ARC REVIEW: The Dark One by Nikki St. Crowe

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"𝑰 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒕𝒆 π’šπ’π’–. 𝑰 π’…π’Šπ’”π’π’Šπ’Œπ’† 𝒕𝒉𝒆 π’˜π’‚π’š π’šπ’π’– π’Žπ’‚π’Œπ’† π’Žπ’† 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒍."

"π‘Ύπ’‰π’Šπ’„π’‰ π’Šπ’” π’‰π’π’˜?"

"π‘Ήπ’†π’„π’Œπ’π’†π’”π’”. π‘«π’‚π’π’ˆπ’†π’“π’π’–π’”."


Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Spice: πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯πŸ”₯
Tropes: Peter Pan retelling, reverse harem, VINES (IYKYK), praise/degradation
Series: The Vicious Lost Boys #2

🚨Out tomorrow!🚨

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This book was SO good! I read it last week and I haven't stopped thinking about it. I was completely sucked in the whole time and couldn't put it down.

Nikki really outdid herself with this one. The overarching story is engaging, keeps you on your toes, and and has you constantly flipping the page to see what will happen next. I love Easter eggs in retellings and this story is riddled with them. Nikki is putting her own spin on this world and I'm absolutely loving it.

Winnie is my girl and I adore her. She comes into her own this book and isn't afraid to get her men in line. I love her playfulness with the twins, the way she annoys and tempts Vane, and the way she compliments Pan. I absolutely loved watching Winnie set her own rules and watching her bring the Never King to his knees 😏

In reverse harems, I tend to favor a few over the others. After this book, I honestly love all four of them. They really brought it in this book and I had a new favorite every other minute. I have to say I didn't care for Vane in book 1, but I'm obsessed with him now. He's brutal, yet soft at the same time.

This book is H O T. The dirty talk, the library scene, and different kinks are so good. The VINES, y'all, the vines πŸ₯΅ I haven't stopped thinking about that scene. Truly ever spice scene HITS in this book. All I ask for in book 3 is a group scene where everyone participates. Including the vines πŸ˜πŸ˜‚

While waiting for the next part is hard, I like the length of these stories. They're a quick read that's a perfect mix of worldbuilding with spice. Book 3 is out September 1st and I cannot wait. Nikki, feel free to release it early, bestie!

Thank you to Nikki and Peachy Keen for the ARC!

Book Information

Release date: April 26th, 2022

Description:
*The description comes directly from Amazon's website*

I spent most of my life feeling dead inside -- until I met Peter Pan and the Lost Boys.

It wasn't until Pan and Neverland that I finally felt alive.

But things are not all full of magic and sunlight on the island. There's something darker and more sinister haunting the forest.

And worse, the fae queen and Captain Hook are ready to fight for control of Neverland and they will stop at nothing to get what they want. Including using the one thing Pan never thought he wanted or needed -- me. I'm a descendant of the Darling family and now I belong to him and the Lost Boys.

War is brewing -- can the Never King get his shadow back and assume his rightful throne? And if he does, where will I fit?

Or will all of Neverland be in jeopardy right along with my dark, twisted heart?

NOTE: The Dark One is book two in the Vicious Lost Boys series. It is a dark reimagining of Peter and Wendy. If you like your enemies to lovers romance with hot, ruthless, morally gray love interests, you’ll enjoy The Dark One. You can expect an island with darkness and secrets and no true hero in sight, with a found family atmosphere, and ‘touch her and I’ll unalive you’ vibes. The Dark One ends on a cliffhanger.

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