Their Vicious Darling

I have never wanted to both applaud and strangle an author more in my life. There's so much I want to say, but they'd all be spoiler-y, and I prefer to avoid that in my reviews when possible. I just don't know how I've become so invested in these characters, these lives, and how my emotions can get so wrapped up in these books. My heart was in my throat, and racing so fast, I got a stress warning from my smartwatch while reading this. I sat down, and flew through it in one sitting, because I just had to know what was going to happen next. That ending... I need to read book four, but I also know I'll be really sad to leave Winnie and the boys behind. Hopefully book four doesn't rip out my heart when I read it.

I have been on a roller coaster with this series. Book one was really good. It definitely sucked me in. Book two is a little different story. I liked it but was waiting for more to happen with Hook and Vane's brother, Roc. Yet, this book made up for book two in a big way.

I loved every moment of this book. The change in Winnie got me excited but this time it was the bad guys/gals that really won me over this time. Not that I don't still love the Lost Boys. If anything, Vane is still my top favorite. Although with the introduction of Roc, I am putting him up there as well as a favorite. Love the female version of Smee. She is a badass!

Then there is Hook. Also, the "big reveal" surprise. Did not see that coming. I can't wait to read the show more next book. show less

“Women fascinate me. They are almost always underestimated, which makes them potentially some of the most lethal opponents.”

I think it's safe to say by now that I'm in love with everything about this series. I love the characters, I love the spice, I love the plot and I adore the writing and the twists. The Crocodile finally makes an appearance in this one and what an amazing character he is. I think his background is amazing and yet somehow still so mysterious... creating even more questions about Vane. I loved this one because all of our boys are growing and watching it is fascinating. The schemes in this one are insane everyone wants to work to take down Pan... Tilly let's the Crocodile in on Pan's biggest secret. A secret which show more proves important to Hook as well. This book was just plan after plan with big reveals. Reveals that were amazing and intense. I honestly don't know how to talk about these books without ruining anything. It's so difficult. Winnie is for sure the star in this book. The cliffhanger in this one was completely unexpected and super intense. I honestly can't wait to see what comes next. show less

Another excellent installment! Things are really shaking up in Neverland.

Everything has gone south; the Lost Boys and The Darling are in trouble. They have enemies on three fronts and it's just the beginning of potential war.

We meet some new characters, learn a little more about our main characters. There is only so much I can say without spoiling the whole book.

I love the direction the story has gone. I am even more in love with the characters, even if our heroes are more villian than not. Pretty much every character in this series in an asshole, but kind of in the best way. There is no clear black or white, good or evil, hero or villian. Everyone fights for what they believe in. Nothing is cut and dry, and that is something I love show more with this series. Nothing in Neverland (or the Seven Isles) is over. Here's to hoping book four is released sooner than later! show less

War has broken out on Neverland with Pan, the Lost Boys, and Winnie against Hook, the Crocodile (Roc), Fae Queen Tilly and the Darkland Royals. Everyone has different motives, but the same end goal: Kill Peter Pan. Everything is further complicated as Winnie has the Neverland Death Shadow, and no one realizes it. With another cliffhanger, I'm expecting the final installment to be action packed as there is a LOT going on at the same time.

I absolutely loved seeing Winnie and Vane grow closer. At one point, Pan reflects that he always knew it was meant to be Vane who would get a part of Winnie none of the others get to see. I also really enjoyed seeing the interesting dynamics between Roc and Hook; excited to see how that one plays out in show more the next novella, now that a secret is out. Roc's personality and sense of humor was a delight to read. I'm quite curious on his end goal. We get a bit of an understanding what Roc and Vane are exactly, which was helpful to put some background to the brothers.

Their Vicious Darling is less spicy than the prior two novellas, but I found it dug more into some of the characters and built up what's to come. I can't wait to see what happens in The Fae Princes. show less

Wendy Darling, Peter Pan, Bash, Kas, and Vane

Review:
This has all the dark vibes! Touch-her-and-die, shadows, masochism, magic, conflict, and I am here for it! St Crowe has kept the spice and suspense top-notch with this series and I am in love with the writing style! Who knew a Neverland retelling could be so Dark and Spicy? The characters are elaborate and justified, backstories with just enough detial to make sense but not filled with needless fluff (had to save room for all the HOT stuff!) Overall a very fun and racy story!

Quotes:
"Women fascinate me. They are almost always underestimated, which makes them potentially some of the most lethal opponents."
“In the light, I will treat you like a queen, but in the dark, you will be my show more whore.”
“I see tonight she’s chosen violence.” show less

This book in the series so far is my favorite. There is just as much action as there is spice. This Neverlands is filled to the brim with DRAMA! This is a fast paced action packed book. Yes, there is a lot of smut but there is a lot of plot as well. In this book we are introduced to Vane's Brother "The Crocodile" Roc and he's a cool character to me. Is it just me or does Hook and Roc have some CHEMISTRY? Like I was getting a VIBE! I can't be the only one that sees it right? Anyways, I really enjoyed this book. I had a great time reading it.