A review by alaina_reads_and_wanders
Hooked by Emily McIntire

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

3.0

This was my first entry into what I thought was more "dark romance" and I really wanted to enjoy it. Ultimately, I found myself a little disappointed. First, I was expecting much more reliance on the actual plot of Peter Pan, as that's how this book was marketed. In the end, I would have preferred they not draw the comparison at all, and just use different names and references. 

Once I accepted the different plot, I tried to enjoy the rest of the book, but it didn't quite have enough of anything. It wasn't quite mysterious enough, sexy enough, or character-driven enough. I was looking to fall in love with the villain, and I just never really did. But, to be fair, I didn't really like the FMC either, so they seemed an appropriate literary match. 

Ultimately, it was a fun quick read if you just position it in your mind as such, but it wasn't as exciting as I was hoping for. 
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