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Between Two Doors

(Borderline #1)

Taya DeVere (Goodreads Author)

4.29 · Rating details · 17 ratings · 9 reviews

One door promises freedom, the other safety. Which one would you choose?

Depressed and abandoned after my father dies, I'm sent to a therapy center where I must decide between two doors.

Behind one door awaits life in my home country where I will continue to scramble through a tangle of mistakes and a poisonous relationship, but old and new friendships alike may be my salvat ...more

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Published November 5th 2018 by Evolved Publishing

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Oct 20, 2018 Kabir rated it really liked it

Taya Devere's Between Two Doors is the first book in The Borderline Series. The author wastes no time in placing you in the mind of a distressed character on the brink of a pivotal decision. A pretty brutal and honest start.

The narrative style mirrors the inner state of the protagonist as it moves from a frentic start and settles down as other characters begin to influence the inner narrative.

The author captures how big everything is in the United States with funny, intriguiging metaphors. Any f ...more

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Oct 23, 2018 Jenni Sinclaire rated it it was amazing

Between Two Doors takes the reader along the journey of a troubled young woman struggling to navigate her way through the painful choices she faces. The author explores these choices in the form of parallel realities presented in alternating chapters, a device I found fresh and intriguing.

Although the narrator describes many of her experiences in a witty, light-hearted way, there's no denying the seriousness of the issues dealt with in this novel - grief, mental illness, destructive relationship ...more

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Nov 06, 2018 Cara Mancini rated it it was amazing

A must read! The two stories are intertwined perfectly and will leave you dying to read book 2! It’s raw, yet funny and you finish it feeling like you know the main character like she was your best friend. I highly recommended this book!

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May 16, 2019 Alicia Smock rated it it was amazing

It is unfortunate that in today’s society, many people face depression and anxiety. Anyone who has gone through this or is currently enduring it knows how difficult it is to keep moving forward. There is, however, a way to get away from it, to heal from it; multiple ways, in fact, as long as the right path is taken to recovery. Of course, this is easier said than done and each road has trials and tribulations, so the challenge is: which road works best for one person? Author Taya DeVere has broa It is unfortunate that in today’s society, many people face depression and anxiety. Anyone who has gone through this or is currently enduring it knows how difficult it is to keep moving forward. There is, however, a way to get away from it, to heal from it; multiple ways, in fact, as long as the right path is taken to recovery. Of course, this is easier said than done and each road has trials and tribulations, so the challenge is: which road works best for one person? Author Taya DeVere has broached this tender topic and has created a beautiful story that has her main character follow two completely different paths on her road to recovering from depression.

A young Scandinavian woman falls into a depression after her father passes away. As she seeps deeper into the dark recesses of her mind, her doctor sets up an appointment for her to see a psychotherapist. As she is about to begin her first appointment, two doors await her. One door will keep her in her home town, attending numerous therapy appointments while also delving into bad habits and poor life decisions; however, small peaks of light find their way through the darkness. The other door leads to her leaving the only home she has ever known to a completely different country with new people and new experiences. A fresh start may be just what she needs and, while hope waits just within arm’s reach, uneasiness and fear threaten to arise. Both doors contain hope, both doors contain uncertainty, both doors contain recovery, both doors contain fear. One door is better than the other, but which one will she take?

Between Two Doors is DeVere’s debut novel and the first in her Borderline trilogy. This story most certainly has a “wow factor” to it for readers have no idea what they will be getting themselves into. Raw, real, vulnerable, and every other feeling one can imagine a single person experiencing is exposed within a single story. Whether a reader has never experienced depression before, has overcome it, or is currently going through it, DeVere brings out the emotions within a person in a true, but healthy way, taking them by the hand and guiding them along a journey that many may not go through in their life, but one that can be related to in some big or small way.

For a debut, DeVere has most certainly impressed for one word truly describes this talented new author’s style to a T: balance. Her writing style flows so smoothly, taking readers on an effortless journey through her character’s struggles. She balances prose, dialog, and character thoughts beautifully and she does not sugarcoat anything. Readers, be prepared, for Between Two Doors may not be an easy read at times. She also balances the two stories told about one single character. Each chapter follows one of the two stories, one of the two lives the main character chooses to live and DeVere gives just the right amount of time in each chapter for each story. It will make readers want to continue one story while eager to continue with the next. Within each of the stories, balance is found in the trials and tribulations the character endures. One door may seem like the obvious choice, but there are good times and bad times regardless of the choice. Not to mention, another feat DeVere has conquered, is the fact that the main character’s name is possibly not even revealed until the very end. It is a small detail a reader may miss, but when one realizes it, it is most certainly impressive on the author’s part.

Beautifully written and so truthfully honest, Between Two Doors is an amazing debut by new author DeVere that covers a sensitive topic in a raw, yet gentle way. It is a story that is definitely difficult to read at times, especially for any reader going through what DeVere’s character is enduring; however, what happens to the character is all too real and it is a battle that must be fought. This story shows the multiple paths a person can take on the road to recovery, on the road to a bigger and better future. It also shows that not every path is perfect and that no one path is without problems. Nevertheless, it is always good to start somewhere when on the road to healing. One cannot hide from the world forever and, at some point, one must wake up, realize they are stuck, and set themselves free, but they should also realize that they are never alone on their journey and someone will always be around to help. Finishing in a way that will make any reader instantly want to pick up the sequel Down Two Paths, Between Two Doors is an impressive debut that should be read by all.

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Dec 14, 2018 C.M. Martens rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Gripping and Heart-wrenching and perfectly paced.

Taya DeVere understands "trust the reader." She pulls us along with perfectly factored information without bogging us down in descriptive histories that would only stall the pace of the novel. I was forced to slow myself down to not flip pages too quickly and ruin the story. I just wanted to know what was going to happen!!

The heart-wrenching struggles of the MC are real, are powerful and relatable even as I've never experienced what she was goin ...more

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Feb 01, 2019 Carmen Kemp rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

This book starts out with the main character in the grips of depression, and I think the author did a great job conveying the pain, ugliness, and despair she experienced in a way that was totally unique. I really love the two paths concept, and seeing the ways in which the two very different paths met and converged at different points, allowing the reader to draw their own conclusion about what that actually means. How much does each choice we make truly matter in the end? We can speculate, but ...more

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Nov 24, 2018 Luna Mrkovacki rated it it was amazing

It’s been a long time since I read a book I literally couldn’t put down.

From the very start, you’re thrown into our storyteller’s two realities, but without being confused as to which chapter belongs to which world. Taya DeVere eases you into both, while at the same time you have a feeling you’re in the middle of a brewing storm. This doesn’t, however, mean that the readers will have to face indecipherable situations and backgrounds; or characters and their traits. The author develops all of th ...more

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Jan 12, 2022 Yvette Verwer rated it really liked it

What a great read!

I loved the concept of working out two story lines from one crucial point. In real life when you have to make a choice you will never know what would happen if you had picked the other option, but here she works them both out. In doing this she could have made them very different, one goes down the drain and the other into heaven, but luckily she didn't, in both stories the main character stays herself, with doubts, hang ups, depression and all that.
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Mar 30, 2019 Sal Noel rated it it was ok

Should I rate when DNF?
This has (had) average 5 stars but just not grabbing me at all. Nothing special about the writing style. Not engaging with the main character. Frankly, don’t care.

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