The Never List by Jade Presley Review

 

The Never List by Jade Presley
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ 4 Spice

Well… this book does not hold back. It’s about 400 pages of chaos, and honestly? I didn’t hate it.

From the moment you start reading, you’re swept straight into Rylee’s life. It’s dark, bleak, and messy, and from that jump-off point you’re launched headfirst into secrets, lies, questionable choices, and an absolute mountain of spice. I ate this book up and genuinely enjoyed it.

I really liked the overall storyline and how everything was set up, but there were definitely things that didn’t fully work for me. I’m not a huge fan of books that feel more spice than substance, and at times I felt like there should have been more build-up between bonds and relationships. Some of the time jumps were a bit jarring one moment you’re here, and suddenly you’re three weeks later in a sunshine-and-happiness phase without enough transition. I really wanted to see how we got there.

That said, there was a clear and interesting storyline running through the book, and I think with a few tweaks this could have been a spectacular read. That’s just my opinion, of course.

For everything I really enjoyed, there were things that pulled me out a little but overall, it was a super fun read. I wasn’t thrilled with the ending… mostly because now I have to wait for the next book. The ending itself was shocking, and I was genuinely screaming as I hit the last page. I’m honestly surprised I didn’t pull my hair out.

I really appreciated the emotional damage shown within families, as well as the clear themes of corruption and darkness as we learn more about the political structure and day-to-day power plays.

Overall? Solid read, and I’m glad I picked it up.

What I Liked:
The legends of chaos.
The general storyline.
The detail around the different social classes.
The rage certain characters made me feel.

What Didn’t Work for Me:
The time jumps.
Insta-spice / moments where spice overtook story.

Would I Recommend This Book?
Yes, I would.

Would I Reread?
Yes.

How I’d Sum It Up:
Hot, spicy, and packed with secrets.

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