Hi friends! I’m back from my travels with a brand-new book review! I read Never A Hero a few weeks ago, and I can’t stop thinking about it. Let’s hop in!
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Quick Synopsis
This sequel to the contemporary fantasy Only a Monster will take Joan deeper into the monster world, where treacherous secrets and even more danger await.
About Never A Hero
Title: Never A Hero
Author: Vanessa Len
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Genre: Fantasy
Pages: 528
Age Range: 16+
Publisher: Harper Collins
Date Published: 29 August 2023
Goodreads Description: Despite all of the odds, Joan achieved the impossible. She reset the timeline, saved her family – and destroyed the hero, Nick.
But her success has come at a terrible cost.
I received a review copy from Netgalley. All opinions are my own.
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Never A Hero Review
I think it’s safe to say that I adored this book. And honestly, I wasn’t expecting to. I liked Only A Monster well enough, but Joan annoyed me and I thought the writing was a little too juvenile.
Never a Hero completely blew me away. I was hesitant to pick up this book, but I’m so glad I did.
Len’s writing has vastly improved, and I couldn’t put this book down. It was so compelling and vivid. The expanded worldbuilding sucked me right in, I wish this world was real. The execution and pace of the story have improved so much, yet Len still has the same charm and pull to her writing.
This book does not suffer from second-book syndrome, it’s exactly the opposite. It was action-packed and filled with so much angst – plus the ending just blew me away. Honestly, I would read 5 more books in this series if Vanessa Len decided to continue expanding this world. I just adore it so much.
The characters are the real stand out in this one. They were well-written and well-fleshed out. My only real complaint is that we did not get enough of Aaron (we are all on Team Aaron right?). Normally I’m not a love triangle girlie, I’ve been traumatised by those too much, and I wouldn’t necessarily call this a love triangle. But I thought it was well done. I do think the author has a clear preference, but I hope I’m wrong.
If you’re looking for a time-travel, urban fantasy type book with lovable characters, lots of action, shenanigans, and more, this is definitely one to pick up.
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ok but um you disliking only a monster and getting annoyed by joan is INSANELY RELATABLE. like i had to force myself to get through to the end of the first book AND IT WAS TORTURE. but you liking the sequel despite that makes me kind of hopeful 👀 LOVE THE REVIEW.
I think you’ll love the sequel much more than the first book. Let me know if you give it a try!