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The Apple Tree
by Jewel E. Ann
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- there is truly no one like Jewel E. Ann. There’s something so beautifully and compellingly unique about her storytelling. Her unparalleled ability to examine the depths of the human experience. Her extraordinary ability to penetrate the heart, the delicate artistry with which she weaves angst and profound emotion. The depth she imbues in her flawed yet endearing characters. Reading her words doesn’t happen with the eyes….it happens with the heart. Her profound ability to weave heartache with healing, desperation and hope, connects us so deeply to her words. To her characters. Because she has an uncanny ability to zero in and unpack the most basic yet somehow most complicated aspects of our humanity. Love. Connection. Pain.
On the surface, The Apple Tree may seem like an illicit, tropey forbidden romance. And of course, it IS delicious. But Jewel doesn’t write tropes- she elevates and redefines them. And suddenly a taboo story becomes a transformative experience. It’s unexpected and raw, triumphantly emotionally resonant and piercingly poignant. As always, it’s best to go into any JEA story blind- and just let the story swallow you in the best way. So I don’t want to say much other than that these characters are beautiful and flawed, endearing and captivating…and most of all, perfect for each other. True soulmates- but the road to exploring that is never easy.
Crackling under the surface, this story is immersively emotional. But it’s also fun, playful, and clever. Sweet and sexy. Wonderfully charming. And that’s really the wonder of Jewel E. Ann- how she can write a story so thoughtful and impactful with so many nuances and notes to it. How she can somehow write a story and characters that feel so specific and defined yet somehow feel so very US. The vulnerability she creates in her characters begets our own vulnerability. And isn’t that the mark of great art- when we can somehow both see ourselves so clearly yet also see the world anew.
This story- oh my did it touch me and resonant with me and OWN me. The heartache, the chemistry, the banter and tension. The love and connection that sweeps you away into this beautiful world. This has quickly become my favorite Jewel series- and I can not wait for more.
🍎Single-Dad
🍎Age-Gap (she’s 18, he’s 30)
🍎Neighbors/Close Proximity
🍎Forbidden
🍎Small-Town
🍎Preacher’s Daughter
🍎Angst
🍎80’s setting
On the surface, The Apple Tree may seem like an illicit, tropey forbidden romance. And of course, it IS delicious. But Jewel doesn’t write tropes- she elevates and redefines them. And suddenly a taboo story becomes a transformative experience. It’s unexpected and raw, triumphantly emotionally resonant and piercingly poignant. As always, it’s best to go into any JEA story blind- and just let the story swallow you in the best way. So I don’t want to say much other than that these characters are beautiful and flawed, endearing and captivating…and most of all, perfect for each other. True soulmates- but the road to exploring that is never easy.
Crackling under the surface, this story is immersively emotional. But it’s also fun, playful, and clever. Sweet and sexy. Wonderfully charming. And that’s really the wonder of Jewel E. Ann- how she can write a story so thoughtful and impactful with so many nuances and notes to it. How she can somehow write a story and characters that feel so specific and defined yet somehow feel so very US. The vulnerability she creates in her characters begets our own vulnerability. And isn’t that the mark of great art- when we can somehow both see ourselves so clearly yet also see the world anew.
This story- oh my did it touch me and resonant with me and OWN me. The heartache, the chemistry, the banter and tension. The love and connection that sweeps you away into this beautiful world. This has quickly become my favorite Jewel series- and I can not wait for more.
🍎Single-Dad
🍎Age-Gap (she’s 18, he’s 30)
🍎Neighbors/Close Proximity
🍎Forbidden
🍎Small-Town
🍎Preacher’s Daughter
🍎Angst
🍎80’s setting