I really liked Forever We Dream. The plot is simple but interesting. I liked Elliana, Bellamona, and Gabriella and how they supported each other. Their dad was supportive too.

I felt that there wasn’t any information on their real life struggles because of being conjoined though. That’s what I wanted background on. As a person with disabilities myself, I believe in being open about my daily life with them. If information about the triplets’ daily struggles because of their disabilities were woven into the plot, it would have further enhanced an already very good book.

The cafeteria is atmospheric and I liked how helpful the owner was.

The plot has a good pace and the triplets are people to root for. I was really caught up in the mystery of whether they’d find their mother or not. There are definitely secrets, lies, and twists in this book, and it was engaging. Candace Joice bought the book even more to life with the narration.

Forever We Dream is unique

4 stars.

Thanks to Mark Workman and Birdeto Books for my audiobook in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

This took me a bit to get into but ended up being a pretty enjoyable coming of age story. I did feel like there was a lot of randomness at times, and felt a bit rushed at the end but I still enjoyed it.

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On the surface Mark Workman’s ‘Forever We Dream' tells the story of 3 sisters who enter a national singing competition in order to find their missing mother. But this is a coming-of-age story with a difference.

The subtext is an emotional story of courage, ambition and resilience in the face of adversity, told from a unique perspective. The female protagonists in this case are Elliana, Bellamona & Gabriella - a set of conjoined triplets.

There are a few standard tropes explored in the narrative to good effect. As in any book about high school kids there is the obligatory obnoxious mean girl Twyla-Violet. She is the sisters nemesis who employs devious tactics to try and secure victory in the competition. While she has zero redeeming qualities, we are, of course, offered an explanation as to why she acts in this way. The sisters also embody the classic underdog story where determination and talent challenge societal expectations. There is also the aforementioned search for the triplets long lost mother, seeing them uncovering long hidden truths, which in turn leads to their own personal growth and self discovery in this engaging coming-of-age story.

I noticed in many reviews readers are somewhat disappointed that more isn't made of the triplets actually being conjoined. I myself did initially wonder why the author chose to make his protagonists conjoined triplets in the first place, as there didn't appear to be a clear reason. But after mulling this over in my mind I feel as though a subtle point has been missed. My take on this is that the author used this as a plot device to make the readers see that each of the youngsters were their own person and therefore should be accepted as such in society. I feel as though going into more detail of how they are physically different would have detracted from the overall message of the book. Which is that society as a whole should be more accepting and learn to embrace people who are deemed to be different and not be judgemental towards them.

As for the narrator, Candace Joice, I must say she was the perfect choice. Her delightful voice really brought the story to life.

Whilst it took a few chapters to get into initially, I soon developed a vested interest in the characters. There are a couple of niggling worries I have with regard to certain aspects of the storyline and characterization but as these are negligible and may possibly be regarded as spoilers, I feel they don't need to be covered here, as overall 'Forever we dream' is a remarkable debut novel. Mark Workman's own background in the music industry and his estrangement from his late father since the age of six lends credence to those sides of the story and his love of the 1970s and the Bee Gees shines throughout.

As has been mentioned by other reviewers, thank goodness the publishers saw fit to change the cover art. The original gave a somewhat sinister undertone, which was definitely not in keeping with the overall message of the book.

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Definitely a quirky, fun, wholesome story that would appeal to readers who like rooting for the underdog. I was intrigued by the idea of conjoined triplets, and found myself enjoying their story and their search for their birth mother. There weren't any major surprises in here, but it would make for a good comfort read if anyone is looking for a sweet story about sisters who are on the outside looking in.

Really enjoyed the audio version of the book, and I also read the book.

Everything is possible if you have a dream and that's what this book is about. Doesn't matter what disabilities you have, what you look like, sickness, relationships just keep going. This is the first time I have ever read about conjoined triplets. So a new prospective for me which I learned a great deal from.

I loved it. For me everything clicked the talk of .music which i grew up listening to wonderful memories. Amazing female character who grows and learns. Underling storyline.

I just wish the ending wasn't so abrupt. I wanted more.

Looking forward to reading more of your work.

Thank you @markworkman @netgalley for allowing me to listen.

Happy publication day 🎉🥳🎧

This was really sweet, a definite coming of age YA that could definitely appeal to all ages. The story itself is lovely, it’s absolutely rammed with 70’s nostalgia which I really enjoyed. It’s also littered with lots of positive affirmations for anyone that’s a little different, struggling to fit in, overcoming bullying or family differences. There were definitely some predictable outcomes but overall I was really pleasantly surprised by the story.

The narrator really added an extra layer of emotion to the story.

My thanks to Birdeto Books and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this ALC 🎧

Thank you NetGalley and Birdeto Books for the ARC of this audiobook for my honest review

This was a really cute read, I couldn’t imagine what the conjoined triplets looked like but the plot was nice, it was written really well and I’d definitely buy the physical of this book to reread it.

Forever, We Dream by Michael workman is a heart book about Bellamona, Eliana, and Gabrianna three very talented seamstresses, singers, students, and conjoined triplets. it’s the 1970s so they’re also big fans of the Bee Gees. They do well at school with constantly get tease by Twila Violet, another teen singer who leads the band empress. they’re also missing their mother Catherine, who left them when they were babies and have been looking for her ever since but is definitely loved by their overprotective father Benson. One night after sneaking out to go see a band called Boogie Child, the lead singer gets arrested, and this is when the triplets take his place and are asks to join the band on a new talent show. Their dad says they can’t do it due to what happened the last time they went on television and not all the triplets are for it because they will be going against Twila Violet the biggest bully they know and the girl who calls them caterpillar. they decide to do it, hoping it will help them find their mom, but can they really win a talent show and what about their nemesis twilight Violet? I really enjoyed this book and although I am not a big fan of any story where a parent abandoned a child the story really hit a lot more going on than just that and I really enjoyed it. I listened to the audiobook narrated by. Candace Joyce who did a wonderful job. If you love great warm hearted books that definitely has that 70s feel you will definitely enjoy this one. I certainly did. #NetGalley, #BertitoBooks, #MichaelWorkman, #CandaceJoyce, #ForeverWeDream,

This heart warming story tells the story of three talented identical conjoined triplets who enter a national singing contest to try and find their mother.. The narration add real emotion to the story as although the plot is quite simple in the main it covers complex issues including being different, bullying, absent parents, serious illness and trying to accept your life but daring to hope your dreams might be possible. This was a quick listen with a good pace plot. The twists and meanings at the end were worth the wait. The story was filled with hidden meaning and good side characters and the competition was just a backdrop for the story. The triplets were treated as individuals and their traits on full display. I found the ending surprising and a tad predictable. Also the majority of the story was the build up and the competition. The ending felt rushed and over too quickly like it was put in before the word count allowed ended. I did really enjoy this but was just disappointed by the way the end was over too quickly. Thank you netgallery , publisher, author and narrator for this 4 star listen (rounded up). This is perfect for anyone who loves a heart warming story that could be a reality.

Publication Date: March 19th, 2025

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5


I listened to the audiobook of Forever We Dream by Mark Workman, and the narration was fantastic—it added so much depth to the story. The book felt incredibly real, in a way that's hard to describe, but it was told so well that I couldn't help but be drawn in.

The book tells the story of three conjoined triplets with a deep love for music. Their talent as musicians shines, but they face ridicule for their differences. the story is about self-discovery and embracing who you are, but there’s so much more woven into it.

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I enjoyed listening to this book. The characters were all very likeable and the story was uplifting. I really liked the twist and didn’t see it coming at all.

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It tells the story of multitalented conjoined triplets who enter a singing competition, shooting star, to find their mother who has abandoned them when they were babies. For that, they have to lie to their overprotective super busy father.

They join forces with a band of brothers who have lost their singer and are in the competition to make mother happy.

They face a ruthless bully rival Twyla-Violet who uses every means to win.

The shooting star director is power hungry and only cares about the show’s rating. He thinks conjoined triplets cannot be the winner.

These are some of the obstacles on their way. They unearth a lot of secrets on their journey to find their mother.

The audio narrative is good, very emotional, good characterization and makes it easy to get lost in the story.

The cover is too dark, I thought it would be a Cold War book in 1970s, which I like. For this story I would expect a more bubbly colorful cover that matches the story.

The conjoined triplet are portrayed as normal sisters. I wanted the story to go deeper into their lives, and show their challenges. How is their health, how do they sleep, go to bathroom, take shower or bathe or sit or write? How do they feel about it? Their only challenge was being bullied and nothing about being conjoined triplets was offered except how they look.

It is a book about a reality show, and is written that way. Reader gets the camera view of the characters, it stays on the surface, no diving into story or characters.

Characters are cliche, rich people bad, bookish nerds good. They have the same voice. Instead of going deep into characters and understanding them, characters psycho analyze each other and explain each other’s actions.

I didn’t understand the shooting star program, it sounded like a national competition but it had only local contestants and did not audition in other cities. The judges would determine the winner but the winner thanked America for making them their shooting star!

I give it 3 stars, it has is a good story with enough challenges to be interesting and enjoyable. If told differently, it would be a shooting star.