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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
slow-paced
PRETTY GOOD.
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I’m new to Peter Pan retelling and this one was alright! I thought the concept was interesting and I liked how it was woven into a urban fantasy style plot. The dual POV with Peter Pan was great because it added another layer to the depth of the story.
The entire book just felt slow though. I kept waiting for *something* to pick up and I’m not sure it ever truly did. Seeing all of the other characters for the original story was cool. I liked how Swanson adapted them and the roles everyone played.
I’m undecided on the romance. I once again was wishing more something more to it. There’s some sweet romances and the expected conflicts. I don’t know yet if I’ll read book two.
Overall audience notes:
- YA Urban Fantasy Retelling
- Language: light
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: moderate
- Trigger/Content Warnings: kidnapping, physical and magical altercations, loss of life
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I’m new to Peter Pan retelling and this one was alright! I thought the concept was interesting and I liked how it was woven into a urban fantasy style plot. The dual POV with Peter Pan was great because it added another layer to the depth of the story.
The entire book just felt slow though. I kept waiting for *something* to pick up and I’m not sure it ever truly did. Seeing all of the other characters for the original story was cool. I liked how Swanson adapted them and the roles everyone played.
I’m undecided on the romance. I once again was wishing more something more to it. There’s some sweet romances and the expected conflicts. I don’t know yet if I’ll read book two.
Overall audience notes:
- YA Urban Fantasy Retelling
- Language: light
- Romance: kisses
- Violence: moderate
- Trigger/Content Warnings: kidnapping, physical and magical altercations, loss of life
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It is a pretty interesting twist on the Peter Pan story. I will say that it has some dark and heavy topic moments. I am interested to see what will happen in the second book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Self harm, Violence
It is NOT okay that it ended that way! How am I supposed to go on with my life until I'm able to get the second book?
This was a really interesting Peter Pan "sequel." Swanson does a great job of building the story and the mystery. I got very invested in the characters and that reveal at the end was well done after the build up throughout the book.
This was a really interesting Peter Pan "sequel." Swanson does a great job of building the story and the mystery. I got very invested in the characters and that reveal at the end was well done after the build up throughout the book.
Two coming of age stories from one too responsible that never had a childhood and one spoiled with no responsibility learning to grow.
Content Warnings by Dust by Kara Swanson - Book Trigger Warnings
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Self harm, Suicide attempt
I really enjoyed this book and can't wait to get to the sequel. An alternate reality of Peter Pan where he finds himself trapped in London and needs the help of an unsuspecting girl. A girl who's "dust" is worse than her bark trying to find her brother who believes has been kidnapped over 6 years ago. I loved the characters, and the new twist on a classic fairytale.
DNF. I tried, I really really tried. The main female character seemed super whiny to me and I just could not get over it. I also was listening to the audiobook and so maybe the reader had something to do with it.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pages and pages of woe is me, lies, and nothing happening. I don't read stories about Peter Pan too be depressed. This was so hard to slog through.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Kidnapping
adventurous
emotional
Content Warnings
Moderate: Self harm
Minor: Suicide attempt