If you loved
HOOKED
Emily McIntire · Book
What kept you tethered to HOOKED was the intoxicating blend of dangerous obsession, forbidden alliances, and the dark allure of morally compromised men.
Start with the source
Adaptation
Pan
Joe Wright · Film · 2015
Adaptation
Peter Pan & Wendy
David Lowery · Film · 2023
Films on the same thread
The Little Mermaid
John Musker · Film · 1989
Just as HOOKED reimagines iconic fairy tales with a darker edge, this story forces you to confront the sacrifices made for a love that defies societal boundaries and expectations.
How to Train Your Dragon
Dean DeBlois · Film · 2025
Much like the complex dynamic in HOOKED, this film explores the tension of finding deep connection with someone who is traditionally viewed as your sworn enemy and greatest threat.
After
Jenny Gage · Film · 2019
This narrative mirrors the magnetic pull of HOOKED by pairing a guarded protagonist with a brooding, rebellious figure who challenges everything she knows about her own desires and boundaries.
Reminders of Him
Vanessa Caswill · Film · 2026
If the forbidden intensity of HOOKED resonated with you, you will appreciate this story of a secret romance that blossoms amidst grief, moral complexity, and the search for redemption.
Series on the same thread
A Discovery of Witches
Kate Brooke · Series · 2018
This series captures the same atmospheric tension found in HOOKED by placing a forbidden romance at the center of a dangerous, supernatural mystery that demands total emotional surrender.
My Demon
Choi A-il · Series · 2023
This show builds on the enemies-to-lovers trope perfected in HOOKED, trapping a powerful, pitiless being in a high-stakes entanglement with a woman who holds his heart and fate captive.
Once Upon a Time
Edward Kitsis · Series · 2011
Like the dark fairy tale atmosphere of HOOKED, this story traps familiar characters in a cursed reality where truth is hidden and every relationship is shadowed by deeper, darker secrets.
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off
Bryan Lee O'Malley · Series · 2023
This story shares the relentless, high-stakes pursuit of love seen in HOOKED, forcing the protagonist to overcome seemingly impossible obstacles to be with the person who consumes his thoughts.
Podcasts on the same thread
CounterClock
Audiochuck · Podcast · 2025
The investigative intensity mirrors the vengeful obsession in HOOKED, keeping you gripped as the protagonist peels back layers of a dark, historical mystery to uncover the truth of a crime.
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
This podcast explores the same moral ambiguity found in HOOKED, focusing on the lives of people caught in the middle of complex situations where the lines between wrong and right blur.
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Common questions
Is HOOKED part of a larger book series?
Yes, HOOKED is the first book in the Never After series. The series reimagines classic fairy tales with darker themes, beginning with this specific take on the Peter Pan narrative where Wendy becomes involved with her father's enemy.
Should I watch Peter Pan movies before reading HOOKED?
You do not need to watch Peter Pan, Pan, or Peter Pan & Wendy before reading HOOKED. While the book draws inspiration from those stories, it functions as a standalone reimagining that establishes its own unique plot and character dynamics.
Is the collector's edition of HOOKED different from the original?
The collector's edition of HOOKED contains the same core story as the original release. It remains the first installment of the Never After series, focusing on the romance between Wendy and the man who becomes known as Hook.
How does HOOKED relate to the original Peter Pan story?
HOOKED is a dark retelling that uses the characters and themes of Peter Pan as source material. The story shifts the focus toward a romantic conflict involving Wendy and her father's enemy, who is portrayed as the monster known as Hook.