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A review by oraclereadings
The Problem with Forever by Jennifer L. Armentrout
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I think the biggest issue I had with this book was that Rider completely disregarded his girlfriend for Mallory. At one point he even informs Mallory that he told his girlfriend, "If I had to choose between you or her, I'm choosing you". That's not something a girl wants to hear, whether she's your girlfriend or not.
Rider was meant to be this perfect savior of a boyfriend, but he was just so plain and boring. Even more so than Mallory. The two had no chemistry together other than their shared past.
There wasn't really a lot of plot, either. Most of the book honestly just focuses on Mallory yearning for Rider when she shouldn't (because he's still with his girlfriend). Instead of Mallory and Rider's relationship being the main focus, I would have loved to see the outcome of a lot of the side character's. Like Ainsley and Hector. Even Paige had a huge character development.
Mallory never stands up for herself unless he's somehow involved and there honestly isn't much growth like everyone claims in the book. This was another big disappointment and why I didn't enjoy the book like I thought I would. As someone that's always had speech problems, I wanted to be able to relate to Mallory and watch her make a big impression. But the story was just so dry.
Rider was meant to be this perfect savior of a boyfriend, but he was just so plain and boring. Even more so than Mallory. The two had no chemistry together other than their shared past.
There wasn't really a lot of plot, either. Most of the book honestly just focuses on Mallory yearning for Rider when she shouldn't (because he's still with his girlfriend). Instead of Mallory and Rider's relationship being the main focus, I would have loved to see the outcome of a lot of the side character's. Like Ainsley and Hector. Even Paige had a huge character development.
Mallory never stands up for herself unless he's somehow involved and there honestly isn't much growth like everyone claims in the book. This was another big disappointment and why I didn't enjoy the book like I thought I would. As someone that's always had speech problems, I wanted to be able to relate to Mallory and watch her make a big impression. But the story was just so dry.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Child abuse
Moderate: Drug use