Between books in order

The Between series by April Genevieve Tucholke is a two-book YA gothic duology about a girl who falls for a mysterious stranger with possible ties to the Devil.
Series · Young Adult · Gothic · Paranormal Romance · Horror

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea 2013 April Genevieve Tucholke Buy
2 Between the Spark and the Burn 2014 April Genevieve Tucholke Buy

Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (2013) follows Violet White, who lives with her twin brother Luke in their grandmother’s decaying seaside mansion while their parents travel abroad. When a boy named River West Redding rents their guesthouse, strange and violent things begin happening around town. Violet is drawn to River despite her grandmother’s warnings about the Devil.

Between the Spark and the Burn (2014) picks up after River’s disappearance. Violet teams up with his brother Neely and travels to isolated towns, cursed islands, and a snow-covered hotel searching for him. The duology blends Southern Gothic atmosphere with paranormal romance and was Tucholke’s debut work.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Between series?

There are 2 books in the Between series, published between 2013 and 2014.

What is the first book in the Between series?

The first book in the Between series is Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea, published in 2013.

Who is the main character in the Between series?

The protagonist is Violet White, a seventeen-year-old who lives with her twin brother in a crumbling seaside mansion. She narrates both books as she becomes entangled with River West Redding, a boy who may be connected to something supernatural and dangerous.

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