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"It's why give us wings in their pictures. it's why they make us prettier then them. Power is very heavy."

I love books with elaborate plots a slowly developing story lines, and loads of detail. While that is what you get with Betwixt. The problem is, instead of adding to the reading experience, all these aspects come together to make somthing of a mess. The narrative shifts between the three main characters, but the change often comes without warning. This was confusing and limited my ability to connect emotionally to the characters. There is a lot of information to absorb here, some of which is over explained to the point of extreem redundancy. while other points that to me seemed important where left by the wayside, leaving me with a strong sense of HUH?

Betwixt is the first book in a series, so I understand the need for expansiveness, but I wish Betwixt had passed through the editors hands a few more times before hitting shelves. So is it worth the read. Answer YES. Reason, because I found that in the last, um... 142 pages the story tightens up and it's an easy and enjoyable ride to the end. At the end I was left with a feeling of cautious optimism for the forthcoming sequel.


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Betwixt Tara Bray Smith Books Reviews

<iBetwixt sounded like it was going to be this dangerous, dark tale of the fae, but for me, it was mostly boring and confusing. Ondine's parents have just moved to Chicago, but she wants to stay in Portland for her senior year. Of course, her friend Morgan convinces her to throw a party to start the summer off right. It's at this party that everything changes, thanks to a partycrasher named Moth. Everyone thinks Moth is just a drug dealer who likes hitting on teenage girls, but really, he's a fairy and the one who will guide these girls and a loner named Nik toward their true natures.

I struggled with Betwixt from the start. The writing is very formal and stiff, which made me feel like I was being held at arm's length from what was happening. It was also just annoying, since everyone was always referred to by name, sometimes both first and last name. Even when it could have simply said "her parents," it used their full names which made everything awkward. When I think about my parents, I just think "my parents." Not their first names, and certainly not their full names. Locations were also always mentioned. I get it, this is set in Portland. I don't need to be reminded. I also don't care what street Odine lives on, or that Nix is from Sitka, Alaska. WE KNOW!

As for the plot, I have to admit that I didn't always follow what was going on. I loved this idea of changelings being gathered to learn of their true nature, and being guided before their transformations. I also liked that Ondine didn't just immediately believe what she was being told. She believed this was some kind of cult, especially since a drug known as "dust" was involved. Of course, Ondine has to be the most special of the special, much to Morgan's displeasure. And there's an evil fae who wants to lead these teens into evil, and he must be stopped. There's also something about them entering Novala (fairyland), but not being able to, or needing something or something. I don't know. I got really confused about halfway in. I also didn't get why Morgan hated Neve so much, who wound up being an important character, so maybe she was jealous? I don't know. I hated Morgan though.

Betwixt was just strange. Partially in a good way, since I liked some of the ideas here. But mostly it was too strange in a confusing and frustrating way. I wanted to love it, since that description is super awesome, but it just kind of fell flat.
Betwixt was a very interesting book. It kept you reading to find out what happened next. I can't wait for the sequel.
Amazing! I couldn't put it down. It has a very dreamlike feel to it. I love that there isn't anything as fake as witches and vampires in it. I recommend it to any young adult or teen that enjoys fantasy books. I personally think that it would kick Twilight's butt if the sequel came out faster. Come on Tara!! Your fans won't wait forever!
"Betwixt" sounded like a promising book, until I started reading it. I bought this book because on the book's website it said "If you love the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer-"(which I completely do!!) "-you'll love this book!! When I started reading it, it contained the foulest language I have ever seen written! It said the "f" word at least six times in chapter 2 alone! (and the chapters are about 20 pages each) along with every other foul word you could think of! I scanned through the book to see if it got better and it doesn't it carries on through out the book. The book might actually have a good story, but when mixed with SO MUCH foul language, it isn't worth reading, it just makes it trashy & very frustrating to read!! Needless to say, I didn't finish the book and I returned it. I don't think I will buy another book by this author, if this is her style of writting. I also think that should comment on the language used in the books. That would give readers a better idea on what to buy. This is also catagorized as a "Childrens Book" ! I would not suggest this book to any parents for their children.
This book was good for the most part but sometimes hard to follow with it's mix between fairys and weird random science fiction plot twists
This is a read that no matter how old I grow, I will always appreciate it. I believe that the storyline goes so much deeper than it appears on the surface, or at least to me it does. The book was in good enough condition, no tears or writing on the pages or the cover. There were a few marks from where it may have come into contact with a foreign object, but who am I to complain? Very good condition for the price paid.
"It's why give us wings in their pictures. it's why they make us prettier then them. Power is very heavy."

I love books with elaborate plots a slowly developing story lines, and loads of detail. While that is what you get with Betwixt. The problem is, instead of adding to the reading experience, all these aspects come together to make somthing of a mess. The narrative shifts between the three main characters, but the change often comes without warning. This was confusing and limited my ability to connect emotionally to the characters. There is a lot of information to absorb here, some of which is over explained to the point of extreem redundancy. while other points that to me seemed important where left by the wayside, leaving me with a strong sense of HUH?

Betwixt is the first book in a series, so I understand the need for expansiveness, but I wish Betwixt had passed through the editors hands a few more times before hitting shelves. So is it worth the read. Answer YES. Reason, because I found that in the last, um... 142 pages the story tightens up and it's an easy and enjoyable ride to the end. At the end I was left with a feeling of cautious optimism for the forthcoming sequel.