--- product_id: 18473124 title: "Never Never" brand: "brianna shrum" price: "€ 25.76" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/18473124-never-never store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Never Never **Brand:** brianna shrum **Price:** € 25.76 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Never Never by brianna shrum - **How much does it cost?** € 25.76 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/18473124-never-never) ## Best For - brianna shrum enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted brianna shrum brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Never Never ## Images ![Never Never - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ULBVgoLBL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Captain Hook Retelling that Stays Fairly Close to the Original Story *by K***T on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 8, 2020* I have mixed feelings about this book. On the one hand, this was the second Peter Pan retelling I've read that focuses on Captain Hook, and it was exactly the kind I've always wanted, one that is based on the book rather than the Disney movie and that doesn't ignore the dark, terrifying aspects of Peter. On the other hand, I just wasn't able to feel invested in this story. It never, well, hooked me. (Pun absolutely intended.)I liked all the nods to Peter's darkness from the original (murder, starving his boys, not understanding the difference between real and make-believe, etc.), the idea of the pirates being there because they were James's childhood dreams, and the explanations for things (how James got there, why he hated Peter).I also liked that the author showed us not just the origin/backstory of how James/Hook came to be a pirate in Neverland, but also what his life was like after he joined the pirate crew. That was where the story had some overlap with the original novel, and seeing the author's take on those events, seeing James's side of things, was cool.I felt awful for James and how all he really wanted the whole time was to go home. There's a part where he meets another captain that I wasn't expecting, and it was very touching and bittersweet. So the author did make his character one I empathized with and did manage to infuse some emotion into the story.But, as I said, I never really got into it, and I'm not entirely sure why. I don't know if it was my mood, the audio narration, the slow pace, or just the story itself that was the problem. I didn't dislike it, but I kinda just wanted to be finished with it.I also didn't like the audio narration by Simon Vance. The narration itself was ok, but he has this particular kind of voice I don't like, and I didn't feel his voices for James and Tiger Lily suited them. This is obviously a very subjective thing though.There's also a relationship between James and Tiger Lily in this book, but that's neither a like nor dislike. I don't think I felt much about it either way.Overall, this was a good Captain Hook retelling, one that creates an interesting backstory for him and follows the original story pretty closely, with a few differences. I somewhat enjoyed it, but it just didn't leave a big impression on me.Rating: 3.5 StarsOriginal Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight (link in profile) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! *by N***S on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 1, 2015* My exposure to Peter Pan stories is limited i.e. I’ve only watched the Disney movies, so I don’t have much to compare this book to. But I thought Brianna did an amazing job showing us the other side of the story, showing us how Captain Hook became the man we know him as. I ended up giving this book 5 out of 5 stars. Thank you Netgalley for approving my request for this eARC.So I’ll spill and tell you all that the major reason that I requested this eARC (other than it being a retelling) was because Brianna was one of the mentors in Pitch Wars and I ended up submitting my manuscript to her. She’s an awesome person, and I really couldn’t wait to read her book. And she did not disappoint!We start out in London where James Hook is originally from. He is still a “children” as Peter Pan puts it. We see a little bit of his home life before we’re thrust into Neverland, where we see a twisted, devilish side to Peter Pan that is completely different from the Pan we’re used to. This story is definitely not for the faint of heart, or younger audiences if they don’t like a bit of gore and sadism. After reading this book, I find myself liking Captain Hook and kind of despising Peter Pan.I think Brianna did a great job with the scenery and showing the interactions between the children, especially the dynamic between Peter Pan and the Lost Boys. I felt terrible for James throughout the story. Peter was pretty evil throughout the entire book. I found myself grimacing and feeling a bit of fear at how sadistic he seemed to be.Along with James Hook, Tiger Lily was one of my favorite characters. She’s fierce and beautiful. She’s the proud daughter of a chief. I totally ship the pairing that showed up in the books. I only wish it would have worked out a little better. And speaking of better, the ending wasn’t my favorite, but I understand why Brianna ended it how she did.The way Brianna had the book divided into sections helped us glimpse various stages of Captain James Hook’s life. Each section gave us some insight into the rivalry between Hook and Pan. We got to see James Hook when he first got to Neverland, when he was growing up at an alarming rate, when he first became a pirate, and when he was the toughest pirate in the seas of Neverland.I was so engrossed in reading the eARC that I didn’t make note of very many lines, except two, that I liked: “Yes, sir, I’m afraid I got myself rather murdered, following an obviously deranged fellow wearing the guts of a tree into the dark in the middle of the night.” and “Are you mad? Why ever would anyone want to grow up?”Final note: It’s a really good book, and I recently purchased a paperback copy to add to my personal library. I can’t wait to read Brianna’s next book! Give it a try; I’m sure you won’t be disappointed. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Didn't Disappoint! *by T***R on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2021* When your new friendship becomes an act of survival and becomes the victim of the other, does he truly become the villain? This was my first Peter Pan adaptation, and it didn't disappoint! I've always had a fondness for Hook and Tick Tock and when I discovered this was from Hook's perspective, I had to read it. Will Hook find his happily ever after or be trapped in Neverland forever? --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/18473124-never-never](https://www.desertcart.be/products/18473124-never-never) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-05-05*