Book Review: Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson

Title: Never Have I Ever

Author: Joshilyn Jackson

Series/Standalone:Standalone

Genre: Adult Fiction, Thriller

Pages: 352

Publisher: William Morrow

Year Published: 2019

Format: Audiobook 

"Amy Whey is proud of her ordinary life and the simple pleasure 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 spirit fifteen-year-old stepdaughter, her adorable infant song. 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- and 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 party 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 transgression of our past come back with a vengeance."

My Rating: 2/5

This thriller was just fine, it wasn't anything mind blowing, or anything that threw me for a loop. There were twists her and there I wasn't fully expecting, but things that I had guessed at. I was intrigued by our main character and would have liked to hear more about her years before meeting Charlotte, even though we did see glimpses of it. It was also interesting to see the middle class drama in this community. It doesn't quite live up to rich people drama in thrillers, but it was interesting. I would read more from this author in the future, but I'm not in a rush to do so.

Thanks for reading,

Sidny