Amalie Jahn

A Walk Between Raindrops is a story about two estranged sisters, told through the perspective of a seventeen-year-old Elise, who decides to join her younger sister Wylla on a two-week scavenger-hunt competition across some of the top amusement parks in the country, in hopes that they’ll be able to rekindle their relationship.

“When I look into her eyes, I see every fight we’ve ever had. Every misunderstanding. Every difference between us – magnified by a hundred – wedging us apart.”

Elise knows she needs to tell the truth about what happened between her and Logan last fall if she wants to make things right with her sister. That’s easier said than done, as Elise is still coping with anxiety, panic attacks, and PTSD due to a recent car accident. Then again, there’s Seamus – the only person who seems to be able to take all of Elise’s troubles away.

“We stand together for a few more seconds soaking each other in. There’s something grounding about being physically tethered to another person when everything going on around you is out of control.”

This is a touching story about grief, friendship, and forgiveness. It’s well-written and addresses sensitive topics such as mental health and grief with grace and empathy. I especially liked how the gentle romance between Elise and Seamus perfectly complements the main themes, without ever overshadowing the primary focus of the story, which is Elise and Wylla's relationship.

“We’ve wandered outside into a courtyard. The brittle corpses of spring blossoms need deadheading – the harsh summer sun and near drought conditions exacerbating their shriveled remains. Weeds and thistles have taken over the once flourishing flower beds, and instead of a place of serenity, the garden is now a depressing reminder of what used to be.”

The ending of the story took me completely by surprise. Then again, looking back, there were many subtle clues leading to it. It’s a clever twist and it made me want to read it again, this time from a completely different perspective, with the ending in mind.

I think that more attention to world-building could have further enriched this already beautiful story, which is my only criticism.

Thank you, NetGalley, the publisher Bermlord, and author Amalie Jahn for the ARC copy in exchange for an honest review! My review is based on an uncorrected text. A Walk Between Raindrops by Amalie Jahn is due to be released on July 27, 2023… (mer)

To tell you just how quickly this series gets under your skin.... I lucked into finding book 1. Within one chapter I knew I was hooked, and instantly ordered this book and pre-ordered book 3. I read both books 1&2 back to back in just under three hours. Romance, mystery, good vs evil, paranormal.... You name it this book has it. A young woman named Mia has always had the ability to read peoples auras. To her.... Since childhood either someone has a light or good aura, or a dark/bad aura. As a cop she uses this gift daily and it's NEVER failed her. Imagine her shock when she suddenly sees someone in the lineup with NO aura? Turns out Thomas (lineup guy who was a plant by the cops) is also gifted. They soon learn there's an even bigger coincidence... They share the exact same birthday and birth date. In book 1 it's how they met and some of the trials they went through trying to find others like them. In this book they still search as they learn more of a prophecy.... There will be 7 psychics of light.... Like themselves fighting for good.... And 7 fighting for darkness. It's a race against time at this point. In this book we meet a few more for team light and see the trials they all continue to go through. I'm already looking forward to book three coming out soon!! I highly suggest reading this book.... It's definitely a fun ride.… (mer)