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Nevermore
Love and loss.
Passion and pain.
I’ve always been a fan of Edgar Allan Poe because his work epitomized how one can be driven mad by the truth and freedom of those emotions. So, when I needed to put the finishing touches on my doctoral research on Poe, I returned to my hometown of Richmond, VA—a place Poe also considered home.
In truth, I could’ve gone anywhere.
But Jackson Parker was back in Richmond.
Best friends since we were twelve, JP was my support system. Separated by life but connected by technology, our relationship always had a flirty undercurrent, but it wasn’t sexual. Although our attraction was mutual, our affection was platonic.
Until it wasn’t.
I didn’t know when it happened.
I didn’t know why it happened.
I didn’t know how it happened.
But love and loss, passion and pain collided in September and when I found the truth in the madness, that set me free.
Passion and pain.
I’ve always been a fan of Edgar Allan Poe because his work epitomized how one can be driven mad by the truth and freedom of those emotions. So, when I needed to put the finishing touches on my doctoral research on Poe, I returned to my hometown of Richmond, VA—a place Poe also considered home.
In truth, I could’ve gone anywhere.
But Jackson Parker was back in Richmond.
Best friends since we were twelve, JP was my support system. Separated by life but connected by technology, our relationship always had a flirty undercurrent, but it wasn’t sexual. Although our attraction was mutual, our affection was platonic.
Until it wasn’t.
I didn’t know when it happened.
I didn’t know why it happened.
I didn’t know how it happened.
But love and loss, passion and pain collided in September and when I found the truth in the madness, that set me free.
276 pages, Paperback
First published January 16, 2017
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March 24, 2017
1st read by Danielle Marcus. Beautifully written story that I enjoyed in one sitting. After reading this story, I will definitely check out her other books.
January 3, 2017
Paying homage to Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven," I fell madly in love with Nevermore as I wrote it.
Never mine.
Never thine.
Nevermore.
<3
Never mine.
Never thine.
Nevermore.
<3
August 11, 2020
I picked this up on a total whim (I love doing that!) and it might be the most unique contemporary romance I’ve read.
As Raven returns to her hometown to complete her dissertation on Edgar Allan Poe, moving in with her best-friend, JP, is the most convenient option. While this starts as a classic friends to lovers romance, it’s heavily influenced by themes of grief that mirrors the actual work of Edgar Allen Poe, specifically The Raven.
It was such an addicting read. I continually wanted to pick it up as the nonsensical, psychological twists increased. My knowledge of Poe is at the basic level, but that didn’t stop me from being completely engrossed in this story.
The friendship between Raven and JP was so authentic. I could easily feel the years of history together. The playful banter was perfection. And once that final line was crossed? Beyond steamy!
I just wish the secondary characters, primarily Raven’s family, were developed more. Considering they were a huge component to the storyline, I felt their personalities were a bit one-dimensional. This had such a great ending, though! It was weird, twisted and definitely memorable.
3 ½ stars
As Raven returns to her hometown to complete her dissertation on Edgar Allan Poe, moving in with her best-friend, JP, is the most convenient option. While this starts as a classic friends to lovers romance, it’s heavily influenced by themes of grief that mirrors the actual work of Edgar Allen Poe, specifically The Raven.
It was such an addicting read. I continually wanted to pick it up as the nonsensical, psychological twists increased. My knowledge of Poe is at the basic level, but that didn’t stop me from being completely engrossed in this story.
The friendship between Raven and JP was so authentic. I could easily feel the years of history together. The playful banter was perfection. And once that final line was crossed? Beyond steamy!
I just wish the secondary characters, primarily Raven’s family, were developed more. Considering they were a huge component to the storyline, I felt their personalities were a bit one-dimensional. This had such a great ending, though! It was weird, twisted and definitely memorable.
3 ½ stars
February 6, 2024
Raven worked my nerves. This book was beautifully written but it was so hard to read 😂 JP was a good man because Raven annoyed me so much sabotaging everything and being selfish and putting this man through an emotional rollercoaster for the ENTIRE book.
August 13, 2017
As you will see in the video review, I devoured...I mean DEVOURED this book!! I don't think that everything that this book is has completely set in. I loved the concept of writing a story with a character that is obsessed with Edgar Allen Poe, although I can't remember if I have really read any of his work I can say that I was intrigued. So I was completely blind going into this book and I appreciate it even more when an author reaches out to make contact with you about their work, so I took a chance.
I really, really enjoyed the romance and possibilities of best female/male friends finally realizing that their love for each other is MORE, could be MORE, and how to deal with that. I thought the struggles Raven and J.P. had with this realization was beautiful and truly realistic. Then Danielle Allen threw in this family drama that I did not see coming. I loved all the names of the characters, it really showed that the author was sticking with a theme and feel of the book. The only off-putting aspect was that my name appeared in the book in its true spelling and I didn't particularly care for the character in my namesake (LOL).
I will be rereading this book because I truly felt like I missed something the way I inhaled this beautifully written love story about finding yourself, acceptance, and growth.
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I really, really enjoyed the romance and possibilities of best female/male friends finally realizing that their love for each other is MORE, could be MORE, and how to deal with that. I thought the struggles Raven and J.P. had with this realization was beautiful and truly realistic. Then Danielle Allen threw in this family drama that I did not see coming. I loved all the names of the characters, it really showed that the author was sticking with a theme and feel of the book. The only off-putting aspect was that my name appeared in the book in its true spelling and I didn't particularly care for the character in my namesake (LOL).
I will be rereading this book because I truly felt like I missed something the way I inhaled this beautifully written love story about finding yourself, acceptance, and growth.
Provided as an ARC for an honest and voluntary review.
This specific video review: https://youtu.be/XL3fvU4XH2A
For other video book reviews check out my YouTube Channel: Stephanie Uncensored
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April 14, 2017
Nevermore
By Danielle Allen
****4.5 STARS****
Danielle Allen is a NEW TO ME AUTHOR. I’m glad is was NEVERMORE the book I decided to read first. This book is poetry, suspense, romance, drama and even a bit of comedy all rap up. I was not expecting to get so suck in this story. The way she incorporates Edgard Allan Poe poem THE RAVEN in this story is magnificent and so well done. Not only you get to read a love story; you get to dive in the mind of the character. You get to feel all the turmoils and suffering of our leading woman.
You start the book with this two childhood friend (Raven and JP) that have an amazing chemistry and a mile long history together. They have share all their accomplishments and deceptions together but all the time from afar. What will happen when this two gorgeous people get together on the same place and at the same time for the first time in so many years???!!!, FIRE!!!!! Life will throw to them something mayor that either make them stronger or forever dissolve this love.
There is a reason for why I didn’t gave this book 5 stars and it was only a matter of feeling like something was missing at the end. Maybe it’s just me wanting some more of JP and Raven. Overall a great read and I will absolutely read more from Miss Danielle.
By Danielle Allen
****4.5 STARS****
Danielle Allen is a NEW TO ME AUTHOR. I’m glad is was NEVERMORE the book I decided to read first. This book is poetry, suspense, romance, drama and even a bit of comedy all rap up. I was not expecting to get so suck in this story. The way she incorporates Edgard Allan Poe poem THE RAVEN in this story is magnificent and so well done. Not only you get to read a love story; you get to dive in the mind of the character. You get to feel all the turmoils and suffering of our leading woman.
You start the book with this two childhood friend (Raven and JP) that have an amazing chemistry and a mile long history together. They have share all their accomplishments and deceptions together but all the time from afar. What will happen when this two gorgeous people get together on the same place and at the same time for the first time in so many years???!!!, FIRE!!!!! Life will throw to them something mayor that either make them stronger or forever dissolve this love.
There is a reason for why I didn’t gave this book 5 stars and it was only a matter of feeling like something was missing at the end. Maybe it’s just me wanting some more of JP and Raven. Overall a great read and I will absolutely read more from Miss Danielle.
March 29, 2022
3.5
This was an extraordinarily frustrating read. Gripping and well written yes. I could not put it down because I was committed to finding out when Raven would get her ish together. So maybe this wasn’t a story about grief maybe it was about irrational fears. I’m not sure, I just know I wanted slap Raven repeatedly and I’m not sure I feel like she deserves Jackson. I tend to believe that a book that makes you feel some type of strong emotion is a good book. I’m not so sure annoyance and frustration count, however I do now good writing and this is that. Maybe you will empathize with or feel sympathy for Raven, maybe you will be so compelled by how amazing Jackson is that you can see why she acts like a complete nut case? I’ll let you be the judge as much as I sorta hates everything out of Raven head and mouth I wasn’t forcing myself to finish I legit couldn’t “walk away.” That says something!
This was an extraordinarily frustrating read. Gripping and well written yes. I could not put it down because I was committed to finding out when Raven would get her ish together. So maybe this wasn’t a story about grief maybe it was about irrational fears. I’m not sure, I just know I wanted slap Raven repeatedly and I’m not sure I feel like she deserves Jackson. I tend to believe that a book that makes you feel some type of strong emotion is a good book. I’m not so sure annoyance and frustration count, however I do now good writing and this is that. Maybe you will empathize with or feel sympathy for Raven, maybe you will be so compelled by how amazing Jackson is that you can see why she acts like a complete nut case? I’ll let you be the judge as much as I sorta hates everything out of Raven head and mouth I wasn’t forcing myself to finish I legit couldn’t “walk away.” That says something!
October 14, 2021
Here's the thing with books that have vague descriptions. You don't know what you're in for until it's too late.
When I started this novel earlier today, I was in the book for something short and sweet. And I've come to expect that from Danielle Allen, so it wasn't like my expectations were ridiculous or anything. But as I write this, I can't help but realise how deep and heavy this book actually was. I would've infinitely enjoyed it were I in a mood for something like this, but I loved it regardless. I still don't get why this author, with her well thought out plot lines and characters who we come to love, is still so underrated.
When I started this novel earlier today, I was in the book for something short and sweet. And I've come to expect that from Danielle Allen, so it wasn't like my expectations were ridiculous or anything. But as I write this, I can't help but realise how deep and heavy this book actually was. I would've infinitely enjoyed it were I in a mood for something like this, but I loved it regardless. I still don't get why this author, with her well thought out plot lines and characters who we come to love, is still so underrated.
January 31, 2017
I'm a huge fan of Ms. Allen. The Heartache series is one of my favorite books by her. I really enjoyed this book, especially as someone working on a Ph.D I completely related to Raven. The chemistry between Jackson and Raven is there from the very beginning of the story and there's no doubt that the two characters are in love. The only reason I didn't give this book five stars was that I felt like the author had an opportunity to explore the impact of suicide and mental health and it's impact on the family. This is rarely discussed in the black community and this would have been a great opportunity to explore those issues. Also, the ending of the book didn't feel like an ending so I'm not for sure if there will be a book two. The story just seems unfinished, by the end I thought there was a lot more story to tell. There wasn't even an epilogue to give you some completion. Overall, I definitely recommend especially if your a fan of Edgar Allen Poe and his story the Raven.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2017
I can't put into words how much I loved this book. Every time I read one of Danielle's books, I fall more in love with her writing. I will admit, I've never read The Raven before so I didn't know what to expect. She exceeded my expectations!!. this book has all the feels and she seriously broke my heart and put it back together. This was an amazing read and I highly recommend it. You will love the characters as much as I do. Can't wait to see what's next on the horizon for Danielle. This is one author you need to be introduced to!❤
February 6, 2017
Wow. I simply loved this book. Both Raven and JP are absolutely wonderful characters and the dynamic between these two is fantastic. The friends to lovers trope is often hard to pull off and just end up being dull and boring, but Allen did such an amazing job here. The loyalty and love between them even brought me to tears once. It was such a wonderful novel, bringing up everything life might throw at you.
February 6, 2017
A Haunting Must Read
My first time reading Danielle Allen's work, but DEFINITELY not the last! Nevermore is beautifully written and manages to capture all of the emotion from Poe's The Raven. "He was never mine. I was never his. We were nevermore. I gasped in a mouthful of air as a sharp pain pierced my chest. Never mine. Never thine. Nevermore."
I didn't have high expectations for Nevermore, more of a morbid curiosity, after seeing a blurb in a connected book. To say it was a pleasant surprise would be an understatement. The characters, even background characters, are so well developed that you can hear their splendific ;) conversations. Raven and JP's friendship, while a huge part of Nevermore, is only one aspect of the complexities that haunt Raven's mind. The story is written in that magical way where you become lost in the journey. The genius manner how Danielle Allen connects Nevermore with the original The Raven had me highlighting in every color available. If only I could share my favorite passages without providing spoilers. This story has it all: intelligent humor, emotional turmoil, mystery, suspense, friendship, love, and so much sarcasm. Nevermore has already clenched one of my spots as a top read for 2017.
My first time reading Danielle Allen's work, but DEFINITELY not the last! Nevermore is beautifully written and manages to capture all of the emotion from Poe's The Raven. "He was never mine. I was never his. We were nevermore. I gasped in a mouthful of air as a sharp pain pierced my chest. Never mine. Never thine. Nevermore."
I didn't have high expectations for Nevermore, more of a morbid curiosity, after seeing a blurb in a connected book. To say it was a pleasant surprise would be an understatement. The characters, even background characters, are so well developed that you can hear their splendific ;) conversations. Raven and JP's friendship, while a huge part of Nevermore, is only one aspect of the complexities that haunt Raven's mind. The story is written in that magical way where you become lost in the journey. The genius manner how Danielle Allen connects Nevermore with the original The Raven had me highlighting in every color available. If only I could share my favorite passages without providing spoilers. This story has it all: intelligent humor, emotional turmoil, mystery, suspense, friendship, love, and so much sarcasm. Nevermore has already clenched one of my spots as a top read for 2017.
February 10, 2019
I've never read anything by Edgar Allan Poe. He's never been on my "I must read his work so my life will have more meaning" list. But, I have read several books by Danielle Allen so I knew I had to read this book which is loosely based on The Raven by Poe. With that being said, I went into Nevermore not knowing what to expect.
Everything about this book was spot-on perfect. The development of the two main characters, Raven and JP, the location of their hometown, the family dynamics, and even the timing in my life of when I choose to read Nevermore. The storyline of friends to lovers is one that is often done, but Allen's spin on it was fresh and captivating.
"Raven, you're an alpha living in a world that wants to treat you like a beta. You're full of wisdom and truth. Keep keeping it real! Love you!"
My connection to Raven was kind of eerie. The drive, the passion, the sadness, and the insecurities all hit a little too close to home. Luckily, Raven has JP in her life who sees through it all but gives her the space needed until she figures things out on her own. Reading Nevermore after I've already read so many of Allen's other books solidifies what I already know: She has a true gift and we are lucky that she chooses to share it with us!
Everything about this book was spot-on perfect. The development of the two main characters, Raven and JP, the location of their hometown, the family dynamics, and even the timing in my life of when I choose to read Nevermore. The storyline of friends to lovers is one that is often done, but Allen's spin on it was fresh and captivating.
"Raven, you're an alpha living in a world that wants to treat you like a beta. You're full of wisdom and truth. Keep keeping it real! Love you!"
My connection to Raven was kind of eerie. The drive, the passion, the sadness, and the insecurities all hit a little too close to home. Luckily, Raven has JP in her life who sees through it all but gives her the space needed until she figures things out on her own. Reading Nevermore after I've already read so many of Allen's other books solidifies what I already know: She has a true gift and we are lucky that she chooses to share it with us!
March 21, 2017
Everything My life Needed.
Ok, so let me start by saying I got this book solely because of the title and the cover. Nothing would prepare me for what I stumbled upon behind the cover. Danielle Allen is a genius! The storyline, draped between the disturbed excellence that is Poe. The sadneas, darkness hidden behind love or the insecurity of such a thing. The passion. The LOVE I have for JP is on another level. I could not ask for a better Hero. This book was magical and captivating. She has a fan for life.
Ok, so let me start by saying I got this book solely because of the title and the cover. Nothing would prepare me for what I stumbled upon behind the cover. Danielle Allen is a genius! The storyline, draped between the disturbed excellence that is Poe. The sadneas, darkness hidden behind love or the insecurity of such a thing. The passion. The LOVE I have for JP is on another level. I could not ask for a better Hero. This book was magical and captivating. She has a fan for life.
March 18, 2017
Nevermore
Raven n her mother were pissing me off
Jp and Ravens chemistry as friends was amazing it's what every marriage is made of.
And Jp curving female just biding time for his best friend to get it together
Raven n her mother were pissing me off
Jp and Ravens chemistry as friends was amazing it's what every marriage is made of.
And Jp curving female just biding time for his best friend to get it together
March 17, 2017
Second best book I've read all year! Right under Give Me Something I Can Feel!
March 10, 2017
A M A Z I N G!!!!!!!
I've always been intrigued by Edgar Allen Poe, but to see that his work was warped so deeply into this story was astounding!! I hate that it had to end!!
I've always been intrigued by Edgar Allen Poe, but to see that his work was warped so deeply into this story was astounding!! I hate that it had to end!!
March 29, 2017
REVIEW TO COME
April 2, 2017
What an enjoyable read!
This was truly a great book. It took me through so many emotions. Jp and raven were two souls destined for each other. The Edgar Allan Poe references took me back to my college days, reading The Raven. Jp was definitely her raven.
This was truly a great book. It took me through so many emotions. Jp and raven were two souls destined for each other. The Edgar Allan Poe references took me back to my college days, reading The Raven. Jp was definitely her raven.
March 7, 2017
You know how you're reading a book and you enjoy it so much that you can already tell that it's going to be your favorite book by that author or possibly one of your favorite books period? Yeah, that's Nevermore for me. Pretty much everything about this book appealed to me. I was intrigued by the idea of a book paying homage to Poe's The Raven. I wondered how Danielle was going to tackle it, and she really delivered. This book was a bit of a genre-bender, just like the poem. A lot of people see the poem The Raven as a horror story, but I've always thought it was a love poem (I agree with the character Raven in this regard lol). This book is definitely a romance, but there were times that it was so eerie that I was scared to turn the page. But the story was so good that I HAD to turn the page! Anyway, JP and Raven's love was beautiful. To travel with them on their journey from best friends to lovers was a treat, and to have the added layers of incorporated elements from the poem, solid character development, and just really likable and relatable characters really took this story to the next level. I highly recommend this book. Danielle broke her foot off in this thang.
February 11, 2017
Typically when I begin a Danielle Allen book, I get so engrossed it it I can't put it down. And I know I can expect all the feels when I read her love stories. Nevermore started out slow for me and I was a bit bored, until the development with Raven's sister. At that point I became more interested in the story and not even with the romance. This romance also didn't give me all the feels that Work Song and The One gave me. Unfortunately I just didn't understand how Raven and JP were best friends and acknowledged nothing more despite having the very touchy feely friendship they had. Overall a good story that held my interest in the latter half of the book and I found myself ignoring chores to finish it. As always, the author wrote a well written book but I was disappointed that this book did not invoke the heat and feelings that I've come to expect from her books. Still a good read and I'd recommend it for the non romance aspect of the story.
January 30, 2017
Best book by Danielle Allen thus far
Danielle Allen's books always paint an accurate picture of the characters while still leaving enough to the imagination. If her previous books were a mixtape , then Nevermore can be considered the debut because it's that good. I loved the relationship between JP and Raven and how honest and raw it was. I empathized with their struggle to maintain the friendship while needing not to ignore the feelings that were always in full bloom. I loved that the story captured diversity. Danielle always does a good job of creating characters were race and sexual orientation are explored. I believe this speaks to her diversity as an author and a socially conscious woman of color living in 2017. Now the upsetting part, the discussion of suicide added a somber mood to the book something I could not shake until new revelations surfaced . I appreciate that Danielle is not afraid to explore issues that are very real for many communities and may present as uncomfortable topics . She's always pushing the line and that I appreciate, a quality book should push limits and force the reader to think. Other parts to consider the back and forth between JP and Raven more so Raven confronting her true feelings annoyed me. There were points in the book where I felt that the story dragged a little but I guess that's what keep the readers on their toes because I kept reading . I wish there was more of an opportunity for Raven to really stand up to her mother it always felt too reserved in situations where she needed to speak up more. I would have liked to have seen JPs perspective of the situation kind of like one page about what raven is thinking and the other with JP. Overall the book was amazing. It was an amazing tribute and twist on Poe's work and the story spoke of true love in subtle but very real ways.
Danielle Allen's books always paint an accurate picture of the characters while still leaving enough to the imagination. If her previous books were a mixtape , then Nevermore can be considered the debut because it's that good. I loved the relationship between JP and Raven and how honest and raw it was. I empathized with their struggle to maintain the friendship while needing not to ignore the feelings that were always in full bloom. I loved that the story captured diversity. Danielle always does a good job of creating characters were race and sexual orientation are explored. I believe this speaks to her diversity as an author and a socially conscious woman of color living in 2017. Now the upsetting part, the discussion of suicide added a somber mood to the book something I could not shake until new revelations surfaced . I appreciate that Danielle is not afraid to explore issues that are very real for many communities and may present as uncomfortable topics . She's always pushing the line and that I appreciate, a quality book should push limits and force the reader to think. Other parts to consider the back and forth between JP and Raven more so Raven confronting her true feelings annoyed me. There were points in the book where I felt that the story dragged a little but I guess that's what keep the readers on their toes because I kept reading . I wish there was more of an opportunity for Raven to really stand up to her mother it always felt too reserved in situations where she needed to speak up more. I would have liked to have seen JPs perspective of the situation kind of like one page about what raven is thinking and the other with JP. Overall the book was amazing. It was an amazing tribute and twist on Poe's work and the story spoke of true love in subtle but very real ways.
February 13, 2017
Heart caught in my throat!!
OMG!!!!! I think this is my favorite Danielle Allen novel. It is a super sexy, twisty, suspenseful read. The chemistry between Raven and JP was off the charts!
OMG!!!!! I think this is my favorite Danielle Allen novel. It is a super sexy, twisty, suspenseful read. The chemistry between Raven and JP was off the charts!
February 13, 2017
This is an intense and strangely beautiful story. I love the way the poem 'The Raven' is woven into the story. I love the characters, and I love that some of the characters are Muslim.
There is plenty of emotion in the story, and relationship issues. I was held captive by all of it.
The one thing I will say about this story is that I found the intense emotion around the main character, Raven, at times just over the top. But then I wonder if that is intentional, keeping in line with Edgar Alan Poe's poem.
A recommended read.
There is plenty of emotion in the story, and relationship issues. I was held captive by all of it.
The one thing I will say about this story is that I found the intense emotion around the main character, Raven, at times just over the top. But then I wonder if that is intentional, keeping in line with Edgar Alan Poe's poem.
A recommended read.
February 2, 2017
Poeliciously told Story!
As an diehard ride or read Edgar Allen Poe fan, I could hardly wait for this story. I see now that I am not the only one in love with The Raven. This story was filled with so many emotional and metaphorical references about loving, fear, and losing love. Raven and Jackson were friends since childhood, who cared and deep down loved one another deeply. So after they made love for the first time, Raven was so paralyzed with fear of losing JP that she pushed him away. The relationship between their parents added extra pressure to the friendship and their relationship. Her mom was a piece of work. Sparrow reminded me of a close friend who was just as free spirited, and she passed away doing her... I was sadden by how the sisters relationship became so stilled. The demise of the Raven, JP love affair was heartbreaking, and on top of that, to have Sparrow's stillness and then to have her spirit nevermore fill the pages. Wow! Raven had to take this journey with the poem as her backdrop to have full closure and to have JP again forevermore. Bravo Ms Allen, my fellow Poefanatic for this story, I will cherish forevermore.
As an diehard ride or read Edgar Allen Poe fan, I could hardly wait for this story. I see now that I am not the only one in love with The Raven. This story was filled with so many emotional and metaphorical references about loving, fear, and losing love. Raven and Jackson were friends since childhood, who cared and deep down loved one another deeply. So after they made love for the first time, Raven was so paralyzed with fear of losing JP that she pushed him away. The relationship between their parents added extra pressure to the friendship and their relationship. Her mom was a piece of work. Sparrow reminded me of a close friend who was just as free spirited, and she passed away doing her... I was sadden by how the sisters relationship became so stilled. The demise of the Raven, JP love affair was heartbreaking, and on top of that, to have Sparrow's stillness and then to have her spirit nevermore fill the pages. Wow! Raven had to take this journey with the poem as her backdrop to have full closure and to have JP again forevermore. Bravo Ms Allen, my fellow Poefanatic for this story, I will cherish forevermore.
March 18, 2017
Loved it....Raven and JP!
January 10, 2017
The first thing I should say is:
If you haven't read The Raven or you just need a refresher, please take a few minutes and read it before you start this book. It's not necessary, but if you're unfamiliar with it or its been awhile, you may miss out on somethings.
Now... Review time.
I was excited to read this because of the Poe angle, but I was also apprehensive because I wasn't sure how Danielle was going to pull it off.
But, she did it. And she did it beautifully.
True to form, she filled the pages of Nevermore with a sexual tension that's almost unbearable.
I am slightly nerdy, so when it came to The Raven, I was all about it. I was in nerd heaven, picking out things that I knew were "Poe-esque".
You get a lot of things with Nevermore. There is tragedy and triumph, love and loss, and so many other things.
It's truly a multi-faceted love story. It runs the gamut from sweet and sexy to sad and eerie.
If you haven't read The Raven or you just need a refresher, please take a few minutes and read it before you start this book. It's not necessary, but if you're unfamiliar with it or its been awhile, you may miss out on somethings.
Now... Review time.
I was excited to read this because of the Poe angle, but I was also apprehensive because I wasn't sure how Danielle was going to pull it off.
But, she did it. And she did it beautifully.
True to form, she filled the pages of Nevermore with a sexual tension that's almost unbearable.
I am slightly nerdy, so when it came to The Raven, I was all about it. I was in nerd heaven, picking out things that I knew were "Poe-esque".
You get a lot of things with Nevermore. There is tragedy and triumph, love and loss, and so many other things.
It's truly a multi-faceted love story. It runs the gamut from sweet and sexy to sad and eerie.
October 31, 2017
Why did I wait so long to read this book... umm, I have no clue but what awesome story. I did not expext the book to take the turn that it did. I was not expecting it and I am so glad I was along for the ride. Let me just say that I thought I I knew how this story was going to go but nope..not this one and that is why I loved this book. I don't think I can summerize the book without given something away. It is a friend to lovers story but the secondary cast plays a hugh role of the story. I will say JP and Raven are my one of my favorite characters of the year. One of my book buddies recommended this book and I have to really thank her. I just love when a book makes me feel something inside a tear, some heart palpitations and a little reaction never hurt nobody. Just wow!!! Bravo Danielle Allen Bravo.
February 5, 2017
"Light can come from darkness, beauty can come from pain"
Danielle got me from the dedication. This is by far my favorite book of hers. Love, suspense, humor all the things that make a book great and unique.
Raven and JP's characters will stay with me for awhile. Such a deep love and passion for each other. The Poe references made this book even more deep to me.
I was so confused at the ending, made me rethink everything I just read, but I got clarification from the author on the ending and whoa. Deep. Deep. Deep. I am still re-reading the ending to put it all together.
Kudos Danielle! This was a GREAT one!
Danielle got me from the dedication. This is by far my favorite book of hers. Love, suspense, humor all the things that make a book great and unique.
Raven and JP's characters will stay with me for awhile. Such a deep love and passion for each other. The Poe references made this book even more deep to me.
I was so confused at the ending, made me rethink everything I just read, but I got clarification from the author on the ending and whoa. Deep. Deep. Deep. I am still re-reading the ending to put it all together.
Kudos Danielle! This was a GREAT one!
October 5, 2017
Loved it!
I enjoyed reading JP and Raven's story! I can't believe it took them so long to figure out that they belonged together. JP was really Raven's rock. It was funny how both JP and Raven's parents kept wanting and pushing them together. I was sad about what happened to Raven's sister. I thought the boyfriend was shady especially since he never met Sparrow's family but I guess he wasn't after all. For a minute I thought JP and Raven were over but they worked it out! I was confused about the ending a little, but can't wait to see what's coming in January 2018! Great job 's Allen!
I enjoyed reading JP and Raven's story! I can't believe it took them so long to figure out that they belonged together. JP was really Raven's rock. It was funny how both JP and Raven's parents kept wanting and pushing them together. I was sad about what happened to Raven's sister. I thought the boyfriend was shady especially since he never met Sparrow's family but I guess he wasn't after all. For a minute I thought JP and Raven were over but they worked it out! I was confused about the ending a little, but can't wait to see what's coming in January 2018! Great job 's Allen!
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