Never Never- The Complete Series

"Never Never" – The Complete Series: A Review

Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher’s collaborative effort, "Never Never," promises a gripping romantic mystery, and for the most part, it delivers. The premise – two childhood best friends and lovers, Charlie and Silas, waking up one day with their entire shared history erased – is immediately intriguing. The authors skillfully weave a narrative that keeps you guessing, slowly peeling back layers of their past to reveal a complex and, at times, unsettling relationship.

The amnesia plot device works effectively to create suspense. The gradual rediscovery of Charlie and Silas’s memories is a slow burn, punctuated by moments of intense emotional vulnerability and surprising revelations. The authors expertly balance the romantic elements with the mystery, keeping the reader engaged in both the romantic reconnection and the unraveling of the truth behind their memory loss.

However, while the mystery itself is compelling, the emotional core of the story feels somewhat uneven. The relationship between Charlie and Silas, while undeniably passionate, lacks the depth and nuance that Hoover’s standalone works often achieve. Their connection feels somewhat reliant on the mystery itself, making their romantic evolution less organic and more reactive to the plot.

The writing style is engaging, with both authors’ distinct voices blending surprisingly well. The pacing is generally good, although there are moments where the narrative drags slightly as the characters grapple with their lost memories. The constant back-and-forth between present-day uncertainty and fragmented flashbacks can become slightly disorienting, but it also effectively mirrors the characters’ internal struggles.

The ending, while providing answers, might leave some readers feeling slightly unsatisfied. While the mystery is solved, the emotional resolution feels rushed and could have benefited from more exploration of the characters’ feelings and long-term implications.

Overall, "Never Never" is a captivating read that succeeds in creating a thrilling and mysterious narrative. Fans of both Hoover and Fisher will appreciate the blend of their writing styles, but readers looking for a deeply emotionally resonant romance might find the emotional depth somewhat lacking compared to the mystery’s complexity. It’s a solid, page-turning read, but perhaps not the authors’ strongest individual work. I’d rate it a 3.5 out of 5 stars.