AUGUST 2019 - AudioFile
In a contemporary thriller expertly narrated by the author, suburban mom Amy is in a battle to keep her deepest, darkest secret. When a newcomer to the neighborhood blackmails her about a tragedy she caused as a teenager, Amy will do anything to keep her secret from destroying the life she has built. Joshilyn Jackson’s skills as an author are rivaled by her talents as a narrator. Jackson sets the story in a Florida Panhandle community, and she delivers the appropriate accents. From beginning to end, she breathes life into her characters, vocally representing the wide range of emotions found in this rollercoaster of a story. Intense scenes cause one to listen with breathless anticipation. Jackson provides yet another performance sure to thrill listeners. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
[An] epic duel between two flawed women—it’s the perfect thriller to round out your summer.” — People
“Never Have I Ever becomes a tale of moral suspense in addition to a psychological thriller. Its several plot twists are surprising and effective, and there are gripping sequences involving Amy’s work as a deep-sea diver woven logically into the narrative. Many books claim to be the perfect beach read. This one doesn’t, but it certainly fits the bill.” — Wall Street Journal
"Jackson has been establishing herself as a master of domestic suspense for years, and her hyped latest should do little to change that. A carefree neighborhood evening of games, gossip, and wine gradually evolves into something much more sinister, as engineered by a woman harboring unsettling secrets." — Entertainment Weekly
“Bestselling author Jackson packs in dramatic reveals about the women’s complex histories.” — Time
“Bestselling Jackson successfully trades her usual quirky Southern lit for darker psychological suspense in this latest highly recommended novel. Her prowess at writing affecting, character-driven fiction is on full display, and readers will devour the twisty, consuming story.” — Library Journal (starred review)
“Several plot twists are surprising and effective, and there are gripping sequences involving Amy’s work as a deep-sea diver woven logically into the narrative... Perfect beach read.” — Wall Street Journal on Never Have I Ever
“Nail-biting suspense.… Jackson builds on her talent for creating imperfect, capable, and multi-layered characters to write smart suspense, driven by the intelligence and determination of the instigator and her prey… Never Have I Ever marks a new high in Jackson’s career.” — Booklist (starred review) on Never Have I Ever
“Wonderful—suspense and surprises, real characters, and a scary, ominous backbeat. This feels like the book Jackson was born to write.” — Lee Child, New York Times Bestselling Author, on Never Have I Ever
“A smart, original thriller with real, compelling characters and a chilling reveal. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.” — Clare Mackintosh, New York Times bestselling author of I Let You Go, on Never Have I Ever
“The more Roux and Amy became obsessed with each other, the more obsessed I became with the book. Jackson is a master... Fans of Joshilyn Jackson and newcomers alike will eat this book up. I did, and I’m hungry again.” — Sara Gruen, New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants, on Never Have I Ever
“A heart-pounding tale of cat and mouse with twists you won’t see coming. Just when you think you couldn’t be more shocked, Jackson delivers a mind-blowing ending. Riveting!” — Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish, on Never Have I Ever
“[A] nail-biter....Winner takes all in this addictive, heart-thumping read.” — Family Circle Magazine on Never Have I Ever
“Joshilyn Jackson’s newest novel weaves a wicked tale right from its opening pages...With excellent pacing, clever character development, fun plot twists and a palpable setting, Never Have I Ever is a binge-worthy read. Jackson brings her first thriller to the table this summer, and you don’t want to miss it.” — BookPage.com on Never Have I Ever
“Jackson’s novel is chock-full of dramatic reveals and twisty turns... Be warned: It’s a stay-up-all-night kind of book. Compulsively readable.” — Kirkus Reviews on Never Have I Ever
“If you’re streaming the second season of “Big Little Lies,” take a screen break to read Never Have I Ever by Atlanta author Joshilyn Jackson. The novel is a deliciously, twisty domestic suspense tale... It’s Jackson’s best yet.” — The Augusta Chronicle on Never Have I Ever
“We’re looking forward to Never Have I Ever bringing Jackson the credit she deserves. Jackson’s latest is a classic interloper tale—a woman named Roux enters the lives of a seemingly perfect family and of course, her disruption reveals all the family’s darkest secrets.” — CrimeReads, “The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer“
“Entertaining . . . Well-developed, memorable characters and an action-packed plot.” — Publishers Weekly on Never Have I Ever
“One of the most entertaining books you will read this summer.” — Brooklyn Digest on Never Have I Ever
“This book is well written and full of twists and turns that seem to keep unraveling until the end… It will keep you turning page after page and just when you think you have it all figured out, you’re left guessing even more. I would highly recommend this book and you won’t regret reading it.” — BookTrib.com on Never Have I Ever
Wall Street Journal
Never Have I Ever becomes a tale of moral suspense in addition to a psychological thriller. Its several plot twists are surprising and effective, and there are gripping sequences involving Amy’s work as a deep-sea diver woven logically into the narrative. Many books claim to be the perfect beach read. This one doesn’t, but it certainly fits the bill.
Booklist (starred review) on Never Have I Ever
Nail-biting suspense.… Jackson builds on her talent for creating imperfect, capable, and multi-layered characters to write smart suspense, driven by the intelligence and determination of the instigator and her prey… Never Have I Ever marks a new high in Jackson’s career.
People
[An] epic duel between two flawed women—it’s the perfect thriller to round out your summer.
Wall Street Journal on Never Have I Ever
Several plot twists are surprising and effective, and there are gripping sequences involving Amy’s work as a deep-sea diver woven logically into the narrative... Perfect beach read.
Clare Mackintosh
A smart, original thriller with real, compelling characters and a chilling reveal. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
Sarah Gruen
The more Roux and Amy became obsessed with each other, the more obsessed I became with the book. Jackson is a master... Fans of Joshilyn Jackson and newcomers alike will eat this book up. I did, and I’m hungry again.
Time
Bestselling author Jackson packs in dramatic reveals about the women’s complex histories.
Entertainment Weekly
"Jackson has been establishing herself as a master of domestic suspense for years, and her hyped latest should do little to change that. A carefree neighborhood evening of games, gossip, and wine gradually evolves into something much more sinister, as engineered by a woman harboring unsettling secrets."
Lee Child
Wonderful—suspense and surprises, real characters, and a scary, ominous backbeat. This feels like the book Jackson was born to write.
Wall Street Journal
Never Have I Ever becomes a tale of moral suspense in addition to a psychological thriller. Its several plot twists are surprising and effective, and there are gripping sequences involving Amy’s work as a deep-sea diver woven logically into the narrative. Many books claim to be the perfect beach read. This one doesn’t, but it certainly fits the bill.
BookPage.com on Never Have I Ever
Joshilyn Jackson’s newest novel weaves a wicked tale right from its opening pages...With excellent pacing, clever character development, fun plot twists and a palpable setting, Never Have I Ever is a binge-worthy read. Jackson brings her first thriller to the table this summer, and you don’t want to miss it.
The Augusta Chronicle on Never Have I Ever
If you’re streaming the second season of “Big Little Lies,” take a screen break to read Never Have I Ever by Atlanta author Joshilyn Jackson. The novel is a deliciously, twisty domestic suspense tale... It’s Jackson’s best yet.
“The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer& CrimeReads
We’re looking forward to Never Have I Ever bringing Jackson the credit she deserves. Jackson’s latest is a classic interloper tale—a woman named Roux enters the lives of a seemingly perfect family and of course, her disruption reveals all the family’s darkest secrets.
Liv Constantine
A heart-pounding tale of cat and mouse with twists you won’t see coming. Just when you think you couldn’t be more shocked, Jackson delivers a mind-blowing ending. Riveting!
Family Circle Magazine on Never Have I Ever
[A] nail-biter....Winner takes all in this addictive, heart-thumping read.
Brooklyn Digest on Never Have I Ever
One of the most entertaining books you will read this summer.
BookTrib.com on Never Have I Ever
This book is well written and full of twists and turns that seem to keep unraveling until the end… It will keep you turning page after page and just when you think you have it all figured out, you’re left guessing even more. I would highly recommend this book and you won’t regret reading it.
null Time
Bestselling author Jackson packs in dramatic reveals about the women’s complex histories.
null Entertainment Weekly on Never Have I Ever
"Jackson has been establishing herself as a master of domestic suspense for years, and her hyped latest should do little to change that. A carefree neighborhood evening of games, gossip, and wine gradually evolves into something much more sinister, as engineered by a woman harboring unsettling secrets."
Time on Never Have I Ever
Bestselling author Jackson packs in dramatic reveals about the women’s complex histories.
People on Never Have I Ever
[An] epic duel between two flawed women—it’s the perfect thriller to round out your summer.
Karen Abbott
I was swept up by her inimitable voice from the very first page: she deftly combines such unexpected subjects as superheroes, single motherhood, race, and the impact of long-buried secrets. I love this book and can’t recommended it highly enough.
Mark Childress
Joshilyn Jackson is one the best writers of the new generation.
Susan Rebecca White
Jackson excels at weaving a wholly absorbing story with vivid characters… [she makes] some affecting points about the importance of the stories we tell to each other and to ourselves.
Adriana Trigiani
What a storyteller!
Lydia Netzer
In a story of incredible love and bravery, [Jackson] lasers through the weathered grace and mossy tradition of the contemporary south to explode its comic book dualism with blistering genius…Imagine Flannery O’Connor in a Wonder Woman suit, and you’ll get close to the big heart of this brilliant book.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution on The Almost Sisters
A vibrant, sharp and humorous read, brimming with relatable subplots, high-energy scenes and overt superhero references... The author deftly succeeds in writing a book within a book, each one beautifully complementing the other.
BookTrib.com on Never Have I Ever
This book is well written and full of twists and turns that seem to keep unraveling until the end… It will keep you turning page after page and just when you think you have it all figured out, you’re left guessing even more. I would highly recommend this book and you won’t regret reading it.
Brooklyn Digest on Never Have I Ever
One of the most entertaining books you will read this summer.
Sara Gruen
The more Roux and Amy became obsessed with each other, the more obsessed I became with the book. Jackson is a master... Fans of Joshilyn Jackson and newcomers alike will eat this book up. I did, and I’m hungry again.
People on Never Have I Ever
[An] epic duel between two flawed women—it’s the perfect thriller to round out your summer.
Mark Childress
Joshilyn Jackson is one the best writers of the new generation.
Family Circle Magazine on Never Have I Ever
[A] nail-biter....Winner takes all in this addictive, heart-thumping read.
The Augusta Chronicle on Never Have I Ever
If you’re streaming the second season of “Big Little Lies,” take a screen break to read Never Have I Ever by Atlanta author Joshilyn Jackson. The novel is a deliciously, twisty domestic suspense tale... It’s Jackson’s best yet.
Clare Mackintosh
A smart, original thriller with real, compelling characters and a chilling reveal. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough.
Lydia Netzer
In a story of incredible love and bravery, [Jackson] lasers through the weathered grace and mossy tradition of the contemporary south to explode its comic book dualism with blistering genius…Imagine Flannery O’Connor in a Wonder Woman suit, and you’ll get close to the big heart of this brilliant book.
Atlanta Journal-Constitution on The Almost Sisters
A vibrant, sharp and humorous read, brimming with relatable subplots, high-energy scenes and overt superhero references... The author deftly succeeds in writing a book within a book, each one beautifully complementing the other.
Karen Abbott
I was swept up by her inimitable voice from the very first page: she deftly combines such unexpected subjects as superheroes, single motherhood, race, and the impact of long-buried secrets. I love this book and can’t recommended it highly enough.
BookPage.com on Never Have I Ever
Joshilyn Jackson’s newest novel weaves a wicked tale right from its opening pages...With excellent pacing, clever character development, fun plot twists and a palpable setting, Never Have I Ever is a binge-worthy read. Jackson brings her first thriller to the table this summer, and you don’t want to miss it.
Susan Rebecca White
Jackson excels at weaving a wholly absorbing story with vivid characters… [she makes] some affecting points about the importance of the stories we tell to each other and to ourselves.
Booklist (starred review) on Never Have I Ever
Nail-biting suspense.… Jackson builds on her talent for creating imperfect, capable, and multi-layered characters to write smart suspense, driven by the intelligence and determination of the instigator and her prey… Never Have I Ever marks a new high in Jackson’s career.
Adriana Trigiani
What a storyteller!
Lee Child
Wonderful—suspense and surprises, real characters, and a scary, ominous backbeat. This feels like the book Jackson was born to write.
Liv Constantine
A heart-pounding tale of cat and mouse with twists you won’t see coming. Just when you think you couldn’t be more shocked, Jackson delivers a mind-blowing ending. Riveting!
Wall Street Journal on Never Have I Ever
Several plot twists are surprising and effective, and there are gripping sequences involving Amy’s work as a deep-sea diver woven logically into the narrative... Perfect beach read.
Time on Never Have I Ever
Bestselling author Jackson packs in dramatic reveals about the women’s complex histories.
“The Most Anticipated Crime Books of Summer& CrimeReads
We’re looking forward to Never Have I Ever bringing Jackson the credit she deserves. Jackson’s latest is a classic interloper tale—a woman named Roux enters the lives of a seemingly perfect family and of course, her disruption reveals all the family’s darkest secrets.
Booklist (starred review)
Nail-biting suspense.… Jackson builds on her talent for creating imperfect, capable, and multi-layered characters to write smart suspense, driven by the intelligence and determination of the instigator and her prey… Never Have I Ever marks a new high in Jackson’s career.
Time
Bestselling author Jackson packs in dramatic reveals about the women’s complex histories.
Time Magazine on Never Have I Ever
Best-selling author Jackson packs in dramatic reveals about the women’s complex histories.
AUGUST 2019 - AudioFile
In a contemporary thriller expertly narrated by the author, suburban mom Amy is in a battle to keep her deepest, darkest secret. When a newcomer to the neighborhood blackmails her about a tragedy she caused as a teenager, Amy will do anything to keep her secret from destroying the life she has built. Joshilyn Jackson’s skills as an author are rivaled by her talents as a narrator. Jackson sets the story in a Florida Panhandle community, and she delivers the appropriate accents. From beginning to end, she breathes life into her characters, vocally representing the wide range of emotions found in this rollercoaster of a story. Intense scenes cause one to listen with breathless anticipation. Jackson provides yet another performance sure to thrill listeners. A.L.S.M. © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine