BOOKWORM REVIEW: Their Vicious Darling by Nikki St. Crowe

RATING: ⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

STEAM: 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Just when you think The Vicious Lost Boys universe finds some peace, Nikki St. Crowe pulls the rug from underneath you only to have you clamoring for the next book.

This book is the third in an interconnected series that follows Darling descendant Winnie as she navigates Neverland and her connection with four Lost Boys, including the enigmatic Peter Pan. Her journey to self-discovery and relationship building is not helped by Pan and his Boys' growing list of enemies. Enemies that want to wipe them off the Seven Isles for eternity.

This time, The Crocodile -- Vane's brother -- makes his move to eliminate Pan and get the shadow from his own brother. He brings with him a royal family that covets the shadow for themselves.

This series is unapologetic in its pace and spice, and I love every bit of it. Nikki St. Crowe weaves a careful balance of mystery, action, fantasy, and oh-so-hot romance that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Emphasis on the latter, because St. Crowe definitely levels up on the artistic creativity of her spicy scenes.

I give a lot of credit to any female character in reverse harems. Their ability to juggle multiple men is commendable, and Winnie's task of managing four mercurial Alphas is a big ask. She does so with tenacity and care, and I love her for it.

If you are new to the series, read from the very beginning. This book moves quickly without touching on the history covered in previous books  -- this girl could have used a recap -- so start with The Never King. You will not regret it.

** I am voluntarily reviewing an advance copy of this book. Thank you to Nikki St. Crowe and Peachy Keen Author Services for providing an ARC. **

ABOUT THE BOOK

The Dark One has finally accepted me…just in time for everything to change. Because Vane’s brother, The Crocodile, has just arrived on Neverland soil and he’s not alone. He’s brought with him members of the royal Darkland family and they want Vane’s Death Shadow back at any cost.

Of course, Peter Pan, Vane, Kas and Bash, they’re all familiar with war. But war isn’t easy when love is on the line.

I know those vicious Lost Boys would do anything to protect me. But what if I’m not the one that needs saving?

As power shifts on the island and shadows are claimed, all five of us have to let go of who we were, if we have any chance of becoming who we are destined to be.

NOTE: Their Vicious Darling is book three in the Vicious Lost Boys series. It is a dark romantic reimagining of Peter and Wendy. All characters have been aged up. If you like your enemies to lovers romance with hot, ruthless, morally gray love interests, you’ll enjoy Their Vicious Darling. 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. Their Vicious Darling ends on a cliffhanger.

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MEET NIKKI ST. CROWE

Nikki St. Crowe writes paranormal romance where the villain gets the girl.

Ever since she was a child, Nikki has been obsessed with the morally gray characters, the anti-heroes and monsters in fiction. Now she spends her days writing books where the villains get the happily ever after with the women who drive them wild.

When Nikki isn’t writing or daydreaming about sinfully sexy bad guys, she can either be found on the beach or at home with her husband and daughter.

You can learn more about Nikki online at www.nikkistcrowe.com.