The Never List
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3.5
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Koethi Zan
The most relentless, deeply disturbing thriller writer since Jeffery Deaver and Gillian Flynn For years, best friends Sarah and Jennifer kept what they called the "Never List": a list of actions to be avoided, for safety's sake, at all costs. But one night, against their best instincts, they accept a cab ride with grave, everlasting consequences. For the next three years, they are held captive with two other girls in a dungeon-like cellar by a connoisseur of sadism. Ten years later, at thirty-one, Sarah is still struggling to resume a normal life, living as a virtual recluse under a new name, unable to come to grips with the fact that Jennifer didn't make it out of that cellar. Now, her abductor is up for parole and Sarah can no longer ignore the twisted letters he sends from jail. Finally, Sarah decides to confront her phobias and the other survivors--who hold their own deep grudges against her. When she goes on a cross-country chase that takes her into the perverse world of BDSM, secret cults, and the arcane study of torture, she begins unraveling a mystery more horrifying than even she could have imagined. A shocking, blazingly fast read, Koethi Zan's debut is a must for fans of Karin Slaughter, Laura Lippman, and S.J. Watson.
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Author
Koethi Zan
Pages
303
Publisher
Harvill Secker
Published Date
2013
ISBN
1846556554 9781846556555
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"Disclaimer: I won a copy of this book during a Goodreads giveaway, and this is my honest review.<br/><br/>"The Never List" is unlike any adult romantasy books I have ever read! It was at a level of spice that pushed past my usual comfort zone, but surprisingly to myself, I found it to be exciting and unique. It was not overwhelming and was elegantly portrayed on the page. To be truthful, I have not read a ton of spicy books that are of this caliber, so I'm not an expert by any means. I will admit that there are a ton of racy scenes throughout this book that only grow in intensity as the book progresses. If you are a reader who is looking for a fantasy book with more focus on spicy scenes, then this is definitely worth a read!!! However, if you are not much of a spice enthusiast, then this book will not be something you will resonate with.<br/><br/>In terms of setting, plot, and characters, I adore this fantasy world that Jade Presley brought to life!!! I find the setting to be engaging and unique!!! The characters are so vastly different and unique that I felt like I was watching a TV drama play out in front of my eyes as I read their perspectives. I loved how we, as the readers, got to catch a glimpse of the multiple character's points of view throughout the book! It expanded the scope of the plot in a fun and creative fashion!!! I'm beyond excited to read the next book in this series!!! I have a strong feeling it will be just as great, if not greater than "The Never List," the book that started it all!!! <br/><br/>All in all, I could barely put this book down!!! There was something exciting happening every single chapter, and I was hooked from page one!!! Also, the physical copy of this book is literally a work of art!!! The full color images on the inside of the cover are drop-dead-gorgeous, and the map is just as stunning!!! The splayed edges are breathtaking and are extremely intricate!!! Everything about the appearance of the physical book is pure awe and AMAZING!!! Long story short, if you read the plot description for this book at it calls to you - read it NOW!!!"
Cherry Lover 🍒
"This book gave me chills. As the story goes on event to event, explaining the states of each character and the gripping scenes portraying an eerie decadence, I couldn't stop, I felt like I was helping as a tag along to bring peace"
Keane Scott
"This was a wonderful book I could not put down. Content warning of: BDSM and Rape"
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