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Never Broken
by Everly Claire
Wow, Never Broken by Everly Claire is a breathtaking blend of dystopian suspense, forbidden romance, and raw human resilience. With a chilling setting reminiscent of The Handmaid’s Tale, this story grabbed me from the first page and didn’t let go.
Set in a disturbingly plausible version of 2025 New North America, the book introduces us to Louisa and 773496S6 (a name as haunting as the world he inhabits). Their perspectives weave together a tale of oppression, rebellion, and fragile hope. What makes Never Broken shine is its ability to take a starkly oppressive environment and infuse it with glimmers of strength and forbidden desire.
Louisa is a character you root for from the start. She’s caught between privilege and humanity, and watching her grow from a sheltered, complicit figure to someone brave enough to challenge the world around her is deeply rewarding. On the other hand, 773496S6 is a study in resilience—beaten but never broken, he’s as cunning as he is determined. His mission to find his sister drives him, but his growing connection with Louisa complicates everything in the best way.
The forbidden romance between these two is electric. Their chemistry builds slowly, with every shared glance and stolen moment layered with danger and longing. It’s not just about their attraction—it’s about trust, survival, and the hope of freedom in a world designed to crush it. Everly Claire masterfully balances the romance with the suspense, creating a narrative that’s both tender and pulse pounding.
The dystopian world is vividly rendered, dark and terrifying in its realism. The power dynamics, systemic injustice, and casual brutality are harrowing, but they’re never gratuitous. Instead, they serve as a powerful backdrop for a story that feels urgent and necessary.
The cliffhanger ending left me gasping (and frantically searching for details on the next book). While Never Broken offers a “happy for now,” it’s clear that the stakes are only getting higher, and I cannot wait to see where this trilogy goes next.
If you’re a fan of morally gray characters, high stakes romance, and dystopian worlds that feel all too close to our own, Never Broken is an absolute must read. Everly Claire has created something unique, thrilling, and unforgettable. Bring on the next installment—I’m ready to shatter more rules!
Thank you to LoveNotes PR and Everly Claire for the eARC of this book.
Set in a disturbingly plausible version of 2025 New North America, the book introduces us to Louisa and 773496S6 (a name as haunting as the world he inhabits). Their perspectives weave together a tale of oppression, rebellion, and fragile hope. What makes Never Broken shine is its ability to take a starkly oppressive environment and infuse it with glimmers of strength and forbidden desire.
Louisa is a character you root for from the start. She’s caught between privilege and humanity, and watching her grow from a sheltered, complicit figure to someone brave enough to challenge the world around her is deeply rewarding. On the other hand, 773496S6 is a study in resilience—beaten but never broken, he’s as cunning as he is determined. His mission to find his sister drives him, but his growing connection with Louisa complicates everything in the best way.
The forbidden romance between these two is electric. Their chemistry builds slowly, with every shared glance and stolen moment layered with danger and longing. It’s not just about their attraction—it’s about trust, survival, and the hope of freedom in a world designed to crush it. Everly Claire masterfully balances the romance with the suspense, creating a narrative that’s both tender and pulse pounding.
The dystopian world is vividly rendered, dark and terrifying in its realism. The power dynamics, systemic injustice, and casual brutality are harrowing, but they’re never gratuitous. Instead, they serve as a powerful backdrop for a story that feels urgent and necessary.
The cliffhanger ending left me gasping (and frantically searching for details on the next book). While Never Broken offers a “happy for now,” it’s clear that the stakes are only getting higher, and I cannot wait to see where this trilogy goes next.
If you’re a fan of morally gray characters, high stakes romance, and dystopian worlds that feel all too close to our own, Never Broken is an absolute must read. Everly Claire has created something unique, thrilling, and unforgettable. Bring on the next installment—I’m ready to shatter more rules!
Thank you to LoveNotes PR and Everly Claire for the eARC of this book.