Deadly Ever After, Brittany Johnson
Deadly Ever After, Brittany Johnson
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Deadly Ever After

Author: Brittany Johnson

Narrator: Kimberly Woods, Marcella Cox, Brittany Johnson

Unabridged: 9 hr 35 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/04/2025


Synopsis

Two dead princesses must find true love's kiss to be brought back to life in this heart-stopping romantic fantasy debut.

“A captivating blend of suspense, romance, and fantasy.” —Kalynn Bayron, New York Times bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead

Amala has spent her whole life trying to be the perfect princess: delicate, quiet, obedient. But when she’s murdered on the night of her wedding, her story is cut short before it begins. 

Kha’dasia has been told her whole life that she is too rough, too loud, too much. She’s no ordinary princess but a ruthless warrior on a quest to fulfill her late brother’s dying wish. Except she dies before reaching her destination.

When both girls wake up in a cursed forest, the gods offer them a second chance at life—if they can find true love’s kiss. But there’s a catch, the gods warn. While the right kiss will save you, the wrong kiss will kill you.

On their journey, the princesses must overcome challenges that force them to face the truth of their lives…and their deaths. And as Amala and Kha’dasia grow closer, they can’t help but wonder if true love has been standing right in front of them all along.

About The Author

Brittany Johnson is a contributor in the YA anthology We Mostly Come Out at Night (Running Press Teen/Hachette, 2024). She has also published articles with The Mighty, Autostraddle, and Medium on the intersections of race, mental health, gender, and sexuality. Deadly Ever After is her debut novel, and it’s a love letter to soft Black girls who rarely get to see themselves in media.


Reviews

Goodreads review by jenny reads a lot on November 05, 2025

Sapphic princesses on a quest?! Could this get any better?! Deadly Ever After isn’t a book, it’s a dose of magical healing disguised as a fairytale adventure through a cursed forest, where two princesses find true loves kiss. This book is thick with themes of healing, self-discovery, and identity ex......more

Goodreads review by myo on November 09, 2025

quick and fun read, the ending was a bit more melodramatic than it needed to be but i also think it fit the story.......more

Goodreads review by April on November 27, 2025

This one pulled me in from the very beginning. One thing I loved most was the character development. Both Amala and Kha’dasia had such powerful & emotional hurdles to cross, that made me adore them even more as the story unfolded. Their growth felt organic, heartfelt, and perfectly layered. Let me ju......more

Goodreads review by alyssa✨ on October 12, 2025

a cute quick read! i rlly enjoyed the concept and the setting it felt just like a fairytale. the romance was veryyyy instalovey but i still enjoyed myself......more

Goodreads review by Kimmi on October 28, 2025

Deadly Ever After by Brittany Johnson I really enjoyed this quick and engaging story! I didn’t look too closely at the tropes beforehand, which let me get fully immersed in the world and I absolutely loved it. Amala’s growth throughout the book was fantastic. I love when a female main character overco......more


Quotes

“A captivating blend of suspense, romance, and fantasy that will keep readers turning the pages. Johnson’s writing effortlessly draws readers into a unique and immersive setting that feels magical on every level. This fairytale, where the princesses save themselves, is a must read.” —Kalynn Bayron, New York Times bestselling author of Cinderella Is Dead

“Johnson’s debut novel features strong worldbuilding and character development and will remain with readers long after they’ve finished reading. . . A queer romance with a winning combination of humor and magical adventure.” —Kirkus Reviews

[A] complex and insightful romantasy debut . . . Amala and Kha’dasia’s percolating chemistry—portrayed via the duo’s distinctly rendered alternating first-person perspectives—is magnetic, and the novel’s traditional fantasy setting teems with timeless feeling dreamlike elements.” —Publishers Weekly

“Johnson’s debut novel strikes a perfect balance between character growth and a propulsive plot.... Kha’dasia and Amala each have a unique voice, and readers will enjoy seeing them fall for one another even as they fear they aren’t each other’s true love. Those readers looking for a fast-paced, magical adventure will want to join this journey.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

“Told in the princesses’ alternating perspectives, this novel by first-time author Johnson twines the blossoming romantic relationship between the princesses with their personal growth to create a fairy tale unlike others. An excellent addition to teen romantasy collections.” —Booklist