I enjoyed this book! I liked the characters and the world-building. The plot was fun and I always wanted to know what was going to happen next. The thing I didn’t like was that there was a really good slow burn happening between Imogen and Tarian, and as soon as they got together, they were automatically in love. I did like how the book ended though, and I will definitely read the next book in the series. I would recommend this book!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a chance to read this ARC.

I'm so sorry but I DNF this book. I'm positive this book will be loved by many people, unfortunately it just wasn't for me.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book had me hooked in the first two chapters. I loved everything about it - the premise, the characters, the banter and the world that the authors created.

I quickly fell head over heels for Tarian and getting to see him go from despising Imogen to quickly falling in love with her was beautiful. My heart broke for him at the end.

Imogen was so headstrong and witty. She’s definitely the kind of friend you’d want to have in your corner. I can’t wait to see what the next book will bring for her and Tarian both!

I love almost every book with fae in it, but this one stood out.
With the Romeo and Juliet trope that surprised me at the end, it wasn't like the other books I read.
I am looking forward to read the sequel, because the ending made me want more.
Lorelei and Haley's writing made sure I wanted to keep reading

For fans of "The Cruel Prince" and "Gild", this would be a great recommendation.

★ ★ ★ ★ | 🌶.5

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*A special thank you to Netgalley and the authors for early access to this book in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.*

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I didn’t what to expect with this book, but I was not disappointed. This book was a great read and I look forward to reading the next one.

This is a great fae-based fantasy for people who are new to fae-based fantasies. The court dynamics are easy to understand and most of the terms are defined (ex. “changeling”). It gave me Cruel Prince by Holly Black vibes. The way the fae worlds behave are very similar. But, I felt like this book read quicker and was easier to understand.

My biggest issue with this book is the formatting— though I’m aware this may have changed with the published version. There aren’t quotations around where they are speaking, they only use apostrophes (ex. “She is mine”. vs ‘She is mine’.). I just found it hard to follow along with the dialogue because of that.

It was also predictable at some points. But overall, I really enjoyed it.

I was very entertained. the world building and writing was simple and I really like that. It's nothing overtly unique, it's ideas a mix of contemporary romance and fantasy but it was good and I don't have many complaints.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing the ARC.

I wasn't really sure what I was getting with this book, but I'm glad that I picked it up. I had a fun time reading about Imogen as she navigates being kidnapped by the Crown Prince of the Unseelie Court.

I thought the story was interesting, but I wish it had been just a bit more in a lot of ways. I thought the characterizations were a bit rough and needed some polishing and that there was not a good balance between fluff and plot. But I did overall enjoy the story.

I know this is the first in a series, but I'll definitely be back for the next one.

This was an enchanting start to the Curse of Fate and Fae series that deserves its 4-star rating. This fantasy romance weaves a captivating tale of destiny, love, and the complexities of power.

The story introduces us to Tarian, a fae prince whose path to the throne is obstructed by a prophecy foretelling his downfall at the hands of a human librarian, Imogen. What makes this story intriguing is that Imogen, the supposed threat to Tarian's crown, is not the formidable enemy that he expected. Instead, she's a character with layers -- reckless yet compelling, with an inner strength that defies her outward vulnerability.

Imogen's struggle for control and self-preservation in a world that questions her sanity adds depth to her character. The authors deftly explore the theme of self-discovery as Imogen is thrust into a new realm, facing her deepest fears and uncertainties.

The connection between Tarian and Imogen is at the heart of the story, and the development of their relationship is skillfully done. The strange bond that draws them together amidst lurking dangers keeps the reader engaged and invested in their journey. The tension and chemistry between the characters are palpable, adding a layer of intrigue to their blossoming romance.

The world-building is rich and immersive, with elements of political intrigue and fae lor that add depth to the narrative. The book excels at drawing readers into a fantastical realm where magic and destiny collide.

This was a seductive and enthralling fantasy romance that sets the stage for an exciting series. If you're a fan of fated mates, star-crossed love, and complex characters, this book is sure to captivate your imagination.

In all fairness, I didn't finish reading this book. I got to about 45%.

It just wasn't for me. Underwhelming world building and honestly, the world that is shown isn't that appealing. Like, at all. Maybe I'm just not into Fae books. Too much emphasis on physical attraction blah blah blah. I didn't hit any actual explicit scenes yet but I seriously doubt this book will shy away from it. If you want to read about a grumpy male MC and a female MC that's (literally) dragged through the story, maybe you'll like it?

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It's well written, easy to follow and I really enjoyed the enemies to lovers, the relationship between Imogen and Tarian is addicting - it's so fun to read!
I also love that the POVS switch between characters, you get a lot more insight into what they are thinking which is awesome.
This is one of my top reads from this year and I wasn't expecting so much from this book! I'll definitely be buying a physical copy so I can tab and make notes, how exciting!

I read this while recovering from COVID and it was the perfect pick-me-up, easy to read romantasy book. I really appreciated the ease and entertainment of this book. As a newbie to the fantasy genre, there have been a number of books that I read where the world building and characters can, at times, seem overwhelming.

The Prince of Never was an entertaining and easy read that was digestible and binge able with some of my favorite tropes including:

- Enemies to Lovers
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Fated Mates
- Forced Proximity
- Misunderstandings

What I liked (besides the tropes listed above!):
- Great side characters! Haddock and Agnes are the CUTEST and brought some extra comedic relief. Briyala is awesome and I want to be friends with her.
- Really loved how simple and easy to understand the world building was. Great for newbies looking to read more fantasy!
- Dual POV- really helped to place the mindset of the characters and move the story forward.
- This book launches into action from the very first chapter. Not a lot waiting around which is nice.
- Liked the questioning of sanity and Imogen’s mental health at the beginning of the book - it set me up to question what was happening and what wasn’t.


What I liked Less:
- There are still questions unanswered- who bit her neck? What’s happening with Ethan? Hoping that these get answered in book 2!
- The second book isn’t coming out until August 2024 so we have a while until we get to see what happens to these characters.

Overall, this book was like eating potato chips- addicting and you didnt have to think too much or work to hard in order to get swept up into the story. The characters were likable and I am very excited to see what comes in the next book!

Thank you to NetGalley, the authors, and the publishers for the opportunity to review.

#NetGalley #PrinceofNever

Prince of Never is the first book in a refreshing new romantasy series.

Imogen is a librarian who has a past she can't quite understand, she sees otherworldly creatures and no one takes her seriously. She starts to believe she may be crazy until Tarian, a morally grey fae prince captures her for being at the center of a prophecy that will be his downfall. Imogen is now thrust into a new realm where she is the cursed mate to an Unseelie Prince.

I'm already ready to continue on to the next book in this series to see how everything connects, the worldbuilding was done well, and I really loved all the politics of the fae realm. I was on the edge of my seat, trying to figure out the prophecy, who could be trusted, and who was scheming in the background. I enjoyed Imogen's character growth, she learned to stand her ground for the most part and while Tarian was made out to be disliked, he had some redeeming moments that I hope we see more of.

I'm hoping for a bit more romance between Tarian and Imogen in the next installment, even though it was more of a slow burn I felt the chemistry was lacking. I really struggled with the constant miscommunication between them. I know this had all the juicy tropes, enemies-to-loves, fated mates, and forced proximity but Imogen's stubbornness and constant back-and-forth coupled with the emotional whiplash Tarian was giving took away from their budding love story. They have the potential to be explosive so hopefully, we can see some character development in the next one, I'd like to see the progression of them trusting one another.

That cliffhanger! How am I supposed to wait til next Summer? Highly recommend picking up this unique take on fated mates loaded with all the tropes,

Thank you Lorelei Johnson, Hailey Jade and Netgalley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

The miscommunication in this book is next level, if these two just calmed their tempers and their egos for five minutes so many of the problems in this book could have been avoided. That being said, immaculate tension, the spicey scenes were great, and the story line was intriguing once it got further in!

It is a great introduction but it felt at time very underwhelming. The romance did not click for me but overall an easy fantasy read

I really enjoyed this book! The cliff hanger though! This was a really enjoyable read! Cannot wait for the next one!

For those who enjoy enemies to lovers with a huge dash of suspense and surprises ! Imogen has always known she's different because she sees creatures that simply cannot be real. She's learned not to talk about the strange, hideous beings that she sees but suddenly everything is horrifyingly real when she's kidnapped by a Fae Prince ! Tarian has finally found the one prophesied to bring the downfall of the Unseelie Court but she's a mere human ! That cannot be right surely but he finds himself strangely reluctant to end her and actually finds himself incredibly drawn to the aggravating and very attractive female. Yet to save his people Imogen has to die or does she ?
This was a fun read and I found myself more drawn in as I kept reading. Perhaps the beginning wasn't perfect but nevertheless this story was definitely entertaining. Imogen is a hoot at times as she's got a temper on her and yep Tarian is her target ! I enjoyed the supporting characters Sarah, Ethan and Haddock as they undoubtedly all added something to the story. Plus we get an evil Queen so shades of Wonderland. All in all a very good beginning to a series I look forward to reading more of.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair

Prince of Never
by Lorelei Johnson and Hailey Jade
⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

This one was fun! The story took a moment to get into, as you’re thrust pretty abruptly into the world of the fae, but I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and basking in the tension between the two leads.

As a human woman pulled into the world of the fae against her will, Imogen, the narrator, struggles to remain herself and fight against the demands of destiny. Her internal struggles are interesting to follow, but her external conflicts with Tarian, her fated lover and captor, are what really drive the story.

Excellent for fans of enemies-to-lovers, fated-but-hated, and general romantasy lovers.

Prince of Never is a great fantasy romance read that bridges the mortal world with the world of the fae. Imogen is an average woman with a past she can’t explain. Literally, she sees things others cannot and is questioning whether she needs a trip to the local looney bin. Until one night she’s attacked by something clearly not human and she does what any sane person would do…she hit him with her car (cue the TikTok audio). She’s then kidnapped and brought to the fae realm where plot twist after plot twist occurs.

This book is great for anyone who likes the mix of real world/fantasy world. Fabulous best friends. Enemies to lovers, fated mates, dark prophecies, and chosen one themes/tropes.

This book is good for those looking for an intro into fantasy. It was a quick easy read. I enjoyed some of the characters, Ves was one of my favorites. It contains some of the tropes that readers love.

The plot was very simple and I was left wanting more. Maybe that’s due to the fact that I have read many high fantasy novels. I appreciate the author setting up the enemy kingdoms and the pull that Imogen has between the seelie and unseelie court.

Lovers of ACOTAR and Blood and Ash.
Prince of Never has high fae, mate bonds, enenimies to lovers, and tension!
Thank you for letting me the Arc! It was much fun reading this book! It started with a strong storyline and I got pulled in from the beginning. I finished it within 24 hours! The world building was great as well.
Spice level 🌶🌶🌶