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Somewhere In Between
My name is Mackenzie Bartholomew, or at least it was. I’m staring at my dead body, lying in a casket. I was a healthy, thirty-nine-year-old, mother of three.
I have so many questions but very few answers.
Was I murdered? Did I commit suicide? I don’t know if I’m in some sort of purgatory or if I’ve gone straight to hell.
I’m stuck somewhere in between life and death, forced to travel back in time to relive moments from my past, ones I’d rather forget. I’m desperate to piece together the details surrounding my death. If I don’t, I fear my soul will never find rest.
Chock full of family drama, secrets, betrayal, and lies, Somewhere in Between is a Psychological Thriller with wicked twists that will keep you hooked until the last page.
I have so many questions but very few answers.
Was I murdered? Did I commit suicide? I don’t know if I’m in some sort of purgatory or if I’ve gone straight to hell.
I’m stuck somewhere in between life and death, forced to travel back in time to relive moments from my past, ones I’d rather forget. I’m desperate to piece together the details surrounding my death. If I don’t, I fear my soul will never find rest.
Chock full of family drama, secrets, betrayal, and lies, Somewhere in Between is a Psychological Thriller with wicked twists that will keep you hooked until the last page.
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278 pages, Paperback
Published July 15, 2021
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May 10, 2020
Interesting psychological thriller that kept me engaged until the very end! I thought it was a rather unique plot as it begins with the main character “waking up” to see her own funeral. The facts of her life were slowly unveiled. The timelines move randomly but the details make it easy to follow.
I would add quite a few trigger warnings for readers: multiple rapes, suicide ideation, and self harm. This is certainly a book for mature readers only.
Thanks so much to the author for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
I would add quite a few trigger warnings for readers: multiple rapes, suicide ideation, and self harm. This is certainly a book for mature readers only.
Thanks so much to the author for the advanced reader’s copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
December 9, 2020
A twisted psychological thriller that alternates chapters between then (memories from her past) to now (events she views as a ghost). This was brilliant and addictive.
Thirty-nine-year-old Mackenzie Bartholomew is literally “somewhere in between” No longer dead, but no light insight. With no control, she is thrust back to events in her married life to the now. She is forced to relive moments. I will warn listeners there are triggers. View Spoiler »
I wasn’t entirely sure what direction Hosmer was leading Mackenzie or the listener, but I couldn’t set this down. In fact, it kept me up listening until 2 am on a work night because I needed to know how she died.
A look into domestic abuse and living with a narcissist were raw, factual and enlightening. So many women stay for the children and slowly allow their rights to dwindle. Mackenzie both frustrated me and held me in awe by her bravery and willpower.
The story felt genuine, and the conclusion was one I figured out, but I wasn’t quite sure of the how. I will leave that for you to discover.
Erica Maity narrated. I have to say it was fantastic. From pacing to tone, she captured the essence of the story and helped build on the scenes and suspense. Her character voices were flawless, and she added another level of enjoyment to this thriller.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
Thirty-nine-year-old Mackenzie Bartholomew is literally “somewhere in between” No longer dead, but no light insight. With no control, she is thrust back to events in her married life to the now. She is forced to relive moments. I will warn listeners there are triggers. View Spoiler »
I wasn’t entirely sure what direction Hosmer was leading Mackenzie or the listener, but I couldn’t set this down. In fact, it kept me up listening until 2 am on a work night because I needed to know how she died.
A look into domestic abuse and living with a narcissist were raw, factual and enlightening. So many women stay for the children and slowly allow their rights to dwindle. Mackenzie both frustrated me and held me in awe by her bravery and willpower.
The story felt genuine, and the conclusion was one I figured out, but I wasn’t quite sure of the how. I will leave that for you to discover.
Erica Maity narrated. I have to say it was fantastic. From pacing to tone, she captured the essence of the story and helped build on the scenes and suspense. Her character voices were flawless, and she added another level of enjoyment to this thriller.
This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
April 22, 2020
Once again, Dawn Hosmer has written a story with compelling, rich, believable characters. You'll fall in love with them (and love to hate others). They'll keep you turning the pages, And yes, sometimes they'll break your heart.
In Somewhere in Between, thirty-nine-year-old Mackenzie's spirit can't leave the Earth until she finds out why she died. She doesn't think she would've committed suicide, but she can't be sure. She travels back in time, viewing herself at various ages, picking up clues that might help her find out why she's dead.
I love a good mystery, and this one kept me guessing. Above all, however, this is a book about families and human relationships.
There's an inherent tragedy in a book with a dead main character, but as always, Hosmer brings light into the heartbreak. We fall in love with Mackenzie's kids and her aunt. (Aunt Lillian was my favorite character.) We see family relationships falter, but others are strengthened.
This is a worthwhile, heart-wrenching (yet enjoyable) read with the quality and depth I've grown to expect from Hosmer's works.
In Somewhere in Between, thirty-nine-year-old Mackenzie's spirit can't leave the Earth until she finds out why she died. She doesn't think she would've committed suicide, but she can't be sure. She travels back in time, viewing herself at various ages, picking up clues that might help her find out why she's dead.
I love a good mystery, and this one kept me guessing. Above all, however, this is a book about families and human relationships.
There's an inherent tragedy in a book with a dead main character, but as always, Hosmer brings light into the heartbreak. We fall in love with Mackenzie's kids and her aunt. (Aunt Lillian was my favorite character.) We see family relationships falter, but others are strengthened.
This is a worthwhile, heart-wrenching (yet enjoyable) read with the quality and depth I've grown to expect from Hosmer's works.
April 28, 2022
The initial review that I wrote many months ago didn’t post, so here it is again: Life is precious, brief, and somewhat out of our control. I sometimes have an existential crisis when I think about death and what, if anything, comes after. I don’t want to be a semi-conscious ghost that gets bound to earth because I don’t know I’m dead. I don’t want to be separated from loved ones. I want to be with my husband and dog forever, wherever that is. Anything less than that? I hope for oblivion. I faced these fears when reading Somewhere in Between. The main character, Mackenzie, is conscious (sort of) at her funeral. She doesn’t know what happened to her, only that she’s dead. Immediately, her confused thoughts coalesce into fear for her children.
In this place between life and a restful death, she gets sucked through time and space as she navigates her memories. She has a narcissistic mother and a cruel husband. That said, her aunt is her advocate. Her love for her children is solid, too. This novel is beautifully written, and the emotion moved me to tears several times. I felt Mackenzie’s confusion and heartbreak, but also her joy at her ultimate sacrifice. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoyed Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones or mysteries/thrillers, especially those with a paranormal bent.
In this place between life and a restful death, she gets sucked through time and space as she navigates her memories. She has a narcissistic mother and a cruel husband. That said, her aunt is her advocate. Her love for her children is solid, too. This novel is beautifully written, and the emotion moved me to tears several times. I felt Mackenzie’s confusion and heartbreak, but also her joy at her ultimate sacrifice. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoyed Alice Sebold’s The Lovely Bones or mysteries/thrillers, especially those with a paranormal bent.
April 7, 2020
Loved the concept of this book. Mackenzie Bartholomew is literally "somewhere in between" as she hovers between her former life and the afterlife. We know from the start that she's dead as she is attending her own funeral in ghostly form, but the real mystery is how did a woman in the prime of life with so much to live for end up in this terrifying predicament, a silent witness to her own end?
The book's structure takes us back and forth in time as Mackenzie watches current events play out at the funeral home but is also whisked back to revisit critical moments of her past when fateful decisions set her on a seemingly inevitable path to unhappiness and heartbreak. This is the second book I've read by this author and she is a master at psychological drama and horror encompassing heavy subjects such as domestic and sexual abuse.
At first, I found the jumping back and forth structure a little jarring as a reader, but as the plot picked up steam and startling drama started to unfold at Mackenzie's funeral, I found myself eagerly turning the pages to get to the final twisty denouement. The story works both as a whodunit thriller and as a painfully real examination of unhealthy human and family dynamics. Recommend for fans of original and involving psychological thrillers.
NOTE: I received an advanced reading copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.
The book's structure takes us back and forth in time as Mackenzie watches current events play out at the funeral home but is also whisked back to revisit critical moments of her past when fateful decisions set her on a seemingly inevitable path to unhappiness and heartbreak. This is the second book I've read by this author and she is a master at psychological drama and horror encompassing heavy subjects such as domestic and sexual abuse.
At first, I found the jumping back and forth structure a little jarring as a reader, but as the plot picked up steam and startling drama started to unfold at Mackenzie's funeral, I found myself eagerly turning the pages to get to the final twisty denouement. The story works both as a whodunit thriller and as a painfully real examination of unhealthy human and family dynamics. Recommend for fans of original and involving psychological thrillers.
NOTE: I received an advanced reading copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.
June 8, 2021
Dawn is a master at thriller and drama. This book was heart-wrenching and masterfully done. You will feel so many emotions and pain as you go back and forth to learn the truth of what happened to Mack. I absolutely love this book. There are trigger warnings for violence and sexual abuse. If you enjoy a mystery and a very well laid out drama and thriller this is a must-read.
May 2, 2020
Dawn Hosmer has done it again with her newest enthralling psychological thriller, Somewhere In Between. The story follows MacKenzie as she travels back and forth in time from her own funeral to key moments and events from her past that lead to her ultimate demise. As a reader, you're in the same boat as spirit MacKenzie, helpless to do anything but stand witness until, in the final moments, the mystery surrounding her death is unraveled.
As I've come to expect from Dawn, she's created memorable characters who live through heartbreaking circumstances and a full spectrum of family drama complete with emotional twists that leave you turning pages long into the night.
This may be her best book yet, highly recommended reading!
As I've come to expect from Dawn, she's created memorable characters who live through heartbreaking circumstances and a full spectrum of family drama complete with emotional twists that leave you turning pages long into the night.
This may be her best book yet, highly recommended reading!
June 8, 2020
Psychological Stunner
Mackenzie is dead. Was she killed or did she kill herself? In this masterfully told tale, deceased Mackenzie is the narrator as she is forced to relive seminal moments in her tragic life interspersed with present day happenings. We uncover important clues about what might have happened to her as we accompany her on this journey of questionable decisions, abuse, and psychological gamesmanship. Not for the faint-hearted, but highly recommend.
Mackenzie is dead. Was she killed or did she kill herself? In this masterfully told tale, deceased Mackenzie is the narrator as she is forced to relive seminal moments in her tragic life interspersed with present day happenings. We uncover important clues about what might have happened to her as we accompany her on this journey of questionable decisions, abuse, and psychological gamesmanship. Not for the faint-hearted, but highly recommend.
April 19, 2020
Dawn Hosmer has done it again! Such a thrilling, emotional novel with so many twists and turns. The thing about this one is that it’s raw—it’s real. “Somewhere In Between” follows the story of Mackenzie Bartholomew, a woman who is stuck in purgatory. She’s dead, but how? By whom?
Hosmer juggles the story between past and present, each event drawing closer to Mackenzie’s untimely demise and the ultimate answer: What actually happened?
Although the book starts out a little slow, the pace really picks up and I found myself craving more, and almost racing to the end. I couldn’t put it down until I’d reached some kind of resolution—what in the world had happened to Mackenzie, and why?!
As always, it was an absolute pleasure to read another one of Dawn’s books! This will be one that sticks with me for quite awhile.
Hosmer juggles the story between past and present, each event drawing closer to Mackenzie’s untimely demise and the ultimate answer: What actually happened?
Although the book starts out a little slow, the pace really picks up and I found myself craving more, and almost racing to the end. I couldn’t put it down until I’d reached some kind of resolution—what in the world had happened to Mackenzie, and why?!
As always, it was an absolute pleasure to read another one of Dawn’s books! This will be one that sticks with me for quite awhile.
June 28, 2020
I’d like to start off by saying that I am a tremendous fan of the author. Her first two books blew me away with her exceptional and brilliant story telling ability. This also applies to Somewhere In Between in regards to her skills as an author. And I can’t say enough about the narration by Erica Maity. It was flawless perfection!
However, for strictly personal reasons, I had difficulty investing emotionally in the main character of Mackenzie. As a mother, I found her actions inexcusable in not protecting her children from an unhealthy and toxic environment. Especially her oldest son. Her progressively weak character eventually lost my sympathy for the reason of her death. By the end, I honestly didn’t care. I realize my perspective is based purely on personal experience, and is the exception, not the norm for such individuals in similar situations. Because of this, I struggled on how to approach this review as an objective reader.
There were a few minor issues unrelated to my bias that seemed a bit random. And based on the title, I was expecting a more fast paced suspense thriller. However, this does NOT diminish the brilliance of the author’s writing. Dawn is a master of seamlessly moving between time and space with her storylines. And her ability to create solid, believable characters (even ones you hate!) magnifies the talent of her craft.
Although my personal bias and emotions may have affected my review for this novel, I anxiously look forward to Dawn’s next book!
However, for strictly personal reasons, I had difficulty investing emotionally in the main character of Mackenzie. As a mother, I found her actions inexcusable in not protecting her children from an unhealthy and toxic environment. Especially her oldest son. Her progressively weak character eventually lost my sympathy for the reason of her death. By the end, I honestly didn’t care. I realize my perspective is based purely on personal experience, and is the exception, not the norm for such individuals in similar situations. Because of this, I struggled on how to approach this review as an objective reader.
There were a few minor issues unrelated to my bias that seemed a bit random. And based on the title, I was expecting a more fast paced suspense thriller. However, this does NOT diminish the brilliance of the author’s writing. Dawn is a master of seamlessly moving between time and space with her storylines. And her ability to create solid, believable characters (even ones you hate!) magnifies the talent of her craft.
Although my personal bias and emotions may have affected my review for this novel, I anxiously look forward to Dawn’s next book!
December 12, 2020
Somewhere In Between by Dawn Hosmer
Very twisted thriller!! I loved the switched between now and memory and each memory gave you another piece of the puzzle. Great story, very addicting!
Very twisted thriller!! I loved the switched between now and memory and each memory gave you another piece of the puzzle. Great story, very addicting!
June 12, 2020
If you've never picked up a novel by Dawn Hosmer, I cannot suggest strongly enough that you remedy that. What makes Hosmer's books so tragic is that every character is so real. The situations her characters find themselves in happen every day around the world. In some instances, it's like she's lived inside my head. Hosmer and her characters along with their situations bring to life and awareness the things we think, the choices we make, and the reasons we make them, and examines them from all angles, even the uncomfortable ones.
Somewhere in Between opens with our main character Mackenzie peering down at herself at her own funeral, and the plot twists back and forth from Now and Then as she struggles to uncover the truth about her death. And just like with The End of Echoes, my stomach was twisted, desperately wanting to change Mackenzie's choices or to protect her from the ones she made. And while this story is definitely full of tragedy, it's also filled with love and hope, and I fully believe this story can change the right someone's life.
I can't recommend this book enough times because it has everything I've come to love and expect from a Hosmer read.
Somewhere in Between opens with our main character Mackenzie peering down at herself at her own funeral, and the plot twists back and forth from Now and Then as she struggles to uncover the truth about her death. And just like with The End of Echoes, my stomach was twisted, desperately wanting to change Mackenzie's choices or to protect her from the ones she made. And while this story is definitely full of tragedy, it's also filled with love and hope, and I fully believe this story can change the right someone's life.
I can't recommend this book enough times because it has everything I've come to love and expect from a Hosmer read.
November 15, 2022
Man am I glad I finished this book. I could only keep going because I knew the truth behind Mackenzie's death couldn't be as simple as we were led to believe until the very end. I really disliked the narration of MacKenzie, she was a shitty person and although I felt awful reading about the abuse she went through, I still found her to be annoying and misogynistic. Most of the characters in this are so one dimensional Jesus, I could only believe a handful could actually exist as real people. I don't really understand why this is rated so damn high and I don't even see any good things about it like I usually can with my other low rated reads.
I honestly wish I hadn't ever read this.
I honestly wish I hadn't ever read this.
January 8, 2022
Wow. Could not put this down.
This is my first time reading Dawn Hosmer and I cannot get enough. I read this in one night. I could not put it down. I can’t wait to read her next books. The storytelling is engaging.
Mackenzie is stuck between two worlds. She is getting pulled into the past to remember her life choices and her regrets, and then she is pulled into the present to watch life play out after her death and tries to piece together what went wrong and how she died. Absolutely intriguing.
This is my first time reading Dawn Hosmer and I cannot get enough. I read this in one night. I could not put it down. I can’t wait to read her next books. The storytelling is engaging.
Mackenzie is stuck between two worlds. She is getting pulled into the past to remember her life choices and her regrets, and then she is pulled into the present to watch life play out after her death and tries to piece together what went wrong and how she died. Absolutely intriguing.
November 9, 2020
Somewhere In Between, a suspenseful and thrilling read!
Mackenzie, a 39 year-old mother, wakes up at her own funeral. She has died and can’t recall the events leading up to her death. Stuck in between life and death, she travels back and forth in time witnessing some of the worst moments from her past.
In the first few chapters I was thrown off by the narrative which caused me to put the book down. If you’ve read any Hosmer books, you know what a talented writer she is. I kept going back to the book and was soon pulled into Mackenzie’s story. A tragic and raw story. A story so many women can unfortunately relate to. An imperfect mother who loved her children more than herself. A mother who kept secrets, endeared pain, and did what she thought was right at the cost of her own life.
As this story unfolded, I found myself fully invested in Mackenzie’s life, death, and memories. It took me on an emotion journey and at times brought tears to my eyes.
Mackenzie, a 39 year-old mother, wakes up at her own funeral. She has died and can’t recall the events leading up to her death. Stuck in between life and death, she travels back and forth in time witnessing some of the worst moments from her past.
In the first few chapters I was thrown off by the narrative which caused me to put the book down. If you’ve read any Hosmer books, you know what a talented writer she is. I kept going back to the book and was soon pulled into Mackenzie’s story. A tragic and raw story. A story so many women can unfortunately relate to. An imperfect mother who loved her children more than herself. A mother who kept secrets, endeared pain, and did what she thought was right at the cost of her own life.
As this story unfolded, I found myself fully invested in Mackenzie’s life, death, and memories. It took me on an emotion journey and at times brought tears to my eyes.
October 28, 2020
Wow...I’m not sure how the author does this to me but this is the second book I’ve read of hers and I’m just loving her psychological thrillers!! They are written to blow your mind and leave you speechless at the end. I would recommend this book for mature readers who don’t need to be wary of any trigger warnings. There’s a bit here that could trigger some people. Mackenzie find herself in a deep pickle and just when she thinks she’s made it she finds herself at her own funeral trying to collect all the details of what happens. It was easy to follow along with the then and now. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a beautiful job portraying Mac’s story.
March 23, 2021
Dawn Hosmer deconstructs a mystery in “Somewhere in Between” by presenting a main character who bounces between the present and past to solve her own murder.
Hosmer creates believable characters in relatable situations. She carefully guides the reader through a labyrinth of clues, characters and chaos, and gives the reader plenty of chances to cheer, cry, laugh, and loathe.
Hosmer’s compelling writing style engages the reader on every page. It is a fast and intense read, and well worth the time.
Highly recommended!
A word of warning: The book deals with mental and physical abuse, and could be a trigger. Anyone in an abusive situation should seek help immediately.
Hosmer creates believable characters in relatable situations. She carefully guides the reader through a labyrinth of clues, characters and chaos, and gives the reader plenty of chances to cheer, cry, laugh, and loathe.
Hosmer’s compelling writing style engages the reader on every page. It is a fast and intense read, and well worth the time.
Highly recommended!
A word of warning: The book deals with mental and physical abuse, and could be a trigger. Anyone in an abusive situation should seek help immediately.
April 12, 2020
This book was a phenomenal read! It was fast-paced, emotional, and kept me guessing all the way to the end.
This story takes you on the emotional journey of a mother who wakes up to find that she is dead and has no memory of what happened. As the story unfolds, we experience both her past and present, as she is shown various memories/events, that eventually reveal the truth as to what happened to her. I found all of the story to be relatable, with fully developed characters. Dawn Hosmer writes is such an emotional way that I found myself transported, fully feeling the angst and hurt of this book. I cannot recommend this book enough.
This story takes you on the emotional journey of a mother who wakes up to find that she is dead and has no memory of what happened. As the story unfolds, we experience both her past and present, as she is shown various memories/events, that eventually reveal the truth as to what happened to her. I found all of the story to be relatable, with fully developed characters. Dawn Hosmer writes is such an emotional way that I found myself transported, fully feeling the angst and hurt of this book. I cannot recommend this book enough.
June 29, 2020
Loved it! This book was well written, with true to life experiences of one woman reliving her past to figure out her present.
The story is told with the perfect mix of emotion and details that allow the reader to sympathize and visualize the situations described in both the characters past and present.
It was well done and I would highly recommend it.
The story is told with the perfect mix of emotion and details that allow the reader to sympathize and visualize the situations described in both the characters past and present.
It was well done and I would highly recommend it.
November 2, 2020
Man, what a story! This book has a lot of back and forth, but is is really needed to get the full story of what happened and what is going on. I saw the ending happening before we got there but it was such a fun listen all the way through. This is a first book from Dawn Hosmer I believe but will definitely not be my last.
October 5, 2021
So, I have a soft spot for any story that uses ghosts/spirits in an interesting way, and Somewhere In Between scratches that itch.
Do you think it would be interesting to attend your own funeral? Well, Mackenzie Bartholomew does exactly that. She "wakes up" as a ghost with no memory of how she died. Most are saying it was suicide, but there are a few others who believe it could have been murder. You follow Mackenzie as she's forced back in time as a spirit to observe pivotal events from her past. The majority of these moments are not happy ones, and each time you're taken back, you find yourself growing increasingly worried for what you will experience along with our main character. For the most part, the chapters alternate between present-day events at the funeral and her past.
This is a fascinating psychological thriller murder mystery with supernatural elements. There's a lot going on here, but it doesn't ever feel bogged down by its own weight. Author Dawn Hosmer knows how to pace a story very well. You'll find yourself turning pages quickly, wanting to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this book.
Do you think it would be interesting to attend your own funeral? Well, Mackenzie Bartholomew does exactly that. She "wakes up" as a ghost with no memory of how she died. Most are saying it was suicide, but there are a few others who believe it could have been murder. You follow Mackenzie as she's forced back in time as a spirit to observe pivotal events from her past. The majority of these moments are not happy ones, and each time you're taken back, you find yourself growing increasingly worried for what you will experience along with our main character. For the most part, the chapters alternate between present-day events at the funeral and her past.
This is a fascinating psychological thriller murder mystery with supernatural elements. There's a lot going on here, but it doesn't ever feel bogged down by its own weight. Author Dawn Hosmer knows how to pace a story very well. You'll find yourself turning pages quickly, wanting to find out what happens next. I highly recommend this book.
November 16, 2021
What a crazy book! It kept me turning pages because I needed to know what was going on. It’s so interesting to see such a different outlook on life. I felt like I was walking in someone else’s shoes, someone who has lived a much different life than I have.
March 17, 2020
I received this ARC for an honest review.
A funeral should be a sombre affair but this story starts as anything but, veiled accusations hinting at the troubled life of MacKeznie who's ghost wanders the events, knowing these people and their tangled past with her own life, but not why she's the one in the casket.
Her dedication to her children is paramount, as is her estrangement from her husband, playing the bereaved spouse, though nothing about his crocodile tears sits well. Between spats at the funeral and glimpses into MacKenzie's past portray anything but a family of happiness.
Despite it all though the one responsible for her death remains a mystery, glimpses of hidden hate within the characters belying an ending that tears the heart out and leaves it in tatters. Hosmer's ability to touch on real family drama and what one will endure for the sake of their children, paints life into these ordinary people who could live down the street from any one of us.
Well written, endearing, and subtle, one can't help but wish for more for MacKenzie's life, but the end at least gives her the peace she deserves.
A funeral should be a sombre affair but this story starts as anything but, veiled accusations hinting at the troubled life of MacKeznie who's ghost wanders the events, knowing these people and their tangled past with her own life, but not why she's the one in the casket.
Her dedication to her children is paramount, as is her estrangement from her husband, playing the bereaved spouse, though nothing about his crocodile tears sits well. Between spats at the funeral and glimpses into MacKenzie's past portray anything but a family of happiness.
Despite it all though the one responsible for her death remains a mystery, glimpses of hidden hate within the characters belying an ending that tears the heart out and leaves it in tatters. Hosmer's ability to touch on real family drama and what one will endure for the sake of their children, paints life into these ordinary people who could live down the street from any one of us.
Well written, endearing, and subtle, one can't help but wish for more for MacKenzie's life, but the end at least gives her the peace she deserves.
October 28, 2020
This is a very powerful story, told from the perspective of a woman, Mac, who “wakes up” at her funeral, not understanding how she died. We are whisked back and forth between the funeral, and the past, some distant and then moving forward to more recent events until we come to the day she died. We witness, almost “A Christmas Carol” style, the things in her life that led to her various choices, and eventually her death. A narcissistic, horrible, manipulative mother, to a narcissistic, manipulative, abusive husband, we also see how her choices affected her children, as well as the love she felt for them. The story seems to be arcing towards an inevitable ending, but all the while, there are more hints at something more. The ending is bittersweet, as there really can’t be a happy ending when the main character is dead right from the start, and we learn so much throughout the book that makes that fact sadder and sadder. But given that, the ending gives a decent level of closure, and satisfaction.
November 1, 2020
Intriguing premise - Mackenzie Bartholomew discovers she's dead but has no idea how, so her spirit is forced back and forth in time to piece together the mystery. This was a good read, but I personally feel Hosmer's break-out psychological thriller debut Bits & Pieces was better.
April 1, 2021
Another great read by Dawn Hosmer! I absolutely adored Bits and Pieces, and Somewhere In Between was a pleasant surprise. This book has all the twists I enjoy as a reader and it was riveting to observe Mackenzie try to piece together the events of her own demise. Definitely recommended for anyone who enjoys suspenseful thrillers.
October 13, 2021
Wow! Two words: Poetic Justice. The twist at the end was fantastic. Thank you Dawn, for yet again, writing another master piece thriller. 👏
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 11, 2020
Hosmer delivers yet another hit with Somewhere in Between. A story of betrayal, family secrets, lies, and broken trust, we follow Mackenzie's story to the truth of her death. A shocking story that will leave you at the edge of your seat until the very end.
Mackenzie (Mack) Bartholomew wakes up to find herself staring at herself in a casket. Cut down in the prime of her life, she's faced with the reality that she's no longer among the living. A mother of three, she's faced with fear and worry for what this means for her children. Her family. Mack is forced to travel back in the past and to the present over and over again to relive her deepest and darkest horrors that made up her life. Mixed in with joy, we find she's reliving all the moments that she wishes could've been different. We find her life isn't what she'd hoped. Sometimes, we can't see things clearly when we are too close up. All the moments that she relives, she realizes how in denial she was. We can hide behind denial but it reveals some harsh truths when we finally see the big picture.
I found myself in tears at some moments, seething with anger at others, and full of compassion and sympathy during a lot of it. It's a harrowing story that will leave you breathless until the very end. Amazing story by Hosmer and I can't wait to see what she writes next.
Mackenzie (Mack) Bartholomew wakes up to find herself staring at herself in a casket. Cut down in the prime of her life, she's faced with the reality that she's no longer among the living. A mother of three, she's faced with fear and worry for what this means for her children. Her family. Mack is forced to travel back in the past and to the present over and over again to relive her deepest and darkest horrors that made up her life. Mixed in with joy, we find she's reliving all the moments that she wishes could've been different. We find her life isn't what she'd hoped. Sometimes, we can't see things clearly when we are too close up. All the moments that she relives, she realizes how in denial she was. We can hide behind denial but it reveals some harsh truths when we finally see the big picture.
I found myself in tears at some moments, seething with anger at others, and full of compassion and sympathy during a lot of it. It's a harrowing story that will leave you breathless until the very end. Amazing story by Hosmer and I can't wait to see what she writes next.
January 17, 2022
TW: SA, domestic abuse, depression, self harm, and likely a few others. Please be aware before reading the book.
This is a book that you have to be in the right mindset for. It’s quite dark but I hope you expect that picking up the book after reading the blurb. The story follows Mackenzie after she “awakes” and her own funeral with no recollection of what happened to her. This felt like a very dark game of clue. The people in her life are introduced and you’re left trying to figure out who is responsible for her death while being pulled back through her memories.
Dawn does an amazing job at getting you to feel through this book… most of the feeling is loathing for some of the people in Mack’s life. Her husband and mother are both terrible. There is no grey area. She does an amazing job at getting you to feel about the characters exactly how Mack did.
As angry as I was reading this book, I HAD TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO HER! I was up rage reading really late. You get a very realistic look at what it’s like being married to a narcissist while also battling depression and the isolation that usually goes along with that.
This is an intriguing read for sure. Heartbreaking but intriguing.
This is a book that you have to be in the right mindset for. It’s quite dark but I hope you expect that picking up the book after reading the blurb. The story follows Mackenzie after she “awakes” and her own funeral with no recollection of what happened to her. This felt like a very dark game of clue. The people in her life are introduced and you’re left trying to figure out who is responsible for her death while being pulled back through her memories.
Dawn does an amazing job at getting you to feel through this book… most of the feeling is loathing for some of the people in Mack’s life. Her husband and mother are both terrible. There is no grey area. She does an amazing job at getting you to feel about the characters exactly how Mack did.
As angry as I was reading this book, I HAD TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO HER! I was up rage reading really late. You get a very realistic look at what it’s like being married to a narcissist while also battling depression and the isolation that usually goes along with that.
This is an intriguing read for sure. Heartbreaking but intriguing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 23, 2022
EXTREMELY well written, but brutal. Pay attention to TWs in reviews. This book has the big 7, and then some. This book is not an easy read, it is not a fun read, it is a deep and dark and terrible story. There were parts I didn't think I would get through, honestly. Dawn is a pro at making you feel exactly what she wants you to feel. I am looking forward to reading some of her other work- and hoping it is a little lighter. lol
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