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Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy

by Melissa de la Cruz · Chronicles of Never After #1 · 272 pages · Published November 2020
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3.57 / 5 across 3K ratings
Spice: ❄️ (0/5)

A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around fairy tale mashup, school, quest. 272 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Fun. Adventurous. Whimsical.

Fun Adventurous Whimsical

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Fun Adventurous Whimsical
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Fairy Tale Mashup
School
Quest
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

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Mood profile
Romance
10%
Fantasy
75%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
0/5
Core elements
Genre
Middle Grade Fantasy
Fairy Tale
Moods
Fun
Adventurous
Whimsical
Key Tropes
Fairy Tale Mashup
School
Quest
Ending
Satisfying
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Is Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy spicy?

No spice (0/5) — clean read with no heat.

Do I need to read Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy in order?

Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy is book 1 in the Chronicles of Never After series. Start here.

Who would enjoy Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy?

Readers who love fun and adventurous stories with fairy tale mashup and school. Best suited for Middle Grade readers and up.

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A fun, adventurous Middle Grade middle grade fantasy built around fairy tale mashup, school, quest. 272 pages and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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