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3.58 AVERAGE
3.58 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was actually a 3.5, but obviously Goodreads doesn't allow the half-star ratings, which is frustrating. Anyway...
This is a debut novel written in a way that is absorbing. I picked up the book on Tuesday evening and before I knew it I was 40% of the way in, it was gone midnight and I was absolutely absorbed. I read the rest of it over Wednesday afternoon and there were so many twists and turns that I just couldn’t put it down. This is the sort of book that you need to be in the right frame of mind for. It’s not horror, but it is a story that digs at childhood memories, especially if you grew up on stories of Peter Pan as I did. But I didn’t put it down and find myself left with a horrid taste in my mouth. I would definitely recommend it if you love the sort of book that twists a fairy tale into something else, or looks at it from a different perspective. It’s very well done.
To read the full review, visit my blog Being Bookish.
This is a debut novel written in a way that is absorbing. I picked up the book on Tuesday evening and before I knew it I was 40% of the way in, it was gone midnight and I was absolutely absorbed. I read the rest of it over Wednesday afternoon and there were so many twists and turns that I just couldn’t put it down. This is the sort of book that you need to be in the right frame of mind for. It’s not horror, but it is a story that digs at childhood memories, especially if you grew up on stories of Peter Pan as I did. But I didn’t put it down and find myself left with a horrid taste in my mouth. I would definitely recommend it if you love the sort of book that twists a fairy tale into something else, or looks at it from a different perspective. It’s very well done.
To read the full review, visit my blog Being Bookish.
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this dark retelling/sequel? of the original Peter Pan story. The way we were following Wendy in 3 different times and also following her daughter. The relationships developed.
I didn't expect the diversity in an "adventure" book like this, however I am so glad it was there. The race diversity, the feminism and the queer themes of homosexuality and aromantic/asexuality were a really nice add.
I didn't expect the diversity in an "adventure" book like this, however I am so glad it was there. The race diversity, the feminism and the queer themes of homosexuality and aromantic/asexuality were a really nice add.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Torture, Violence, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Death, Misogyny, Blood
Minor: Homophobia, Self harm, Death of parent, War
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Physical abuse, Racism
Minor: Homophobia
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
wendy, darling is an incredibly well written book that brings a childhood desire into a whole new light. i loved peter pan growing up and the idea of neverland, a way to never get old and play forever seemed magical. as i got older, that kind of childhood dream of neverland became its own escape of peace and simplicity but this book turned it on its head.
wendy, darling takes that childhood romanticism of peter pan and the lost boys and adds a sinister, gothic twist. this change in the narrative is not only shocking but incredibly captivating. it feels like a step stone to adulthood nearly as you realise with wendy herself that neverland is not as remarkable as we remember.
i really enjoyed this book and i can’t wait to read hooked next!
wendy, darling takes that childhood romanticism of peter pan and the lost boys and adds a sinister, gothic twist. this change in the narrative is not only shocking but incredibly captivating. it feels like a step stone to adulthood nearly as you realise with wendy herself that neverland is not as remarkable as we remember.
i really enjoyed this book and i can’t wait to read hooked next!
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
medium-paced