Olivie Blake's Alone with You in the Ether has garnered praise for its evocative prose and deep character explorations, especially regarding mental health and relationships. However, some readers found the pacing uneven and certain themes overly complex. Overall, it's lauded for its emotional depth but may not appeal to those seeking a straightforward narrative.

Readers who enjoy The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger or All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr will appreciate Alone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake. This novel appeals to those who love introspective, character-driven narratives with elements of romance and philosophical musings.

Alone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake is a realistic fiction romance novel about Regan, an artist grappling with her self-worth and mental health, and Aldo, a theoretical mathematician preoccupied with the nature of time. Their unexpected meeting leads to a complex relationship that pushes them to confront their respective struggles and grow together and apart as they seek to understand love, time, and themselves. This novel discusses mental health conditions, substance addiction, and suicidal ideation.

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Part 1: “Befores”

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Part 2: “Conversations”

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