Never, Never
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…
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Serena Valentino
Serena Valentino's storytelling is as dark and enchanting as the fairytales she reimagines. Born with a love for the macabre and the mysterious, Valentino grew up captivated by stories that twisted familiar tales into something new, unexpected, and often a little bit eerie. Her early fascination with the darker side of folklore and fairy stories naturally led her to a career in writing, where she could craft her own versions of the classic characters readers know so well, but with a twist.
Villains
In the Villains series, fairytales are reimagined through the eyes of those we were taught to fear. Serena Valentino invites readers to step behind the masks of iconic Disney villains, offering an intricate exploration of their backstories, motivations, and desires. These aren’t the one-dimensional antagonists from the stories we know—these are multi-faceted characters with rich histories, complicated emotions, and, perhaps, reasons for their actions that will leave you questioning everything you thought you understood about good and evil.
Villains consists of twelve books and series is set to expand with the upcoming release of one more book. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
