Never Ever After
By (Author) Sue Lynn Tan
Hodder & Stoughton
Hodderscape
14th October 2025
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy
Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction
Paperback
464
Width 153mm, Height 234mm
DEFY THE FAIRY TALE. SEIZE YOUR FATE.
Yining stopped believing in dreams the day her beloved uncle died. Driven to survive, she's become a good thief and an even better liar. But when she acquires an enchanted ring that could yield the key to a better life, it is stolen by her grasping step-aunt, and Yining must venture into the imperial heart of the Iron Mountains to seize it back. Amid the grandeur of the palace, Yining catches the eye of the ruthless and ambitious Prince Zixin, who tempts her with a world she's never imagined. But nothing is as it seems as she's soon trapped in a tangle of power, treachery, and greed - her only ally a cunning advisor from a rival court who keeps dangerous secrets of his own.Desperate to secure her freedom, Yining embarks on a perilous quest where she must choose who to trust, unravel the mystery of her past, and fight for a future that both frightens and calls to her.Sue Lynn Tan writes fantasy inspired by the myths and legends she fell in love with as a child. Her books are USA Today and Sunday Times bestsellers, have been nominated for several awards, and will be translated into seventeen languages.
Born in Malaysia, Sue Lynn studied in London and France, before moving to Hong Kong with her family. Her love for stories began with a gift from her father, her first compilation of fairytales from around the world, and she spent much of her childhood lost in magical worlds. When not writing or reading, she enjoys exploring the hills, lakes, and temples around her home. She can be found at www.suelynntan.com , or on Instagram @suelynntan.