
Never Ever After
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers · Hardcover · October 28, 2025
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- Who it’s for
- A sharp-edged fairy-tale reimagining pairs fantasy romance with courtly danger and uncertain loyalties.
- Genres
- YA Fantasy Romance, Fairy Tale Adaptations for Teens, Dark YA Fantasy
- Published
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, October 28, 2025
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A New York Times bestseller! Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this dark and fierce reimagining of Cinderella by the bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess—for fans of Holly Black, Tahereh Mafi, and Stephanie Garber. Order now and receive the SPECIAL FIRST EDITION while supplies last—featuring a designed case cover under the jacket and illustrated endpapers, in addition to shiny foil and embossing.
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This must-have special edition is only available in the limited first printing. Life in the Iron Mountains is harsh and unforgiving. After the death of her beloved uncle, Yining has survived by becoming a skilled thief and an even better liar. When she acquires an enchanted ring that holds the key to a brighter future, it is stolen by her step-aunt, and Yining must venture into the imperial heart of the kingdom to seize it back. Amid the grandeur of the palace, Yining catches the eye of the ruthless and ambitious prince, who tempts her with a world she’s never imagined. But nothing is as it seems, for she’s soon trapped in a tangle of power, treachery, and greed—her only ally the cunning advisor from a rival court who keeps dangerous secrets of his own. To break free, she must unravel the mystery of her past and fight for a future that both frightens and calls to her. Never Ever After is the first in a breathtaking new fantasy romance series influenced by Chinese fairy tales from the acclaimed author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess.
After the Fairy Tale
A sharp-edged fairy-tale reimagining pairs fantasy romance with courtly danger and uncertain loyalties.
Come here for
- A darker Cinderella retelling with Chinese fairy-tale influences
- Palace intrigue, dangerous secrets, and a fierce romantic edge
Expect
- A thief navigating power, treachery, and greed
- A world where the promise of a brighter future comes at a cost
Where it sits
| Fairy Tale Adaptations for Teens | 70% |
|---|---|
| YA Fantasy Romance | 69% |
| Dark YA Fantasy | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- YA Adventure
- Fairy Tale Adaptations for Teens
- YA Fantasy Romance
- Asia for Teens
- Authors
- Sue Lynn Tan
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- October 28, 2025
- Format
- Hardcover
- Reading lane
- YA Adventure