A review by maimona
A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson

3.0

It was a good story. Started pretty well but its weakness fell short in the overall view of the characters and how the book wrapped up the story.

The characters were fine but when it came to their relationship or the thoughts of how they think of each other it felt lacking.

I am saying this knowing a lot of ppl justify the fast-paced relationship between characters in books since it's a fictional story.
But for me, for a relationship or to be more accurate- to fall in love with a person that fast was too much.
In less than 4 days the female lead was already jealous over August and head over heels for him, it bothered me so much! moreover, August was too unlikable, we are supposed to see how he develop from that weak person he is to a capable man. but he just wasn't doing anything really to move his "miserable" life. just complaining about how others see him.
plus, the chemistry just didn't click between him and Myra.

On the other hand, I think the plot twist and the suspense in this book were wonderful! one of the best-paced I have ever read.
I was truly trying to figure out who is the murderer, it kept me on edge, everyone could have done it and there is something messing to connect it all.
when it was revealed, it was perfect! so hands down for the author, I give 10 out of ten in that aspect.

Another point I would like to point out is nothing other than the ending.
It could have been done in a better way, by the last few chapters the story felt dragging, like it should have already wrapped and showed the epilogue but nope, there were at least 4 more chapters before that.
You could have wrapped the last chapters in fewer words and that would have certainly emphasized the story plot more. It was too detailed for an ending.
Also, about the ending, you don't have to give a happy ending to every bad thing that happened. I would have expected it to be more honest and give a satisfying ending rather than a happy one.


In conclusion, though some parts were lacking, I think the story left a strong impression on me, it was a touching one and it left an effect on my emotions.
it's a story that I will definitely remember even if it's not perfect or a fav of mine, that's what makes books so magical!