**3.5 Stars**
Casey is struggling to come to terms with the loss of her best friend, overwhelmed with guilt that the accident was her fault. When a boy falls from the sky in front of her and claims to be an angel, Casey has no idea what is going on. It seems that something happened to Casey during the accident and now her friend's soul is trapped, with only Casey to hear her cries.

I was pretty certain that this was going to be a forbidden romance between a certain elusive fallen angel (who was always hungry) and an angsty depressed girl when I was just a few chapters into the story but I was happy to be proven wrong. Instead they were reluctant partners in a battle to reach a life or death goal. That being said, there was a touch of romance in the story that I was completely behind. I loved the relationship dynamic between Casey and her other best friend Evan, he was the happiness and love that she never knew she needed.

Overall this was a really interesting concept about life and death and moving on, filled with some scary encounters and a lot of heartbreak. I am also a fan of the fact this is a standalone read so you don't have to wait for another book to continue. If you are looking for an emotional read with angels, lost souls and learning to forgive yourself, then this is the perfect option. This would be the good next read for fans of the Hush Hush series or The Fallen series by Lauren Kate.

“The Dark Inbetween”

By: Elizabeth Hrib

Debut novel for a promising author of YA fantasy. Hrib has put together a great story of a relatable young romance that includes some supernatural and anxiety inducing components

Refreshing read; perfect for the targeted age group. A 16 year old and her best friend were in a boating accident which left her friend dead and her with a “near death” experience and all the things that go with it. “Dying” together formed a soul bond which has to be broken for Casey’s friend to move on from her wandering around in Limbo.

Casey is struggling to deal with the new normal without her friend. Enter a “fallen” angel sent to guide her and hopefully earn back his wings. Casey must travel to Limbo to find her friend and send her on her way. Oh and of course there is another best friend, a really understanding, loyal guy who is trying to convince Casey that he will be there for her, no matter what. (Nice Guy!)

The romance seemed on point and the supernatural aspect the right amount of spooky to introduce YA’s to the fantasy genre.

All in all, I see bright things for this author’s future.

Jeanie G

This one was an okay read for me; I found this title to be a quick read and I enjoyed the supernatural elements of the plot, but I felt like they didn’t come together well enough to provide a great reading experience.

The Dark In-Between was an action-packed book I just couldn't stop reading. Casey and her best friend Liddy were in a horrible accident and Casey was the only one to survive. As Casey deals with the grief and guilt of losing her best friend strange things keep happening. She keeps hearing Liddy calling for her and having visions of strange places. So, when she witnesses an angel named Red fall out of the sky she just assumes she's lost her mind. Red explains that she is tied to Liddy who's stuck in Limbo and Casey needs to help her find her way, This book was so good and I enjoyed all of the characters. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for a Red sequel I would love to know his story,