Losing Neverland
A Dark Retelling
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4.5 • 21 Ratings
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- $2.99
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- $2.99
Publisher Description
Peter & Hook? They're the same man!
"This book is insane in the best way. It’s twisted and devastatingly beautiful. Passionate, obsessive, & emotional."
"I'm a huge fan of retellings, a huge fan of dark romance, a huge fan of anti-heroes, & boy this one had all three!"
All is not as it seems in Neverland.
As for Peter & Hook, well I know the secret most don’t.
The real truth behind the myth.
The hidden wonder you’ve never known
disguised as the notorious legend.
I know the nightmare that brings Hook to his knees.
The concealed facts which bring out nothing but his ruthless darkness.
I know the inescapable reality that one day changed Peter Pan forever.
I witnessed Peter’s inevitable fall from grace.
His loss of innocence.
A destiny he one day couldn’t fly away from.
All you’ve ever been told is a lie.
A hoax.
A pixie trick.
I know the truth because - I’m their ruin.
I’m their demise.
I’m the end of what was &
the beginning of what’s to come.
My name is Wendy Moira Angela Darling.
I’m the inescapable fate they couldn’t defeat.
The chosen one who inevitably forces their surrender.
And I’m the reason for losing Neverland.
Praise for Losing Neverland:
"I wish that I could reread this book for the first time, it was so good!"
"WOW! I could NOT put this book down! It was a rollercoaster ride. This book is dark, twisted, unique, and beautiful. It’s a dark romance, but it's also a beautiful second-chance romance. I ate this up so quickly I already miss it! What I would give to be able to read this for the first time again!"
"Losing Neverland gets all the stars!!! This is your sign to go by this book right now. Growing up, Peter Pan was always one of my favorite fairytales. Let me tell you, the story gets better with age and the adult version. I absolutely could not put this book down. Like I refused to cook dinner and made the kids order pizza couldn't put it down. Wendy and Peter are so amazing and the spice between these two, holy cow! This dual POV is dark, sexy, and it hits all the right spots."
"I DO NOT even know where to begin with the absolute perfection Losing Neverland is! I never want to watch a single Peter Pan movie or the cartoon because I want this story to be Peter and Wendy's real story!!!"
"Where do I submit my request for Evelyn to retell all my favorite childhood stories into dark romances?! I am a sucker for dark retellings in general, so when an author who I consider to be one of the 'Queens of Spice' announced she was taking on a dark Peter Pan remake, I had to read it!"
"'Everything. That’s my favorite part.' Truer words were never spoken. I read this book three times. Three in a row. And each time I was just as sucked into the story as the first. More so actually as this is one of those books that the more times you read it, the more you find it blows your mind. The symbolism in this book is astounding. The twists are different in that they are revealed early. The love is a timeless, tragic, beautifully happy love story that will absolutely leave you coming back again… and again… and again."
"Losing Neverland will keep you saying, 'just one more chapter,' until you finally finish!"
"OMG!!! I’m still in shock. Losing Neverland is a Peter Pan retelling like none of the rest! What a ride! This is not the story you thought you knew. THIS IS A DEFINITE RECOMMEND FOR ME! Do yourself a favor and don’t read any spoilers or crazy detailed reviews & go in blind. It’s worth it. We all know the players, but Evelyn’s version will grab ahold of you and not let go."
Customer Reviews
A Dark, Creative, and Whimsical Take on Peter Pan
" In a heartbeat, if I had the chance, I know despite fighting it, I'd let him back in again. All of his light. His darkness. His good and his bad. I'd take it all. Even if only for a brief moment so I could remember what once was before the world stole it all away from us..."
I was excited read the 2nd Edition of Losing Neverland by Brittany Montgomery after she disclosed there were 50k more words and an extended ending. I enjoyed the 1st one but, was curious to see how & what would be changed. While staying to true to many aspects of the original Peter Pan, Losing Neverland has each of our favorite characters living a double life, none more evident than Peter Pan, himself. It is a multi-layered fairytale re-telling that dives deep into the relationship between Peter Pan & Wendy Darling, our two classic characters who have a long, intertwined history that goes beyond a boy & girl meeting at a window, beyond Neverland and young, innocent first love, and beyond the loss of that love. And, as with every fairy tale there is always a villain but, what if the villain lies within the boy you once fell in love with? Can that love overcome the darkness...
It is hard to write this review without comparing it to the original while it’s so fresh in my mind but, I was so impressed by the added layers, in-depth character development, and breath stealing changes that were made to this plot. There were a few moments where I gasped out loud! Told from the perspective of Wendy, Peter/Hook, & Tinker Bell, while transitioning between past & present the writing & story kept me engaged from start to finish! If you're wanting to dip your toes into dark fairytale re-tellings, this would be an excellent place to start. While the content is far from the fairy tale we grew up on, I wouldn't say it's too dark and sinister making in a truly engaging & fun read !
I loved every minute
This is the 2nd edition of this story. I loved the first and when I found out there was added story and a longer ending, I needed it like I need oxygen.
While I LOVED the first edition, this was the right amount of extra. These characters are so multi layered. Peter has a dark side and that side is Hook. Both of these characters go through so much. I love the back story and the present.
Read this retelling. You won’t be disappointed.
O Peter!
I love a good retelling!!! This Peter Pan and Wendy not for kids version is everything you’ve dreamed of. I never read the first version but I’m glad I read this one. So many beautiful layers, so much character development! This dark fairytale retelling is medium level spice! Trying so hard not to give any spoilers!!! When I say run and get you some spicy Peter! I mean run!