A review by entanglednovels
Ever After Always by Chloe Liese

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!
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