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The Never King - broché - Tome 01 Cruels Garçons perdus by Nikki St. Crowe, Bénédicte Bernier
cheyennedt's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
jurnee_reads's review against another edition
4.0
This a fantastic read for lovers of dark retellings and anti-heroes! This is exceptionally dark and filled with moments where you question the morality of basically all of the characters. Winnie is a kind of annoying lead, she repeats the same issues in her head and it feels like she contradicts herself a bit, but I was able to look past her issues pretty easily. The men of this story are what really sell it, that and the lore. Since all the characters are aged up, it changes what kind of world Neverland is and how the people there act. Peter Pan is very different especially, his backstory is quite interesting. Though my favorite characters were the twins, their stories interest me the most.
The spice was very spicy but there wasn’t very much of it. I would have preferred more.
The spice was very spicy but there wasn’t very much of it. I would have preferred more.
bessbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I spent a few minutes debating on what I wanted to rate this book, and I ended up on a 3.
This book is short, so it is rushed. I would’ve loved more world building and introductions into the characters. I feel as though I am left with more questions than I went in with. There are good moments in this book, and some not so good moments. The ending got me wanting to continue with this world but there were some moments where I struggled with the plot.
If there were more details and plot within this book, I think it would be great. I’m interested in seeing how the second one goes.
This book is short, so it is rushed. I would’ve loved more world building and introductions into the characters. I feel as though I am left with more questions than I went in with. There are good moments in this book, and some not so good moments. The ending got me wanting to continue with this world but there were some moments where I struggled with the plot.
If there were more details and plot within this book, I think it would be great. I’m interested in seeing how the second one goes.
ryatwilight's review against another edition
4.0
4.25⭐️. This was a super quick read that ends in a cliffhanger and I will absolutely be reading the next book immediately. The setting is magical, the spice is excellent (reverse harem…yes please), there’s an interesting subplot in between all the spice, and I am absolutely loving the dark twist on Peter Pan.
While it didn’t prevent me from thoroughly enjoying the book, the only thing I wasn’t a huge fan of was the degradation of the FMC being called “their little Darling whore”, but she claimed the label herself and seemed to embrace being used so who am I to judge? She had no shame in using her body to take what she wanted.
The Lost Boys are all shades of morally black and I am here for it.
I really liked the audiobook. While it wasn’t a dramatized adaptation, it was still a full cast narration. The female narrator for Winnie and the male narrator who does the voice of Peter Pan are very good.
While it didn’t prevent me from thoroughly enjoying the book, the only thing I wasn’t a huge fan of was the degradation of the FMC being called “their little Darling whore”, but she claimed the label herself and seemed to embrace being used so who am I to judge? She had no shame in using her body to take what she wanted.
The Lost Boys are all shades of morally black and I am here for it.
I really liked the audiobook. While it wasn’t a dramatized adaptation, it was still a full cast narration. The female narrator for Winnie and the male narrator who does the voice of Peter Pan are very good.
wayhayman14's review against another edition
4.0
Wow this series! Being a Disney lover and with Peter Pan being a favourite of mine I love to read retellings and as I’ve got older I prefer the darker side of the stories.
Boy was this dark and delicious! I am a sucker for a bit of smut and this didn’t disappoint.
It’s one of those that leaves you feeling hot under the collar.
One of the best retellings of the Peter Pan stories, think this is one of the best retellings of a Disney film full stop and I think Nikki should do all of them!
The characters were all so complex and interesting, they’re all big strong characters but they all fit together perfectly. Just amazing.
Boy was this dark and delicious! I am a sucker for a bit of smut and this didn’t disappoint.
It’s one of those that leaves you feeling hot under the collar.
One of the best retellings of the Peter Pan stories, think this is one of the best retellings of a Disney film full stop and I think Nikki should do all of them!
The characters were all so complex and interesting, they’re all big strong characters but they all fit together perfectly. Just amazing.
dazai27's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
coffeeandapileofbooks's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
tl_tinywishes's review against another edition
5.0
This book was fire! I literally couldn't put it down, which was crazy. AND yes, I read it in one day! I loved the smut, the banter, the plot, the everything! I really hated the cliffhanger!
mochacorgi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75