I think that the book’s strongest points were the plot, character development and world-building. The magic system was adequate. There were, however, several elements that brought me out of the story. I did not like the romance parts and I skipped over any prophecy. I also thought there was too much inner voice. These are my personal preferences and I suspect that many readers will love the parts I didn’t. And even though I skipped the prophecy, I was able to understand the rest of the book and didn’t feel the need to go back. Despite what I consider shortcomings, I still enjoyed the book and felt that it was a worthwhile read. Thank you to Netgalley and Troubador Publishing for the advance reader copy.

Really enjoyed this fantasy read. Great world building very fantasy lead but links to our everyday which makes it believable that it could all exist! Was very grateful for an advanced reader copy and I look forward to the rest of the series- I already have my own theories for where it will all go!

Beautiful opening map 💛

Loved the style of some of the names like Alamea 💛


Very detailed and fun writing style

Laid back fun page turner 💛

I received this as an ARC to review via Netgalley.

So I did thoroughly enjoy this book and found it a fantastic read. I found the world building to be quite good, it definitely immersed me into the world of Ny'a.

I quite enjoyed the main characters, I think them coming all from a different background was nice and added diversity. There were times when I felt like they were being whiny kids throwing a tantrum but that wasn't too often and I could overlook that. Though when they did act like this, particular May, it just didnt feel right for her character.

For the story itself, it definitely felt more Sci-fi at the beginning but led into Fantasy once they were in Ny'a and I quite enjoyed this, it also wasnt too slow or too fast in my opinion. I wasn't a fan of the romance in this as it was very back and forth with Eli unable to make his mind up which is a personal annoyance, but the actual plot was really good. Honestly, I'm looking forward to reading more coming from this Author.

Thank you for letting me have the chance tonread this!

Including 4 points of view with 4 very different personalities and backgrounds worked really well! Some of the history and politics felt a bit flat or under-developed because it frequently seemed to occur through other characters telling the main characters what was going on, and it's not entirely clear from the ending where we can expect book 2 to pick up. Overall, it's an interesting premise that I think would be most appealing to a YA audience.

I enjoyed this. Fairly well developed characters and some ok world building. I would perhaps of liked some more depth to the characters and some greater political intrigue. Thank you to the author. Thank you to #netgalley and the publisher for an ARC.

Having a real love for fantasy and the world building, I was super hopeful for this book. The characters offered fun and some challenge but they were not as multi layered as I would have liked the slotted into trope territory- nerd, muscle, princess and beast, the story its self I can definitely say I will read the next in the series although the first 30 pages or so weren't needed and the epic battle was not as fully fleshed out. The 'truth" cave makes up for this and I will excuse anything for a good versus evil tale. Thank you #netgalley for the arc

In-Between is a quiet, haunting exploration of identity, belonging, and the spaces we occupy when life feels unsettled.

Laetitia Pancrazi writes with delicate precision, capturing emotions that are often unspoken but deeply felt. The narrative lingers on the subtle moments—glances, silences, choices—that reveal as much as dramatic events ever could. It’s intimate, introspective, and occasionally unsettling in the most compelling way.

The protagonist’s journey is deeply human, navigating the tension between who they are and who the world expects them to be. Pancrazi balances internal reflection with external encounters, creating a story that feels both personal and universal.

If you’re drawn to literary fiction that is thoughtful, atmospheric, and emotionally resonant, In-Between will stay with you long after the final page, leaving you reflecting on your own in-between spaces.