Product guide

Hooked by Emily McIntire

Hooked by Emily McIntire is a dark contemporary romance that reframes Peter Pan through a revenge plot involving James, Wendy and her father. It is described as a complete standalone in the Never After series, not a fantasy retelling, and includes mature themes.

At a glance

A dark contemporary romance inspired by Peter Pan, rather than a literal retelling or fantasy.
The plot centres on James’s revenge plan against Peter Michaels and his growing relationship with Peter’s daughter, Wendy.
Listed as the first complete standalone in Emily McIntire’s Never After series.

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Pros and cons

Pros

The standalone format offers a complete story without requiring a series commitment.
Its revenge premise and villain-centred Peter Pan reimagining give it a distinct angle within contemporary romance.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Sourcebooks
Publication date	Sept. 20 2022
Language	English
Print length	352 pages
Reading age	18 years and up
ISBN-10	1737508370
ISBN-13	978-1737508373

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	386 g
Dimensions	13.97 x 2.16 x 21.59 cm

What to know before buying

The description warns of mature themes and content that may not suit every reader. It directs readers to the author's website for content warnings.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers seeking dark contemporary romance with a fractured fairy-tale premise.
Readers who prefer standalone stories featuring morally complicated characters and a revenge-driven plot.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a literal Peter Pan retelling or a fantasy novel.
Readers who want romance without mature themes or potentially unsuitable content.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.1 / 5 · 96,593 ratings

5 stars44%44%
4 stars34%34%
3 stars17%17%
2 stars4%4%
1 star1%1%

Customer feedback describes the book as engaging and quick to read, with praise for the writing, plot twists, characters, romance and Peter Pan-inspired premise. This may appeal to readers drawn to a brisk, character-focused dark romance, though the listing itself cautions that its mature themes may not suit everyone. Aggregate ratings are generally favourable but include a substantial middle share, so they do not imply a uniform response.

Positive themes

Readers praise its engaging, fast-paced story and readability.
Feedback highlights the characters, writing, romance and Peter Pan-inspired reimagining.

Frequently asked questions

Is Hooked a fantasy novel?

No. Its description calls it a dark contemporary romance and says it is not a literal retelling or fantasy.

Can Hooked be read on its own?

The listing describes it as the first complete standalone in the Never After series.

Is Hooked suitable for all readers?

The description warns that it contains mature themes and content that may not suit everyone. It recommends checking the author's website for content warnings.