*A novel for readers drawn to psychological, soul‑deep love stories with the mythic resonance of Addie LaRue, the emotional inevitability of The Time Traveler’s Wife, and the philosophical depth of The Midnight Library.
Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds is a dual‑POV, dual‑timeline psychological love story told in first person, unfolding across the modern world and 14th‑century Florence on the edge of the Renaissance.
Lilith’s journey begins in present‑day St. Augustine, Florida, where a single encounter with Marek awakens a depth of emotion she never expected. Their connection is immediate, overwhelming, and ultimately shattering - a fracture that follows them for years. A decade later, Marek tells his side. Through his voice, the reader uncovers the betrayal that broke them, the karmic bond that predates this lifetime, and the ancient patterns echoing through their story. Beneath their story runs a quiet, mythic current – a feminine cosmology drawn from the Lilith–Selena duality: two moons, split into shadow and light.
As their two perspectives braid together, the novel moves between memory, destiny, feminine awakening, and the invisible threads that bind souls across time. What begins as a love story becomes a threshold between realities, psychological, historical, and mythic, where the past and present mirror each other across centuries.
Perfect for readers who crave depth, dual timelines, pre-Renaissance Italy, and love stories that feel lived rather than observed.
I received a copy of Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds from Margarita Yaz in exchange for an honest review.
To be completely honest, this is not normally the kind of book I would gravitate toward, which honestly made my experience with it even more surprising. I ended up enjoying this far more than I expected to.
The story follows Lilith and Marek, two lovers whose lives remain intertwined across time itself. No matter the era or circumstance, they continue to cross paths and leave lasting marks on one another’s lives, whether romantically or otherwise. That central idea gives the novel an almost dreamlike quality, with fate and reincarnation weaving through every part of the story.
What stood out most to me was the emotional connection between the characters and the way the novel explores how certain people can echo throughout our lives, even across lifetimes. There’s a strong sense of inevitability to their relationship, but the story still manages to keep things engaging and unpredictable.
The ending was probably the biggest surprise for me. I expected something overly tragic or self-destructive, but instead the conclusion felt thoughtful, intelligent, and earned. It avoided the kind of ending I assumed it was building toward, and I appreciated the restraint and maturity behind that choice.
Overall, this was a pleasant surprise and a book that exceeded my expectations. Even if this genre isn’t normally your go-to, there’s a good chance you may connect with it more than you think.
If you love romance novels that blend mythology and destiny with a touching psychological journey about love, you will love this book! ❤️
Lilith is a 21-year-old university student in Italy who decides to take a summer program in Saint Augustine, USA. While she’s there, she meets Marek. There’s something about him right away, this light, almost magnetic aura, and the connection between them feels instant, like something deeper is being awakened. She falls for him quickly, especially since every other guy around her just fades in comparison. Their romance feels easy and natural, and Lilith throws herself into it completely. But then Marek breaks her heart, and that moment becomes a kind of emotional fracture that stays with her.
Like a lot of summer romances, they end when Lilith has to go back to Italy for her studies. Even though Marek promises to love her forever, he doesn’t actually live up to those promises. I really liked seeing Lilith rebuild herself after that. Watching her work through the pain and learn to love herself again felt like an important part of her journey, not just romantically but on a deeper, more personal level.
Then, ten years later, we get Marek’s POV, which adds a whole new layer to the story. He talks about their past and how much it affected him, but also hints at something bigger behind their connection, like it wasn’t just chance.
There’s also a timeline shift during a trip to Florence, where the story moves to the fourteenth century. This feels almost like a past life or another version of their connection. Marek is the son of a noble family, arranged to marry a widow from another powerful family to protect their lands and vineyards. But then he meets Mona, a beautiful singer and he falls for her instantly and completely. Because he doesn’t go through with his duty to marry, everything falls apart. That whole part was intense. You really feel Marek’s pain as everything around him unravels, and it adds to the sense that love, choice, and consequence are repeating across time.
What I found really interesting is how the book blends all these layers together. It starts as a contemporary romance, then opens into something more mythic and symbolic, almost like different lifetimes or realities overlapping. When the story returns to the present, Lilith and Marek are no longer together. He still wants her, but she has moved on, is married, and seems genuinely happy with someone else. It’s a bit confusing at times, but also very mystical and open to interpretation, which fits the idea that their connection goes beyond just one reality.
I was also genuinely impressed by how vividly Florence is described. The details made it so easy to picture everything, like I was right there.
Overall, this feels like more than just a romance. It’s an emotional and psychological journey about love, memory, and the unseen threads that connect people across time, and I found it really captivating.
This book felt like being cursed by a poet in Renaissance Florence and honestly? I mean that as a compliment.
LILITH: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds by Margarita Yaz is giving reincarnation angst, soulmates across centuries, devastating timing, and a man who keeps learning the same lesson the HARD way. The emotional damage? Immaculate.
Lilith/Mona/Selena instantly became one of those female characters you can’t stop thinking about. She doesn’t chase. She doesn’t beg. She simply exists and entire timelines collapse around her.
Meanwhile Marek spends lifetime after lifetime loving her deeply but hesitating at the exact wrong moment. Sir really said “I can ruin my own happiness repeatedly” and committed to the bit. Frustrating? Yes. Addictive to read? Also yes.
The Florence chapters were EVERYTHING. Secret meetings, political tension, forbidden kisses, witch accusations, candlelit longing, tragic destiny, it felt cinematic in the best way possible.
And the idea that Mona became the unspoken muse behind the Renaissance? Actually insane in the coolest way. “Florence burned one woman and then spent centuries trying to paint her back into heaven.” YEAH. THAT LINE STAYED WITH ME.
What destroyed me most was the whole “fire love vs earth love” conversation. Lilith and Marek are passion, obsession, once-in-a-lifetime intensity.
But her husband is safety, peace, consistency, the kind of love that survives ordinary life. This book really said sometimes the love that changes you forever isn’t the love you build your future with. RUDE. But true.
If you love books with soulmate energy, past-life romance, haunting feminine power, emotionally tortured men, and endings that leave you staring at the ceiling at 2am questioning your entire existence, add this to your TBR immediately.
This wasn’t just a romance. It felt like a memory from another life.
I received an arc copy of Lilith thanks to NetGalley and the author - Margarita Yaz.
The novel begins like a typical romance novel; girl takes a summer job in another country and falls in love. Only this romance is not just a sweet summer fling, it has an invisible golden string that binds them beyond this lifetime and creates an instant connection that is deep and transformative. The summer romance is told entirely through the eyes of Lilith and is more about her feelings and less about the conversations or what they experience.
I would personally prefer more focus on discussion and less description of their feelings and thoughts. I felt it was often quite repetitive during both Lilith and Marek’s POV in terms of what they were feeling or thinking. I would have preferred to be shown more of their personalities and a slower build to really experience it all with them.
Marek’s POV somehow felt hollow to me (I know it reverberated with promises and expectations, etc.,), but I found his lack of explanation to Lilith about his disappearing act really crappy and it left me with very little sympathy for him.
I appreciated the past life stuff and the descriptions of Florence were beautiful and evocative. I just felt our protagonists were only given the same descriptions in their inner world concerning their connections to one another and who they had been before. I wanted to feel like I knew them as an observer.
The ending was not what I expected at all, but I felt everything made sense. I’m sure this book will appeal to those who love a mystical novel that focuses on the psychology of love and connection.
Post Description: If you’ve ever felt like your life is being guided by invisible threads or that a specific connection was written in the stars long before you were born, then Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds by Margarita Yaz is going to absolutely wreck you in the best way possible. This isn't just a romance; it’s a haunting, atmospheric journey through memory and myth that feels less like reading a book and more like remembering a dream. We follow Lilith from the sun-drenched coast of Italy to the mystical streets of St. Augustine, where her meeting with Marek triggers a soul-deep fracture that echoes across a decade—and potentially lifetimes. 🌊✨
What truly sets this novel apart is the dual-POV structure. When Marek finally speaks a decade later, the "mythic architecture" of their bond is revealed, diving into the Lilith/Selena polarity and the heavy karmic debt they share. Yaz’s prose is lush and psychological, perfectly capturing that ache of a feminine awakening that is as painful as it is beautiful. It’s rare to find a story that balances raw human betrayal with such high-concept spiritual themes without losing its heart. 🌙🥀
I am giving this a haunting 4.9/5 stars. ⭐ It is a profound, essential read for anyone obsessed with destiny, past lives, or the shadow side of love. You need to buy this book—if only to feel a little less alone in the "unseen worlds" we all carry inside. It’s a literal masterpiece of soul-searching fiction. 📖⚖️ . 👉 Follow: @yaz1404.4 and @reesesbookclub . 🫶{DM to get featured}🫶 . ✨ Hashtag: #reesesbookclub #readwithreese
Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds by Margarita Yaz is a deeply introspective and atmospheric novel. Blurring the boundaries between lived reality and the metaphysical, it offers a reading experience that feels both emotionally intimate and philosophically expansive.
And while the love story that threads across lifetimes and centuries is undeniably touching, at times even devastating in its emotional force, it’s also a novel of awakening, particularly feminine awakening, and the courage required to confront one’s shadow. It navigates the tension between love and self‑discovery, suggesting that true transformation often arrives through rupture rather than comfort. The narrative refuses easy answers; instead, it invites readers to sit with ambiguity, to feel their way through the symbolic architecture, and to engage with its deeper currents on their own terms.
Yaz’s prose is lyrical and immersive, often carrying a meditative quality that invites the reader inward. The pacing is intentional and unhurried, allowing the emotional and symbolic layers to unfold gradually. While this rhythm may ask for patience, it ultimately enriches the journey, making each revelation feel earned rather than rushed..
I was surprised by this. It took me a minute to get in to it, however, once the story really got going it definitely grew on me.
While I did struggle to connect with the characters at the beginning of the book, I did enjoy the overall, almost poetic writing throughout. I felt as if we could've done without the Damon storyline at the start and perhaps focused more on the relationship between Lilith and Marek. It did feel a little bit rushed so I do think leaving out Damon, who doesn't really add anything to the plot, would've allowed for expansion on that.
I liked how the plot gradually unravelled and you sort of started to understand what was happening as you were reading. I didn't really feel at any point that I 100% knew where it was going which was really refreshing.
Overall, a nice read with an intriguing take on fate in a nice take on a mythical story. While there may be a few areas that could've been improved on, I still enjoyed this story and loved the refreshing view on if love is fate or a choice and which direction you should follow.
Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds by Margarita Yaz is a hauntingly beautiful novel that blends love, destiny, and myth into a deeply introspective journey. ✨
From the very beginning, Lilith’s story feels layered and mysterious. When she leaves Italy for a summer in St. Augustine, her connection with Marek awakens emotions she never expected about a bond that becomes both transformative and devastating. What starts as a love story slowly unfolds into something much deeper, exploring memory, shadow, and the unseen forces shaping their lives.
The dual-POV structure adds emotional depth, especially when Marek’s perspective appears years later. His voice reveals hidden truths, betrayal, and a karmic connection that stretches far beyond a single lifetime. As their stories intertwine, the narrative evolves into something mythic: exploring themes of light and shadow, feminine awakening, and the invisible threads that bind souls across time.
What makes this novel stand out is its atmospheric and philosophical tone. It’s not just about romance; it’s about destiny, healing, and understanding the unseen forces within ourselves. The symbolism of Lilith and Selena adds a powerful layer, making the story feel both intimate and cosmic at the same time. 🌙
This is the kind of book that lingers after you finish the thoughtful, emotional, and quietly profound.
This book is soft, intense, and deeply emotional. It’s a story you don’t just read, you feel it unfold inside you. If you love romance wrapped in mystery, destiny, and a touch of the mystical, this one will stay with you like an echo you can’t quite forget.
Wow. I’m so glad I happened upon this book. The symbolism at the end just made my heart ache. I loved how it intertwined romance, mystics, and destiny. Right up my alley.
Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds by Margarita Yaz is a deep and emotional story about love, choices, and connection that goes beyond one lifetime. The story begins with Lilith, a young girl who leaves Italy for a summer in St. Augustine. There, she meets Marek, and their bond quickly becomes intense and meaningful. At the same time, another character Damon brings tension and confusion, which slowly creates distance between people. The story shows how one summer can change everything in life.
The book is written in parts, where first we see Lilith’s side, and later Marek’s side. This makes the story more clear and emotional because we understand both feelings. Marek’s part shows the pain, guilt, and truth behind what happened years ago. The story also connects past life and present life, which makes it different from a normal love story. It talks about destiny, mistakes, and how some connections never fully end.
What I liked most is how the emotions are shown in a simple but strong way. The scenes between Lilith and Marek feel real, not forced. Small moments like conversations, silence, and even distance between characters are written very nicely. On a personal level, I felt connected with the feeling of confusion, love, and loss. Sometimes in life, we don’t understand why certain people matter so much, and this book explains that feeling in a very honest way.
I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy emotional and meaningful stories. If you like stories about love, life decisions, and deep connections, then this book is for you. It is not a fast-paced story, but it is strong in feelings and meaning. This book stays with you after reading and makes you think about your own life and relationships.
Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds by Margarita Yaz tells a story that feels quiet at first but slowly becomes very deep. Lilith leaves her home to experience something new, and her summer brings unexpected people into her life. Her meeting with Marek does not feel like a normal attraction it feels strong, confusing, and hard to ignore. At the same time, her bond with Gina and the entry of Damon show how relationships can change without warning.
The story takes a different turn when time passes and we begin to see things from Marek’s side. This part explains many unanswered questions and shows the weight of past actions. His emotions, regrets, and thoughts make the story more complete. Along with this, the book also connects their story to something beyond the present, hinting that their bond did not start in just one lifetime. This idea adds a deeper meaning to everything that happens between them.
One thing I noticed while reading is how the story focuses more on feelings than events. There are many small moments conversations, silence, and inner thoughts that make the story feel real. I personally connected with the idea that sometimes we don’t understand why certain people affect us so much. The book shows that some connections are not easy to explain, but they still leave a strong impact.
I would suggest this book to readers who like calm, emotional, and thoughtful stories. It is perfect for those who enjoy reading about relationships, inner feelings, and life choices. This book is not about fast action, but about understanding emotions and connections. It is a meaningful read that stays with you and makes you think about your own life and the people who have shaped it.
📖 Review: Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds 📕
Author: Margarita Yaz ✍🏻📖
I didn’t expect this book to stay with me the way it did-but days later, I’m still thinking about it.
Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds isn’t just a love story, even though the connection between Lilith and Marek is what first pulled me in. Their time in St. Augustine has this quiet, almost dreamlike intensity-like something meaningful is happening just beneath the surface, even when nothing dramatic is going on. I’ve read a lot of dual-POV novels, but the way this one shifts a decade later into Marek’s perspective genuinely added depth rather than just retelling events.
What really stood out to me was the layering of themes. The idea of memory and how differently two people can carry the same experience felt very real. At the same time, there’s this deeper, almost mythic thread running through everything-the Lilith/Selena polarity, the shadow vs. light dynamic-that gave the story a bigger emotional and philosophical weight. It reminded me a bit of those moments when you look back on your own life and wonder if certain connections meant more than you understood at the time.
I’ll admit, the pacing is more reflective than action-driven, so it took me a few chapters to fully settle into it. But once I did, I appreciated the introspective tone. It feels like a book you’re meant to sit with rather than rush through.
I’d recommend this to readers who enjoy emotional, slightly mystical stories that explore love, destiny, and inner transformation. If you like novels that blur the line between the psychological and the spiritual, this one’s definitely worth picking up.
I just finished "Lilith: The Woman Who Walked Between Worlds" by Margarita Yaz completely pulled me into its haunting, emotional world 🌙✨ This isn’t just a love story it feels like something deeper, almost soul-level, the kind that lingers long after you finish reading. From the very beginning, Lilith and Marek’s connection felt intense and magnetic, like something destined but also fragile in the most heartbreaking way 💔
I really loved the dual POV and timeline structure. Moving between present-day and 14th-century Florence added such a rich, almost hypnotic layer to the story. It felt like their love was echoing across lifetimes, and slowly uncovering Marek’s perspective made everything more emotional and complex. You start questioning what’s real, what’s memory, and what’s something beyond both.
The writing style is very introspective and poetic, which made the emotions hit even harder. It’s not a fast-paced book, but it doesn’t need to be it’s meant to be felt, not rushed 🌌
What stayed with me most was the theme of karmic love and how some connections feel bigger than one lifetime. If you enjoy deep, psychological romance with a touch of myth and mystery, this book is honestly such a beautiful, thought-provoking read 💫