Never Have I Ever by Joshilyn Jackson
Amy Whey is proud of her ordinary life and the simple pleasures that come with it—teaching diving lessons, baking cookies for new neighbors, helping her best friend, Charlotte, run their local book club. Her greatest joy is her family: her devoted professor husband, her spirited fifteen-year-old stepdaughter, her adorable infant son. And, of course, the steadfast and supportive Charlotte. But Amy’s sweet, uncomplicated life begins to unravel when the mysterious and alluring Angelica Roux arrives on her doorstep one book club night.
Sultry and magnetic, Roux beguiles the group with her feral charm. She keeps the wine flowing and lures them into a game of spilling secrets. Everyone thinks it’s naughty, harmless fun. Only Amy knows better. Something wicked has come her way—a she-devil in a pricey red sports car who seems to know the terrible truth about who she is and what she once did.
When they’re alone, Roux tells her that if she doesn’t give her what she asks for, what she deserves, she’s going to make Amy pay for her sins. One way or another.
To protect herself and her family and save the life she’s built, Amy must beat the devil at her own clever game, matching wits with Roux in an escalating war of hidden pasts and unearthed secrets. Amy knows the consequences if she can’t beat Roux. What terrifies her is everything she could lose if she wins.
A diabolically entertaining tale of betrayal, deception, temptation, and love filled with dark twists leavened by Joshilyn Jackson’s trademark humor, Never Have I Ever explores what happens when the transgressions of our past come back with a vengeance.
My Review
Well the punches kept coming throughout this book and I was caught off guard with each one. The revelations revealed were increasingly more smoking than the last and I loved it.
From the description I knew it would be a interesting read but once I started I was kind put off by the basic-ness of the plot with the game being played by adult women. It didn't seem like it could get juicy at first but boy am I glad I hung in there. It didn't take too long and POW I was hit with the first blow and then shortly after another one that almost knocked me off the sofa!!
I won't go into how this story plays out because I SO want you to check it out for yourself, but I will say this... not only was the story believable because we all have secrets of some sort that we stuff down deep but the other plot twists fit nicely into it where it wasn't overwhelming at all...in fact it was rather thought-provoking!