Hooked, A. C. Wise
Hooked, A. C. Wise
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Hooked

Author: A. C. Wise

Narrator: Joel Froomkin

Unabridged: 11 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/18/2023

Synopsis

A dark, gorgeous reimagining about what happened to Captain Hook after Neverland from the bestselling author of Wendy, Darling—filled with eerie suspense and heart-breaking anguishOnce invited, always welcome.Once invited, never free.Captain James Hook, the immortal pirate of Neverland, has died a thousand times. Drowned, stabbed by Peter Pan’s sword, eaten by the beast swimming below the depths, yet James was resurrected every time by one boy’s dark imagination. Until he found a door in the sky, an escape. And he took the chance no matter the cost. Now in London twenty-two years later, Peter Pan’s monster has found Captain Hook again, intent on revenge. But a chance encounter leads James to another survivor of Neverland. Wendy Darling, now a grown woman, is the only one who knows how dark a shadow Neverland casts, no matter how far you run. To vanquish Pan’s monster once and for all, Hook must play the villain one last time … Exploring themes of grief, survivor’s guilt and healing broken bonds, Hooked is a modern-day Peter Pan story, perfect for fans of retellings, Christina Henry, and V.E. Schwab.

About A. C. Wise

A. C. Wise is a Canadian-born author currently living in the US. Her work has won the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic, as well as twice more being a finalist for the award, twice being a finalist for the Nebula Award, and once a finalist for the Lambda Literary Award. In her spare time, among other things, she wrangles two corgis and one very opinionated tuxedo cat.

About Joel Froomkin

Joel Froomkin is a UK transplant, having grown up with American parents in a British commonwealth. He is often cast for his unique ability to deliver native, authentic combinations of both American and British sounds. His wit and comedic timing also appeal to producers. He has developed a strong body of work for young audience, historical, fantasy, new-adult, romance, and m/m fiction.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jena on July 07, 2022

Hooked is a very unique and socially modern retelling of Peter Pan. It switches throughout a few POV's and timelines, so if possible I would recommend reading it in one sitting to avoid unnecessary confusion. That being said, the way that the story is told, though occasionally confusing, is very int......more

Goodreads review by Maja on June 30, 2022

USUALLY I LOVE A PETER PAN RETELLING, BUT THIS DIDN'T THRILL ME I should have been madly in love with this book. I should have been over the moon to get the story of Captain Hook. I should have been the biggest fan. It was in the cards, for heaven's sake. But it just didn't come together for me. I ca......more

Goodreads review by Lexi on October 25, 2022

Overview 👍 Queer romance 🆗 fairytale retelling 👍 lyrical 🆗 slow burn story 🆗 Multi POV Hooked is the second in AC Wise alternative Pan universe. I didn't love their first but as I am contractually obligated to read any Peter Pan retelling, I did attempt this. This book is very pretty to read and tackles so......more

Goodreads review by Jess on July 18, 2023

Hm. Definitely enjoyed but there was something off I can’t quite put my finger on? Think if I hadn’t read Lost Boy by Miss Henry first I would have enjoyed a lot more but still a good, dark, twisted retelling of Neverland ✨......more

Goodreads review by Rachael on July 21, 2022

I wanted to be hooked by this book. I was (mostly). I enjoyed that I saw a different side to Neverland. Hook's backstory was very interesting. But, it lost me a bit in the last few chapters because a lot was going on. It has a great premise overall but I am left feeling confused, partly due to the sh......more

Quotes

“Fans of creepy updated fairy tales…should snap this up.”  Publishers Weekly 

“Hooked is an absolutely breathtaking accomplishment, and further proof that A.C. Wise is one of the most vital voices in fiction today. Her lush, beautiful prose draws you in and never lets you go…Be sure to put Hooked at the top of your reading list.” Gwendolyn Kiste, Bram Stoker Award–winning author

“Hooked will effortlessly pull readers back into Wise’s dark, seductive, and mesmerizing version of Neverland—and into the equally compelling inner world of her characters. A beautifully written and psychologically astute sequel.” Leah Cypess, author of Thornwood

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