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Second Star to the Left by Megan Van Dyke

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adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing tense fast-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? N/A

2.5

"If you thought to leave me now, I might tie you to the bed again."
"Filthy pirate."
"Aye, but you love me anyway."
"So cocky. But you're right, I do."


A Peter Pan retelling; the synopsis really got me into reading this book. Captain Hook and Tinkerbell?!?!
What was way to ruin and darken our childhood. *wink wink*


Duo POV
mutual pining
banter/bickering

I really taught it was gonna be an enemies to lovers with mutual pining. But I think Tink kinda in denial of her attraction to Hook.
Whereas, Hook taught she was probably one of the most prettiest woman/pixie in the world. He thinks that he got cursed because he can't seem to stop thinking about her:
I want the second curse on me removed."
"Oh? And why do you think you're cursed twice?"
He flicked a half-glance towards Tink. "There's a woman. Can't get her out of my head."
"That's not a curse. It's called infatuation. Some might even call it... love?"

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Characters:
Tink definitely grew on me. There were times, she sounded selfless and other times, selfish. She is banished from her homeland Sylvanna Vale, and she will do anything. Starting by stealing a jewel that was stolen from the mermaid queen that is now in possession of pirates. A man with a hook: Captain Hook.

Captain Hook: He is definitely swoon worthy. Definitely NOT a villain character nor a antihero.
I love that in this book, James aka Captain Hook and Smee have a brother relationship.
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Actions was packed up in this story.
We get to see glimpses of Peter Pan and the lost boys and Crocodile Crock.


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Through a pirate loves the rock of the seas, he never takes his eyes off his aim for too long.


"You have my life in your hands again, love."

TW/CW: death of parent; kidnapping; child abuse/torture/abandonment

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