Never Ever After
Never Ever After by Sue Lynn Tan is a captivating reimagining of Cinderella, published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers in 2025. This edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Yining, a skilled thief and liar, who, after the death of her uncle, acquires an enchanted ring that promises a brighter future. However, when the ring is stolen by her step-aunt, Yining embarks on a daring journey into the imperial heart of the kingdom to reclaim it.
In her quest, Yining encounters a ruthless prince who offers her a glimpse into a world beyond her imagination, but she soon finds herself ensnared in a web of power and treachery. As she navigates the complexities of palace intrigue, her only ally is a cunning advisor from a rival court, who harbors dangerous secrets. Never Ever After explores themes of action, adventure, and romance, drawing inspiration from Chinese fairy tales, and sets the stage for an engaging new fantasy romance series.
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Not all fairy tales end happily ever after in this powerful and fierce reimagining of Cinderella by the bestselling author of Daughter of the Moon Goddess–for fans of Renée Ahdieh, Tahereh Mafi, and Stephanie Garber.
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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.
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