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Crossed
Emily McIntire

Crossed

Quick Answer

Read "Crossed" as the 4th book in the Never After sequence. This follows the recommended publication order to preserve character development.

Sequence Warning

⚠️ Do NOT read before "Twisted" (Book 3)

❓ Can I skip this book?
❌ No — Required

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Verdict Insight: As the 4th installment, this volume is critical for following the central narrative progression and plot development.

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<p>He is righteousness. She is sin.</p> <p>Father Cade Frédéric is a holy man. Brought up in the streets of Paris, he has dedicated his life to the church. But there's a monster that lingers just beneath the surface. A sickness. One that bleeds darkness and feeds on the damned. When he's tasked to become the priest in Festivalé, Vermont--a town both beautiful in architecture and riddled with despair--his sickness sings, demanding he rid the place of evil.</p> <p>Amaya Paquette is Festivalé's beautiful mystery. She spends her days caring for her younger brother and her nights transforming into Esmeralda, dancing for greedy eyes and shameless lips. Although she longs for love, she shies away from companionship, afraid of being abandoned again.</p> <p>When Father Cade lays eyes on Amaya, he finds himself ensnared, convinced she's using witchcraft to lure him to her. He can't eat. Can't breathe. Can't think unless it's of her.</p> <p>And temptation is a devastating mistress.</p> <p>She's his weakness, so he decides he'll be her demise...even if it means killing the only woman he might ever love.</p>
Next Recommended Book

Hexed

Book #5 of 5 in Series

Complete Series Reading Order

Publication Order

Preserves character reveals and plot twists exactly as the author intended.

Chronological Order

May spoil surprises but improves timeline clarity for deep lore fans.

Order Confidence

high Confidence

Why this order?

Our team of curators analyzes publication history, author interviews, and internal narrative continuity to establish the definitive reading sequence. This ensures zero spoilers and maximum narrative impact.

Why This Order Is Confusing

Many reading lists for Never After conflict because early publishers often labeled short story collections as standalone novels, or rearranged internal chronologies for marketing. This guide follows original author intent and narrative continuity to settle the debate for good.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip reading Crossed?

This book is essential to the core narrative and character development.

Can I read Crossed before Twisted?

No. We recommend reading Twisted first. Crossed is the 4th book in the series and follows the core narrative established in earlier volumes.

Is Crossed required reading for the Never After?

Yes, it is a core installment in the series reading order and contains critical character development and plot progression.

What comes after Crossed in the reading order?

The next recommended book after Crossed is Hexed (Book #5).