4.5 Stars I've been wanting to read this since I read Everything Between Us. And I''m so glad I did. I put Mila Ferrera with Megan Erikson in that she writes slightly different New Adult. Plus, dual POV always helps. Going in I thought I would immediately connect with Romy, but Caleb was the character that really got me. I do like Romy and would get emotional (read: teary) when she struggled with her past. And her struggle felt real. I love that she has to battle being vulnerable and trusting herself. But Caleb broke my heart. What he had to go through and his continuous struggle was awe-inspiring to read about.And I loved the way Ms. Ferrera incorporates art. It worked well in Everything Between Us, but even better here. I am not an artist and, generally, don't get art. But I easily pictured the art described. Plus, it gave me a deeper look into Caleb's head. I feel like that's what authors are going for when they have artistic characters, but it doesn't always work.The romance was also fantastic. Sometimes the conflict keeping a couple apart feels forced, but this was the opposite. Every person has a past and problems they bring into a relationship. And some of those things will always be there. I also liked how Ms. Ferrera handled Romy's experience with domestic violence. She was respectful and allowed Romy's self-confidence to grow instead of a guy fixing everything.My only real issue is the same problem I had with Ms. Ferrera's other book. There were too many problems left unresolved. There's definitely groundwork for a resolution, but I would have liked to see more. I think sometime authors who write romance rely too much on the others understanding that these characters have a happily ever after. I need you to prove to me these characters will actually have a HEA.This did make me like Daniel even more. I was afraid he'd be a silly playboy, but he's just as caring and insightful in this story. And I kind of want to re-read his book now.A warning; this book does deal with abuse in several forms. I've mentioned that in passing and it is in the synopsis, but I want to make it clear. I would say the actual actions are not described too much, but it is present and I know some people like to avoid those themes or story points.But if you don't mind that I highly recommend this-especially for a new adult read. I really liked this book! It makes you think and feel so much. I could not put it down. You want to hug the book just to try to give them strength!It is not always easy, and this book shows a different reality than you might be used to. I know that life is not a bed of roses .. absolutely not. But honestly .. you get perspective from reading this. It is not so far from reality as one might want it to be.You suffer and feel with the characters, you want so much that everything will be fine ..I do not give any detail about the book ... I want you to read it and think about it ... It warmed my heart, now I want it warms someone else's.
What do You think about Only Between Us (2013)?
Beautiful compelling story about miracles being born in the worst of adversity.
—smalls
What a nice surprise. I really enjoyed the story.
—rach
