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purrson's review
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Gun violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Murder
Minor: Animal cruelty and Confinement
ka_ke's review
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Grief, Medical trauma, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Abandonment
Minor: Child death, Mental illness, Forced institutionalization, and Medical content
chemicalcain's review
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Music to listen to while reading: "Astoria" and "End of an Era" by Marianas Trench
Graphic: Child death, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Medical trauma, and Alcohol
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Medical content
allygator's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I loved how well this book touched on trauma and PTSD, it felt very authentic and it made Wendy a much more compelling character than she was in the original story. I wasn't sure how much I would love her romance with Peter, but it wasn't overwhelming in the story and I honestly kind of enjoyed it. The trauma within Wendy's parents was really well-written and had me crying at some points.
I also really enjoyed Jordan's character, though I wish she had more page time. In general, this was a lot less diverse than Thomas' debut, but it didn't really detract from the story for me. The ending had me shaking it was so good, it was so bold and scary because it definitely could happen in today's world.
All in all, this was such a good retelling; I highly recommend picking it up.
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Torture, Medical content, Car accident, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Vomit
taleofabibliophile's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Alcoholism, Violence, Car accident, and Alcohol
Minor: Blood, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Fire/Fire injury
lisa_m's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I'm glad that I didn't know that before though because I have read the Original last year and didn't really like it. But this book was really good! It is a quite dark retelling of Peter Pan and Wendy is a grown up in this one (well ..she is 18).
The story was really immersive and I didn't want to stop reading. It is also a kind of mystery because you learn throughout the book what really happens to children and what happened to Wendy and her brothers all those years ago.
It is a quite gruesome story but I liked that twist to this children's tale.
I definitely want to read more books by this author!
My biggest problem with this story was the romance aspect of it. Don't get me wrong, I actually quite liked Peter in this book (I didn't like him in the Original), but having him fall in love with Wendy just seemed so strange.
I mean yeah he is technically way older than her and his body is also aging during their time together but he is still so childlike and idk it just felt really weird.
What I did like though was the twist to Peter's story. Him being a guide to murdered children is actually quite interesting. It explains his story so much better. He is compassionate and helps them move on. I liked this Death version of him.
All in all I would definitely recommend this book! Even if you don't particularly like the story of Peter Pan like me, you might still like this book. Also if you like mystery mixed with paranormal stuff this is for you :)
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Murder, and Alcohol
ali_k0's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Child death, Death, Kidnapping, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, Sexual harassment, and Injury/Injury detail
lipstickitotheman's review against another edition
- 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
2.5
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, and Medical trauma
writewithapendragon's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Child death, Gun violence, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Medical content, and Kidnapping
anniereads221's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Child death, Death, Gun violence, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Violence, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Murder, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail