I didn't get very far through this book and had to bring myself to keep going before I just gave up. It was unfortunately a DNF for me...
I think the premise is great but the execution not so much. It's messy, all over the place and it feels like there's nothing connecting one scene to the next. The vast majority of the book was confusing and left much to be desired, it felt like it went round and around in circles.
Peter and Wendy also didn't act like their age and they all fell somewhat flat for me. They needed more depth, characterisation, personality. Tinkerbell and John in particular were the worst characters in the book.
I think 'Losing Neverland' needs to be revisited and revised, thoroughly run through a few times... Because although the execution wasn't the best, I do think that a bit of better editing would've helped a lot.
Overall, not the biggest fan, which really bums me out because I thought the premise was so promising... Maybe in the future we will meet again, Brittany Montgomery!

3.5/5 ⭐️

Peter Pan Retelling
Fantasy
Dark-ish Romance

This book is a little tough for me. It was really good in some parts and a bit confusing in others.
I like the idea of Peter and Hook being the same person. I felt like Hook could have been a bit more dark but overall I liked his character. I liked Wendy too. Their whole romance storyline was really good. It was just the other elements and characters that were a little confusing to me. I had to go back and reread some parts because I was confused by the timeline or just confused in general.
Overall, if you enjoy Peter Pan retellings then I think it’s worth the read. There’s a second book coming out so keep that in mind because the ending isn’t really much of an ending.

I saw this on Netgalley and the premise of the plot intrigued me but unfortunately, it didn't deliver.

I didn't get very far through and had to bring myself to keep going before I just gave up.

I was confused for the duration of the prologue and could hardly understand what was going on throughout the first few chapters.

As someone who's also writing a book, it felt like I was reading a first draft. The editing was next to non-existent and it was just Wendy and Peter holding each other before cutting to another scene of them holding each other before going on about Wendy's conflicting emotions.

The idea is not bad, it's the execution.

This needs to be revisited and thoroughly run through another few times before it's able to be properly understood.

Ages 15+
Reccomend for those who want inexplicit spice.

I’m always a sucker for a good retelling. I think there are lil details in this one that just make sense with the source material. It was interesting seeing characters that I’m familiar with from the original movie (my first intro to Peter Pan) and how they are shifted. OWD kinda cause Tiger Lily and Tinker Bell exist and it is definitely filled with darker themes so be wary of that.

Peter Pan as an origin story is marred with some pretty messed up ideology especially pertaining to Tiger Lily and her people so that is definitely a drawback and should not be taken lightly.

The timeline was a little confusing at first, but it just meant I had to reread things a couple times. Also, I do think that Wendy’s full name was used a bit excessively. Even filled with loathsome intent, Tinker Bell would probably not take the time to say the whole thing. I did like the interpretation of the magic and the legends of it.

3.5 ⭐️ I was honored to receive a copy of this book from NetGalley and Brittnay Montgomery in exchange for an honest review.

First off, the premise of this book excited me so much! I’m a sucker for a Peter Pan retelling and while I’ve read several books about how Hook became the villain he is, I’ve never seen one where Peter Pan slowly becomes the “dark side of Neverland” James Hook himself.

While the plot gives some refreshingly new twists and turns, both new and old characters with some unique motives, the story stands out most as a love story between Peter and Wendy. The two fight the world, each other, and their selves, in order to figure out what it takes to be together. Their actions are not perfect, and they constantly talk in circles around each other (a bit too much for my personal taste), but you can tell just how much they truly need each other for survival.

Annoyingly, I think Tink is my favorite for just how unapologetically she goes for what she wants. She shows all her emotions and has no regrets for the darkness that overtakes her. I am very interested to see just how far she will take things and how much of herself she is willing to risk to get the win.

This book is one of my favorite kinds which are fairytale retellings. This book has wonderfully developed characters. Peter and Wendy are like you’ve never seen them before. Would recommend to fantasy and fairytale fans. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

I received an ARC of this book from netgalley in exchange for my honest review.

I am a sucker for a Peter Pan retelling, and this is probably my favorite. I was HOOKED right from the beginning. Brittany Montgomery twisted this classic story into a dark fairy tale told from the POV of Wendy, Peter/Hook, and Tinkerbell. I loved that Peter found his dark side and that no matter how much the darkness crept in, his love for Wendy was there. And him calling her Darling with a different nuance as both Peter and Hook , *swoon*. I can’t wait for the second book!

Losing Neverland by Brittany Montgomery is a love/sensation novel with ample twists on Peter Pan by J.M.Barrie.

As the name of the book suggests, Peter and Hook are the same man. As the book opens, we are introduced to the now fully-grown Wendy in her, who is later kipnapped by Peter/Hook back to Neverland by the end of the chapter. The story follows by analepsis retelling of what happened 2 decades ago before Wendy "betrayed" Peter and caused him to be fully engulfed by his dark persona-Hook.

Montgomery excels in portraying the intimate and intriguing relationships between the love birds with tenderness and authenticity. The story is narrated from multiple perspectives (as suggested by the title of each chapter, so the reader doesn't get confused), and she did a good job in giving old characters new persona through inner monologues, which sometimes could seem a bit ponderous that makes me want to fly through chapters.

As the story is propelled by a wicked Tinker Bell, by smoking and drinking Peter Pan, by learning that Wendy has been raising the children of Peter while they are apart, it is no longer magical but is slowly leaning towards a melodrama/fan fictions. The retelling is not too much up my alley for I am too much a fan of such genre, but that is no criticism of this book. With her perceptive writing, Montgomery imbues her novel with the stuff, literally and figuratively, of life. Her characters, through one may not agree with each and everyone of the twists, define themselves and by the end of the book you see them from a completely new lens.

Overall if you are into dark romance and dialogic writing, the is something for you. Nothing too hard-handed, and would be an enjoyable read.

I love a retelling and I thought this was well done. 4.5⭐️
As a child I fell hard for Peter Pan and couldn’t wait to see where this was going to take me. It starts with a present day event that sent a chill through me and I was immediately hooked. The main characters have chemistry and I love how the author wrote the romance.
This had drama, suspense and a couple of shocking delicious twists. I would recommend for anyone who loves retellings.
Thanks Brittany Montgomery via NetGalley.

This is the spice between Peter and Wendy we’ve all been waiting for. Absolutely loved this book! I love the connection between one of our favorite Disney “fairytales” to more adult life experiences.

Overall I enjoyed this book. There were a few things I didn’t like but that was primarily the multiple time lines that were taking places. There seems to be like three timelines one being early when Wendy first met Peter, than when they were like 18 and than again 17 years later in the present. It made it confusing and I wasn’t 100% sure when most of the story was taking place. I think if it was more clear where it stated 17 years ago, and such I would have liked it a lot more. I am interested in continuing the story though it hasn’t deterred me. I’d give it a 3.5⭐️

Losing Neverland is a dark(ish) retelling of Peter Pan where Hook and Peter Pan are the same person. The story is told in three points of view, Wendy, Peter/Hook and Tinker Bell. I liked the multi pov storytelling because it showed the reader more of what the characters were thinking and going through.

The timeline of the book was a bit confusing at times because the story was jumping between Wendy & Peter’s past and present.

I have mixed feelings about the book, there were some parts that were good but also some that weren’t. I really liked the idea of Peter and Hook being the same person but the execution could have been better. Hook was trying to be dark but it just fell a bit flat for me.

I mostly liked the romance between Peter/Hook and Wendy even though it was a bit cringe at times. I liked how the characters were multi dimensional and well developed.

Overall I think the book / story had a lot of potential but the execution might have needed some more work.

This version of the book I did read was rewritten and I’m not sure whether some of the story was “lost” during the rewriting process. It would have been interesting to read both versions to compare them.

I’m not sure whether I will read the next book of the series.

Ultimately, I did enjoy this book by the end. I did feel frustrated in the beginning because I was confused by the flashbacks that were happening and felt the need to go back to the beginning of chapters and the continuity felt strange to me. I did finish the book, though, and enjoyed the idea of Pan and Hook being the same person and how the change came to be. It was an interesting concept that I feel actually made kind of sense and it was a fun book to read. I think I actually do anticipate the next book since it did end on a cliffhanger and I found myself curious as to how it will end.

I'm not that sure how I feel about this book... There were some really good aspects that I enjoyed, but at other times the story fell flat
I love Peter Pan, and so when I saw this book on Netgalley, I knew I needed to request it.
Peter and Hook being the same person was a really clever concept, and I liked the way that the author was able to blend the two characters whilst still being able to show their two distinct personalities. I also really liked the connection between Peter and Wendy that went back to before he lived in Neverland, and I felt that it was a good way to explain their connection.
On the other hand, I felt that the timeline was a bit chaotic, and I found the jumping and forth in the beginning a bit confusing. I also felt that the relationship between Wendy and Peter was a bit one-dimensional, especially once they grew up, and I wish the author had given more time to develop their relationship as adults instead of just when they were younger. The smut was a lot tamer than I expected or wanted, but this edition has had some of the darker aspects and trigger warning content removed, so it could be that.
Thank you to Netgalley for sending me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I really enjoyed this book, it starts off a little bit slow to me but I so enjoyed this spin on peter pan. I can not wait for book 2.

I have always wondered about this idea and I just enjoyed the story that unfolded. I am not sure that I agree with all the choice the characters made but I loved the journey they took me on.

Absolutely loved this book! I’m a big fan of retelling and this one just pulled me in. Will definitely be reading the next book!

Personally Losing Neverland just wasn't for me. I really liked the concept; Captain Hook and Peter Pan being the same person? Spill the tea sis by

I got about 16 pages in before I decided to DNF. I wasn't a huge fan of the internal dialogue, and I know that the author removed the trigger warning (+ the triggers too I think) but I was getting many non-con vibes from Pan; I'm not into that.

My biggest reason for DNFing was because I couldn't relate to Wendy (the MC). NOW THIS IS NO HATE TO THE AUTHOR. Wendy is 34 and a mother while I'm a barely adult teen, I just can't relate. I'm glad the author chose to do an older FL rather than the many teen MCs I've read.

This book wasn't for me but I strongly believe those who like dark romance will LOVE this book. It's got a morally ambiguous ML, Prey/Predator vibes, returning to childhood, tension, forbidden love vibes and FL is not barely legal.

**POTENTIAL SPOILERS**

I am always a fan of a good fairytale retelling. This did a good job at keeping the magical fairytale feel while still adding adding additional story that captures you. You get to see Peter and Wendy at different ages. The added twists and turns are a great touch. It really hit that feel-good mushy part inside.

You know when in the live action remake when Peter (played by Jeremy Sumpter) taps Wendy on the shoulder the then blows pixie dust on her and you felt something when you were young? And you thought I would let this boy kidnap me any day…Yeah this is how that book makes you feel. This book is definitely for the girlies who so desperately wanted Peter Pan.
The Dark moody tension of a morally gray obsessed man with touch her and die vibes is everything!!
It’s spicy without being graphic which sounds lack luster but it is anything but. The stolen moments, lust filled tension are absolutely delicious.
There are a bunch of Peter Pan retelling and even with the main point of Peter and hook being the same person there was still so much this book had to offer. This is definitely a unique retelling
Through multiple POV and timelines you find yourself immersed in the journey to Neverland as Peter steals Wendy away, then Peter’s descends into darkness.
This book does end on a cliff hanger leaving you with so many questions but definitely enticing you to come back for more!