Never Have I Ever

A Novel

By: Joshilyn Jackson

Narrated by: Joshilyn Jackson

“Wonderful - suspense and surprises, real characters, and a scary, ominous backbeat. This feels like the book Jackson was born to write.” (Lee Child, New York Times best-selling author)

Named a Best Book by USA Today • People • The Wall Street Journal • Time • Entertainment Weekly • Bustle • and many more...

From New York Times best-selling author Joshilyn Jackson, a twisting novel of domestic suspense in which a group of women play a harmless drinking game that escalates into a war of dark pasts.

In this game, even winning can be deadly....

Amy Whey is proud of her ordinary life and the simple pleasures that come with it - teaching diving lessons, baking cookies for new neighbors, helping her best friend, Charlotte, run their local book club. Her greatest joy is her family: her devoted professor husband, her spirited 15-year-old stepdaughter, her adorable infant son. And of course, the steadfast and supportive Charlotte. But Amy’s sweet, uncomplicated life begins to unravel when the mysterious and alluring Angelica Roux arrives on her doorstep one book-club night.

Sultry and magnetic, Roux beguiles the group with her feral charm. She keeps the wine flowing and lures them into a game of spilling secrets. Everyone thinks it’s naughty, harmless fun. Only Amy knows better. Something wicked has come her way - a she-devil in a pricey red sports car who seems to know the terrible truth about who she is and what she once did.

When they’re alone, Roux tells her that if she doesn’t give her what she asks for, what she deserves, she’s going to make Amy pay for her sins. One way or another.

To protect herself and her family and save the life she’s built, Amy must beat the devil at her own clever game, matching wits with Roux in an escalating war of hidden pasts and unearthed secrets. Amy knows the consequences if she can’t beat Roux. What terrifies her is everything she could lose if she wins.

A diabolically entertaining tale of betrayal, deception, temptation, and love filled with dark twists leavened by Joshilyn Jackson’s trademark humor, Never Have I Ever explores what happens when the transgressions of our past come back with a vengeance.

This audiobook includes an episode of the Book Club Girl Podcast, featuring an interview with Joshilyn Jackson about Never Have I Ever.

©2019 Joshilyn Jackson (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

"Joshilyn Jackson's skills as an author are rivaled by her talents as a narrator. Jackson sets the story in a Florida Panhandle community, and she delivers the appropriate accents. From beginning to end, she breathes life into her characters, vocally representing the wide range of emotions found in this rollercoaster of a story. Intense scenes cause one to listen with breathless anticipation. Jackson provides yet another performance sure to thrill listeners." (AudioFile Magazine)

Too long

This book was way too long for what it was.
The main character kept getting lost in reverie, that quite frankly, added no value.
The book was interesting enough but I found myself fast forwarding through several sections to just get on with it already.
Really nothing special and honestly I'm not sure I'll read another from this author.

Outstanding

I bought this in both Audible and Kindle format, anticipating listening on my commute and then reading on my flight; well my flight was canceled unexpectedly and I had a very long drive home. The story and narration were both so good, I ended up finishing the book once I got home on Audible.

Although the protagonist wasn’t a saint, I rooted for her the entire time. The narration adds so much to the story. If you’re on the fence...buy it!

Not this author’s best work

What a great book- right up until the last chapter. Then it fell off a steep cliff and fell flat with a resounding thud. Which is too bad as the story was completely engrossing, kept the reader guessing and on edge for the entire book. Worth the time to read.

Great narration, deep story...

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. I loved the twists and turns and the voice that kept it all together. I highly recommend this listen.

Never Seen The Ending Coming

The storyline kept me wanting to keep going at every chance I had to listen! I loved the descriptive nature of the characters and the surroundings. She was able to make me see the story in my mind.

Never have I ever listened to

a book where you feel the heartbeat, the breathing and emotions of the main character. Very heavy at times, as must be, because the events are heavy for anyone to live with. Narration by the author is excellent!

Loved this book!

Have never read anything from this author so I’m glad I chose this one. The author also narrates this story. She does a fine job although sometimes her voice sounds a little on the childish side. Although not enough to be too grating. Overall, highly recommend. Interesting characters and twisted story!

It's a good 3.5

The development is very slow and I was sometimes bored with too much overthinking or even repeated phrases. I liked the main character but she also annoyed me very frequently with some of her dumb choices. It took me probably two weeks to finish the first two thirds, but the last chapters were more intriguing. As far as the story not being believable, I agree and I also prefer plots that are more real-life, but hey, it's fiction and I´m always open to improbabilities if the story is good enough. Overall, I ended up enjoying it although it's not among the best I've read/listened to.

Highly highly recommend!!

I listen to 3+ books per week and it can be challenging finding ones worth listening to but this one is the whole package! Do it!!

Loved it!

I loved it from start to finish! Interesting, clever and engaging. I listened every second I could!