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A review by smartie_chan
There's Magic Between Us by Jillian Maria
5.0
I received an e-ARC of this book in exchange for a review. And boy, am I happy to give this book a review.
I think I fell in love with this book the second I finished reading the very first page. Maybe even earlier, but let's not exaggerate.
The reason for that is - clearly - the MC Lydia. I loved her sassy attitude, the way she talked, the way she acted. I love these kind of people in real life and I like them even more in fiction. I was really glad she got to keep that till the end of the book. She was such a great character and just so fun to follow.
Just like Eden, who was more then just a love-interest. I have to admit, I didn't like her as much as Lydia - watch this, my favourit character was ACTUALLY the MC. Shows how amazing Lydia was - but she was still a great character on her own. She had the most character development out of all the characters and I enjoyed seeing her opening up and growing more confident, while to book also showcases that you can be confident and still have doubt.
Their dyniamc was really cute as well. I shipped them real hard.
I loved that misunderstandings where never a big driving point for the plot, but just something that made them human. I loved that we actually talked about the stuff we were feeling, so that the few misunderstanding they had, were dealt with in a healthy way.
I loved the Grandma. And I loved Florian.
I loved the platonic and romantic bonds that this book was focusing on.
I loved the worldbuilding in regards to the forest and all the secrets that come with it. If there was one thing, I would have liked to know more about, it's the stuff about human magic. I understand that with that absolutly LOVELY town and its oh so friendly open-minded people, talking about human magic, might have gotten difficult though. It didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book. I just think it would have been interesting to learn more.
The rep was great, and I'm happy we used words like 'pansexual' and 'genderfluid' on page. I don't like when this stuff is only hinted at. Florians reaction was so sweet. Reminded me of when I found out that asexuals exist and I'm not just weird. I was happy for him.
(I adore the title by the way. Not saying why. Read the book and you'll understand.)
So in total, I enjoyed myself a lot and I really hope that this book is going to get the attention and love it deserves. Book Community, don't sleep on this one.
I think I fell in love with this book the second I finished reading the very first page. Maybe even earlier, but let's not exaggerate.
The reason for that is - clearly - the MC Lydia. I loved her sassy attitude, the way she talked, the way she acted. I love these kind of people in real life and I like them even more in fiction. I was really glad she got to keep that till the end of the book. She was such a great character and just so fun to follow.
Just like Eden, who was more then just a love-interest. I have to admit, I didn't like her as much as Lydia - watch this, my favourit character was ACTUALLY the MC. Shows how amazing Lydia was - but she was still a great character on her own. She had the most character development out of all the characters and I enjoyed seeing her opening up and growing more confident, while to book also showcases that you can be confident and still have doubt.
Their dyniamc was really cute as well. I shipped them real hard.
I loved that misunderstandings where never a big driving point for the plot, but just something that made them human. I loved that we actually talked about the stuff we were feeling, so that the few misunderstanding they had, were dealt with in a healthy way.
I loved the Grandma. And I loved Florian.
I loved the platonic and romantic bonds that this book was focusing on.
I loved the worldbuilding in regards to the forest and all the secrets that come with it. If there was one thing, I would have liked to know more about, it's the stuff about human magic. I understand that with that absolutly LOVELY town and its oh so friendly open-minded people, talking about human magic, might have gotten difficult though. It didn't lessen my enjoyment of the book. I just think it would have been interesting to learn more.
The rep was great, and I'm happy we used words like 'pansexual' and 'genderfluid' on page. I don't like when this stuff is only hinted at. Florians reaction was so sweet. Reminded me of when I found out that asexuals exist and I'm not just weird. I was happy for him.
(I adore the title by the way. Not saying why. Read the book and you'll understand.)
So in total, I enjoyed myself a lot and I really hope that this book is going to get the attention and love it deserves. Book Community, don't sleep on this one.