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dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think dark romances might not be for me. I'm always here for the spice, even some that heads into "should I share that I read this book with my coworkers?!" territory, but the graphic violence often found in this sub-genre, and definitely present in this mafia Peter Pan retelling, doesn't do it for me. I won't get too deep into the plot of this one, so here's my "Stefon" roundup.
This book has everything:
This book has everything:
- Morally grey male lead!
- Virginal heroine!
- Murder!
- Kidnapping!
- Drugs!
- Erotic asphyxiation!
- The death of multiple fathers and father figures (you're welcome, J.M. Barrie's daddy issues!)
- Tragic backstories!
- Multiple secret siblings!
- Nonstop Peter Pan puns and references!
I still want to give McIntire's contemporary Sugarlake series a go, but I think I'll be leaving the Never After series for readers who love their romances with a generous side of graphic violence.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Sexual content, Torture, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Murder
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Drug use, Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy