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Hooked

Book 1 in the series:Never After

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'Hooekd' in the series 'Never After' by Emily McIntire is a dark and twisted retelling of Peter Pan, set in the modern era. The story follows the character Hook, a dark and dangerous man who becomes obsessed with Wendy, a young girl who is initially meek and obedient to her father. As the plot unfolds, secrets are revealed, leading to shocking moments that take the reader on a rollercoaster ride of abductions, torture, and murder. The writing style is described as fast-paced, hot, and heavy, with a touch of darkness that keeps readers hooked until the very end.

Characters:

The characters are developed with complexity; Hook is morally grey and often unlikable, while Wendy is relatable and motivated by familial love.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style combines compelling prose with graphic, provocative scenes, and features engaging, sarcastic dialogues between characters.

Plot/Storyline:

The story reimagines the classic Peter Pan narrative, centering on a dark romance between Hook and Wendy, involving themes of revenge and complexity in their relationship.

Setting:

The setting is modern and urban, blending mafia elements with a contemporary take on fairy tale narratives.

Pacing:

The pacing has a mixed reception, with slow beginnings that later transition into faster, more engaging sequences.
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Notes:

The book is a dark romance retelling of Peter Pan.
Main characters are Hook, a crime lord, and Wendy, the daughter of his rival.
Hook's character shows significant development but is initially very unlikable.
Wendy has a more relatable background and wants to help her brother.
There are graphic scenes that some readers found shocking.
Wendy's relationship with Hook is described as strange by some readers.
The narrative shifts perspectives between Hook and Wendy.
The book is part of the Never After series, which features loose reimaginings of fairy tales.
The writing is noted to be good, with references to the original Peter Pan story.
Readers give mixed reviews on the pacing, with some parts being boring but others very engaging.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

The book includes significant triggers, including themes of kidnapping, emotional abuse, and references to underage relationships.

Has Romance?

Yes, there is a significant presence of romance throughout the book, characterized by a tumultuous and dark relationship between the main characters.

From The Publisher:

From BookTok sensation Emily McIntire comes a dark and delicious fractured fairy tale reimagining of Peter Pan.

He wants revenge, but he wants her more…

James has always had one agenda: destroy his enemy, Peter Michaels. When Peter's twenty-year-old daughter Wendy shows up in James's bar, he sees his way in. Seduce the girl and use her for his revenge. It's the perfect plan, until things in James's organization begin to crumble. Suddenly, he has to find the traitor in his midst, and his plan for revenge gets murkier as James starts to see Wendy as more than just a pawn in his game.

Wendy has been cloistered away most of her life by her wealthy cold father, but a spontaneous night out with friends turns into an intense and addictive love affair with the dark and brooding James. As much as she knows James is dangerous, Wendy can't seem to shake her desire for him. But as their relationship grows more heated and she learns more about the world he moves in, she finds herself unsure if she's falling for the man known as James or the monster known as Hook.

Ratings (93)

Incredible (16)
Loved It (33)
Liked It (24)
It Was OK (15)
Did Not Like (5)

Reader Stats (224):

Read It (105)
Currently Reading (3)
Want To Read (101)
Did Not Finish (4)
Not Interested (11)

4 comment(s)

Incredible
1 week

This book have a lot of mixed reviews seem to be a very love it or hate it kulond of story. I ended up loving it. Not my favourite romance nor is it a healthy one but I got completely invested in the story and by the middle I felt like I just binge it. Its dark at times but it was surprisingly sweet at parts to, especially at the end. There were things I wanted more of, like more of an unique characteristics from Wendy. But an enjoyable story.

 
Loved It
1 month

pretty good; decent smut, and a happy ending 7/10

 
It Was OK
3 months


 
Incredible
7 months

The chemistry, the sizzling romance, plot twists, spicy scenes on a mysterious, dangerous, wealthy guy's boat!

 
 
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