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Among the Thorns
Never the Roses (Related to this series)
- Author
- Jennifer K. Lambert
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Publish Date
- 7 July 2026
- Run Time
- 13 hours 58 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
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What to expect
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 . . .
Tropes:
- Love triangle
- Hidden Identity
- Forbidden Magic
- He falls first
- Who is she?
- Only one bed
- Forced Proximity
Among the Thorns is the deliciously romantic fantasy from the author of Never the Roses, Jennifer K. Lambert.
Praise for Jennifer K. Lambert:
'Full of unexpected love, magic, heartbreak and healing, it completely stole my heart!'
– Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop
'Absolutely exquisite . . . you will not be able to stop reading until you have savored every delicious word'
– Darynda Jones, bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series
'Both ethereal and sensuous'
– Connie Willis, author of Doomsday Book
Critics Review
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A heart-wrenching tale of guilt and longing . . . This captivating romantasy is a resounding delight
Library Journal, starred review of Never the Roses
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Lambert's captivating fantasy-romance debut will enchant . . . A must-add
for any romantasy shelfBooklist, starred review of Never the Roses
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Full of unexpected love, magic, heartbreak and healing, it completely stole my
heart!Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop on Never the Roses
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Never the Roses is a fantasy as seductive (and dangerous) as the dream through which it often wanders. An absorbing read!
Connie Willis, Nebula and Hugo-Award winning author of Doomsday Book and The Road to Roswell on Never the Roses
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Never the Roses is never anything less than enchanting
Jennifer Estep, New York Times bestselling author of the Crown of Shards series
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Never the Roses delivers a lyrical feast for the imagination
Charissa Weaks, author of the Witch Walker Series
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Masterfully crafted, Never the Roses will entice you with its lyrical narration, powerful characters and magical enchantments
Maria V. Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of Poison Study
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Details
- Author
- Jennifer K. Lambert
- Narrator
- Kishore Walker, Imi Hasna, Sulin Hasso
- Duration
- 13 hours 58 minutes
- Release Date
- 7 July 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035075942
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Pan Macmillan
- Genre
- Fantasy romance / Romantic fantasy, Romance: unlikely or unexpected lovers, Fantasy: cosy / cozy, Epic fantasy / high fantasy
Synopsis
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 . . .Tropes:- Love triangle- Hidden Identity- Forbidden Magic- He falls first- Who is she?- Only one bed- Forced ProximityAmong the Thorns is the deliciously romantic fantasy from the author of Never the Roses, Jennifer K. Lambert.Praise for Jennifer K. Lambert:'Full of unexpected love, magic, heartbreak and healing, it completely stole my heart!'– Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The Spellshop'Absolutely exquisite . . . you will not be able to stop reading until you have savored every delicious word'– Darynda Jones, bestselling author of the Charley Davidson series'Both ethereal and sensuous'– Connie Willis, author of Doomsday Book
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