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Devourer #3
Devour the Snake: A Captain Hook, Crocodile, and Wendy Darling Reimagining
I’m getting married. Again. But this time it’s to the men I Captain James Hook and the Crocodile, the Devourer of Men.
As a Darling, I never thought I’d get the fairytale life. Not with Peter Pan haunting my family line. Not with the monsters and witches and myths of the Seven Isles plotting for revenge.
On the morning of my wedding, all seems well…until someone kidnaps James.
Surely it must be a mistake. Because no one on Darkland would be stupid enough to kidnap the Crocodile’s boyfriend, right?
But if we’re to find our happily ever after, we’re going to have to overcome more than a vengeful street gang.
And we deserve it, don’t we? James, Roc, and me. We deserve a happy ending after everything we’ve endured. And we’re determined to get it.
Devour the Dark is a MMF romantasy fairytale retelling. For a full list of content warnings, please visit the author's website.
As a Darling, I never thought I’d get the fairytale life. Not with Peter Pan haunting my family line. Not with the monsters and witches and myths of the Seven Isles plotting for revenge.
On the morning of my wedding, all seems well…until someone kidnaps James.
Surely it must be a mistake. Because no one on Darkland would be stupid enough to kidnap the Crocodile’s boyfriend, right?
But if we’re to find our happily ever after, we’re going to have to overcome more than a vengeful street gang.
And we deserve it, don’t we? James, Roc, and me. We deserve a happy ending after everything we’ve endured. And we’re determined to get it.
Devour the Dark is a MMF romantasy fairytale retelling. For a full list of content warnings, please visit the author's website.
156 pages, Paperback
Published January 10, 2026
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Nikki St. Crowe
30 books11.5k followersNikki St. Crowe is a USA Today and No. 1 Amazon Bestselling Author specializing in dark, spicy romantasy where the villain gets the girl and the girl gets the power.
Nikki considers the start of her professional career to be in the 4th grade when she placed 2nd in a Young Author’s Competition. Back then she crafted stories about magical mansions and lost treasure. She’s since ditched the treasure hunts, but she'll never give up on the magical mansions (or the morally grey men who inhabit them).
These days, when Nikki isn’t writing or daydreaming about villains, she can either be found in the woods or at home with her husband and daughter.
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Nikki considers the start of her professional career to be in the 4th grade when she placed 2nd in a Young Author’s Competition. Back then she crafted stories about magical mansions and lost treasure. She’s since ditched the treasure hunts, but she'll never give up on the magical mansions (or the morally grey men who inhabit them).
These days, when Nikki isn’t writing or daydreaming about villains, she can either be found in the woods or at home with her husband and daughter.
For information on new releases, sign up for Nikki’s newsletter, The Forbidden Garden: https://nikkistcrowe.myflodesk.com/th...
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January 12, 2026
“Who the fuck was stupid enough to kidnap the Crocodile’s boyfriend?” Kas is saying. “RIP to that guy,” Bash adds.
Like was this good no, but did I eat it up and have fun yes. Will I keep reading anything else that comes out in this series also yes.
Like was this good no, but did I eat it up and have fun yes. Will I keep reading anything else that comes out in this series also yes.
January 13, 2026
“Do you want me to beg, Captain? Do you want me to get down on one knee and declare my love for you? Because I will. If that’s what you want.” - Roc
Ah to be reunited with Roc James and Wendy again is exactly what I needed. I can’t get enough of these two men. When James says “Bloody Hell” it gives dopamine hits.
I never want this series to end we wasn’t even expecting this lil treat so to have it I’m so happy.
Of course I binge read it in one sitting - smiling and giggling the whole time.
Those that get it .. get it .. those that don’t are missing out!
5 stars for all vibes and chasing my depression away. Thank you Scarlett St. Crowe
Ah to be reunited with Roc James and Wendy again is exactly what I needed. I can’t get enough of these two men. When James says “Bloody Hell” it gives dopamine hits.
I never want this series to end we wasn’t even expecting this lil treat so to have it I’m so happy.
Of course I binge read it in one sitting - smiling and giggling the whole time.
Those that get it .. get it .. those that don’t are missing out!
5 stars for all vibes and chasing my depression away. Thank you Scarlett St. Crowe
January 16, 2026
4⭐️
"If the ocean tried to steal him from me, I would declare war on it. When the sun pools at his feet, I am loathe to steal its place."
This first half of this book is delightfully sweet. Roc, Hook, and Wendy are getting married! They go about their lives, settling into their new roles and surroundings. Loving each other and building one another up. Adorable and delightful. Blissful in their devotion.
Then, the plot thickens. Hook is snatched of the streets on his way to his own wedding. Roc and Wendy must band up with Peter Pan and his Lost Boys to save their swashbuckling lover.
It's bloody gruesome madness and yet delicate and beautiful. Have I mentioned that I adore this series?
"As much as Captain James Hook likes to believe he is a cutthroat pirate, at the heart of it, he is just a big gooey cinnamon cake who wants to be loved and accepted for who he is. But more than that, he wants to feel worthy."
"If the ocean tried to steal him from me, I would declare war on it. When the sun pools at his feet, I am loathe to steal its place."
This first half of this book is delightfully sweet. Roc, Hook, and Wendy are getting married! They go about their lives, settling into their new roles and surroundings. Loving each other and building one another up. Adorable and delightful. Blissful in their devotion.
Then, the plot thickens. Hook is snatched of the streets on his way to his own wedding. Roc and Wendy must band up with Peter Pan and his Lost Boys to save their swashbuckling lover.
It's bloody gruesome madness and yet delicate and beautiful. Have I mentioned that I adore this series?
"As much as Captain James Hook likes to believe he is a cutthroat pirate, at the heart of it, he is just a big gooey cinnamon cake who wants to be loved and accepted for who he is. But more than that, he wants to feel worthy."
January 23, 2026
I do love these characters, but this installment in the series felt unnecessary
January 24, 2026
I love Wendy, Roc & James and I just wanna be the fourth to their Throuple hehehe love that we get a royal wedding & some drama 👅👅👅
This whole world will forever be one of my faves & I’m never leaving!!!!
also this audio was 10/10 like my god it was sooooo good (as are all the audios in this series) full cast baby!!!
This whole world will forever be one of my faves & I’m never leaving!!!!
also this audio was 10/10 like my god it was sooooo good (as are all the audios in this series) full cast baby!!!
January 22, 2026
Ok, l'ho divorato. E niente, adoro questa coppia (sì, ok, c'è anche Wendy ma vabbè). È stata una maratona che ha consumato fino all'ultimo la batteria del mio kindle, oltre al fatto che domani mi darò probabilmente malata al lavoro.
Nonostante questo, si vede che il libro non era previsto nell'idea originale, ma sono felice che sia stato inserito. Dopo l'ultimo, molto deludente, in cui Wendy e Uncino comparivano a malapena, in questo ci rifacciamo (ho capito che Roc è figo, ma devi farmelo percepire da questi due, altrimenti è inutile...).
Adoro le idee dell'autrice e mi dispiace solo che nonnsiano sviluppate adeguatamente. Tutto resta limitato, le trame che potrebbero essere degli spunti interessanti vengono risolte in un lampo, come i conflitti. Il colpo di scena finake per esempio è figo, lo avrei desiderato se fosse stata fatta una costruzione adeguata, se fosse stato dato al libro una trama decente... Oltre al fatto che l'unica cosa che succede è spoilerata alla grande dalla sinossi... Cioè, quello diveva essere l'inizio della storia!
Ma vabbè, adoro questi personaggi e mi mangio le mani perché poteva essere qualcosa di grandioso...
Nonostante questo, si vede che il libro non era previsto nell'idea originale, ma sono felice che sia stato inserito. Dopo l'ultimo, molto deludente, in cui Wendy e Uncino comparivano a malapena, in questo ci rifacciamo (ho capito che Roc è figo, ma devi farmelo percepire da questi due, altrimenti è inutile...).
Adoro le idee dell'autrice e mi dispiace solo che nonnsiano sviluppate adeguatamente. Tutto resta limitato, le trame che potrebbero essere degli spunti interessanti vengono risolte in un lampo, come i conflitti. Il colpo di scena finake per esempio è figo, lo avrei desiderato se fosse stata fatta una costruzione adeguata, se fosse stato dato al libro una trama decente... Oltre al fatto che l'unica cosa che succede è spoilerata alla grande dalla sinossi... Cioè, quello diveva essere l'inizio della storia!
Ma vabbè, adoro questi personaggi e mi mangio le mani perché poteva essere qualcosa di grandioso...
January 21, 2026
Roc, James, and Wendy are getting married. James has major imposter syndrome, and thinks he isn't cut out for being a ruler of Darkland, and Wendy and Roc will see him as a failure and leave him. Of course that doesn't happen, but on his wedding day he gets kidnapped, and Roc gets to have some fun after.
This was a fun and short book, all though NOTHING really happened. For the first 60% of the book it was just wedding prep, and James being having his head stuck in his ass. Regardless, this was a fun, short and easy read!
This was a fun and short book, all though NOTHING really happened. For the first 60% of the book it was just wedding prep, and James being having his head stuck in his ass. Regardless, this was a fun, short and easy read!
January 13, 2026
A novella about Roc, Hook and Wendy getting married and a kidnapping the day before the wedding!!! Of course I ate this right up. The books in this world are just fun filthy absolute nonsense and I love em. Fantastic audio again from Shane East, Robert Hatchet and Stella Hunter. 🐊🪝👸🏻
January 20, 2026
Ugh Nikki does it again. What an incredible ending to such a great series! I loved being back with Roc, Hook & Wendy. I feel like everything tied together perfectly but had the normal spice and drama that you come to expect from this crew!
I have loved being in this world so much. This inspired me to start my yearly Never King re-listen early this year! I am not a fantasy girl at all but something about this world that Nikki has created with these characters and their dynamics... I eat it right up! The audio was incredible, I listened in one setting of course and the full cast was perfection! Thank you so much to Nikki and MLA for the ALC! This series is fast paced, but incredibly delicious and it should be at the top of your TBR!
I have loved being in this world so much. This inspired me to start my yearly Never King re-listen early this year! I am not a fantasy girl at all but something about this world that Nikki has created with these characters and their dynamics... I eat it right up! The audio was incredible, I listened in one setting of course and the full cast was perfection! Thank you so much to Nikki and MLA for the ALC! This series is fast paced, but incredibly delicious and it should be at the top of your TBR!
January 14, 2026
”Do you want me to beg, Captain? Do you want me to get down on one knee and declare my love for you? Because I will. If that's what you want.” 🪝
Did i enjoy this? sure. Was it necessary? not really.
I like the idea of the story, but i was expecting more when i read the blurb about kidnapping. I feel like that part of the story was less than 5% of the book.
It was still entertaining seeing Hook, Roc and Wendy again (and the little cameo from Winnie, Peter, Vane, Kash & Bash).
Did i enjoy this? sure. Was it necessary? not really.
I like the idea of the story, but i was expecting more when i read the blurb about kidnapping. I feel like that part of the story was less than 5% of the book.
It was still entertaining seeing Hook, Roc and Wendy again (and the little cameo from Winnie, Peter, Vane, Kash & Bash).
January 14, 2026
A surprise PPP that I had no idea she was writing, nor did anyone until she announced that she did and it was available!! It was a fun continuation to the story that I never thought I’d get!
January 17, 2026
Wendy Darling, you did great 😉
January 23, 2026
5⭐️
Another 5 stars for my beloved crocodile 🐊🤍 are we surprised? I guess not.
I absolutely loved Devour the Snake. I’m a huge fan of everything this author has written in the Peter Pan universe, and this book just reinforced why. I love this world, the darkness, the twisted fairytale vibes and it all works so well.
Roc is ABSOLUTELY my favorite character. No contest. I love anything where he’s involved, and every scene with him instantly became a highlight for me. He’s intense, protective, and oddly tender, and I could honestly read an entire book that’s just Roc doing… anything 🙈
The relationship between Roc, James and Wendy is what makes this story shine. It feels chaotic, emotional, and deeply loyal in a way that fits the world perfectly. I also loved how much of a cutie pie Hook is with his insecurities 🥹
This book is dark, fun, and full of heart. It feels like a love letter to this universe and its characters, and as someone who already adores the Peter Pan retellings, it was incredibly rewarding. If Roc is in it, I’m in and Devour the Snake delivered exactly what I wanted.
Another 5 stars for my beloved crocodile 🐊🤍 are we surprised? I guess not.
I absolutely loved Devour the Snake. I’m a huge fan of everything this author has written in the Peter Pan universe, and this book just reinforced why. I love this world, the darkness, the twisted fairytale vibes and it all works so well.
Roc is ABSOLUTELY my favorite character. No contest. I love anything where he’s involved, and every scene with him instantly became a highlight for me. He’s intense, protective, and oddly tender, and I could honestly read an entire book that’s just Roc doing… anything 🙈
The relationship between Roc, James and Wendy is what makes this story shine. It feels chaotic, emotional, and deeply loyal in a way that fits the world perfectly. I also loved how much of a cutie pie Hook is with his insecurities 🥹
This book is dark, fun, and full of heart. It feels like a love letter to this universe and its characters, and as someone who already adores the Peter Pan retellings, it was incredibly rewarding. If Roc is in it, I’m in and Devour the Snake delivered exactly what I wanted.
January 13, 2026
If anyone is ever unsure if Nikki loves her fans or not... Let this sweet treat clear it up for you.
It's a royal wedding and we get a front row seat to Roc, Hook and Wendy's happily ever after. The shock that left my body when I found out that this was coming! I love this world so incredibly much. And anytime I can see Hook getting all soft for Wendy and Roc, you better believe I am going to ... devour it. 🙂↔️👀
"As much as Captain James Hook likes to believe he is a cutthroat pirate, at the heart of it, he is just a big gooey cinnamon cake who wants to be loved and accepted for who he is. But more than that, he wants to feel worthy."
This is goodbye to them... for now.
It's a royal wedding and we get a front row seat to Roc, Hook and Wendy's happily ever after. The shock that left my body when I found out that this was coming! I love this world so incredibly much. And anytime I can see Hook getting all soft for Wendy and Roc, you better believe I am going to ... devour it. 🙂↔️👀
"As much as Captain James Hook likes to believe he is a cutthroat pirate, at the heart of it, he is just a big gooey cinnamon cake who wants to be loved and accepted for who he is. But more than that, he wants to feel worthy."
This is goodbye to them... for now.
January 23, 2026
This whole book could have been an epilogue.
The writing itself was fine, but nothing was added to the overarching story. The tone was wayyyyy off - weirdly sappy for a very* dark romance series. I was also expecting some kind of continuation of the information revealed in Devour the Dark but no 😒
Very* being relative but this series and the Vicious Lost Boys series are full of dark themes, morally questionable characters, and general murder…this book had a wedding and ugh… “that” trope at the end.
The writing itself was fine, but nothing was added to the overarching story. The tone was wayyyyy off - weirdly sappy for a very* dark romance series. I was also expecting some kind of continuation of the information revealed in Devour the Dark but no 😒
Very* being relative but this series and the Vicious Lost Boys series are full of dark themes, morally questionable characters, and general murder…this book had a wedding and ugh… “that” trope at the end.
January 8, 2026
I thought I was happy with where the Devourer duology ended. But apparently I needed exactly what Nikki St. Crowe had to offer as an addition to the story. Because this was absolutely perfect. There was contentment and humor, mixed with a little bit of imposter syndrome and doubt. Roc, Hook, and Wendy are the perfect trio full of unconditional support and love. I couldn’t have asked for a better novella to add to their stories. Plus we got to see all of our favorite characters from VLB? Absolutely loved every page of this book!
Thank you Nikki St. Crowe for gifting me with an eARC, all thoughts expressed are my own.
Thank you Nikki St. Crowe for gifting me with an eARC, all thoughts expressed are my own.
January 13, 2026
3.5
Reading this the day it came out with high hopes, only to be left slightly defeated. For this to "be the last installment" according to Nikki, it definitely didnt leave me satiated. It was very boring in certain parts of the book and vastly lacked that nail biting experience of the Origin story. I was ecstatic to have the 4 boys and Winnie briefly in this book however. I really really hope there's more books in the future as I never want this world to end. Give me more Nikki
Reading this the day it came out with high hopes, only to be left slightly defeated. For this to "be the last installment" according to Nikki, it definitely didnt leave me satiated. It was very boring in certain parts of the book and vastly lacked that nail biting experience of the Origin story. I was ecstatic to have the 4 boys and Winnie briefly in this book however. I really really hope there's more books in the future as I never want this world to end. Give me more Nikki
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 18, 2026
Well this was the surprise release I needed.
Roc and Hook are my favourite characters of Nikki’s and I guess Wendy is okay too 🤣 but I’m definitely here for the trio.
Fast paced and again full of little Easter eggs (Still hearing about Alice and Wonderland- which I absolutely need to read about), not to mention lost land, queen of hearts, ancient order of shadows, and whoever the f*** Tyrin is linked too.
Roc’s non chalant bad boy banter returns along with a softer tender side we weren’t overly exposed to last time and it’s just 🤌
There’s drama, violence, tension, reunions and of course the best spice.
I don’t know how EVERYTIME Nikki is able to create these novellas but manages to make me feel like I’ve read the most detailed 400page read (in a good way- she’s like superhuman in her ability to do this without any content feeling rushed, missed, or unnecessary).
Whatever comes next it can’t come soon enough
Roc and Hook are my favourite characters of Nikki’s and I guess Wendy is okay too 🤣 but I’m definitely here for the trio.
Fast paced and again full of little Easter eggs (Still hearing about Alice and Wonderland- which I absolutely need to read about), not to mention lost land, queen of hearts, ancient order of shadows, and whoever the f*** Tyrin is linked too.
Roc’s non chalant bad boy banter returns along with a softer tender side we weren’t overly exposed to last time and it’s just 🤌
There’s drama, violence, tension, reunions and of course the best spice.
I don’t know how EVERYTIME Nikki is able to create these novellas but manages to make me feel like I’ve read the most detailed 400page read (in a good way- she’s like superhuman in her ability to do this without any content feeling rushed, missed, or unnecessary).
Whatever comes next it can’t come soon enough
January 20, 2026
Did you ever watch Peter Pan and think, “Hear me out… the crocodile might be hot if he were human”?
If yes- congratulations, Devour the Snake is your reward.
This one is book 3 of a the Devourer series and it fully commits to the unhinged fantasy: Hook, the Croc and Wendy Darling, a why-choose relationship that is dark, dangerous, and way hotter than it has any right to be. It’s feral, twisted, and absolutely aware of how wild the premise is and leans in hard.
If morally questionable men, fairy-tale chaos energy are your thing… welcome to Neverland.
If yes- congratulations, Devour the Snake is your reward.
This one is book 3 of a the Devourer series and it fully commits to the unhinged fantasy: Hook, the Croc and Wendy Darling, a why-choose relationship that is dark, dangerous, and way hotter than it has any right to be. It’s feral, twisted, and absolutely aware of how wild the premise is and leans in hard.
If morally questionable men, fairy-tale chaos energy are your thing… welcome to Neverland.
January 8, 2026
This book was everything I wanted! Thank you Nikki for giving it to us. It was fast paced and full of spice and chaos, and I loved every minute of it.
I just loved being back with Wendy, Roc, and James. These three give Peter, Wendy, and the lost boys a run for their money!
I just loved being back with Wendy, Roc, and James. These three give Peter, Wendy, and the lost boys a run for their money!
January 14, 2026
Protective MMC
Per usual, there’s a lot happening. There’s a wedding to plan and another shadow to contend with. It’s cool to see Wendy, Hook and Roc settle into their relationship and their roles. I always love a protective character and Roc did not disappoint in this department. I’m interested to see if this spin off series will have four books as well.
Per usual, there’s a lot happening. There’s a wedding to plan and another shadow to contend with. It’s cool to see Wendy, Hook and Roc settle into their relationship and their roles. I always love a protective character and Roc did not disappoint in this department. I’m interested to see if this spin off series will have four books as well.
January 15, 2026
3.5 Stars - I LOVE this world and these characters, so I’m happy to be given any new content; however, this one didn’t quite hit like the rest of the books for me personally. Still absolutely adore this series and I’m happy to have read this!
January 23, 2026
Unfortunately I didn’t love this one like I did the rest of the series. It felt like an extra long extended epilogue. Where even when it started to pick up, the conflict was resolved very quickly and without much explanation.
January 11, 2026
arc review:
This book was THE perfect ending for this story! I'm so glad Wendy, Roc & James got their perfect happy ending🥹
This book was THE perfect ending for this story! I'm so glad Wendy, Roc & James got their perfect happy ending🥹
January 16, 2026
I’m happy I saw this universe all the way through but also happy it’s over
January 21, 2026
I think this was such a wonderful wrap-up to the series! It was so nice to see a wedding actually happen in a book. Especially an unconventional one! I feel like most books, especially fantasies, don't show the wedding, they're just happily-ever-after endings.
Seeing James finally find his place was heart-warming too! I see where he struggled feeling like he fit in, since Roc is the center of the trio, and Wendy is the only woman, but getting the Life Shadow was a good addition to make him feel important.
Seeing James finally find his place was heart-warming too! I see where he struggled feeling like he fit in, since Roc is the center of the trio, and Wendy is the only woman, but getting the Life Shadow was a good addition to make him feel important.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 21, 2026
not quite a 4 star but it was close.
I generally like this book. more plot than spice. I like the characters.
I generally like this book. more plot than spice. I like the characters.
January 8, 2026
Absolutely loved this one! It picked up right after the second book and ended perfectly!
January 25, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
NIKKI!!!!
My god woman I absolutely love you!!! 😍
This novella was the perfect ending to Wendy, Croc and Hooks story. The three ended up getting their happy ending after all! I enjoyed having some of the other characters appearing and getting their own little cameos.
I also would like to state for the record, NIKKI, you better be going further into the Alice in Wonderland that you were teasing hard. I need more of what you were giving!!
NIKKI!!!!
My god woman I absolutely love you!!! 😍
This novella was the perfect ending to Wendy, Croc and Hooks story. The three ended up getting their happy ending after all! I enjoyed having some of the other characters appearing and getting their own little cameos.
I also would like to state for the record, NIKKI, you better be going further into the Alice in Wonderland that you were teasing hard. I need more of what you were giving!!
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