Science Fiction & Fantasy
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Never Never (Villains, Book 9)
The 9th book in the New York Times bestselling Villains series tells the tale of the rise and fall of the infamous pirate, Captain Hook―a boy who grew up.
Before Peter Pan and Wendy. Before the Lost Boys. There was just a boy named James who wanted to get back to Neverland.
As a baby, James Bartholomew fell out of his pram and was taken to Neverland. James is claimed by his parents just shy of seven days―after which he would have officially become a Lost Boy. Once he returns to London, he never stops thinking about Neverland. As he grows up, he hates his life in London, and everything to do with growing up and eventually becoming a gentleman. So he seeks a position on the ship of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard.
On Blackbeard's ship he learns to be a cutthroat pirate, and eventually becomes captain of his own ship, which James is determined to sail to Neverland. With the help of the Odd Sisters and a bit of magic, he just might get his wish. But returning to Neverland comes at a price―and now that he's grown up, the whole world seems to be rooting for his demise…
Before Peter Pan and Wendy. Before the Lost Boys. There was just a boy named James who wanted to get back to Neverland.
As a baby, James Bartholomew fell out of his pram and was taken to Neverland. James is claimed by his parents just shy of seven days―after which he would have officially become a Lost Boy. Once he returns to London, he never stops thinking about Neverland. As he grows up, he hates his life in London, and everything to do with growing up and eventually becoming a gentleman. So he seeks a position on the ship of the infamous pirate, Blackbeard.
On Blackbeard's ship he learns to be a cutthroat pirate, and eventually becomes captain of his own ship, which James is determined to sail to Neverland. With the help of the Odd Sisters and a bit of magic, he just might get his wish. But returning to Neverland comes at a price―and now that he's grown up, the whole world seems to be rooting for his demise…
Readers Top Reviews
JasmynnAnnette Mi
I’ve bought every single book in the series and binge read all of them, they are so addicting to read and gives a fresh perspective to the Disney villains making me even like some of them a little more or have a newfound understanding for them. I am so glad this author crested these books and can’t wait for more to come out
danidaniStar Wand
I’m so excited about this book but also super disappointed, the dust cover and one corner of the book got scuffed and damaged in delivery
AllixieSamanthaLa
I have loved the Villians series, the Odd Sisters and this most recent. I enjoyed this telling of Captain Hook, however, I feel it was a little rushed, short and left out some fun details that would have given more length and depth to the story. I’m also disappointed, slightly, by the character’s change of thinking style over the last few chapters. The James from the first portion of the book and the one we end with are vastly different. Overall though, I’m glad to have read this and have it with my collection.
Alexander Sean Gl
Serena Valentino never never disappoints! This was a great read and interesting take on Hook as a villain and a hero.
Ms. MagnoliaAlexa
Lookie lookie, she got hookie. Robin Williams fans will recognize that as what Rufio said when he thought he had beaten Captain Hook. So many movies have been made about Peter Pan and Captain Hook, but none has been as surprising as Never Never. Personally, I have never been much of a Disney fan. But, oh, how I love the Disney Villains! Serena Valentino’s brilliance never ceases to amaze me. Each book in her series tells the story of the villain – how s/he became a villain, more specifically. Never Never quickly became one of my favorites. Captain James Hook’s evolution from an aristocratic upbringing in London to Peter Pan’s nemesis is quite the tale. As with all the Disney Villain books, the Odd Sisters are instrumental in Hook’s evolution. Never Never even explains how Captain Hook’s actions set off a chain reaction resulting in more villains. The reader is reminded that each Disney Villain may have his or her own story, but each story is connected. Serena Valentino’s much anticipated Never Never does not disappoint. The author provides the perfect mixture of ingredients to create a delicious blend of good and evil. Never Never is a page turner from start to finish. I can hardly wait to see where Serena Valentino takes us next. Absolutely brilliant!!
