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cdgraeper97's review against another edition
The writing style was not enjoyable and slow pace
bellebookstitch666's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Violence, Medical trauma, and Mental illness
Moderate: Animal death, Child death, Animal cruelty, Torture, and Body horror
Minor: Bullying, Kidnapping, and Death of parent
erkane's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A darker sequel to Peter Pan.
hollylaw84's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
_annabanana_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic friendship, Sexism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Animal death, Grief, and War
Minor: Physical abuse, Suicide attempt, Self harm, and Cultural appropriation
noirverse's review against another edition
2.0
I'll be honest, this book was around three stars for most of the book despite the flaws I picked up in it until the anticlimactic ending that made the story fizzle out for me. I did really like Wendy's relationship with Mary, and it was by far my favorite part of the whole book, but there were so many parts that dragged and needed another round of editing to tighten the story up.
Other things that I liked about this book was Wendy's time in the hospital in general, even if it was dark and fairly depressing. Peter and Neverland had their moments of being creepy in a fun way, especially with Jane being influenced by being on the island. It also gets points for working around the racist depictions of indigenous people in the original tale.
My big problem with this book is that for a premise that had all the potential to be suspenseful and scary, it ended up being weirdly lackluster and without much action going on at all. More than once I caught myself thinking, "Wendy, you're looking for your kidnapped daughter, why are you standing around reminiscing about Neverland for the fifth time?" It felt overly repetitive and circular without actually bringing anything new to the table. So much of Wendy and Jane's time on Neverland seemed to be them standing around thinking about things until suddenly the book knows it needs to end, and we're brought to the big discovery moment with Peter.
With Peter, the book makes it clear from the first chapter that he's evil and there's really no mystery to be found. Any questions about what's going on with him and Neverland doesn't get clarified at all by the ending. What happens to Neverland? Why is Peter the way he is, beyond the shadow that never gets fully explained? What about the other lost boys besides Timothy? The answer is apparently: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I think this story was trying to go for a creepy open-ended vibe, but it fell flat with being emotionally effective and instead felt rushed and half-baked.
I was really intrigued by the summary of this book and was hoping for a great female focused story about Neverland that featured an evil Peter, but there wasn't enough plot development and suspense to make it rise above being "okay" for me. If you're interested in a trying out a different evil Peter story (that's more focused around male characters) I'd recommend Lost Boy by Christina Henry.
Other things that I liked about this book was Wendy's time in the hospital in general, even if it was dark and fairly depressing. Peter and Neverland had their moments of being creepy in a fun way, especially with Jane being influenced by being on the island. It also gets points for working around the racist depictions of indigenous people in the original tale.
My big problem with this book is that for a premise that had all the potential to be suspenseful and scary, it ended up being weirdly lackluster and without much action going on at all. More than once I caught myself thinking, "Wendy, you're looking for your kidnapped daughter, why are you standing around reminiscing about Neverland for the fifth time?" It felt overly repetitive and circular without actually bringing anything new to the table. So much of Wendy and Jane's time on Neverland seemed to be them standing around thinking about things until suddenly the book knows it needs to end, and we're brought to the big discovery moment with Peter.
With Peter, the book makes it clear from the first chapter that he's evil and there's really no mystery to be found. Any questions about what's going on with him and Neverland doesn't get clarified at all by the ending. What happens to Neverland? Why is Peter the way he is, beyond the shadow that never gets fully explained? What about the other lost boys besides Timothy? The answer is apparently: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I think this story was trying to go for a creepy open-ended vibe, but it fell flat with being emotionally effective and instead felt rushed and half-baked.
I was really intrigued by the summary of this book and was hoping for a great female focused story about Neverland that featured an evil Peter, but there wasn't enough plot development and suspense to make it rise above being "okay" for me. If you're interested in a trying out a different evil Peter story (that's more focused around male characters) I'd recommend Lost Boy by Christina Henry.
12rhys23's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Liked the idea - a darker retelling of Peter Pan with a grown up Wendy - but a lot of it didn't work for me. I skimmed over the flashbacks, and only read felt invested in present day Wendy's narrative. And Timothy. Justice for Timothy. So by the time I reached the last 50 pages, I was just ready for it to be over.
3/5
Well written, just not for me.
3/5
Well written, just not for me.
catwithbooks's review against another edition
3.25
Interessante Neuinterpretation von der Geschichte von Peter Pan bzw. eine Geschichte die nach Wendys Abenteuern in Nimmerland spielt.
Wendy ist erwachsen geworden, hat geheiratet und eine Tochter bekommen.
Die Geschichte ist an sich düsterer. Schon alleine das man von Wendy Rückblenden bekommt wie es ihr nach Nimmerland ergangen ist. Das ihr keiner geglaubt, selbst ihre beiden Brüder Michael und John haben Nimmerland schnell vergessen. Und so passiert es auch das Wendy in eine Besserungsanstalt landet, etwas was zu dieser Zeit normal war wenn Frau Anzeichen von Hysterie o.ä. gezeigt hat.
Nachdem sie quasi alles überstanden hat und ein Leben hat, da taucht Peter auf und nimmt Jane ihre Tochter mit.
Und so muss sich Wendy sich einigen Stellen um Jane wieder zurück zu bekommen.
An sich mochte ich die Atmosphäre, das Dunkle hat gepasst. Grad Peter Pan wurde gut dargestellt. Mein herz ist ein wenig wegen der verlorenen Jungs gebrochen.
Aber auch wenn die Geschichte teils interessant ist, hat sie mich nicht 100%ig gepackt. Vielleicht habe ich mir was anderes vorgestellt bzw hätte es zu einen anderen Zeitpunkt lesen sollen.
Aber ich bin doch soweit neugierig wie der zweite Band sein wird.
Wendy ist erwachsen geworden, hat geheiratet und eine Tochter bekommen.
Die Geschichte ist an sich düsterer. Schon alleine das man von Wendy Rückblenden bekommt wie es ihr nach Nimmerland ergangen ist. Das ihr keiner geglaubt, selbst ihre beiden Brüder Michael und John haben Nimmerland schnell vergessen. Und so passiert es auch das Wendy in eine Besserungsanstalt landet, etwas was zu dieser Zeit normal war wenn Frau Anzeichen von Hysterie o.ä. gezeigt hat.
Nachdem sie quasi alles überstanden hat und ein Leben hat, da taucht Peter auf und nimmt Jane ihre Tochter mit.
Und so muss sich Wendy sich einigen Stellen um Jane wieder zurück zu bekommen.
An sich mochte ich die Atmosphäre, das Dunkle hat gepasst. Grad Peter Pan wurde gut dargestellt. Mein herz ist ein wenig wegen der verlorenen Jungs gebrochen.
Aber auch wenn die Geschichte teils interessant ist, hat sie mich nicht 100%ig gepackt. Vielleicht habe ich mir was anderes vorgestellt bzw hätte es zu einen anderen Zeitpunkt lesen sollen.
Aber ich bin doch soweit neugierig wie der zweite Band sein wird.
jesshc25's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
shelbyswartzel's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful adaption of "Peter Pan." It goes between a few points of view and enthralled me in a twisted tale.