Never Never (Hardcover)

This ninth installment in Serena Valentino’s Villains series reimagines Captain Hook’s journey before becoming the infamous pirate. From a baby whisked to Neverland to a man driven by nostalgia and ambition, the story unfolds across sea-bound adventures and haunting choices. Valentino’s retelling encourages readers to consider how destiny, longing, and moral compromise can shape a villain’s path. Through narrative layering and rich character exploration, the novel prompts analysis of origin stories, narrative voice, and ethical complexity. It’s both an adventurous origin tale and a thoughtful study in how perspective reshapes our understanding of classic characters.