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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
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
I thought this was a super cute and very light romacne light story and i loved this take on a the after efffect of peter pan. It also gave me brigeton vibes.I also thought this was a action forward story. I also think this a a great book for the middle grade and transatong ya readers. I thought it was a quick read and it was fun after the retelling. I would def read more by this author in the future. This book wa a fun quick fantsay with a touch of romance.
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
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:
Complicated
Peter Pan fans rejoice! This amazing continuation of Wendy’s story was utterly fabulous & I loved every moment. Wendy’s all grown up & faced with grown up decisions, but there’s a part of her who longs for Neverland… until she meets Liam. This romantic, lovely, coming of age story is a wonderful sequel to a childhood favorite & perfect for YA readers & adults alike.
As a young adult, Wendy Darling’s experiencing the balls & parties a young woman normally experiences, but her heart still longs for Neverland & the boy who never grew up. When she’s introduced to a handsome stranger at a masquerade ball, she feels an instant bond & attraction to him. She’s completely captivated until she finds out who he is.
Suddenly, Wendy’s whisked back to the magical Neverland. But, things have changed & it’s up to her to find a way to restore it to its former beauty. Caught between the boy she once loved & the handsome man who’s captured her heart, she must decide whom to trust, & how to navigate this different world in order to save Neverland.
I loved this book! Wendy’s & Liam’s story is filled with witty banter, romance, & growth as they work together. I enjoyed the themes of overcoming loss, growing up, & finding true love. Their story captures the realization that what we once adored as children isn’t quite the same when viewed through adult eyes, & Wendy learns this as she tries to recreate the past. I also loved a more nuanced view of Captain Hook & Peter Pan. Their characters are much more morally gray & complicated in this story.
I thoroughly loved returning to the magic of Neverland, the Lost Boys, pirates, mermaids, & fairies. It was such a delightful, imaginative read & I loved this creative spin on Wendy’s story. Each chapter begins with a quote from the original Peter Pan books & includes certain familiar phrases throughout giving it an authentic, continued story feel.
Whether you’re familiar with Peter Pan or not, this delightful, romantic, beautiful story is one anyone would enjoy. Highly recommend to middle grade readers & up. I received an advanced copy from the publisher with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are completely my own & provided voluntarily.
As a young adult, Wendy Darling’s experiencing the balls & parties a young woman normally experiences, but her heart still longs for Neverland & the boy who never grew up. When she’s introduced to a handsome stranger at a masquerade ball, she feels an instant bond & attraction to him. She’s completely captivated until she finds out who he is.
Suddenly, Wendy’s whisked back to the magical Neverland. But, things have changed & it’s up to her to find a way to restore it to its former beauty. Caught between the boy she once loved & the handsome man who’s captured her heart, she must decide whom to trust, & how to navigate this different world in order to save Neverland.
I loved this book! Wendy’s & Liam’s story is filled with witty banter, romance, & growth as they work together. I enjoyed the themes of overcoming loss, growing up, & finding true love. Their story captures the realization that what we once adored as children isn’t quite the same when viewed through adult eyes, & Wendy learns this as she tries to recreate the past. I also loved a more nuanced view of Captain Hook & Peter Pan. Their characters are much more morally gray & complicated in this story.
I thoroughly loved returning to the magic of Neverland, the Lost Boys, pirates, mermaids, & fairies. It was such a delightful, imaginative read & I loved this creative spin on Wendy’s story. Each chapter begins with a quote from the original Peter Pan books & includes certain familiar phrases throughout giving it an authentic, continued story feel.
Whether you’re familiar with Peter Pan or not, this delightful, romantic, beautiful story is one anyone would enjoy. Highly recommend to middle grade readers & up. I received an advanced copy from the publisher with no expectation of a positive review. All opinions are completely my own & provided voluntarily.
Content Warnings
Minor: Violence, Death of parent
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
For many of us who grew up with the magic of Peter Pan, Wendy's Ever After feels like a deeply personal return to Neverland. It offers a chance to revisit a beloved childhood world through the lens of adulthood, exploring themes of growth, change, and the bittersweetness of saying goodbye to the past. It mirrors our own journey from childhood wonder to the complexities of growing up, and for that alone, it left my heart a little heavy and my eyes teary by the end.
The writing style is well-suited for a young adult fantasy, though I occasionally wished for a more 'show, don't tell' approach. It's an easy fantasy read, and it delivers an alternate, mature ending for Wendy, focusing on her path after her initial adventures.
Furthermore, despite Wendy being 17 and her repeatedly claiming to be a "grown woman," her voice and reactions sometimes felt juvenile. There were instances when her thinking still seemed that of a child.
I also think that the shadow conjurer threat felt rushed and wasn't given the depth or exploration it deserves. A more developed conflict and resolution could've significantly enhanced the overall plot.
I was initially worried that Peter Pan would be revealed as truly evil, which would've arguably "ruined" a piece of our childhood. I'm glad the narrative wisely portrays him as misunderstood rather than a villain. It preserves the essence of Peter as a boy who doesn't want to grow up, but adds a layer of complexity to his role in Neverland.
I did wish for a more comprehensive and mutually accepting goodbye between Peter and Wendy. Given the emotional weight of their original story, a more thorough and perhaps gentler resolution could've provided a stronger sense of closure for both the characters and the readers. Wendy's path to accept change and finally say goodbye to the boy who never grew up felt relatable. Her farewell is as much ours as it is hers.
Wendy's Ever After still delivered an impactful emotional experience for me. It resonated deeply because it taps into that nostalgia and the comfort of familiar tales. While we cherish the magic of our youth, we must also embrace the growth that comes with stepping into our own "ever afters." This book serves as a beautiful, emotional closing chapter to a timeless story, perfectly encapsulating the bittersweet beauty of growing up.
Thank you to NetGalley, Shadow Mountain Publishing, and Julie Wright for the eARC! All thoughts expressed in this review are solely my own.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
A well written retelling of Wendy’s story. You get trasported back to the wonders of Neverland. But there is something wrong.
I really liked this book. It was a easy lighthearted read, but it had a very gripping story line. I also thought that the writing style was very good. The characters had depth and had great personalities. Also I thought it was interesting how the characters weren’t inherently bad or good. The lines blurred and that made it interesting. The romance was very good even though I often don’t like romances that develop so quickly. The one thing I have to say is that it felt just a bit rushed. But it wasn’t very disturbing to the story. Just wished there was more.
So in conclusion I really thought it was a enjoyable read. With interesting characters and plot line. I would definitely recommend for people that like light fantasy with good characters.
Thankyou to Netgalley for this Arc
I really liked this book. It was a easy lighthearted read, but it had a very gripping story line. I also thought that the writing style was very good. The characters had depth and had great personalities. Also I thought it was interesting how the characters weren’t inherently bad or good. The lines blurred and that made it interesting. The romance was very good even though I often don’t like romances that develop so quickly. The one thing I have to say is that it felt just a bit rushed. But it wasn’t very disturbing to the story. Just wished there was more.
So in conclusion I really thought it was a enjoyable read. With interesting characters and plot line. I would definitely recommend for people that like light fantasy with good characters.
Thankyou to Netgalley for this Arc
This charming tale gives Wendy the ever after she deserves!
I loved how the story shows the changes in perspective between adults and children.
I loved the quotes starting each chapter as well as the blend between Disney & J.M. Barries' versions. Returning to Neverland but as a grown woman really had me pondering life. I cant believe got old... 😳
Perfect for fans of Peter Pan, retellings & those that may have gotten older but never grew up!
I loved how the story shows the changes in perspective between adults and children.
I loved the quotes starting each chapter as well as the blend between Disney & J.M. Barries' versions. Returning to Neverland but as a grown woman really had me pondering life. I cant believe got old... 😳
Perfect for fans of Peter Pan, retellings & those that may have gotten older but never grew up!
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
This was a fun read!
For a YA audience, I’d say this was an enjoyable, spice free, intriguing retelling on the classic Peter Pan. As an adult reading YA, Wendy did feel more immature than I typically enjoy, but it never crossed into annoying behaviour. I may have found a couple fight scenes hard to believe, but this is fantasy, haha, and we live for the unexpected!
The romance was sweet, and Wendy and Liam had great chemistry. Neverland is different than the world we remember as kids. But it’s still an adventure waiting to happen on the second star to the right and straight on till morning.
Also, the cover hooked me! 😍 Gorgeous!
*Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for the complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to write a positive review. These are my honest thoughts and opinions.
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Have you ever wondered what happened to Wendy once she left Neverland? 'Wendy’s Ever After' takes that question and spins it into a nostalgic, romantic adventure.
This book captured my attention quickly in the start. It was hard not to fall in love with Wendy and the mysterious Mr Blackwell. Their banter was witty and their chemistry was off the charts. It was so easy to fall in love with their dynamic, and for a while, I thought this book would be an instant favourite.
But once the story returned to Neverland, it didn't quite land the same. I loved the plot and the little nods to the original tale, but Wendy and Liam’s relationship didn’t quite pull me in the same way. The conflict resolved too easily, and I never felt any real stakes. By the time everything was neatly tied up, I realized that while I enjoyed the journey and wanted to root for their love story, I wasn’t fully invested.
Still, for anyone who loves a bit of Peter Pan nostalgia with a romantic twist, this book offers a fun escape. Even if it didn’t completely steal my heart, it was definitely a charming read.
This book captured my attention quickly in the start. It was hard not to fall in love with Wendy and the mysterious Mr Blackwell. Their banter was witty and their chemistry was off the charts. It was so easy to fall in love with their dynamic, and for a while, I thought this book would be an instant favourite.
But once the story returned to Neverland, it didn't quite land the same. I loved the plot and the little nods to the original tale, but Wendy and Liam’s relationship didn’t quite pull me in the same way. The conflict resolved too easily, and I never felt any real stakes. By the time everything was neatly tied up, I realized that while I enjoyed the journey and wanted to root for their love story, I wasn’t fully invested.
Still, for anyone who loves a bit of Peter Pan nostalgia with a romantic twist, this book offers a fun escape. Even if it didn’t completely steal my heart, it was definitely a charming read.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
In Wendy's Ever After by Julie Wright a YA story takes on a journey back to Neverland. Just imagine if Wendy had the chance to go to Neverland and see Peter Pan again and Captain Hook wasn't always such a bad guy and someone had it out for Peter to destroy him.
Our story starts with Wendy being eighteen years old and she is not satisfied with her current life situation. She is still grieving the loss of her father. then Wendy and Liam are then transported to Neverland and when they get there Neverland is much different than Wendy remembers. Wendy has to find Peter Pan before Captain Hook does.
I was overall quite impressed with this book. Is it perfect? No/ It's tame which is ok for YA. The character development needed more maybe. The story is good don't get me wrong but maybe for a younger YA audience this may be just enough. However the story is enjoyable.
I received an arc copy from NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing in exchange for my honest review.
Our story starts with Wendy being eighteen years old and she is not satisfied with her current life situation. She is still grieving the loss of her father. then Wendy and Liam are then transported to Neverland and when they get there Neverland is much different than Wendy remembers. Wendy has to find Peter Pan before Captain Hook does.
I was overall quite impressed with this book. Is it perfect? No/ It's tame which is ok for YA. The character development needed more maybe. The story is good don't get me wrong but maybe for a younger YA audience this may be just enough. However the story is enjoyable.
I received an arc copy from NetGalley and Shadow Mountain Publishing in exchange for my honest review.