A review by tacochelle
The Never King by Nikki St. Crowe

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

Edgy dark romance retelling of Peter Pan, there's something like a good idea here. It just can't get past the terrible characters and sex scenes. The main character nymphomaniac 18 year old girl, her willingness to get down with her kidnappers is played like an empowering thing, but it's not! It just comes across as cringy and immature. And everyone here is horny for the weirdest and/or grossest shit. Eating pancakes? Sure, they're ready to bone. Descaling and gutting a fish to eat? She's thinking about anal. I don't care how well you write it. It's not sexy.
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