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saintburns's review
4.0
This was a new and interesting take on the Peter Pan mythos. This book took the originally story and let it grow to mythological status, classifying Peter as an ancient trickster God taking the form of a boy who had created Neverland. I enjoyed the fresh perspective of this story as told from the point of view of one of Wendy's Brother's. The addition of a secret society to protect humanity against gods and monsters is always a great idea. The character's were well fleshed out and seemed ready to step off of the page. The plot started very strong with the main challenge being Peter's disappearance and the threat of Neverland disappearing. Once the characters make it back to Neverland is where things start to get complicated. More and more mythos is added with every page including a trip to the underworld and new rules about pixie dust. It was harder to make it to the end but overall a fun read.
I got this book through NetGalley in exchange for a review. Not affiliated with anyone and get no profit from this.
I got this book through NetGalley in exchange for a review. Not affiliated with anyone and get no profit from this.
theboywithallthekeys's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
witchofottawacounty's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
smzhou's review against another edition
2.0
can't believe this wasn't gay
i was so led astray by the cover, synopsis, and brandon sandersons blurb. the world building was nonexistent - even though this is the first book of the series, you receive no information about michael’s background, why gods exist, who the knights are, etc.
the pacing and plot was also a little off, i felt like the characters were never making any progress and kept going in circles.
i was so led astray by the cover, synopsis, and brandon sandersons blurb. the world building was nonexistent - even though this is the first book of the series, you receive no information about michael’s background, why gods exist, who the knights are, etc.
the pacing and plot was also a little off, i felt like the characters were never making any progress and kept going in circles.
bookswithpao's review
3.0
thank you so much to netgally for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
God of Neverland is about our main character, Micheal. Micheal used to be a part of this organization called the Knights which were protectors of the different realms. Woven into the story of Peter and Wendy, Micheal is tasked to find the god Maponos, the God of Neverland and previously known as Peter Pan. God of Neverland adds a new world and depth to the old story of Peter Pan.
Oh boy…where do I begin? I DNF’d this book because it is not for me. I believe I truly would have liked the storytelling, but it, simply, did not click for me. I was bewitched with the cover and the description of the book as it seemed so strong, but sadly, I was quick to be disappointed. First, let’s start with the good.
THE GOOD:
I am a SUCKER for retellings. The idea of authors taking classical stories that almost everyone is familiar with and repurposing it with their own twist is truly captivating. The retyping aspect was done well, and I would still recommend this to others!
I will mention the writing a bit more later but I wanted to point out a good aspect of the writing I enjoyed. The way this was written is perfect for younger teens. I would have loved this book so much more if I would have read this back then. In terms of content, the demographic fits what the author is trying to convey as well…so that’s why im confused.
THE BAD:
This reads seriously juvenile. Now, this is where i begin to feel bad. As an author myself, I understand the hard work, effort, and passion other authors imbed into their novels, yet some things can not be overlooked. Everywhere I see, this is marketed as an adult novel, and after further inspection, the author writes YA. This is not an adult novel. Perhaps farther into the book the story picks up and shows stronger images, but I doubt it. Additionally, the writing style was difficult to click with.
In the beginning everything is really infodumpy and not enough smooth transitions. The writing does not help with this as Martinez takes a simple and direct approach to the story. I am not against being thrusted into the story but the way it was done here was not good. The world building also felt slightly lackluster which brings me back to my YA point. This is really good for younger readers to help them grasp and immerse them in the story better, but with an adult novel, I expected more.
I went into this asking for an adult book and instead I received a mislabeled YA fantasy novel.
Overall, this had incredible potential, and it’s not a bad book. I would still recommend this to younger readers and maybe some older readers if i figure they’d appreciate it.
God of Neverland is about our main character, Micheal. Micheal used to be a part of this organization called the Knights which were protectors of the different realms. Woven into the story of Peter and Wendy, Micheal is tasked to find the god Maponos, the God of Neverland and previously known as Peter Pan. God of Neverland adds a new world and depth to the old story of Peter Pan.
Oh boy…where do I begin? I DNF’d this book because it is not for me. I believe I truly would have liked the storytelling, but it, simply, did not click for me. I was bewitched with the cover and the description of the book as it seemed so strong, but sadly, I was quick to be disappointed. First, let’s start with the good.
THE GOOD:
I am a SUCKER for retellings. The idea of authors taking classical stories that almost everyone is familiar with and repurposing it with their own twist is truly captivating. The retyping aspect was done well, and I would still recommend this to others!
I will mention the writing a bit more later but I wanted to point out a good aspect of the writing I enjoyed. The way this was written is perfect for younger teens. I would have loved this book so much more if I would have read this back then. In terms of content, the demographic fits what the author is trying to convey as well…so that’s why im confused.
THE BAD:
This reads seriously juvenile. Now, this is where i begin to feel bad. As an author myself, I understand the hard work, effort, and passion other authors imbed into their novels, yet some things can not be overlooked. Everywhere I see, this is marketed as an adult novel, and after further inspection, the author writes YA. This is not an adult novel. Perhaps farther into the book the story picks up and shows stronger images, but I doubt it. Additionally, the writing style was difficult to click with.
In the beginning everything is really infodumpy and not enough smooth transitions. The writing does not help with this as Martinez takes a simple and direct approach to the story. I am not against being thrusted into the story but the way it was done here was not good. The world building also felt slightly lackluster which brings me back to my YA point. This is really good for younger readers to help them grasp and immerse them in the story better, but with an adult novel, I expected more.
I went into this asking for an adult book and instead I received a mislabeled YA fantasy novel.
Overall, this had incredible potential, and it’s not a bad book. I would still recommend this to younger readers and maybe some older readers if i figure they’d appreciate it.
colorfulleo92's review against another edition
3.0
I've read a few novels that are retailing of Peter Pan and Neverland. As a child I loved the story of Peter Pan and badly wanted to be one of the kids going that, unfortunately I did not. But as an adult it's nice to read a few stories making their own version of the well known story. Although this was an decent read it didn't quite made me invested in the plot nor characters. Wasn't as in love with the story as I had hoped
chikidude's review against another edition
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this take on Peter Pan. A continuation of the story.
maddynell635's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5