Never Let You Go
–Caleb Crowe Read 2/3/2025-2/6/2025
This was the first book by Caleb Crowe for me, and I went into it without reading reviews to avoid any bias. While I have mixed feelings about the book, there’s no denying that Crowe has a unique style that captivates readers. His writing draws you in from the start, making it hard to stop reading. He is truly a literary legend in the making.
The story centers around Ariana (aka Tracey – FMC) and Daniel (MMC), both with deep childhood traumas that create a strong bond built on Ariana’s intense protectiveness for Daniel. Tragedy strikes, separating them for ten years, but fate brings them back together in a slow-burning, dark, twisted, and mentally suspenseful reunion.
Never Let You Go is a whirlwind of emotions, dealing with everything from death and deception to love and morally challenging decisions. Crowe masterfully weaves a dual timeline that allows readers to gradually uncover the levels of the characters’ past and present in a way that builds layer upon layer of tension, mystery and emotional complexity. The intricacy of the characters and the world they live in makes for a read that keeps the pages turning, nonetheless.
That said, the ending left me with unresolved feelings. While I didn’t expect everything to be tied up neatly with a pretty, pink bow, I found the conclusion to be somewhat predictable and anticlimactic. By the time I got to the halfway point, I had most of the plot figured out, with only a handful of small surprises left. Despite this, I found myself still enthusiastic to keep reading, driven by the desire to see how everything played out. Maybe Crowe has something up his sleeve for a follow-up story, but for now, the ending left me feeling a bit unresolved – though not entirely dissatisfied.
Though I only gave it 4 stars (I debated long and hard between 4 and 5), I would still highly recommend Never Let You Go. It’s a dark, twisted journey that will keep you hooked, especially if you enjoy morally complex characters and intricate plots. And even though I felt a little let down, I’m intrigued enough by Caleb Crowe’s writing to add him to my list of authors to watch. My mind may be a bit warped from reading all sorts of crazy stories, leaning more toward darker, unexpected twists and character types, it doesn’t take away from the fact that Crowe’s writing is strong with deeply engaging characters. Never Let You Go definitely deserves a spot on your TBR list.
As always, all opinions and reviews are of my own volition. I have not been promised any compensation by the author, present or future, for my review.
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