The Never List

Jade Presley
66 pages2-hour read
Fiction
Novel
Adult
Published in 2025

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Book Brief

Jade Presley

The Never List

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2025
Book Details
Pages

417

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy
Theme
Conflict

•

Emotions/Behavior: Courage

•

Fear
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Never List by Jade Presley follows a person navigating a challenging and unpredictable journey. This individual strives to overcome an array of obstacles while adhering to a personal guideline known as the "Never List." Throughout the narrative, the experiences reveal the complexity of human emotions and decisions in pursuit of a meaningful path.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Unnerving

Character List

The primary narrator and protagonist who initially attends the Choosing with the goal of finding her missing sister. She is from the Ashlands, possesses magical powers as a demi, and hides her status to avoid discrimination.

One of the Legends of Chaos and a narrator, known as “the Nightmare” due to his ability to manipulate emotions. He struggles with his reputation and fears being unlovable, affecting his relationship with Rylee.

A narrator and one of Rylee’s love interests, nicknamed “the Dreamer” because of his ability to fly. He is the first Legend Rylee builds a relationship with and is supportive and warm in nature.

A narrator and one of Rylee’s love interests, known as “the Player” who controls water. He is friendly and charming, helping Rylee to embrace fun while navigating her secrets.

A narrator and one of Rylee’s love interests, nicknamed “the Mind” due to his ability to read minds. He shares a slow-building relationship with Rylee, earning her trust by respecting her privacy.

The father of Axl and one of the kings of Lumathyst, who is the least developed character among the kings. He is suggested to be untrustworthy and aligned with the malevolent king Baydel.

Kal’s father, described as the most benevolent and trustworthy of the four kings. While kind, he remains part of the corrupt power structure in Lumathyst.

Pierce’s father, aligned more with benevolent Jullian than cruel Baydel. Despite offering Rylee a way out, he holds snobbish views on social hierarchy.

The most corrupt and vicious of the four kings, Jax’s father, who relishes using his power to control others. He is known for executing dissidents and opposing Rylee throughout the narrative.

Book Details
Pages

417

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fantasy
Theme
Conflict

•

Emotions/Behavior: Courage

•

Fear
First Publication Year

2025

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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