--- product_id: 426710481 title: "Wretched" brand: "emily mcintire" price: "€ 22.66" currency: EUR in_stock: false reviews_count: 4 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/426710481-wretched store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Wretched **Brand:** emily mcintire **Price:** € 22.66 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Wretched by emily mcintire - **How much does it cost?** € 22.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/426710481-wretched) ## Best For - emily mcintire enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted emily mcintire brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Wretched - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91iUurrwNiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Spicy Little Mermaid Retelling *by R***E on October 1, 2024* Emily McIntire’s "Wretched" is a dark, gripping retelling of the classic fairy tale "The Little Mermaid," infused with haunting themes of sacrifice, identity, and love. The narrative follows a young woman, driven by a longing for freedom and a desperate need to escape her oppressive underwater world. McIntire’s prose is both lyrical and evocative, painting vivid images of the ocean's depths while exploring the complexities of its characters.The protagonist’s journey is both heartbreaking and empowering, as she navigates her desires against the backdrop of betrayal and longing. McIntire skillfully develops her characters, making them relatable and multifaceted. The relationships are deeply woven, filled with tension and emotional depth, particularly between the heroine and her love interest, which adds a compelling layer to the story.The pacing is well-balanced, combining moments of introspection with intense, action-driven sequences. McIntire’s ability to blend romance with darker themes keeps readers on edge, making for an enthralling read. The themes of sacrifice and self-discovery resonate throughout, prompting readers to reflect on their own desires and the lengths they would go to achieve them."Wretched" stands out not only as a retelling but as a unique story in its own right, offering fresh perspectives on familiar tropes. McIntire’s exploration of the consequences of choices and the nature of love will linger with readers long after they turn the final page. This book is a must-read for fans of dark romance and fairy tale retellings, and it cements McIntire’s place as a talented voice in contemporary fiction. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'd recommend it easily! *by S***E on May 25, 2025* Cover art is stunning as always. I believe I pre-ordered this book back in January of 2023, but i never got a chance to read it until mid 2024. This was 🌶🌶🌶🌶, but it felt fast paced, which left me a smidge bored. However, this was not the take on Wizard of Oz I was expecting. It was a great story, fantastically written, and I enjoyed it. I loved how it ended tbh, and I'd recommend it to anyone that wants to read these types of dark contemporary novels. Again, I love the Playlist. I never found them all compiled on Spotify. ### ⭐⭐⭐ ✨ 3.5 ✨ *by R***N on April 23, 2022* Wretched was a quick and entertaining read. While there were some captivating and steamy moments the overall storyline and romance just felt very underdeveloped and rushed.This book is part of the Never After series, but is still a standalone and can be read without reading the prior books. I do however, highly suggest checking the trigger warnings before reading just in case.It is also a fractured fairy tale where the main character is the villain and loosely takes references from the Wizard of Oz, which I loved.It is dual POVs of the main characters as well and has some great tropes like, enemies to lovers and a forbidden romance.The story while fast paced was still quite underdeveloped. There were several plot points not fully explored and just brushed upon. I will say though, the mafia and law enforcement aspect was quite entertaining.The main characters, Eveline and Nick were just okay. They each had some interesting and surprising moments but they were a bit hard to connect with. Eveline does stay the unhinged villain the entire time, which I actually liked.The chemistry between them was definitely off the charts. There were some very passionate, steamy and kinky moments however, their emotional connection was just very underdeveloped. I would have liked just more development between them as their “I love yous” felt quite sudden.The conflict and resolution wrapped up a bit too conveniently as well but was still a decent conclusion and epilogue.Overall, a steamy and enjoyable read I was just expecting a bit more. ## Frequently Bought Together - Wretched (Never After Series) - Scarred (Never After Series) - Twisted (Never After) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/426710481-wretched](https://www.desertcart.at/products/426710481-wretched) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-04-24*