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the_horror_maven's review against another edition
5.0
I was overjoyed when I was presented with the opportunity to review Ms. Never. I am a woman struggling with Major Depressive Disorder, Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder, and Complex PTSD, so I am always looking for novels that accurately portray mental illness in a unique way. Ms. Never surpassed my expectations in this way. The novel's protagonist, Farya Navurian, suffers from depression, but instead of being presented as a damsel in distress, she ends up having superpowers as a byproduct of her mental illness. I have never read a book that portrays some of the symptoms of mental illness in this way, and I fell in love with Colin Dodds' one-of-a-kind story line.
Ms. Never is equal parts science fiction and romance, while portraying the complexities of modern life. Both of the primary characters of the novel - Farya and Bryan - are multifaceted and develop beautifully throughout the novel. I gobbled this novel up and yearned for more upon finishing. I am amazed and delighted by Dodd's genre bending novel and view of mental illness, and I can't recommend this novel enough. Ms. Never appeals to a variety of audiences due to its genre-crossing story line, and I hope that you will pick it up as soon as you can! This story will leave you forever changed.
Ms. Never is equal parts science fiction and romance, while portraying the complexities of modern life. Both of the primary characters of the novel - Farya and Bryan - are multifaceted and develop beautifully throughout the novel. I gobbled this novel up and yearned for more upon finishing. I am amazed and delighted by Dodd's genre bending novel and view of mental illness, and I can't recommend this novel enough. Ms. Never appeals to a variety of audiences due to its genre-crossing story line, and I hope that you will pick it up as soon as you can! This story will leave you forever changed.
truthwatcher's review against another edition
I liked the premise but it was really slow to get going.
sci_mom's review against another edition
1.0
I received this book in a Goodreads Giveaway. I love the premise and was excited to read this story. Unfortunately, it was too convoluted and confusing for me. I may just not be in the right headspace to appreciate it now, but I found myself reading and re-reading entire passages to try and keep track of what was going on and that made it feel more like work. I am obviously in the minority here, but I gave it over 30% and just wasn't enjoying it at all.
mayarend's review against another edition
4.0
Took me way longer than I'd have usually taken, the story is really interesting but it's so heavy at times...
baldmountain's review against another edition
2.0
I couldn't finish it. I couldn't tell where the story was going and didn't want to slog through it anymore.
ashleynestlermsw's review against another edition
5.0
I was overjoyed when I was presented with the opportunity to review Ms. Never. I am a woman struggling with Major Depressive Disorder, Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder, and Complex PTSD, so I am always looking for novels that accurately portray mental illness in a unique way. Ms. Never surpassed my expectations in this way. The novel's protagonist, Farya Navurian, suffers from depression, but instead of being presented as a damsel in distress, she ends up having superpowers as a byproduct of her mental illness. I have never read a book that portrays some of the symptoms of mental illness in this way, and I fell in love with Colin Dodds' one-of-a-kind story line.
Ms. Never is equal parts science fiction and romance, while portraying the complexities of modern life. Both of the primary characters of the novel - Farya and Bryan - are multifaceted and develop beautifully throughout the novel. I gobbled this novel up and yearned for more upon finishing. I am amazed and delighted by Dodd's genre bending novel and view of mental illness, and I can't recommend this novel enough. Ms. Never appeals to a variety of audiences due to its genre-crossing story line, and I hope that you will pick it up as soon as you can! This story will leave you forever changed.
Ms. Never is equal parts science fiction and romance, while portraying the complexities of modern life. Both of the primary characters of the novel - Farya and Bryan - are multifaceted and develop beautifully throughout the novel. I gobbled this novel up and yearned for more upon finishing. I am amazed and delighted by Dodd's genre bending novel and view of mental illness, and I can't recommend this novel enough. Ms. Never appeals to a variety of audiences due to its genre-crossing story line, and I hope that you will pick it up as soon as you can! This story will leave you forever changed.
peachykeenreviews's review against another edition
5.0
I was overjoyed when I was presented with the opportunity to review Ms. Never. I am a woman struggling with Major Depressive Disorder, Quiet Borderline Personality Disorder, and Complex PTSD, so I am always looking for novels that accurately portray mental illness in a unique way. Ms. Never surpassed my expectations in this way. The novel's protagonist, Farya Navurian, suffers from depression, but instead of being presented as a damsel in distress, she ends up having superpowers as a byproduct of her mental illness. I have never read a book that portrays some of the symptoms of mental illness in this way, and I fell in love with Colin Dodds' one-of-a-kind story line.
Ms. Never is equal parts science fiction and romance, while portraying the complexities of modern life. Both of the primary characters of the novel - Farya and Bryan - are multifaceted and develop beautifully throughout the novel. I gobbled this novel up and yearned for more upon finishing. I am amazed and delighted by Dodd's genre bending novel and view of mental illness, and I can't recommend this novel enough. Ms. Never appeals to a variety of audiences due to its genre-crossing story line, and I hope that you will pick it up as soon as you can! This story will leave you forever changed.
Ms. Never is equal parts science fiction and romance, while portraying the complexities of modern life. Both of the primary characters of the novel - Farya and Bryan - are multifaceted and develop beautifully throughout the novel. I gobbled this novel up and yearned for more upon finishing. I am amazed and delighted by Dodd's genre bending novel and view of mental illness, and I can't recommend this novel enough. Ms. Never appeals to a variety of audiences due to its genre-crossing story line, and I hope that you will pick it up as soon as you can! This story will leave you forever changed.
mistymist15's review against another edition
3.0
Farya and Bryan are the 2 main characters. Their story keeps running in parallel until they meet. There are other characters like Lourdes, who helped Farya mental exercises and Ethan. They are pivotal characters in building the stories. But beyond them, other characters who stress the storyline. The author has given a decent amount of introduction and depth to Farya and Bryan’s character. When it comes Farya’s character author has given intricate details. That was important given Farya has a unique ability.
It is literary fiction with an inkling of mystery and sci-fi. I enjoyed the style and the concept of the book. There were characters who didn’t add value to the story. The story wouldn’t change if the author removed them from the story. Most of the major characters are well- developed and harmonizes with the rest of the book. It’s a thought-provoking book. And that synced with elements of mystery and sci-fi which makes it an extraordinary read.
Ms. Never is an interesting take on a challenging subject and this combined with emotions and will to do the right thing in the face of an intense dilemma.
Find the detailed review on:
https://ideasflyhigh.wordpress.com/2019/10/29/ms-never-arc-review/
It is literary fiction with an inkling of mystery and sci-fi. I enjoyed the style and the concept of the book. There were characters who didn’t add value to the story. The story wouldn’t change if the author removed them from the story. Most of the major characters are well- developed and harmonizes with the rest of the book. It’s a thought-provoking book. And that synced with elements of mystery and sci-fi which makes it an extraordinary read.
Ms. Never is an interesting take on a challenging subject and this combined with emotions and will to do the right thing in the face of an intense dilemma.
Find the detailed review on:
https://ideasflyhigh.wordpress.com/2019/10/29/ms-never-arc-review/
beccadrew's review
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
tk_'s review against another edition
2.0
If I had to describe this book in a single word, that word would be "disjointed." I'm pretty sure the novel was couching a hidden chastisement of modern culture and the commoditization of everything, but honestly, whatever moral story may have been involved here just got lost in the weeds.
Shame too, since it started off pretty interesting. In the end, all I can say is that I finished the book, but I'm not sure it was worth the effort.
Shame too, since it started off pretty interesting. In the end, all I can say is that I finished the book, but I'm not sure it was worth the effort.