A review by chaptersofchase
You Between the Lines by Katie Naymon

slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

So.. about this book 🫣 
Thank you, Forever Books,  for the gifted copy of You Between the Lines {partner} 
 
Genre: Romance 
Format: 🎧📖 
Pub Date:  2.18.2025 
Pages: 368 
Star Rating: ☆☆☆ 
 
When I first read the synopsis for You Between the Lines, I was immediately intrigued – I haven’t read a romance set in an MFA program before. However, it ended up being one of the two reasons why the book didn’t quite work for me. Initially, it was fine, but the author spent so much time delving into poetry and the dynamics within the program that it distracted from the main point of the book. 
 
My second issue was with the female protagonist, Leigh. She was really difficult to connect with. One moment she was passionate, and the next, she was distant—constantly indecisive about what she wanted from life, school, or her relationships. At times, her behavior felt so immature that I just wanted to scream at William to run away and never look back. 
 
 
Read if you enjoy: 
🐌 Slow burn 
💥 Rivals to lovers 
👩🏽‍🏫 Academic settings 
 
I recommend reading You Between the Lines if you love a good academic setting and characters that may test your patience a bit. 
 
 
 
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