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Synopsis
he stories were all wrong - Hook was never the villain.For two centuries, all of the Darling women have disappeared on their 18th birthday. Sometimes they're gone for only a day, some a week or a month. But they always return broken.Now, on the afternoon of my 18th birthday, my mother is running around the house making sure all the windows are barred and the doors locked.But it's pointless.Because when night falls, he comes for me. And this time, the Never King and the Lost Boys aren't willing to let me go.
The Never King: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This is a dark romance retelling of Peter Pan with adult content including captivity, dubious consent dynamics, and steamy romantic scenes. The book contains mature themes and is intended for adult readers only.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, steamy sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include kidnapping, captivity, and dubious consent (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers who enjoy dark twists on familiar fairy tales will find this captivating reimagining where Hook is the hero and Peter Pan becomes a dangerous captor.