Between by Jessica Warman
When pretty, popular, wealthy Elizabeth Valchar wakes up on the morning of her 18th birthday, she's dead.
Nobody knows exactly what happened, including Liz herself, who is stuck "between" life and death, haunting her hometown, her friends and her family, seeking answers. The only person who can see Liz is Alex...and he's dead too.
The narrative gradually unwinds clue after tiny clue, drawing the reader deeper into the complex life of a pretty girl who apparently had it all. Liz is not a sympathetic character, especially at first. Yet, as the story delves deeper into the past, Liz learns that her life was not as perfect as she thought it was...and that her accidental death on the family yacht might not have been an accident.
The mystery is not perfect--astute readers will figure out the connection between Liz and Alex long before Liz understands it--and there are a few plot holes. However, the storytelling itself is entrancing.
Mild cussing, sexual situations, underage drinking and drug use. Recommended for readers 14 to adult.
This is Aarene's review. To review Mary Jo's review of Between, click HERE.
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