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.

Plot was interesting, but drowning…

The story line was interesting, but it was quickly drowned out by long, drawn out intimate scenes that slowed down what could have been a great book.

Like with food, spice should ADD to the recipe, not take away.

The ending was predictable, but I remain cautiously optimistic that this could be one of those rare cases where the sequel is better as characters are already developed and the scene is set-up well for a strong Book 2.

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!