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Among the Thorns – Never the Roses by Jennifer K Lambert

August 13, 2026 by Mada Leave a Comment

Rating: 9/10

Twin sorceresses. One Prince Charming. Which sister will win out?

Ambitious young sorceress Rose of Northbrooke is about to graduate. She’s the only known dream sorcerer of her generation and she’s a remarkable one. No wonder she has Prince Sebastien, one of the most eligible royals of the realm trailing her skirts.

But when rumours of dream magic gone awry reach her ear, Rose discovers she’s not the only oneiromancer of her generation. And she might not be the most powerful.

In a faraway cottage, Thorn has lived a simple and isolated life. She longs to be part of the world. When she discovers there’s another dream sorceress out there who owns everything Thorn has ever wanted, she hungers even more for all she’s been denied.

When Rose and Thorn meet, the outcome is clear: only one sorceress can live out in the open and claim the prince’s loving hand . . .

REVIEW

Among The Thorns isn’t something that I would have picked up, normally I’m a reader of epic fantasy. However, this book did let me on. It let me on a love triangle that’s infused with mystery, magic and so much more that’s wrapped inside a web of politics that I dare say this is something amazing, no. It’s more than that. It’s intricate. It’s actually really interesting. I love the worldbuilding in this story.

And the character’s chemistry is what makes this novel enjoyable to read. What makes this world fascinating to discover at every crook and nanny. It’s a testament to the writer who delivered a coherent world that will pull you in. I don’t want to spoil this world, nor its story. It’s actually a fantastic novel. It’s got a world that will hook you in. Medieval castles? Check. Intricate politics? Check. A Romance Angle that will want you to keep reading? Also check.

And its a world where every character has to prove themselves. Be it not being the most powerful sorcerer or not. It’s an amazing way of discovering the story, and I can’t wait to read more.

Filed Under: Action & Adventure, Adventure Fantasy, Coming of age, Cozy Fantasy, Creature Feature, Demons, Epic Fantasy, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Heroic Fantasy, Magical Realism, Romantic Fantasy

About Mada

Mada, the Medjay of Faiyum, is a book reviewer of fantasy and sci-fi, mostly fantasy and historical fiction, and passionate about video gaming, a fan of franchises such as Paradox, Total War, Assassin Creed.

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