Glittering and gorgeously done, Sue Lynn Tan’s NEVER EVER AFTER is compulsively readable. I fell head over heels for the world building and character development, all beautifully packaged in a book that enraptures you from the very first page.

Wow-the way she seamlessly blended different fairy tales together in this book was chef’s kiss! I don’t care for love triangles, but this one had me intrigued! I love how the fmc was never a victim but always powerfully in control of her actions. The ending had me on the edge of my seat also. This is a must read!

Firstly, thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown Books for Young Readers for giving me the opportunity to read an e-ARC of this book.
I have really loved everything that Sue Lynn Tan has written. This new book is geared towards young adults and the tone is definitely a bit different than her previous books that are written more for adults. The language is a bit simpler and the writing less lyrical. But it was still just as good!
This books starts off as a Cinderella retelling, but quickly branches into its own story. It gets dark, it gets suspenseful, and I really enjoyed the blossoming romance between Yining and Jin (not really a spoiler because you can totally see it coming the second they meet).
I really enjoyed reading this and look forward to the next book in this new series!

Sue Lynn Tan has done it again. A tale of fate, of family, and of magic, Never Ever After delivers on all fronts. Yining, our protagonist, is a young girl orphaned and looking for a better life than the one of poverty and cruelty subjected by her step-aunt. Jin is a mysterious figure from a land afar, teasing and alluring yet willing to do anything for his homeland. Prince Zixin is a walking contradiction and full of secrets and a haunted past. Together, these characters help form the story and deliver a delightful read with a unique magic system. 5/5 stars.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc of this novel in exchange for my honest opinion. Never Ever After goes on sale in September of 2025.

I really enjoyed reading this book! The author did a fabulous job with keeping the story interesting and flowing. I never really liked books that drag on but this book never did! The characters were very unique and I really enjoyed there journey. I will be recommending this book to everyone I know!

Thank you to Little Brown Books for Young Readers and NetGalley for the ARC. I was excited to learn about this new title from Sue Lynn Tan, Never Ever After is an immersive and sometimes cheeky Cinderella inspired young adult fantasy. I enjoyed Yining as the street smart protagonist, who can take care of herself, thank you very much. There were some parts that felt a bit rushed, but overall, I greatly enjoyed this and will read the next in the series!

This is such a beautiful fantasy mixed with fairy tale (reimagined?). Cinderella was one of my favorites growing up but this was 10 times better than I could have ever imagined. I am excited to buy a trophy of this when it comes out 😍

I loved The Celestial Kingdom Duology, was a little underwhelmed by Immortal but this book brought back the excitement I had reading DOMG. This book had that lore, the Chinese mythology tie in, a sprinkling of Cinderella which I am always a sucker for. The prose and imagery was beautiful, as her books always are and I thoroughly enjoyed this story.
The characters were complex and nuanced and I think when SLT has more time to breath her writing into a story she really shines in pacing and plot and twists and romance. The characters and stakes were introduced and fleshed out in a way that did not feel overwhelming to the plot.
I can't wait to see where book 2 takes us and book 1 won't even be out until later this year