Reviews tagging 'Physical abuse'

The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

35 reviews

mizzrayne's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

*spoiler alert** **THIS REVIEW MAY BE GRAPHIC AND CONTAIN SPOILERS**
**WARNING!! this book is not for everyone TW includes but is not limited to Prostitution, kidnapping, exhibitionism, voyeurism, bondage, sadism, and degradation **

So from my count, this book goes through at least 5 POVs and it became a little difficult to keep track of in the beginning, but once I got the hang of it, it wasn't too bad. I'll admit it took me a minute to get into this book, but once I got a few chapters in, I had a list of questions that I definitely needed answered. 

I

loved that it did touch on the backstory of the Lost Boys a little, Bash and Kas, specifically, but I would have loved to see more about Vane. I am hoping his story comes to light more in future books. Hearing about what happened to Pan and what happened between him and Tink definitely was a bit of a plot twist for me. I thought that Tink was in love with Pan, as that tends to be how it goes, but what she did to him and how he killed her had me with my mouth open. 

"One rule, don't fuck the darling"

When it starts like that, we all know what's going to happen. I was fully expecting Pan to be the first one but was surprised when it ended up being Bash. Bash and Kas have this sharing kink and I am here for it.  I really want to know what happens with Vane and if he will give up and be with Winnie. 

I hope in further books, that you learn more about the shadows and the 7 kings. Hook was mentioned, but not enough to make him pivotal to the story. I am hoping to read more about that part of the story and find out what happened with Cherry and Hook. Since Cherry is from Hook's area but frequents the Lost Boys, and not to mention, is basically in love with Vane.

Overall, the story wasn't bad. It was entertaining and I will be reading the next one. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Kidnapping

Moderate: Mental illness, Physical abuse, Kidnapping, and Panic attacks/disorders

marygg3's review against another edition

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Gore and Sexual content

Moderate: Dementia

Minor: Physical abuse and Domestic abuse

tinkerswiftie's review

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

I have always been a Tinkerbell fan and this dark twisted take on Peter Pan is the best this I’ve read so far this year.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Stalking, Kidnapping, Confinement, and Sexual content

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Sexual harassment

Minor: Sexual violence

Reverse Harem

halierivers's review

dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.5

1.5 because the concept was so interesting. But ultimately, even for dark romance fae smut it wasn’t very entertaining to read. Even the sex scenes we’re meh. Also that a girl who JUST turned 18 can ruin centuries of planning just because she’s willing to have sex is so boring. They SAY she’s a fighter. They don’t show that at all at any point. 

Give me empowerment. Give me healing. Give me found family. Give me someone who isn’t a literal child. 

Would not recommend or read the authors other books. “Ice Planet Barbarians” was WAY better if you want some romance/smut. Even HOOKED is better if you want filthy Peter Pan retellings. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Violence, Physical abuse, and Sexual assault

alisacress's review

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual violence, Sexual content, Violence, and Body horror

Moderate: Gore, Emotional abuse, Cursing, Violence, Murder, Misogyny, Kidnapping, Rape, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Death, and Blood

Minor: Alcohol, Body horror, and Vomit

zoelewski's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Domestic abuse, Kidnapping, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Confinement, Physical abuse, Rape, Abandonment, Bullying, Cursing, and Sexual assault

trayslays's review

dark emotional tense fast-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? Yes

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Kidnapping and Sexual content

Moderate: Violence and Murder

Minor: Child abuse and Physical abuse

phoebexcx's review

adventurous challenging dark funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcohol, Blood, Child abuse, Eating disorder, Kidnapping, Mental illness, Murder, Physical abuse, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexual content, Toxic relationship, and Violence

kayro's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

The only word that comes to mind is fine. I now want to curl up and watch the animated version of Peter Pan and have childhood memories ruined. The main characters are all just perpetually horny which is fine but there’s absolutely no character development. The story was relatively predictable and straightforward. The book has different POV chapters and because the chapters were so short, I sometimes forgot who the narrator was. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Violence

Minor: Rape, Mental illness, and Physical abuse

lady_hambone's review

adventurous dark mysterious sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Easy to read, very spicy book. As a slower reader, I got through this book in a couple of days. It is very dark and the sex in this book is far from romantic. Definitely read your content warnings before diving in. I do like the spin on the classic “Peter Pan and Wendy”. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Physical abuse, Sexual content, Sexual violence, and Cursing