Author: Emily Klepp
Genres: Contemporary
Published: December 6, 2024
Pages: 247
Format read: Epub
Triggers: BDSM elements, Emotional Abuse, Bigotry, Fatshaming, Non-Con
Quick Thoughts: I am so happy the FMC found her happiness!
This book was an ARC and given to me for free.
All reviews are entirely honest and my own opinion.
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I was never supposed to find love. Girls like me don’t find happiness, remember? We will never feel wanted. We will never know love. We will never be free. We are expected to settle for what we are given, or risk dying alone. When not one… not two… but three incredible men want me, I choose to go against the grain and fight for what I want.
When I started this book, I was not entirely sure what to expect. It went off with a bang, that is for sure. They immediately went into the deep end, which was an absolute joy to read. I am glad I picked up this ARC to try out!
Never Say Never is a Dark BDSM Romance, with a reversed harem. This was a very good mix, because I personally think that Polyamory goes really well with BDSM-themes. There was a really good balance between the characters, with each of them having their own personality traits.
Emily has a very easy writing style which is a nice fast pace. If you’ve read more of my reviews, then you probably know how much I enjoy fast paced books! I have a squirrel brain and slow burns tend to bore me quite fast. So when there is a lot happening in a rapid speed, my brain is thoroughly entertained. That being said, it shouldn’t be too fast paced either. Emily Klepp managed to find a balance with this that worked really well! There were very few times that things happened a little too fast. So I would definitely say that this book is very well paced.
The book deals with some incredibly dark themes. It definitely is one of those books where you have to take the trigger list serious. But again, I say that a lot when reviewing books. What can I say? This girl simply loves the dark and nitty gritty of things. The books that I read definitely reflect that.
You could definitely notice that Emily has done her research on the BDSM scene. Some things were a bit on the line for me, bordering on unrealistic, but in the end this did not bother me too much. I would have liked a little bit more depth in the BDSM side of things, but that is a personal preference.
The characters were nicely fleshed out, though I would have really liked to know a bit more about them. We mainly focus on Kaylee and her journey after a failed marriage. There is a strong female friendship that I simply adore. But some of the relationship aspect came a bit unexpected. A few hints sprinkled here and there in the former scenes would have made for a smoother transition whenever a person was added to the polycule. Reading about them settle was absolutely adorable, though! It was very soothing, comforting and touching. Seeing them balance each other out was an absolute joy to read.
I am hoping on a sequel or a spin-off! I would absolutely love to see these characters develop themselves a little more, especially the Male Main Characters. We focussed so much on Kaylee that I feel that they could use a little bit more detail. Besides that, I am also just incredibly curious!
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- Well-balanced & fast pace
- Emily’s writing style is easy to read
- BDSM research was done
- The polycule is so cute
- Strong female friendship
- Doesn’t shy away from darker themes
- Sometimes a little disjointed
- The MMCs could use a bit more depth
This was my first book by Emily Klepp that I’ve read and it was so much fun! It definitely convinced me to pick up other books written by her. There just is something about her easy to read writing style that does it for me. If you’re looking for a fast read, with dark themes, a reversed harem and BDSM vibes, then I recommend picking up Never Say Never by Emily Klepp!