Beware the happy thoughts…Neverland has one rule: never grow up. So why is everyone suddenly aging?Wendy Darling knows two things.1. She came to Neverland as a child. 2. After being frozen at sixteen for as long as she can remember, she’s suddenly getting older. There’s something wrong with Never Never Land and Wendy is determined to find out what it is. Danger lurks in the ocean, on land, and … is. Danger lurks in the ocean, on land, and around every corner. The ticking clock is growing louder and not even Captain Hook can stop the inevitable.
The Daughters of Neverland are in trouble. Will they be strong enough to survive the spreading evil?
After all, Neverland belongs to the nightmares…
This is a horror romance twist on Neverland and is a spin off series to the Sons of Wonderland. This can be read without reading the previous series first. This book contains depictions of gore, horror, and sexy pirates.
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What an amazing new series that beautifully ties in with the previous one and shows off the author’s glorious imagination! I loved every minute of this book and can’t wait for the next one!
I have to admit that Neverland was never my destination of interest but after reading this book, I can’t wait to go back. Don’t get me wrong, there are no unicorns and rainbows or happy thoughts, there is darkness, there is evil, there are monsters and corrupt magic, but there is an abundance of love, and loyalty, and friendship, and acceptance, and support, and there is even passion.
Wendy is an amazing, strong, independent, and resilient character, and not just because or since she became a daughter but before then, as well. Her incorruptible genuine goodness touches everyone who meets her, and her undying desire to help everyone she can help, makes people respect her, follow her and be loyal to her.
Hook is the other side of the coin, but not in the negative sense. He is darker because of his past but he was also touched by the wonder of Wendy which brought some inevitable changes to his character. Their connection is undeniable and their bond unbreakable. I loved both characters and I enjoyed their not so romantic romance. It was absolutely beautiful.
The story is amazing. The author has the ability to create incredible darkness, then bring light to the darkness, and do all of that with so much suspense, unexpected twists, and a reasonable dose of heat. The book kept me on the edge of my seat! Thank you Kendra Moreno!
This woman cannot seem to write a bad book. These characters are amazing, books are so much fun to read i have read most of them more than once. You will not be disappointed or regret purchasing any or all of her books.
The Stars And the Sea we’re always meant to be
This is wicked, naughty and dangerously good!!! a new twist to the beloved Neverland! Omg you guys need to read this!! It will blow your mind off! I love retellings! And is nice to see the Adult retellings like you never seen before! this one is just that!! Kendra has an awesome storytelling! ive been hooked since i read mad as a hatter! her stories become so real you vividly see everything clearly like a movie! Give this book a try!! Warning #Naughty#Hook#Wendy#pirates#peterpan
This is a remake of Peter pan pretty much but a much darker version. I can’t wait to read the next book to see what happens to Wendy and her friends, another awesome read from Kendra
Vicious as a Darling is the beginning of a retelling of Neverland like you’ve never seen before! I loved how the author interconnects her Sons of Wonderland series into this series. I was a huge fan of that series and was sad to see the characters go. I never imagined the take on the Neverland characters that they are in this book. I don’t think I ever thought I would say Captain Hook is a sexy pirate lol. I’m excited to see where the rest of this series goes and how the war rages on in Neverland.
absolutely love the author’s spin on neverland. its soooo good! enjoyed how this tied in with the wonderland series also and hopefully will see more of them as the story progresses. full of suspense and action which is what kept me from putting this story down because theres just so much going on and each character just had a strong lasting impact with me. Wendy, Peter, and Hook! <3 oh gosh cant wait for the next book
I usually do not like the classic fairy tales just because but I love the way Kendra Moreno takes the classics and shatters them in to a million pieces and puts them back together with love, glue and horror. So many feels! Wendy is a tough little girl that turns into a kick arse warrior! I dont know who I love more!!! I will let you know after I read the rest of them!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. I have since bought it. Wow! I absolutely loved this retelling of Peter Pan. And I may be in love with Captain Hook.
I love this new Neverland that Ms. Moreno created. She took the beloved story, characters and Neverland itself and truly made it her own. I’m seeing each character- Wendy, Hook, Peter, Tiger Lily, Tink and even Smee in a different light.
The story was full of action and adventure, friendship and love, happiness and sadness. I’m hooked, lol. I can’t wait for book 2!
This was an awesome retelling of the Peter Pan fairytale. There were a lot of original elements that worked really well with the story but still felt like a new take, especially Tink, and Hook and his ship. The story was so magical and fast paced, it hooked me right from the beginning. There was a lot of heart and personality in all of the characters, I didn’t think any of them fell flat. All in all, it was a really fun read, and a story that I’ll definitely read again.
This is most definitely not the Neverland you know. Wendy is a insecure badass pirate who just keeps going. This is full of dark, scary monsters it is a emotional roller-coaster full of sword fights and sexual tension what a wonderful change this is not what you expect and I can’t wait to see what happens next in this series Kendra Moreno has yet again not let me down
I want to start by saying as a kid I really didn’t like Peter Pan because it felt weird to me that there was a boy that never wanted to grow up going out and taking a kids out of their beds to a secret different world, like shouldn’t that be the bad guy. This dark new twist on world of Neverland is amazing! Once I started reading I couldn’t put it down. I loved this book. This retelling makes you be invested in the characters and their feelings, backstories, and journeys and it actually touches on the darkness in Peter that I always wondered if it was there. I also loved the cameo of White in Wendy’s backstory it was great to see a glimpse of a familiar character and seamlessly set it up for all of the sons of wonderland crew at the end pulling them in to set up the next story. I love how the author always builds up her bad guys but then in the backstory showing glimpses that they weren’t always the awful monsters and makes you understand their actions. Cannot wait to see what happens next! So many questions that I won’t actually put here so as not to leave any spoilers. 😉
What a ride!!!! This is the best Neverland retelling ever! Seeing the girls of wonderland being strong woman with a strong backbone is awesome. I love how Tink retains her mischievous side, how Tiger takes care of the trees and Wendy and Hook?? OMG I love this. Even though I know Peter is not human I am so mad at him in this book. Kill Peter, save the Croc!!!
A dark retelling, and reimagined, story about Peter Pan and the other dynamic characters. Sooooo bloody good!
This is a spin off from another series but you’ll have no issues following along. You just won’t get the little thrill of recognition when other characters pop up in a scene.
I love how Kendra created new roles and personalities for all the characters. You’re gonna LOOOOVE this Hook!
Captain Wendy is fierce without being cruel. And I love the interactions between her and Smee, one of her true friends. And Tinkerbell and Tiger Lily are perfectly brutal given the circumstances that arises against the Daughters. And there are some brutal events that occur…remember, this is a darker Neverland where conflicts constantly arise, and monsters try to rule.
Remember, this Never Neverland is quite different, and full of monsters who want to kill our heroes.
Tick Tock, where do we go from here?
I loved this book! As a big Sons of Wonderland fan, I was super excited for this spin-off series set in Neverland. This is not the Neverland you grew up with. It’s darker, harder, more deadly and gritty. There’s so much potential for both the good – who don’t dare think happy thoughts, and the Lost. The Lost are a definite curiosity, and I’m already speculating on what has happened to them and what’s going to happen with them. I can’t wait to see how this unfolds. The Wonderlanders make a brief appearance in this book and will no doubt have a bigger part in the next books. It’s not necessary to have read the Wonderland series to read this book. Neverland is a completely different world and easily stands on its own. But if you haven’t read the Wonderland series, I encourage you to do so. I encourage you to read this, then go and read the Sons of Wonderland while you’re waiting for the next book in this series. And if you’ve read the Sons, you know how epic this is.
A great spin off of the Sons of Wonderland. This is Peter Pan retelling turned on it’s head dark and twisty. Wendy Darling is a dark fierce pirate captain who has a hot and cold relationship with hook and Peter is completely crazy it has all the characters but in different roles. I can’t wait for the next book to see the Sons of Wonderland team up with the Daughters of Neverland. This is a must read.
I received an ARC for a honest review
Wendy Darling as you’ve never seen her before. Kendra doesn’t disappoint in this retelling of Neverland and the Lost boys. Wendy’s story is beautifully told and links fabulously back to Wonderland. I cannot wait for the next instalment to see what happens when Wonderland meets Neverland.
Tick-tock, things are changing in Neverland and no one knows why. Tick-tock, everyone is growing up. Tick-tock, is Nerverland’s time up? This book is a delightfully dark and twisted version of Neverland that certainly keeps you guessing. Wendy, Hook, Smee and more were such well written characters that at one point I was openly weeping. (Dare you not to, you’ll know when you get to that part.) Tink is fierce and I can’t wait for Tiger Lily’s story! Peter is a spoiler, so you’ll just have to read it.
I could not put this book down, even though I had to…. After reading the Son’s of Wonderland, and waiting for The Daughters of Neverland, I was not disappointed. This book was action packed with a great storyline, and of course the love story! I just can’t!!! It was awesome. I can’t wait for the next one!!
Not your childhood Neverland! Loving this Neverland retelling so much! Vicious as a Darling is the first book in the spin off Daughters of Neverland from Sons of Wonderland (Which I highly recommend reading as well!) Kendra Moreno does an amazing job creating a dark version of Neverland and doesn’t disappoint! I’m already loving all the characters even the villian!! Definately looking forward to when the Wonderland team joins up with the daughters of Neverland. Now to wait for the next book!!
This a trip to Neverland you will never forget. Not the story you heard as a child. It is well written, fast paced, easy read, action, adventure, great characters, and yes steamy. See if you will fall for Captain Hook. Come meet Wendy Darling, and all the rest. Kendra nailed this book, again, and only gets better. This is a five star book.