, so even though it was a cute story I think I'll be setting this one free so that more people can benefit from and have access to it.