Patrick Boyle dies in the fall of 1970, just days before he's due to report for the Vietnam War draft, which seems like a good thing until he realizes he's stuck in the house with no indication of when he'll be escorted to heaven. And after his parents leave the house, he's trapped without company -- until a mysterious woman who can channel his memories buys the house forty years later. The spring brings with it new life, but falling in love with the new owner may only bring heartbreak to them both.
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Aida Brassington lives in the Philadelphia suburbs with her husband and dog, where she is at work on her next novel.
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Aida Brassington is an award winning writer who lives in the suburbs of Pennsylvania with her husband of five years and a Great Dane named Patrick. She has a pointed interest in local ghost history and gourmet foods.
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48 of 48 people found the following review helpful
By jt Harding
Format:Kindle Edition
When Patrick falls down the stairs at home and breaks his neck, he truly believes the life he experiences after death will be a fleeting moment, a hiatus before he is called to heaven. When his parents move out death gets worse. Years pass. Many years pass and Patrick discovers he can never leave the confines of his home. If he wasn't already dead he'd think about committing suicide.
Things change when Sara moves in. Young and pretty, she talks to herself all the time, and to Patrick it feels as though she is talking to him. Then, when Sara starts to see and hear him, his whole after-life takes a new turn. That is until Sara's uptight sister gets her committed to an asylum for talking with ghosts!
I loved the start of Between Seasons. Patrick is a fully formed character, and even though events are, by their very nature, restricted to the four walls of his home things never get dull. Patrick is a likable character you feel you would get along with if only he wasn't quite so dead. Sara too is a sympathetic personality, a little ditzy, a little damaged, and the blossoming of the love Patrick feels for her is well handled, feeling natural.
Had the final thirty pages been as good as the first 190 this would have been a 5 star read, but for me the ending was a little too obvious, a little too rushed. Nevertheless I recommend Between Seasons. The writing is slick, tight and in places very funny indeed. Aida Brassington has a wonderful touch in bringing alive the main characters.
Things change when Sara moves in. Young and pretty, she talks to herself all the time, and to Patrick it feels as though she is talking to him. Then, when Sara starts to see and hear him, his whole after-life takes a new turn. That is until Sara's uptight sister gets her committed to an asylum for talking with ghosts!
I loved the start of Between Seasons. Patrick is a fully formed character, and even though events are, by their very nature, restricted to the four walls of his home things never get dull. Patrick is a likable character you feel you would get along with if only he wasn't quite so dead. Sara too is a sympathetic personality, a little ditzy, a little damaged, and the blossoming of the love Patrick feels for her is well handled, feeling natural.
Had the final thirty pages been as good as the first 190 this would have been a 5 star read, but for me the ending was a little too obvious, a little too rushed. Nevertheless I recommend Between Seasons. The writing is slick, tight and in places very funny indeed. Aida Brassington has a wonderful touch in bringing alive the main characters.
40 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By MomBlogger
Format:Paperback
Between Seasons starts with the death of nineteen year old Patrick. He is both sad at his death, and excited that he escaped the draft. Such a mixture of feelings in the first few paragraphs of this book, made it more intriguing for me. I can not remember ever reading another book like this one. There is such a sense of loss and loneliness until the "mysterious woman" arrives. I don't like to give spoilers, so I won't tell anymore about the story, but I do suggest you give it a chance. It was a unique reading experience for me, and kept my interest to the very end.
*A special thanks to the author for the review copy of this book.
*A special thanks to the author for the review copy of this book.
33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Descriptive. That's the one word that comes to mind when I think of Aida's debut novel - a touching tale of a nineteen year old young man who dies on the very first page. What comes after that almost disturbingly detailed account of a simple fall down a flight of stairs is a beautiful and unique look at life... and love... after death.
Patrick haunts his childhood home for decades, alone and isolated from the rest of the world... until the day Sara walks in the door. Almost immediately she seems to have a sense of something or someone in the house, watching her, interacting with her. She does what many of us have probably done at one point or another - she talks to the nothing around her. And she absolutely captivates the dead young man still roaming the shag-carpeted halls.
This book absolutely drowns you in the emotions of its characters. From the loneliness and sorrow of a long-dead Patrick, trapped in the same house he died in, to the anguish of the heartbroken Sara. Through the sweetness of falling in love and the bitterness of lost dreams. From the pain of feeling disconnected from everyone to finding that special someone who gets it... gets you. Even if he is dead.
The bad: Take everything you think you know about ghosts and throw it all out the window. The world Aida builds includes touching... kissing... sleeping. It's a fresh view on life after death, and I absolutely loved it!
The characters are written true and bold, with flaws and quirks that make them stand right up off the page. The plot is intriguing and keeps the reader engaged right from the first page. The writing is witty, a bit snarky at times, and utterly captivating. I definitely recommend buying this lovely, unique, wonderful novel and giving it a read. It's well worth the time.... Read more ›
Patrick haunts his childhood home for decades, alone and isolated from the rest of the world... until the day Sara walks in the door. Almost immediately she seems to have a sense of something or someone in the house, watching her, interacting with her. She does what many of us have probably done at one point or another - she talks to the nothing around her. And she absolutely captivates the dead young man still roaming the shag-carpeted halls.
This book absolutely drowns you in the emotions of its characters. From the loneliness and sorrow of a long-dead Patrick, trapped in the same house he died in, to the anguish of the heartbroken Sara. Through the sweetness of falling in love and the bitterness of lost dreams. From the pain of feeling disconnected from everyone to finding that special someone who gets it... gets you. Even if he is dead.
The bad: Take everything you think you know about ghosts and throw it all out the window. The world Aida builds includes touching... kissing... sleeping. It's a fresh view on life after death, and I absolutely loved it!
The characters are written true and bold, with flaws and quirks that make them stand right up off the page. The plot is intriguing and keeps the reader engaged right from the first page. The writing is witty, a bit snarky at times, and utterly captivating. I definitely recommend buying this lovely, unique, wonderful novel and giving it a read. It's well worth the time.... Read more ›
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Happy
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I hate the way this ended. A book two continuation needs to be submitted...lol... great concept and I thought not a bad read... but it needed some closure.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I almost didn't make it past the first few pages of this due to frequent formatting errors (primarily random spaces within words, and a few places where whole paragraphs are italicized). Maybe it was just how it was reading on my kindle? If not, author, if you're reading this, I'd recommend fixing these issues as it can turn readers off.
I'm glad I persevered though, because the book grows into a nice little story. The characters are well written and believable. The plot is interesting. Nothing I'm rushing to recommend to everyone I know, but an enjoyable read.
One thing that bothered me though was that the ending was a bit abrupt. I think it could have been better set up.
I'm glad I persevered though, because the book grows into a nice little story. The characters are well written and believable. The plot is interesting. Nothing I'm rushing to recommend to everyone I know, but an enjoyable read.
One thing that bothered me though was that the ending was a bit abrupt. I think it could have been better set up.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Jenny Nerd
Format:Paperback
This was such an intriguing book! The first chapter was so intensely descriptive of Patrick's death and the reactions of his parents. It was heartbreaking, knowing that he was the only child his parents could have, and they lost him.
I understood why his mother wouldn't be able to live in that house any longer and why she felt the need to leave. And it had to be absolutely horrifying for Patrick to be at his own wake.
What I enjoyed about Patrick was that despite the fact that he seemed to be stuck, he never lost his belief that there could be a better afterlife for him besides where he was. He was such an easy going guy, and quite the gentlemen. I really liked that about him.
And I couldn't help but feel for him when someone buys the house and starts bringing in all this new technology stuff that he didn't recognize. Sarah was a bit crazy, as she spoke to herself in the house almost all the time. That's not to say that I didn't like her, I just liked Patrick more.
Her sister was a pretty one dimensional character for me. She was a religious whacko with an agenda bent on fact that her sister fraternized with demons.
The romance part of the story was well written and I enjoyed watching them figure out how to work out their relationship. The ending felt a bit abrupt and I'm not sure if there's going to be another book or if this was a stand alone but I would like to see where this story is going because it felt unfinished to me.
Also, this is not a YA book, as there was language and nudity. I mean, it definitely wasn't erotic, but it definitely doesn't fall into the lines of YA. Just thought I'd throw that in there. :)
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
I understood why his mother wouldn't be able to live in that house any longer and why she felt the need to leave. And it had to be absolutely horrifying for Patrick to be at his own wake.
What I enjoyed about Patrick was that despite the fact that he seemed to be stuck, he never lost his belief that there could be a better afterlife for him besides where he was. He was such an easy going guy, and quite the gentlemen. I really liked that about him.
And I couldn't help but feel for him when someone buys the house and starts bringing in all this new technology stuff that he didn't recognize. Sarah was a bit crazy, as she spoke to herself in the house almost all the time. That's not to say that I didn't like her, I just liked Patrick more.
Her sister was a pretty one dimensional character for me. She was a religious whacko with an agenda bent on fact that her sister fraternized with demons.
The romance part of the story was well written and I enjoyed watching them figure out how to work out their relationship. The ending felt a bit abrupt and I'm not sure if there's going to be another book or if this was a stand alone but I would like to see where this story is going because it felt unfinished to me.
Also, this is not a YA book, as there was language and nudity. I mean, it definitely wasn't erotic, but it definitely doesn't fall into the lines of YA. Just thought I'd throw that in there. :)
I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
A quick read
A different take on a ghost story. Without a spoiler alert I will just say character abilities suddenly change for no apparent reason. Read more
Published 5 hours ago by Dave Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Between Seasons
Good book, well written, and I liked the characters. I didn't love the ending, but I didn't hate it either, but the funny dialog, sweet romance and fun concept made up for an... Read more
Published 3 days ago by Carley
4.0 out of 5 stars
It was an easy read.
It was easy to get in to...some parts could have been more descriptive, could of had a little more written into the moment...but I loved it! Great story! I believe!
Published 3 days ago by Cheryl Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Supernatural
Love love LOVED this book. Think talking to ghosts is crazy? Yeah, well so did I until reading this book. Sometimes things that can't be explained become very real. Read more
Published 4 days ago by blm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Seasons
What a wonderful love story...true meaning of when there's love anything is possible. Everyone needs a Patrick in their livrs
Published 6 days ago by David W. Taylor
4.0 out of 5 stars
Original and touching
This book was very original, and very touching. The beginning of it, where Patrick's life ends - literally and figuratively - and his yearning to see his parents is... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Proofreader
4.0 out of 5 stars
fun concept!
It was fun to read although the major typos, incorrect and extra words made it difficult reading. This was especially true for a couple of chapters, unfortunately it was also when... Read more
Published 9 days ago by Colette Hirata
5.0 out of 5 stars
love
Very good book. I enjoyed the story line and the romance between the two. I recomend to every one who loves romance.
Published 11 days ago by Jessica Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Read
Great read but too short....wish there was a book two! Felt like I was left wanting more. Great read though.
Published 13 days ago by Deb
5.0 out of 5 stars
So much fun to read
Though sad at first, you just can't put it down. I got completely caught up in the story. And Jules needed a smack!
Published 13 days ago by gigi
