Queen of the Lost Boys

The Neverland Chronicles, Book 3

De: T.S. Kinley

Narrado por: Artemis Jones, Darcy Stark

All she ever wanted was a happily ever after…

Fate has never been kind to Gwendolyn Mary Darling Carlisle. For a brief moment, she was given a taste of the fairytale… and it was divine—until darkness descended upon Neverland.

Now, the island is ripe for the taking. An evil usurper, cloaked in black wings, seeks the realm for himself. He is ripping the Lost Boys apart from within. Debts are coming due, and a dark stain is seeping into Gwen's soul.

Every trial and tribulation pulls her further from the men she loves and the family she's desperate to hold onto. The throne of Neverland is up for grabs. Can she find the strength within herself to defeat the darkness? Will she don the crown and become Queen of the Lost Boys?

©2023 T.S. Kinley (P)2023 Podium Audio

Spicy

Voice actors did a great job reading a wonderful book. Spicy. Complex. Well rounded. Interesting epilogue. Ive recommended this series to all my girl friends. Can't wait for the 4th book in January 24'.

Got to give it to her…

She’s creative. And it’s fun. Honestly last book was good…not just spicy. The characters got darker and the protagonist grew up a bit. Best in the series

BEAUTIFUL STORY!

This is by far the best Peter Pan retelling I have ever read! I don’t know why someone mentioned that there was too much smut. I think there was just enough smut. The end was so intense though! Loved it!!

Good ending to the story.

This story is OK. I found myself bored half way through and had to intentionally finish it. The males voice, which there were a lot more chapters with him, is not my favorite. His female voice for Gwen is horrible and Peter sounds too feminine. Would recommend this series to a friend? Possibly, but not everyone. Someone who really likes reverse harem and fantasy.

I DIDNT WANT IT TO END!! 🥺

I absolutely loved it!! I wanted it to drag out longer. T.S Kinley we need more of the series please!!!

Chokehold

When I tell you, this series had me in a Choke. Hold. I devoured all 3 books in 2 days. The story was consuming, I was so incredibly intrigued right away. And kept you enraptured until the very last moment, I hope she expands into the beasts and give Mic her own book or series. I also hope she adds Beyond the Veil to audible! It does start to get super dark and spooky in book 2. I did feel like there was a bit too much gang banging going on after the first book. And definitely at inappropriate times. The spicy moments definitely started to feel forced and a little dirtier than necessary to captivate and keep it romantic. I ended up skipping over a lot of those scenes about a quarter through the second book. Overall, I loved this series and I’m sure will do several re reads. I hope to see more from the authors!

Amazing vocal performances by Artimus and Darcy.

Great story, a little much at times, but overall really enjoyable to listen to. My favorite book out of the 3. binged all 3 books in a week. Love this retelling of Peter Pan lore.

Oh my god

My heart aches, torn to a million pieces, then magically healed with the end of this epic tale. This story has wedged itself into my soul.

Great Plot, Too Much Smut

Narrators were great, especially the male. I loved the actual plot of the story: the action, the magic, the fight between good and evil. The "romance" (i.e. lust and sex) is so unrealistic that I just couldn't handle it. Her downstairs kitty cat must clap or something, because she managed to get 5 men that she barely knew to fall in love with her and even marry her despite several decades (centuries?) of hatred and fighting amongst one another. Really??
Also, Gwen just turned 18 in the beginning of the series. HOW is she that "experienced" and willing to let them stick it wherever they want?
And if I had to count the number of times the author wrote "heady" and "it was a heady mix," I think I would have landed at about 75. The authors have great ideas, but need to get a bit more creative in their descriptions (just change it up, don't repeat the same phrase over and over again) and maybe not list EVERY detail of EVERY sex scene. No one in real life is THAT horny. Gwen needs to calm TF down a bit and find some other hobbies.
I did love the Lost Boys, though. Eban is my absolute favorite, followed by Ryder and then Trip. Their backstories broke my heart, and I thought the authors did a great job of giving each of them attention in this book.

I wish it had been developed

First things first—any book starting with narration by Captain Hook has already earned my interest. #pirateslifeforme. That being said, I have a lot of thoughts, and while my inner petty reader wants to make assumptions about the writing process, I’ll try to keep this focused.

The story has amazing bones. The outline and world-building are solid, and it has all the potential to be an incredible retelling of Peter Pan. However, it falls into a common trap I’ve noticed in some adult reimaginings of classics: relying heavily on erotica to carry the narrative.

When the carnal tension becomes the focal point, there’s less pressure to develop the story, the characters, or their relationships to their full potential. Unfortunately, this seems to be the case here. The erotica elements didn’t enhance the story; instead, they felt unnecessary—like they were added simply to repackage a beloved classic as “spicy” or to cater to a niche audience.

The protagonist could have been an excellent character—a nuanced daughter of Wendy with her own arc and personality—but her promiscuity felt more like a gimmick than a meaningful trait. There’s a fine line between writing adult themes and using sex as a crutch to fill in gaps in storytelling, and this book leaned heavily into the latter.

That said, I want to give credit where it’s due. The structure of the series is strong, and the world-building is immersive. There’s genuine potential here, and it’s clear the authors had a vision. For readers who enjoy smut-heavy retellings, this might be the perfect read. But for me, it felt like a missed opportunity to explore deeper character development and a richer plot.

Ultimately, while I’m proud of myself for stepping outside my comfort zone and exploring new genres, this one just wasn’t for me. The erotic elements didn’t add value to the story, and I found myself wishing the authors had leaned more on their strengths—the vivid world-building and intriguing premise—instead of spicing things up unnecessarily.

If you’re looking for a retelling with strong foundations, Queen of the Lost Boys is worth a look. But if you prefer stories that don’t rely on smut to carry the plot, you might find yourself wishing it had delivered on its potential in other ways.

Would I continue reading similar books? Probably not. Did I enjoy parts of the story and the structure of the series as a whole? Absolutely.