The Never List

De: Jade Presley

Narrado por: Michelle Price, Jake Bordeaux

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

They said the Choosing was a gift. They never told me I was playing a deadly game.

Four rulers. Monsters cloaked in crowns. They're not just powerful—they're primal. And now, they want me.

I wasn't supposed to be part of the Choosing. I forged my way in, wearing a stranger's face, chasing whispers of my lost sister. I planned to seduce. To manipulate. To survive. But I didn't plan on them.

The way they watch me like prey. The way their magic coils around mine like a promise. The way they say my name like they already own it. Each man wants to break me in his own way. Take me in his own way. Together? They might unmake me entirely.

One girl. Four princes. No escape. No salvation. Only pleasure sharp enough to cut.

Contains mature themes.

©2025 Jade Presley (P)2025 Tantor Media

Why choose?

Never read one before. This is a great first. Only complaint? Cliff hanger. No idea when the next will come out.

4 Princes, 1 Girl — Enough Said!

5 ⭐️ 3 🌶️

This book is a full-blown why-choose fever dream—in the best way. Imagine if Quicksilver and ACOTAR had a love child, and for once, you didn’t have to pick just one bat boy. These men may not have wings, but let’s be real… they’re not exactly lacking.

So what happens when a lowborn girl with secret powers crashes a royal dating competition? Chaos. Glorious, magical chaos. Rylee sneaks into The Choosing to find her missing sister, only to be claimed as the fated mate of four god-tier princes—each one hotter, deadlier, and more emotionally complicated than the last.

With forbidden magic, mating trials, political games, and enough spice to melt your Kindle, this book is a why-choose must-read. Rylee’s got sass, grit, and trauma she covers with sarcasm—and I adored her for it. The princes? Let’s just say each one is a fantasy with his own flavor of danger.

Jade Presley doesn’t just write romantasy—she delivers a high-speed roller coaster of feelings, spice, and plot twists. The world is immersive without being overwhelming, and Rylee’s emotional journey? One minute I was clutching my chest, the next I was reaching for a fan. Well done, Jade!

More spice than plot but FUN

This was more spice than plot but I had a great time.

Tropes:
Why choose
Romantasy
Forced Proximity
Cool Magic
Fated Mates

The plot of the book was actually pretty entertaining when they weren’t humping like bunnies. The FMC is trying to find her sister thats been missing for a year and thats how she ends up trying to win the hearts of the four princes. This was SPICY. It was a tad instalust but it worked for me. It was paced so well that it had me HOOKED. I truly only wanted to read this and see what happens. The writing style was kinda hit or miss at times. I did find some parts to be pretty cringe ngl but I was thoroughly entertained. And thats thing I was looking for.

Overall, I liked it. It was a really fun why choose. I might read book 2 when it comes out.

This story

This book had me laughing, crying, and feeling all kinds of ways. 😏 Jake and Michelle were amazing at bringing this to life and I can’t wait to read the next book!

Bingeworthy story that created my next obsession

This book was fantastic. It kept me turning the page and begging for the next sentence while listening to the audiobook. I don't know how this has just sat on my TBR but it's not there anymore. This story kept me needing more.

The FMC was strong willed and never willing to be who she wasn't, only to keep her secrets hidden. Loyal. Determined. Honest where needed. I loved the interactions with her and the guys and watching the way she slowly shifted from never wanting it to where their story lead. I love the awe and wonder she shows when she goes to the cities, and seeing her thoughts shift with each new interaction.

The MMCs. I loved them all. I love that we have 2 and 2 with the guys. 2 that are closest to each other than the others but they are all deeply connected to each other. I love how we see bits of their true selves when they are with Rylee.

I absolutely loved the narrators and they really helped bring the story to life and sounded great together. I can only imagine if this ever hits duet or graphic audio but on it's own? This was absolutely perfect and kept me needing more and more of the story.

The guys are misunderstood men? Or true to the rumors heard about them? Getting to know the Legends of Chaos is a whirlwind of emotion, unraveling truths and trust and watching a bond flourish while fighting secrets, lies, a missing sister and more. The last like maybe 5 chapters I kept thinking... you won't end it right here, no that would be torture. Yeah, that cliff hanger though.... I felt taunted cause I kept expecting it but it didn't come and then it was just there and I went straight over the cliff.