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teacupsandfirereads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Chloe Liese has delivered yet another master piece. These books are truly something I never knew I needed in my life. But know I cannot imagine not having read them.
Freya, Aiden and the cast of characters that support them are truly something. They are rea and raw. They are messy and beautiful. And show off the real human condition. Liese does not hold back anything from these characters. This book I specifically loved because I saw myself in Aiden's anxiety. I love how this story focused on how mental health affects a relationship. I love how Liese weaves in so many wise words. I love how this story showcases how relationships require work to be truly meaningful and meant to last. How communication and growth are essential.
Al around this book was just lovely. It was a romance with an extra touch that I truly enjoyed. It is one I will not soon forget, just like the other two. Though it can be a stand alone, I don't know why you wouldn't pick up the others while you are at it.
I cannot wait for the next one. Highly recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Freya, Aiden and the cast of characters that support them are truly something. They are rea and raw. They are messy and beautiful. And show off the real human condition. Liese does not hold back anything from these characters. This book I specifically loved because I saw myself in Aiden's anxiety. I love how this story focused on how mental health affects a relationship. I love how Liese weaves in so many wise words. I love how this story showcases how relationships require work to be truly meaningful and meant to last. How communication and growth are essential.
Al around this book was just lovely. It was a romance with an extra touch that I truly enjoyed. It is one I will not soon forget, just like the other two. Though it can be a stand alone, I don't know why you wouldn't pick up the others while you are at it.
I cannot wait for the next one. Highly recommend.
Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Grief
lexa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This whole series has my whole heart, and I fall in love with the Bergman family a little bit more with each story. What a beautiful, and at times painfully accurate, portrayal of long term relationships.
“People whose love lasts, whose love grows and endures, choose each other in the unhappily ever after, the dark moments, not just the dazzling ones.”
“People whose love lasts, whose love grows and endures, choose each other in the unhappily ever after, the dark moments, not just the dazzling ones.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Infertility, Medical content, and Vomit
entanglednovels's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
There's a quiet, gentle love to this one, like embers in a fire. I can't put my finger on why I didn't love it as much as the previous two Bergman novels, and the only thing I can think of is that this is only the second marriage-in-crisis romance I've read, and I'm not sure if it's a trope I enjoy. It could also have been due to the fact Aiden and Freya are in their mid-thirties - a good ten years older than I - and are dealing with completely different problems than I am. I'm nowhere near a place in life where I'm able to own a house or want kids. There's a reason I tend to read romances about people in their early to mid twenties. But I did love their relationship and how willing they both were to put in the work and grow together, even years after they've originally said 'I do'. It all felt so real and genuine. You can tell that Liese has taken care in crafting her characters and their lives. I would've liked a bit more about their relationship backstory as it can provide such wonderful insight into who the characters are growing into and how they've changed.
Overall, I still loved the Bergman family, and it was like a happy reunion with them all. I'm so excited for the next instalment, whenever that will be!
Overall, I still loved the Bergman family, and it was like a happy reunion with them all. I'm so excited for the next instalment, whenever that will be!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Mental illness and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcoholism
bringmybooks's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Thank you to the author, Chloe Liese, for the opportunity to read and review this book before it's publication date! This in no way affected my review, opinions are my own.
Unsurprisingly, the third in Chloe's Bergman Brothers series (although this one is about one of the Bergman sisters, Freya) was an incredibly well written addition to the series. However, for me this one was a little bit harder to read - when Chloe aims to write a novel about a marriage in crisis, she does NOT go halfway. At times it was so heartbreaking to read about Freya and Aiden's journey; how much they still cared for one another and how hard they were finding it to show the other, how much they wanted to be on the same page but weren't even reading the same book.
I've talked to a number of people about this one and I think the thing that is so interesting is how we, as readers, connect to novels and characters. For me, this was probably my least favorite of the series - namely because I identified so much with Aiden and it was so hard to see him struggle. On the other hand, fellow readers have said this was their FAVORITE in the series, because of how much they identified with Freya.
(Huge caveat here though - just because it was my least favorite in a series of REALLY GOOD books doesn't mean that this one isn't totally worth the read!)
Overall I would definitely recommend this to others, if only to see a very realistic and heartbreaking/heartwarming look at not the beginning of a marriage, but the middle of one - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the wonderful. It also helps that the other characters in the series flesh out the plot and the world of the Bergmans so well! (ALSO WE GET ROONEY'S STORY NEXT!!)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Body shaming and Alcoholism
sarahsthoughtsonbooks's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
Ever After Always is well written, just not for me. Marriage in crisis is just not my jam (unless there's grovel, I am do love me a grovel novel. Highly recommend Day off the Duchess by Sarah MacLean), but I'm a completionist, so I needed to read this book eventually. Might as well choose now.
It was nice to visit the Bergmans again, and all their family antics. Enjoyed that there were expanded roles for the four other siblings, so that they aren't just names. Most interested in Viggo (is he a secret Romance writer?) story, and how he was recommending Kleypas to his brothers.II also enjoyed their counseling sessions.
What I didn't like: they could have talked too each other, a lot of the issues were due to lack of communication (and basically my issue with marriage in crisis books). It's explained why there's a lack of communication. The lack of communication just got to the point where I thought the relationship was bordering on toxic, because they were always apologizing. I cannot speak to the representation of general anxiety disorder.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Liese has in store for Axel and Rooney, but if we're being honest, I really want Viggo's book now
It was nice to visit the Bergmans again, and all their family antics. Enjoyed that there were expanded roles for the four other siblings, so that they aren't just names. Most interested in Viggo (is he a secret Romance writer?) story, and how he was recommending Kleypas to his brothers.II also enjoyed their counseling sessions.
What I didn't like: they could have talked too each other, a lot of the issues were due to lack of communication (and basically my issue with marriage in crisis books). It's explained why there's a lack of communication. The lack of communication just got to the point where I thought the relationship was bordering on toxic, because they were always apologizing. I cannot speak to the representation of general anxiety disorder.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Liese has in store for Axel and Rooney, but if we're being honest, I really want Viggo's book now
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Body shaming, and Mental illness
simpleexplorations's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you so much to Chloe Liese and Netgalley for a copy of this wonderful book in exchange for an honest review.
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We get to revisit the Bergman family in Ever After Always following Feyre and Aidan. This novel is a marriage in crisis, slow burn opposites attract romance and it is so good! I loved the focus on an established relationship and the work it takes to make a relationship last. I loved the focus on communication and growing with your partner through the years. This novel can be read as a stand alone but I really recommend reading all of the books in this series. Chloe Liese writes inclusive romances and it is so nice to see representation in literature. Plus the Bergman family is so much fun!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Mental illness, and Panic attacks/disorders
anjareadsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was so good! I loved this series from the beginning and how it focuses on different issues within each book. This one explores what it takes to make a marriage work and what to do when simply loving someone isn't enough. The importance of communication is portraited so well and I love how real the marriage counseling scenes have felt. I am personally not married, but I think this book did the "marriage in trouble" trope so so well. It was emotional and hard to read, but you could really see how both of the characters tried to make it work. I love that the male character wasn't the only one at fault, which is often the case.
The Bergman family and some new side characters that were introduced were charming as always and Viggo is my new favourite. There was a meta aspect to it as well because the characters were reading and discussing romance novels, which as I romance reader, I appreciated greatly.
I think the anxiety rep was done well, it showed how it's an everyday struggle not to drown in negative thoughts and how exhausting it can sometimes be, but also how important therapy, medication and support is. I also loved how the heroine was curvy and her love for her body and everything it can do was a casual part of her character and it was not used as a reason for self-doubt or conflict with the hero.
Can't wait for the next book!
The Bergman family and some new side characters that were introduced were charming as always and Viggo is my new favourite. There was a meta aspect to it as well because the characters were reading and discussing romance novels, which as I romance reader, I appreciated greatly.
I think the anxiety rep was done well, it showed how it's an everyday struggle not to drown in negative thoughts and how exhausting it can sometimes be, but also how important therapy, medication and support is. I also loved how the heroine was curvy and her love for her body and everything it can do was a casual part of her character and it was not used as a reason for self-doubt or conflict with the hero.
Can't wait for the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Alcoholism
nicolemattingly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you Chloe Liese and NetGalley for my #gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
Ever After Always (The Bergman Brother Series #3) by Chloe Liese 🦜
CW: marriage in crisis, discussion of poverty, anxiety, discussion of alcoholism, pregnancy struggles
This is a book that will have you roaring in laughter, cussing up a storm, fanning yourself from that STEAM, and falling in love all over again.
Apparently marriage-in-crisis is a trope I love? It’s a recent discovery so bear with me.
I love everything I’ve read from Chloe Liese. The Bergman Brothers series has me feeling every emotion! I went through this book as a plus-sized woman and someone with anxiety. I struggled with parts that hit so strongly and deeply, I had to take a pause. Freya’s thoughts and discussion of her body are the same that I have felt over the years. Aiden’s anxiety, especially over the topics that he was anxious over were so real and grounded that I felt for him in the pit of my soul. These are definitely characters I will forever hold in my heart.
This series gets better and better. I can’t wait for Ever After Always to also be on audio so I can binge them all again! This is one of my favorite romance series of the year and I highly recommend!
This book is best read with a cup of hot tea, cat snuggles, or on the beach.
Ever After Always (The Bergman Brother Series #3) by Chloe Liese 🦜
CW: marriage in crisis, discussion of poverty, anxiety, discussion of alcoholism, pregnancy struggles
This is a book that will have you roaring in laughter, cussing up a storm, fanning yourself from that STEAM, and falling in love all over again.
Apparently marriage-in-crisis is a trope I love? It’s a recent discovery so bear with me.
I love everything I’ve read from Chloe Liese. The Bergman Brothers series has me feeling every emotion! I went through this book as a plus-sized woman and someone with anxiety. I struggled with parts that hit so strongly and deeply, I had to take a pause. Freya’s thoughts and discussion of her body are the same that I have felt over the years. Aiden’s anxiety, especially over the topics that he was anxious over were so real and grounded that I felt for him in the pit of my soul. These are definitely characters I will forever hold in my heart.
This series gets better and better. I can’t wait for Ever After Always to also be on audio so I can binge them all again! This is one of my favorite romance series of the year and I highly recommend!
This book is best read with a cup of hot tea, cat snuggles, or on the beach.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism
whatcaitreads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book brought me out of my comfort zone- I don’t often read books with tough topics like marriage troubles but only Chloe Liese could still convince me fo pick up a book about it! I fell in love with Aiden and Freya and was rooting for them the entire book. Their journey to surviving their rocky marriage was tough to read and I’m glad that Chloe portrayed counseling and anxiety in such and honest and truthful way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, and Body shaming
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