This book was very interesting to me but I do have a hard time with the characters being minors. I tried to look past it as much as possible while reading.

"Losing Neverland offered a tantalizing premise with its exploration of a mature Peter Pan and Hook dynamic. The novel’s strengths lie in its bold reimagining of classic characters and the palpable sexual tension between its protagonists. However, while the spicy elements were well-developed, the overall plot felt underdeveloped, leaving several intriguing threads unresolved.

The abrupt ending was disappointing, especially given the potential of the story. Wendy’s character arc felt incomplete, and the lack of attention given to her daughters was jarring. Peter’s complex relationship with his children was barely explored, and the significant betrayal by John was entirely overlooked.

Despite these shortcomings, the novel's beginning was promising, and I'm curious to see how the author develops the world-building in future installments. While "Losing Neverland" didn't fully capitalize on its potential, it's clear that Montgomery has a talent for creating intriguing characters and atmospheric settings."

"Losing Neverland (A Dark Retelling)" by Evalyn Montgomery is a gripping and haunting twist on the beloved classic. This reimagined tale dives into the darker corners of Neverland, where shadows loom larger and secrets are more sinister.

Montgomery’s writing is both evocative and chilling, painting a Neverland that’s far from the innocent paradise we remember. The characters are richly developed, with Peter Pan, Wendy, and the Lost Boys facing challenges that test their very essence.

The plot is intense and filled with unexpected turns, keeping you on the edge of your seat. It’s a story that explores deeper themes of loss, identity, and the struggle between light and darkness.

"Losing Neverland" is a thrilling read that will captivate fans of dark fantasy and those who love a good twist on a classic tale.

Most definitely another take on good old Peter Pan.
This story was steamy as hell. I usually am not that much into smut, but I like stories that are based on the Peter Pan story.
So I'd thought I'd give it a try. It was definitely not disappointing.
I didn't manage to finish the book before it expired, but what I read was nice.

I love a good Peter Pan retelling and I love Dark Romances even more.

I enjoyed myself while reading this book. I think it was an interesting take on what happened to Peter when Wendy left and he lost his innocence. I enjoyed the development of the characters and the storyline. I found it compelling and had a hard time putting the book down. I enjoyed the split timeline as it gave more background that was needed as the book continued. Overall, I enjoyed this book and am excited to read more of the series when it continues.

4/5 Stars for this book. Thank you Evelyn Montgomery and NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review. I do recommend this book if you are a fan of dark romance, spice scenes and are in search of a good Peter Pan retelling.

Oh! My! Lanta!!! This take of a Peter Pan retelling was DELICIOUS!!! Where Peter is the bad guy and his alternate personality is not what you would have thought! Even Wendy’s brother has a dark side! Got me sucked in from page 1! Hello Peter Pan!

The plot was confusing. Peter and hook are the same man but it didn’t really make sense how. It was very spicy. I liked that Peter truly loved Wendy however I didn’t like that Peter was 17 and Wendy in her forties. Like make him at least 18

Losing Neverland is a Peter Pan/Hook and Wendy smutty retelling, with multiple POVs.
I love Peter Pan retellings and did enjoy reading this. I enjoyed the Hook/Peter idea and it had some good spicy tension throughout.

However, I found some of the plot to be a bit underdeveloped, including plot and characters. I also found the ending a bit rushed and am personally not a fan of vague/ambiguous/abrupt endings. I'm not sure if some things will be addressed in other books in this series by Montgomery but I do feel like Peter and Wendy's storyline is over and there are some things that are unresolved.
There was potential here but some character plotlines were not really explained.

I felt like there was very little care for Wendy's daughters - I get that they're in college but they're still only 17 and we're barely mentioned/she didn't seem to care much about seeing them again. I also found it weird that Peter did actually realise they were his but still reacted negatively towards seeing Wendy at the beginning and didn't seem to want to know his children at all. John's betrayal was also completely glossed over/forgotten - there was no resolution or even acknowledgement that Wendy knew he had betrayed her.
A few elements just didn't work for me, unfortunately.
I did enjoy the beginning and premise of Losing Neverland, and would try other books by Montgomery, but this didn't quite hit all my boxes for a good, Peter Pan retelling.

Give me Peter Pan and Wendy in a adult fantasy that can really drive someone to a very steamy path... Also a very interesting and hot one.. I'm still blushing that's all I have to say

**DNF**

I'm a simp for a good spicy dark romance. Make it a retelling, even better. And the concept had me totally intrigued. Especially once I realized the twist. But I just couldn't get into this one. I gave it to 25% before finally making the decision to DNF. I found the writing style to be a bit awkward and it was like the author was trying to hard to make Pan/Hook a bad boy. The amount of times he put a smoke in his mouth, or dragged it between his lips, was ridiculous. I think he spent more time smoking than doing anything else before I stopped reading. As well the age appearance difference was a bit off for me. Where in Wendy aged appropriately while Peter still looks 17. Add in some cringy dialogue /inner monologue and I finally just had to put it down.

I feel like I was left with more questions than answers and overall it has left me unsatisfied. The end of the book seemed so rushed and out of place. I needed more showing in this book and it just wasn’t there for me.

Getting back into fiction, this helped. A different take on Peter and Wendy, that is definitely for older readers.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for an advanced e-copy of Losing Neverland, in exchange for an honest review.

'Losing Neverland' offers an appealing retelling of the classic Peter Pan story, injecting it with a dark and twisted edge. Montgomery's reimagining of the Peter Pan characters is both creative and compelling. The idea of Hook being a manifestation of Peter's darker side adds an intriguing layer to their dynamic. The story is told from the perspectives of Peter, Wendy, and Hook, providing a comprehensive view of their emotions and motivations.
The forbidden romance between Peter and Wendy is a central focus, adding an element of intrigue and longing.
While the spice is abundant, it often overshadows the plot. The focus on explicit scenes detracts from the story's depth and emotional impact. In some sections, the plot feels thin and lacking in substance. The focus on steamy encounters takes precedence over character development and narrative progression.

'Losing Neverland' is a compelling retelling of a beloved classic that explores dark themes and forbidden love. The ending also leaves several unanswered questions, leaving readers feeling somewhat unsatisfied. Overall, it's an enjoyable read for those who appreciate dark and twisted romances, but readers looking for a more balanced blend of plot and spice may be disappointed.
This was a 3.75 Stars read for me!

I love fairy tale retellings or a reimagining. I am a huge fan of some others I’ve read and I think that is the reason I did not care for this book as much. I did think the writer’s style of writing is good and would consider reading one of their other books, but I wanted to DNF this book so many times. For me it just left me wanting on numerous parts of the story, like we just didn’t get a good enough plot to be really invested. I truly appreciate NetGalley for allowing me to download this copy in exchange for my honest review.

3 stars

Losing Neverland is a dark Peter Pan retelling, so I was super excited about this book. It is an enemy to lovers' story, forced proximity, with a lot of action and twists happening, there was never a slow or quiet moment, which was one of my favorite things. As well as dark heated tension between characters with so many things unsaid. I Really liked the dark atmosphere in this story, It was really engrossing along with Neverland itself and descriptions.
One thing I wish there was a little more of was backstory and world building. There were things revealed here and there until the big unveiling at the end, but I feel like there was a ton left out and I wanted more, plus a couple things that did not make sense which is why I need more development. This book also relies heavily on miscommunication which, I don't love, I get that these things happen but was the main reason for a number of points I would have liked a different direction. Tink definitely should have had a more prominent role in this book and her main motivation does not make sense, jealousy I get but I just don’t get why Hook was so overall important to her. Not to mention Lost boys played no role except being sleazy and cruel at the beginning and were disposable. All these points are why I rated it a three and made it just ok.
I received an ebook, via Netgalley. This review is my own honest opinion.

This is my second Peter Pan retelling, while I did enjoy this one more, I don’t think Peter Pan retellings are for me. I did fly through the end and it made the book better in my eyes.

I'm so confused on how I actually feel about this book. This was a very original and interesting take on Peter Pan. I think I enjoyed it, but there were also some things I personally didn't vibe with. I enjoyed all the plot twists and the spicy scenes. I also liked the back and forth between the past and the present. I think i would read other books by this author!

Fans of Lost Boys and Pan, a different and dark take on Pan 17 years later - Wendy left Neverland, and is an adult, Pan is still Pan yet more, years have made changes, dark not light. A fun read for those into the darker and kinda twisted Neverland, a welcome addition to the trope!

I wanted to love this book. Sadly I couldn't find much I liked. The biggest thing is that even though Peter and Wendy are the same age (actually Peter is older) in this story Wendy grows up and Peter stays 17. So Wendy is a 40-year-old woman and Peter is a 17-year-old boy. So that was a major sticking point for me.
I also didn't like that the whole premise of the story was either non-communication or miscommunication. Wendy was either crying or whining the whole time. When she tried to act tough I sort of rolled my eyes because it felt disingenuous to her character the whole time.
The whole concept of this book felt underdeveloped and missing giant chunks of the story.

So overall I was underwhelmed and disappointed.

i received this as an ARC from Netgalley.

“Problem is, I’ve been holding on so long to the pain, I don’t know how I’ll ever let it go.”

“Losing Neverland,” by Everlyn Montgomery

I read the original and this version was just as good. It’s the smutty version of Everlyn Montgomery’s dark Peter Pan retelling. It had family abuse, gangs, fighting for your lives, smut, conflict between two main characters, jealousy, and everything else you can think of. One of the best Peter Pan retellings I have read. Definitely worth rereading over again. 5 out of 5 stars, loved.

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Thank you for the free copy, Netgalley.