Never Ever After, Sue Lynn Tan
Never Ever After, Sue Lynn Tan
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Never Ever After

Author: Sue Lynn Tan

Series: Never Ever After

Narrator: Natalie Naudus

Unabridged: 12 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/28/2025


Synopsis

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Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this Cinderella-inspired fantasy by the bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess—for fans of Renée Ahdieh, Tahereh Mafi, and Stephanie Garber.

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.
 
This sweeping fantasy romance inspired by Cinderella and a Chinese fairy tale is the first in a breathtaking new series by the acclaimed author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess.

About Sue Lynn Tan

Sue Lynn Tan writes fantasy inspired by the myths and legends she fell in love with as a child. Her books have been nominated for several awards, are USA Today and Sunday Times bestsellers, and will be translated into sixteen languages.Born in Malaysia, Sue Lynn studied in London and France, before moving to Hong Kong. Her love for stories began with a gift from her father, her first compilation of fairytales from around the world. When not writing or reading, she enjoys exploring the hills and forests around her home.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Esta on October 23, 2025

When Sue Lynn Tan said this was Ever After/Cinderella × The Cruel Prince, I was excited because Jude Duarte and Danielle de Barbarac are icons, obviously. Danielle fights the system with intellect and compassion and Jude survives it by becoming more cunning and dangerous than the people who built it......more

Goodreads review by Fernanda (ivyfer_isreading) on July 07, 2025

I'm a little divided, so I'll split this into positives and negatives. Positives: the writing is beautiful, the author's other books just moved to the top of my tbr. I like the characters a lot, they are really different and complement each other, I can only imagine the sequel will be great.  Negative......more

Goodreads review by anh on October 22, 2025

3 stars Unfortunately, I did not like this book as much as I wanted to. It was going well at the start—like I was really invested in the storyline and how it was going to go. Of course, the concept of Cinderella x Chinese fairytale is very intriguing, so I had high hopes. But I somehow got bored so......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on October 01, 2025

Sue Lynn Tan has once again proven why she’s a master of weaving myth, magic, and heart-stopping romance into breathtaking fantasy. Never Ever After is not just a Cinderella retelling—it’s a bold, intoxicating reinvention steeped in Chinese folklore, brimming with political intrigue, and wrapped in......more

Goodreads review by jenny reads a lot on October 22, 2025

If she writes it - I will read it. Gorgeously written Cinderella-inspired romatansy with political intrigue for dayssssss. Whats to love… - cinderella reimagining that borrows but tells a fresh new story - gorgeous prose - vivid and lush world without being overly descriptive - political intrigue - sl......more