*I got this as an e arc from the publisher*
I thought this was adorable holiday romance. I really thought it was quick read and I really loved the structure of the book. I thought the characters were compelling and I loved all the various POV we got but I would have liked more from the characters we saw in one chapter. I am also a sucker for accomplishing a mission books in YA novels. It was super fun read and I read it so fast. I thought that characters were relatable and it did address harder issues but the issues addressed could have been clearer. I also wanted a stronger ending and one that gave me closure! But I would def read this this holiday season when it comes out in Jan!
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*I got this as an e arc from the publisher*
I thought this was adorable holiday romance. I really thought it was quick read and I really loved the structure of the book. I thought the characters were compelling and I loved all the various POV we got but I would have liked more from the characters we saw in one chapter. I am also a sucker for accomplishing a mission books in YA novels. It was super fun read and I read it so fast. I thought that characters were relatable and it did address harder issues but the issues addressed could have been clearer. I also wanted a stronger ending and one that gave me closure! But I would def read this this holiday season when it comes out in Jan!
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Un 26 décembre, Kendall part sur un coup de tête à Manhattan avec Emerson et Andrew. Avec Max et Jamie, ils sont témoins d'un accident. Une jeune femme qui se dispute avec son compagnon traverse la rue sans regarder et se fait renverser par un bus. Elle est gravement blessée. Les jeunes gens se sentent coupables car si l'une des personnes présentes était intervenue, le drame aurait pu être évité. Mais chacun est resté en retrait, se disant qu'un autre allait intervenir. le 28 décembre, une serveuse leur lance un défi : accomplir 7 bonnes actions désintéressées, une pour chaque témoin, avant minuit le 31 décembre. Max et Kendall relèvent le défi.
Un roman choral très agréable à lire. On se laisse emporter par l'histoire et le roman propose une vraie réflexion sur ce qu'est la gentillesse. Belle découverte.
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This was a cute, fun, holiday read. I liked how Max and Kendall were challenged to perform seven acts of random kindness over five days after witnessing an accident where they both stood and watched without helping. Having the points of view from the recipients was a nice touch and allowed the reader to see how Max and Kendall's kindness affected them in a positive way.

The awkwardness between Max and Kendall at the start was touching and I liked how their friendship grew and developed. Although the plot was rather cliche, and the ending should have included an epilogue to tie up the loose ends, overall, "Together at Midnight" had some nice lessons in it. ( )

The perfect winter read, Together at Midnight tells the story of two teens who take on the challenge of performing random acts of kindness for strangers around New York City after they themselves witness a tragic accident where they failed to help.

Max and Kendall were great main characters to read about. Max is already pretty selfless, always putting others first and often delaying his own life to benefit his friends and family. Kendall is adventurous, outgoing, and compassionate, always ready to take on a challenge. It was really interesting to me that two characters who were basically already good, mostly selfless people would have trouble intervening in a situation where someone needed help. I really liked the fact that they both addressed this problem and wondered themselves why they or any other bystanders didn’t step in. Maybe it was a situation where every witness thought someone else would help. Maybe it all happened so fast, no one could really process and react appropriately. Maybe it’s embarrassing or hurtful when you step in to aide someone and they dismiss you like it’s nothing. I think what I appreciated the most was that they mulled over these theories and more and sought out to rectify the situation. In the end, they both become better, more observant and willing to help, no matter how the outcome affects them personally.

I also loved the relationship that developed between the two of them as the story progressed. Both were involved in other romantic entanglements or bits of melodrama, focusing at first on a potential crush for Kendall, and an ex-girlfriend of Max. But in the end, the more time they spent together and grew together, the more they realized where and who they were supposed to be.

The ending is a bit bittersweet, but definitely satisfying with an outlook of hope, for not only these two characters but humanity in general. Together at Midnight is a sweet, wintery read that will leave you feeling warm-hearted and ready to do something good.

*Thank you to HarperTeen and Edelweiss for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review*
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