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A review by ash_readsalot
Never the Roses by Jennifer K. Lambert
challenging
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Never The Roses was an interesting, yet incredibly slow-paced story.
The story was entirely character driven with a very minimal focus on plot...or anything. The romance was slow-burn, but sweet. The mystical characters were there, but only in tiny tidbits. There was more internal dialogue than anything else.
There was potential for more plot with hints of betrayal, espionage, war, and forbidden love, but it never materialized.
It feels like the prequal for something more exciting to come. I do not know if this is meant to be a standalone or a series, but it could have some redemption if some action came in the next book. The end wasn't a complete wrap up, so it does seem possible that there is more to the story.
The narrators for the audio did a really good job for keeping me engaged even when it was a bit dull of a story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC.
The story was entirely character driven with a very minimal focus on plot...or anything. The romance was slow-burn, but sweet. The mystical characters were there, but only in tiny tidbits. There was more internal dialogue than anything else.
There was potential for more plot with hints of betrayal, espionage, war, and forbidden love, but it never materialized.
It feels like the prequal for something more exciting to come. I do not know if this is meant to be a standalone or a series, but it could have some redemption if some action came in the next book. The end wasn't a complete wrap up, so it does seem possible that there is more to the story.
The narrators for the audio did a really good job for keeping me engaged even when it was a bit dull of a story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillan Audio for the ARC.