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Never Have I Ever (2019)

by Joshilyn Jackson

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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 fifteen-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.… (more)
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  BooksInMirror | Feb 19, 2024 |
I almost bailed on this because I had just finished The Husbands and it seemed like it was going to be mega similar but then I saw a friend with similar book taste gave it a rare 4 stars so I stuck with it... So glad I did. It was twisty adventure goodness on the cul-de-sac with minimal eye rolling required. Interesting with lots of unique relationship dynamics. ( )
  hellokirsti | Jan 3, 2024 |
This is an easy read! I truly enjoyed this domestic thriller by Joshilyn Jackson. The plot flows, with twists and turns. I knew I would love this book before I even opened the cover. Never Have I Ever is a catchy title. It already reminded me of games like Spin the Bottle. This book plays on the fear of exposing old skeletons in the closet (not literally). Amy Whey is definitely the protagonist and Roux is the antagonist. Their struggles dominate the whole book. This book portrays themes of family, knowing when the truth helps or hurts, and making restitution for things done wrong. It also shows how the effects of guilt can drive different people to do different things, such as relocate to another area, block bad memories and try to do penance by doing nice things. I loved living through the character of Amy and her brilliant mind to always be one step ahead of tricky Roux. Since I don't want to give spoilers, I will just state that I was surprised at one revelation toward the end, although I felt the foreshadowing of something evil when the baby was held earlier in the story. I wouldn't mind reading a sequel or seeing the movie version. If you like sinister plots, quick wit, or books that are an easy read without being a total spoiler, you will LOVE this book! ( )
  doehlberg63 | Dec 2, 2023 |
Damn! This one had me on the edge of my seat the WHOLE TIME, and I devoured it. Great story -compelling characters. I'd love a whole separate book about Tig ( )
  decaturmamaof2 | Nov 22, 2023 |
I ended up liking this book more than I originally thought I would.
I'm not a huge fan of blackmail stories, and wanted this to be more about the game than that; however, the layers that the author added from about halfway to the end made it a 3 star instead of a 1/1.5.
I didn't like any of the characters, even the one you were supposed to like the most. I'd say the one I disliked least was Maddie, but even then, her "loving nicknames" for her parents annoyed me. ( )
  Danielle.Desrochers | Oct 10, 2023 |
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For three of my favorite girls, in order of height:
Taylor Myers
Olivia Browning
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The game was Roux's idea.
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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 fifteen-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.

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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 fifteen-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.
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