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Series by Emily McIntire

Never After

The Never After series in reading order: 6 books reviewed on The Bookish Elf, first published between 2021 and 2024.

Book 1 in one line: "Hooked" marks an impressive start to the Never After Series, establishing Emily McIntire as a voice to watch in dark romance. While not perfect, its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, offering readers a darkly addictive tale that will leave them…

Books reviewed6
Series average4.0★
Where to start
Hooked cover
Book 1Hooked2021 · ★ 4.0

A Dark and Twisted Retelling Where the Villain Claims His Happy Ever After

Read our review of Hooked →
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Hooked cover
Start hereHooked2021 · ★ 4.0

A Dark and Twisted Retelling Where the Villain Claims His Happy Ever After

2
Scarred cover
Scarred2022 · ★ 4.0

A Dark Royal Romance Where Vengeance Meets Forbidden Love

3
Wretched cover
Wretched2022 · ★ 4.0

Love, betrayal, and villainy—where heroes dare not tread.

4
Twisted cover
Twisted2023 · ★ 4.0

A villain’s redemption in a dark reimagining of Aladdin

5
Crossed cover
Crossed2023 · ★ 4.0

Faith meets temptation in a haunting tale of love and redemption

6
Hexed cover
LatestHexed2024 · ★ 4.0

A Provocative Retelling of The Little Mermaid

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Frequently asked questions

What is the reading order of the Never After series?

Hooked, Scarred, Wretched, Twisted, Crossed, Hexed.

Where should I start the Never After series?

Start with Hooked, first published in 2021.

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