If you dream about being kidnapped by a fae prince and taken to a magic fae world then this book is for you! Imogen is living her normal human life until a fae prince breaks into her apartment and magics her away to his realm. His plan was to kill her because of what a prophecy told him but the second he touched her, everything changed.
This story has fated mates and slow burn romance. The FMC is a strong willed human and the MMC is a dark and moody fae prince.
This is the first book of a series and I cannot wait to read the next book!

if you like fantasy fae story, ennemy to lovers characters this book is fo you! Great universe nothing new if you are used to High fantasy, however nice gripping storyline, steamy scenes and nice cliffhanger that you wish to read the next one!

I devoured this book and then shamelessly slid into the author's DM's and begged for the second one. I make no apologies. I loved everything about this book. I can't wait for the second one. In the meantime, I'll just re-read this one to help me pass the time.

This story started out slow but kept me wanting to know where the story was going to lead. When Imogen is “kidnapped” and taken to the fae world the storyline picks up. There is little hints left that made the story and plot predictable for me, but unique enough that it was enjoyable. The enemies to lovers aspect I felt was a bit overdone going from one extreme to the next with a drop of the hat. However, I will probably read book 2.

Enemies to lovers
Fated mates
Magic
Cliffhanger ending

PRINCE OF NEVER by Lorelei Johnson and Hailey Jade

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
🌶️🌶️🌶️

Firstly, I need book two now please and thank you 🥲.

This book was exciting! The story unfolds with world building and character development. Twists and turns in the story keep you thinking ‘just one more chapter’.

A dark brooding Prince and a Stubborn but courageous FMC… who could ask for more!

The start is a little slow, BUT then the story begins to trap you and next minute you’ve finished the book and you’re left wanting more!

Publication Date: OUT NOW!!

In all honesty, I found the first 60% of this book a little boring and frustrating. Our FMC is taken from her home and thrust into this new fairy world where she is kept prisoner/servant to the crown unseelie prince. The bulk of this half was spent with her doing servant work (cooking, cleaning, pouring/spilling wine, and stoking the fireplaces). She also tries to escape so many times I lost count.

The second half is a bit more interesting as the mate bond is fulfilled and our MMC starts to accept his feelings toward the FMC. We also have some twists and turns, which include the King of the Seelie faes. I have an inkling where this is going to go (major ACOTAR vibes), but we will see.

I have mixed feelings about both Imogen and Tarian. I liked Imogen in the beginning, but she never really lived up to who I thought she was. She was a librarian, so I thought maybe she would be interested in reading or cleaning the library, but no. We never saw that side of her again. Tarian went from hating Imogen to suddenly being in love with her.

I know it’s a mating bond so there is instant love, but I didn’t see the chemistry between this couple. It’s like they would
be fighting and then just want to make out with the other person…it wasn’t quite believable.

I’m not sure if I will be readying the next one in the series, but I have an idea of where this story where go.

*AnARC was provided by NetGalley and the Publishing company in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun read for me, as someone who is a sucker for pretty much anything in this genre. I have a personal hangup with the miscommunication trope, so that made it way less fun for me to read; it's always hard for me when the main tension comes from a misunderstanding that could be cleared up with a quick chat.

Other than that, this was a fun read, and I'll suggest it for my friends that love the fated mate trope as much as I do!

I enjoyed Prince of Never immensely - it had many of my favorite tropes: fated mates, morally grey MMC, and enemies to lovers!
I love when two authors can cohesively create a beautiful story and a reader would be none the wiser. I also appreciated the character development that was included, as it gives the reader more compassion and emotion towards the characters.
I did have a slight difficulty with some of the writing style choices. Some parts did not flow well or I felt the flow was disrupted.
Otherwise, this was a great read!

I enjoyed this book and I’m absolutely obsessed with this cover I will 1000% be preordering it! I feel like the book was missing tiny marks for me but other than that a really solid read!

I love the vast majority of books involving fae and this book was no exception. I absolutely loved this book and I couldn’t read it fast enough, to the extent that I found myself staying up late to finish it. I simply needed to know how it ended!

Imogen is a librarian who has been told she is crazy her whole life for seeing things that no one else can see and has learnt to hide this. Until one day Tarian, the unseelie prince, who has been searching for her as a result of a prophecy that predicts the downfall of the unseelie court kidnaps her and transports her to the world of fae.

I thought the book was well written and I really enjoyed the story. The pacing was well balanced between developing the plot and the action that occurred. Whilst the book was slightly predictable, and I wasn’t massively surprised by the twists in the story, I felt that it didn’t take away from the story at all and I still really enjoyed it.

Whilst the book incorporated a lot of similarities to other fae books it still felt different with new elements added to create something unique. The concept of fated mates was introduced early on and wasn’t a big reveal at the end like in some books which was a refreshing take. I also enjoyed how the bond forms and locks into place which was a different approach.

I really liked Imogen’s character she was stubborn and feisty but also naive and I loved the way she interacted with other characters in the book. Tarian was a grump but there was also a lot of vulnerability there as well from his growing up and the weight of the prophecy.

I really enjoyed the slow burn chemistry between the Imogen and Tarian. The enemies to lovers trope is done really well and the gradual shift that occurs as a result of the bond. I loved that this is told from both characters POV to get both sides of their thoughts. I think it might have been a harder to like the book as much as I did without the dual POV.

This series isn’t complete yet so there will be a delay before we find out happens and it does end on a cliffhanger so bare that in mind. I just hope we don’t have long to wait for the sequel as I’m desperate to find out what happens!

If you enjoy fantasy romances such as ACOTAR and The Cruel Prince that have enemies to lovers, fated mates and prophecies then I think you will enjoy this book as well.

I received this book free from the authors in exchange for my honest review <3

“I’d been kidnapped, locked in a tower, lured into a bog, burned with acid plants, nearly drowned, and almost eaten alive. A little fun was probably exactly what I needed.”

Imogen has been seeing magical creatures since she was a child and even been attacked by a vampire. But no one believes her!
Tarian is trying to find the woman who is fated to be the downfall of the Unseelie Court, and he is going to kill her.


In Prince of Never we follow Imogen Summers as she suddenly gets kidnapped by the mysterious fae prince Tarian. She is working as a librarian at a university when she gets attacked and brought to a world beyond her imagination .The book follows both pov’s as Imogen is struggling to find her way home, and Tarian is trying desperately to find out what to do with her.
This book is very entertaining, it sexy and steamy, both funny and sad, and it kept my attention from start to finish.

“Be creative. There is a very long list of things I want to do to you, some of them far more wicked than sex.”

It has everything i love in a romantacy book. Morally grey mmc, spice, fated mates, enemies to lovers, so much sexual tension, and all those good things.
Imogen is such a good character, and throughout the book she struggles to find her place in the world. She starts out as a very anxious trauma survivor, and she is constantly being told that she is imagining her trauma. As the book goes on we get to see more and more of who Imogen really is and she slowly finds her own voice after a lifetime of being told she is imagining things and not fitting in. She gets confirmation that it’s not all in her head, and she learns more about why her life has been so difficult. This book hit me in the chest as a trauma survivor, and i think there are a lot of good depictions of grief and coming to terms with messed up shit as you get to understand it’s not your fault.

The mmc is a brooding grumpy fae prince, and we love him for that. He’s mysterious and sexy, and he’s trying so hard not to embrace his soft side. He’s also struggling coping with his abusive mother the Queen, who will stop at nothing to get her way. She’s manipulative and has power over him, and he’s trying desperately to gain his power back. His protective side comes out as soon as he sees his mate for the first time and he has big “touch her and you die” energy. He slowly allows himself to accept his feelings, and when he does let himself fall, he falls hard.

The book is really entertaining, with a great world and great characters. The sexual tension is great and the spice that is there is real good. The world is easy to imagine and magical with great vibes. The book is easy to read without being simple. The book ends in a cliffhanger and i will definitely be reading the next book when it comes out.

This was a really solid fantasy romance. While the lack of communication trope is always annoying (sooo many issues would have been fixed with talking), the fated mates tropes / touch her and you die are always my favorites

This was written like something I could have conjured from my fanfiction writing days between middle and high school. Woe is me. Everybody has it for me. I'm the special snowflake. I was sold by my mother to One Direction, I was kept prisoner by the brooding hero etc etc, you know where this is going.

A story that promises a strong female character that never actually shows up. A complete 180° turn of personality. Superficial characters and inexistent relationships between them - no conversation, just sexual tension (always like that with mate bonds. Sure, there's something that binds us. Is that all there is?). Poor worldbuilding, repetitive plotlines - once you read one fantasy young adult [see: ACOTAR] you've read them all.

A quick, fun romantasy! This was a great introduction to the characters and world. The writing was engaging and kept me hooked throughout the story. There were so many funny scenes (loved Imogen shocking Tarian and his staff)

Overall a great slow burn, enemies to lovers read. And that cliffhanger! Can't wait to continue this story

Read this in a day, I could not put this down! The prose is good, it's witty without being annoyingly quirky and extremely exciting. Maybe the love story is slightly rushed as in they don't spend a lot of time getting to know eachother but honestly it didn't bug me as much as that usually does which is a testament to how good this was overall.

Let's be honest, of course It's not a Tolkien level fantasy masterpiece, but it is a great reading experience and I had fun the entire way through. A really solid, fun romantasy book and I cannot wait to see how the rest of the story unfolds.

PS: I just could not take the fact that Imogen is supposed to be Australian seriously, once I made her accent British in my head, it was smooth sailing from there.

Imogen is a professor of mythology and folklore at a university in Australia, and has a history of seeing things that others say aren’t there. Twelve years ago she was attacked by a vampire outside of a club, and although she has the fang scars to prove it, nobody believes her. Now, when leaving the library one night she is nearly captured by a mysterious creature that she hits with her car as he leaves claw marks down the hood. Once again, nobody believes her. The next night she’s captured from her apartment and taken to the court of the unseelie fae and finds out that not only is she the fated mate of the prince who kidnaps her, but she’s destined to destroy the unseelie kingdom. Tarian, prince of the unseelie fae, has finally found the woman who is destined to destroy his kingdom, but finding that he is unable to kill her as initially planned, is now faced with nothing but obstacles if he wants to be with her.

Ok this book was addictive. It is not going to be classic literature like Don Quixote, but it does scratch that itch for fantasy romance with fae, magic, betrayal, curses, all the fun things. The few things I can’t get over is that we never really addressed the vampire lore, what happens with her pregnant friend (who probably is under the impression that Imogen was murdered in her home), and her poor pet fish being left alone to starve. Other than that there’s creative world building, magic (although I do wish we got more info on the magic system), and all sorts of magical creatures.

Thank you to Lorelai Johnson, Hailey Jade, and NetGalley for the opportunity to receive a copy of Prince of Never for review. If you enjoy fantasy romances with enemies to lovers, fated mates, and ominous prophecies, then this read is for you!

SUMMARY:
Imogen is a librarian who has always felt out of place, and she sometimes "sees" things that others claim aren't real. Her most recent hallucination turns out to be part of a plot to kidnap and kill her. Unseelie Prince Tarian was given a prophecy about a human who will be his downfall. After a subordinate's unsuccessful attempt to take her out, Tarian takes matters into his own hands to do what must be done. As he confronts Imogen, they make physical contact and create an unwanted bond between them.

REVIEW:
Well, I'm sitting here and waiting to be abducted from my home by a fae prince after binge reading this in less than a day. Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope, and I love seeing the feisty Imogen put the broody Prince Tarian in his place. I laughed out loud a few times when she acted out in front of the castle staff, leaving both them and the prince aghast.

The authors drop a few breadcrumbs throughout the story that get resolved, but it’s clear that there is so much more going on in this world, and we’ve only scratched the surface. I enjoyed the world-building through Imogen’s eyes and shared her frustrations with Tarian’s repeatedly curt, “you can’t go anywhere or do anything because of danger” warnings.

The romance is steamy, but prepare yourself for a slow burn. Imogen and Tarian are drawn to each other, but resistant to the ever-looming permanence of sealing their bond.

The ending is quite the cliff, and I have so many questions! I’m glad there’s a planned date for the next book, because I need to see what happens next.

📖 𝙋𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙮 𝙇𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙚𝙞 𝙅𝙤𝙝𝙣𝙨𝙤𝙣 & 𝙃𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙮 𝙅𝙖𝙙𝙚

“'𝙸𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞'𝚛𝚎 𝚊 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎, 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝚍𝚊𝚖𝚗 𝚖𝚎. 𝙸'𝚍 𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚋𝚎 𝚌𝚞𝚛𝚜𝚎𝚍 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚋𝚎 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚢𝚘𝚞.'“

☀️Imogen has spent most of her life feeling like she didn’t belong. She has seen things no one else can see and has been verbally abused by her parents. They call her crazy and have had her medicated for delusions. When she left for college she was finally able to make friends but she still felt something was missing. When a fae prince shows up in her apartment to kill her, one thing leads to another and she finds herself in the fae realm.

🍁Tarian doesn’t want to feel drawn to Imogen, he wants to finally overcome a prophecy he has been cursed with for most of his life. Unfortunately for him, a pesky mate bond is standing in his way.

This was a fun read! The world building was well done and I liked the two main leads. Imogen gets herself into a lot of avoidable trouble but Tarian is always there for her. Tarian’s mother the queen is definitely the big bad of this story so far!

🔥There is some spice in this book! I suspect there will be even more in the next. Spice level: 2🌶️

🚫This book does end on a cliffhanger so you’ve been warned! 😱 There are some big reveals and things we still don’t have answers for. I can’t wait for the next book!

If you are looking for a fun fae fantasy with enemies to lovers and touch her and die vibes, go snag this book! 🔥

Tropes: fae prince x human girl, world building, fated mates, enemies to lovers

🩶 Thank you NetGalley for my copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!

Prince of Never is a dark romance book one in the series.

The tale of Imogen and Tarian is the tale of a captive and his prisoner, with whom he fell in love without from being her enemy without overcoming the communication gap that they had from the begining.

The books seems promising at the beginning but it kind of bugged me as how a person can be head over heels when there's a major communication gap between the couple.

I would have enjoyed the book if the author's would have provided the scenes to overcome the potential communication gap that was a major missing for me.

Imogen's life turns sinister when a vampire attack leaves her scarred, but no one believes her. Another attack and she's thrust into the fae realm. She's the key to a prophecy predicting the prince's fall.

This book is a riveting page-turner, filled with tension, politics, and a constant air of mistrust. It's hard to put down.

While the story is fantastic, I wish the prophecy had been introduced earlier to add to the intrigue. But, even without it, the narrative is captivating.

As the plot unfolds, some suspicions are confirmed, but it doesn't diminish the story's brilliance. You'll be left eagerly anticipating the next book. I highly recommend this novel if you enjoy fae realms, fated mates, cursed prophecies, and enemies-to-lovers stories. It's a well-written, edge-of-your-seat read that will leave you hungry for more. Dive into this world; you won't be disappointed!!