Had a hard time following the multiple POVs, which usually isn’t that big of a deal for me but i don’t know why this book was just harder to keep it all straight.
The premise was great but it reads to YA for me so maybe that’s why i had a harder time getting into it.

The premise of Never Have I Ever is extremely interesting and it immediately caught my attention - a group of teens receiving cryptic texts that pull them into a deadly game? Gives me Pretty Little Liars vibes with a perfect blend of slasher horror and mystery. Unfortunately, the execution didn’t quite work for me.

The multiple POVs were difficult to follow, which isn’t usually an issue for me, but the way characters were introduced - often through big chunks of description before launching into action—made it hard to keep track of who was who. This made the pacing feel uneven, and by the time I got into the rhythm of one perspective, the story had already jumped to another. It might just be a personal preference, so if you enjoy shifting viewpoints, you might have a better time with it.

I did appreciate the eerie atmosphere and the way the tension builds as the teens are picked off one by one. The story had solid slasher vibes, with some decent twists along the way. However, the writing style felt rough in places, and the large cast of characters made it hard to stay fully invested.

Overall, while the book didn’t fully click with me, I think fans of YA horror who love fast-paced, high-stakes thrillers might still enjoy the ride. If the premise intrigues you, it’s worth giving a shot!

This is a YA thriller with an interesting premise. The story revolves around a group of friends who play a game that leads to secrets being exposed and things going wrong. While the plot had some suspense, it felt a bit predictable, and the characters weren’t very developed. It’s an enjoyable read, but it didn’t stand out as much as I hoped.

A YA horror. It had spooky vibes. There were some parts where I got confused between the different POVs. I found the characterisation needed a little work, but enjoyed some of the description of the scenery giving a spooky atmosphere. And the book picked up when it was more plot driven.

To be honest the first part of this book nearly had me DNF. The writing just seemed... off. Confusing, choppy and disjointed. But I am glad I kept going!

The book took a huge turn for the better! The writing improved, and the story became chilling, suspenseful, and intense. However as the group of teens were slowly killed off by an unknown assailant, I had one recurring thought: where were their parents??? The tension was incredibly well-built.

The multiple points of view were initially hard to follow, but I eventually got used to them. While I guessed the killer’s identity, the story still kept me hooked with plenty of things throwing you off the scent. The ending was a total surprise and added an extra layer of horror to the story.

I’m so glad I didn’t give up on this one! In the end, it turned into a thrilling and captivating read. I highly recommend it!

This book was a pleasant surprise.
I thoroughly enjoyed it, as it was a quick read and a good time.

Ok hear me out. I struggled to get through the first half of this book. It was very high school level drama and I was kind of annoyed....and then the book took off. I stayed up and read way past my bedtime to finish the second half of this book. The horror factor was spot on and the twists were fantastic. I definitely recommend this book, especially around spooky season!

I received this book as an ARC through NetGalley and I am voluntarily giving my review.

A bit of a slow start for me but it was still a very good read was on edge of my seat needing to know what was going to happen

Never have I Ever was thought to get through the first 30%
Almost DNF but in the end enjoyed it. Thank you to Netgalley for the opportunity to read this ebook.

Can a book be too-YA? I felt like this is what it was. The blurb really pulled me in, but I couldn't figure out what was happening. The writing was complicated, the action was confusing. It was not for me.

Harker Jones's take on the classic slasher storyline is full of creepy vibes and twists and turns. This whodunnit will have you on the edge of your seat, heart pounding. Eight teens play a deadly game of Never Have I Ever. One by one they are being picked off by someone dressed up as a scarecrow. Will anyone survive? Truly terrifying!

Never Have I Ever by Harker Jones promised a thrilling YA horror experience but ultimately left me feeling like I’d just finished an awkward game of “Never Have I Ever” with a group of strangers who don't know how to follow the rules. The premise is solid—a creepy game turns deadly—but the execution falls flat. The characters are about as relatable as a phonebook, and the dialogue? Let’s just say I’ve had more riveting conversations with my houseplants.

The suspense is there, but it’s buried under layers of clichés and predictable twists. The horror elements felt more “mildly unsettling” than truly terrifying, and I found myself waiting for something, anything, to actually make me gasp. By the end, I was more interested in how much longer I had until the last page than in finding out who survived.

In short, it’s not a complete disaster, but it’s not a game changer either.

Trust no one. Because it could be anyone!

When a group of kids start receiving text messages to play Never Have I Ever, they find themselves caught in a deadly game. This was a suspenseful horror story. I was stressed the entires time I was reading it. Who is killing these kids? Could the bully be next? I couldn’t believe who the killer was!

I enjoyed this story although the writing was my favorite.

Thank you NetGalley, Harker and BooksGoSocial for the E-ARC!

At around 30%, I LOVED this book.

The first 30%, however was one of the most confusing and horribly choppy writing I’ve read in a book. I truly almost DNF’d this book because I was worried the rest would continue with the weird writing style and confusing characters. This is the reason I rated this book 4 stars in an otherwise 5 star book.

Luckily, this book picked up significantly and seemed like someone completely different started to write it. It was chilling, claustrophobic, and suspenseful. One by one the group starts to die by an unknown killer. Where were their parents?!

This book had multiple point of views. At first, it was confusing but I started to pick up who was who. While I found that the killer wasn’t all that twisty, based on something that was said throughout the book (I won’t spoil it), I still started to fall for the red herrings. The ending was NOT expected and further pushed the horror aspect of the story.

I am so glad I stuck with this one as I ended up enjoying it immensely! Highly recommend.

I really liked the concept of this book, but it just fell a bit flat for me. The writing of this story confused me quite a bit as it just kept jumping back and forth between people’s points of view and I couldn’t figure out whose point of view it was. The writing was also a bit choppy, and switched between the present and the past, which was quite confusing. Other than that, I liked the story and found it to be a pretty good horror/ mystery book.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this ARC.

I love the cover and the idea behind it. unfortunately it didn't give me what I was looking for in a horror. there's a lot of descriptions that I feel are unnecessary. I usually love reading multiple posts of view but for some reason I just couldn't follow along with this one. over all I enjoyed trying to figure out who the killer is.
thank you netgalley for allowing me to read this arc better late than never I suppose

I requested this book because of the interesting synopsis. I will admit that I struggled with this one. The writing was so broken up, and I feel like the plot was not as strong as it could have been. The idea behind the book was good, but I feel like it could have been written better. I will read more from this author to see how they progress with their novels.

Thank you Net Galley ARC

I dare you to read this at home alone at night, next to a dark window. It was so spooky, I wanted to stop before the next gruesome death, but I couldn't put it down until the end!

I hate when I can easily guess the culprit of a whodunit, and by now it's hard to find mysteries I can't guess. But Jones masterfully drops clues and misdirection that led me right into his trap. I did guess the culprit at one point, but immediately fell for the misdirection Only in retrospect can I see the clues that gave me a fair shot at unraveling the mystery, and it all makes perfect sense.

Never Have I Ever by Hawker Jones, I really like this book except for the fact I thought they were way too many people in the book but a Halloween horror story is right up my alley and with the teens trying to figure out who is texting them and why was something I really enjoyed. It a small town in Michigan, eight friends and a killer or at first a potential killer on the loose. I do want to mention I really was surprised as to who the culprit was and think I may be losing my discernment because that has been happening a lot lately. As far as this book goes, I would definitely recommend it for a fast fun horror story.#NetGalley, #HawkerJones, #NeverHaveIEver,

I found the premise of this to be so exciting but the writing itself was so choppy I couldn't get into it.