A review by rmnedder
Never Have I Ever by Isabel Yap

adventurous dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

This was very, very good!! The author really knows how to create distinct narrative voices, and her play with perspective is so much fun. She's particularly good at starting her stories in media res and effectively peppering exposition in as the story progresses, and she does so with finesse. I was particularly fond of Syringe; it was so poignant. I wish some of the stories had more payoff, like Milagroso - I was waiting for more to happen the entire time, and found the ending a little disappointing. Overall this was a wonderful anthology that showed of Isabel Yap’s prowess as an author and her effectiveness as a storyteller.