I love the gentle pace of this story, the delicate weave of the present (well, 1926-present) and the past. There’s such a tone of nostalgia throughout, and I think it comes from the tinge of sadness in Kate’s memories, my own perception of the period, as well as the beautifully crafted prose.
The first kiss was lovely. I’m intrigued about the boat figurine that ties them together - I wonder what Daniel’s relationship to the event is. Kate’s memories of that night were tragic, but I enjoyed how she sounded like herself when she talked about it.
And… I haven’t read your main stories (yet), so I don’t know these characters like many of your other readers do, but you know what? They still feel complete and compelling, within this story. They have their unique voices, personalities, and stories that slowly unfold. This is to say that your writing and storytelling is really good! I thoroughly enjoyed this and plan to come back for the later chapters.
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Blackeyed_blackeyed on Chapter 1 Sat 23 Mar 2024 07:58PM UTC
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