en-US Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:27:55 -0700 60 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg Comment273122284 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:27:55 -0700 /review/show/5651710172 L.L.'s review of Between (The Chronicles of Between, #1)
by L.L. Starling

Agnieszka wrote: "It's 2024 and there is still no sequel. I was hoping for the end of 2023..." So was I ;) Trust me when I say no one wants Otherworld finished more than I do. My ultimate goal is to give you the very best sequel I can possibly write and that means lots and lots of revisions and edits. Given that I don't write full-time (a pox on my job!), this process takes time. I can't thank you enough for all your patience and support during this long wait! x ]]> CommunityAnswer1639090 Sun, 10 Dec 2023 12:40:53 -0800 Review5651710172 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 16:29:16 -0800 /review/show/5651710172 L.L. has read Between (The Chronicles of Between, #1) by L.L. Starling
***CHRONOLOGICAL [ALTERNATING POV] READING ORDER***

Hi all! Thank you SO much for braving this chonktastic book! As a brand new indie author, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your ratings and reviews! I owe you all a chesty sorcerer and a bag of radishes.

BETWEEN takes place in the ten days before Halloween and is essentially two books in one: PART 1 is the events from Sasha's perspective, and PART 2 is the same events (and a whole lot more) from Lorn's perspective.

Why did I put them together in the same book?
I know, I know--it would have been so much easier to read, not to mention kinder on your wrists, if I had split it into two books, like TWILIGHT and MIDNIGHT SUN. But I tried to save you money by whacking both POVs into one chonky megabook. That way, you can use the cash you saved on Lorn's POV to buy a much better book with a cohesive plot and fewer squirrel candelabras or something pretty with stenciled edges.

Why didn't I write alternating POV chapters, I hear you ask?
As it turns out, introducing Lorn and his shenanigans too early spoiled several big plot points ('Are Sasha's dreams more than they seem?', 'Who is that strangely attractive man in the fancy pjs?' etc.) almost immediately.

However, if you prefer to read the book chronologically--where the events unfold from both Sasha and Lorn's perspectives day-by-day--and don't mind a bit of mild spoiler-y action, two fantastic readers (Isamar and Jade) came up with the Chronological Reading Order, which works even better during a reread. I've created Chronological graphics that you can download or print off from my website to have on hand while reading (see ). They also appear below (though they are a little blurry here. They're clearer on the website):



Or, if you'd prefer it as a list:

PART 1 (Sasha): Prologue (p. 3)
Sasha: Chapter 1 (p.7)
PART 2 (Lorn) : Prologue (p. 417)
Lorn: Chapter 1 (p. 419)
Lorn: Chapter 2 (p. 432)
Sasha: Chapter 2 (p.26)
Sasha: Chapter 3 (p. 37)
Sasha: Chapter 4 (p.58)
Lorn: Chapter 3 (p. 449)
Lorn: Chapter 4 (p. 465)
Sasha: Chapter 5 (p.88)
Sasha: Chapter 6 (p. 103)
Lorn: Chapter 5 (p. 487)
Lorn: Chapter 6 (p. 508)
Sasha: Chapter 7 (p. 118)
Sasha: Chapter 8 (p. 144)
Lorn: Chapter 7 (p. 522)
Sasha: Chapter 9 (p. 155)
Lorn: Chapter 8 (p. 543)
Sasha: Chapter 10 (p. 170)
Lorn: Chapter 9 (p. 552)
Lorn: Chapter 10 (p. 588)
Sasha: Chapter 11 (p. 196)
Lorn: Chapter 11 (p. 604)
Sasha: Chapter 12 (p. 235)
Sasha: Chapter 13 (p. 249)
Sasha: Chapter 14 (p. 261)
Sasha: Chapter 15 (p. 278)
Sasha: Chapter 16 (p. 295)
Lorn: Chapter 12 (p. 630)
Sasha: Chapter 17 (p. 322)
Lorn: Chapter 13 (p. 656)
Lorn: Chapter 14 (p. 681)
Sasha: Chapter 18 (p. 348)
Lorn: Chapter 15 (p. 694)
Sasha: Chapter 19 (p. 365)
Lorn: Chapter 16 (p. 713)
Lorn: Chapter 17 (p. 729)
Sasha: Chapter 20 (p. 381)
Sasha: Epilogue (p. 407)
Lorn: Epilogue (p. 734)

After reading both versions, I'd say:
If you like cozy, slower-paced, character-forward stories, then read BETWEEN as it is written.

If you prefer faster-paced, plot-forward stories, then read BETWEEN chronologically.

Now, someone asked if they HAVE to read Lorn's POV (Part 2) to read the next book. And the answer is, 'I am so sorry, but yes, you do.' Part 2 isn't a straight rehash; in fact, there is little overlap with Part 1. You learn all about Between (and what Sasha is in for as the True Queen) in his section, and it contains political intrigue, lots and lots of extra plot, so much sad sorcerer pining, and at least 78% more drunk unicorn action. Honestly, I think Part 2 is far funnier than Part 1, and I would hate for you to miss out on meeting the Lower Kingdom monarchs, who are my favorite characters. It's also possible to read Part 2 first (though again, it will be spoiler-y, but you'll get more sad sorcerer angst and pining right off the bat).

Please let me know if you have any questions--I love questions.

Happy reading! And thank you again for all your support!

UPDATE 9th November
The first chapter of OTHERWORLD (BETWEEN's sequel) has been posted to my website: Come on down and read about Sasha's first night in Between. ]]> CommunityAnswer1626763 Sun, 29 Oct 2023 20:39:00 -0700 Review5651710172 Tue, 04 Jul 2023 08:49:02 -0700 /review/show/5651710172 L.L. has read Between (The Chronicles of Between, #1) by L.L. Starling
***CHRONOLOGICAL [ALTERNATING POV] READING ORDER***

Hi all! Thank you SO much for braving this chonktastic book! As a brand new indie author, I can't tell you how much I appreciate your ratings and reviews! I owe you all a chesty sorcerer and a bag of radishes.

BETWEEN takes place in the ten days before Halloween and is essentially two books in one: PART 1 is the events from Sasha's perspective, and PART 2 is the same events (and a whole lot more) from Lorn's perspective.

Why did I put them together in the same book?
I know, I know--it would have been so much easier to read, not to mention kinder on your wrists, if I had split it into two books, like TWILIGHT and MIDNIGHT SUN. But I tried to save you money by whacking both POVs into one chonky megabook. That way, you can use the cash you saved on Lorn's POV to buy a much better book with a cohesive plot and fewer squirrel candelabras or something pretty with stenciled edges.

Why didn't I write alternating POV chapters, I hear you ask?
As it turns out, introducing Lorn and his shenanigans too early spoiled several big plot points ('Are Sasha's dreams more than they seem?', 'Who is that strangely attractive man in the fancy pjs?' etc.) almost immediately.

However, if you prefer to read the book chronologically--where the events unfold from both Sasha and Lorn's perspectives day-by-day--and don't mind a bit of mild spoiler-y action, two fantastic readers (Isamar and Jade) came up with the Chronological Reading Order, which works even better during a reread. I've created Chronological graphics that you can download or print off from my website to have on hand while reading (see ). They also appear below (though they are a little blurry here. They're clearer on the website):



Or, if you'd prefer it as a list:

PART 1 (Sasha): Prologue (p. 3)
Sasha: Chapter 1 (p.7)
PART 2 (Lorn) : Prologue (p. 417)
Lorn: Chapter 1 (p. 419)
Lorn: Chapter 2 (p. 432)
Sasha: Chapter 2 (p.26)
Sasha: Chapter 3 (p. 37)
Sasha: Chapter 4 (p.58)
Lorn: Chapter 3 (p. 449)
Lorn: Chapter 4 (p. 465)
Sasha: Chapter 5 (p.88)
Sasha: Chapter 6 (p. 103)
Lorn: Chapter 5 (p. 487)
Lorn: Chapter 6 (p. 508)
Sasha: Chapter 7 (p. 118)
Sasha: Chapter 8 (p. 144)
Lorn: Chapter 7 (p. 522)
Sasha: Chapter 9 (p. 155)
Lorn: Chapter 8 (p. 543)
Sasha: Chapter 10 (p. 170)
Lorn: Chapter 9 (p. 552)
Lorn: Chapter 10 (p. 588)
Sasha: Chapter 11 (p. 196)
Lorn: Chapter 11 (p. 604)
Sasha: Chapter 12 (p. 235)
Sasha: Chapter 13 (p. 249)
Sasha: Chapter 14 (p. 261)
Sasha: Chapter 15 (p. 278)
Sasha: Chapter 16 (p. 295)
Lorn: Chapter 12 (p. 630)
Sasha: Chapter 17 (p. 322)
Lorn: Chapter 13 (p. 656)
Lorn: Chapter 14 (p. 681)
Sasha: Chapter 18 (p. 348)
Lorn: Chapter 15 (p. 694)
Sasha: Chapter 19 (p. 365)
Lorn: Chapter 16 (p. 713)
Lorn: Chapter 17 (p. 729)
Sasha: Chapter 20 (p. 381)
Sasha: Epilogue (p. 407)
Lorn: Epilogue (p. 734)

After reading both versions, I'd say:
If you like cozy, slower-paced, character-forward stories, then read BETWEEN as it is written.

If you prefer faster-paced, plot-forward stories, then read BETWEEN chronologically.

Now, someone asked if they HAVE to read Lorn's POV (Part 2) to read the next book. And the answer is, 'I am so sorry, but yes, you do.' Part 2 isn't a straight rehash; in fact, there is little overlap with Part 1. You learn all about Between (and what Sasha is in for as the True Queen) in his section, and it contains political intrigue, lots and lots of extra plot, so much sad sorcerer pining, and at least 78% more drunk unicorn action. Honestly, I think Part 2 is far funnier than Part 1, and I would hate for you to miss out on meeting the Lower Kingdom monarchs, who are my favorite characters. It's also possible to read Part 2 first (though again, it will be spoiler-y, but you'll get more sad sorcerer angst and pining right off the bat).

Please let me know if you have any questions--I love questions.

Happy reading! And thank you again for all your support!

UPDATE 9th November
The first chapter of OTHERWORLD (BETWEEN's sequel) has been posted to my website: Come on down and read about Sasha's first night in Between. ]]>