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cin1030's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
xthatsnotmynamex's review
4.0
Interesting Retelling
3.5 ⭐, but rounding up.
I am a sucker for Peter Pan retellings. I personally enjoyed that this one took a different approach to most other retellings. I also appreciate the strength of the FMC.
I do think that the dialogue being so dependent on monologues bogged down the story, but some people enjoy that. I'm not one of them, but I understand that there's an audience who does.
3.5 ⭐, but rounding up.
I am a sucker for Peter Pan retellings. I personally enjoyed that this one took a different approach to most other retellings. I also appreciate the strength of the FMC.
I do think that the dialogue being so dependent on monologues bogged down the story, but some people enjoy that. I'm not one of them, but I understand that there's an audience who does.
forestfae0307's review
2.0
Uh it was ok I would have rated it more stars but when hook was talking about marrying the mermaid Easton is outraged he married at 15 and hook justified it saying interesting you waste your best years before you marry? Like wtf is this author promoting child marriage? Idk that line left a bad taste in my mouth. I also agree the characters leave much to be desired and it draggggggssssssss
colorcrystals's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
melb876's review
5.0
I want more Hook and Easton
I enjoyed every moment in this book. The beginning was just enough of an introduction into Easton's life to appreciate the journey she embarks upon when she falls into Neverland.
Hook was a tortured leader who has spent countless years fighting against the Fiend, Peter Pan. It has nearly cost Hook his own soul. He is desperately seeking a prophesied weapon that will end the Pan.
A few other characters from the children's story of Neverland also have places within this book, but with different backgrounds than their familiar counterparts.
The interaction between Easton and Hook were charged with so much electrified tension, you'd almost expect the pages of the book (or your electronic reader) to catch fire.
There is so much adventure in this book. There are times where you'll want to scream in frustration at the characters, or laugh or cry with them.
This is a story that belongs in the library of anyone who prefers reading about the infamous Captain Hook over Peter Pan.
I enjoyed every moment in this book. The beginning was just enough of an introduction into Easton's life to appreciate the journey she embarks upon when she falls into Neverland.
Hook was a tortured leader who has spent countless years fighting against the Fiend, Peter Pan. It has nearly cost Hook his own soul. He is desperately seeking a prophesied weapon that will end the Pan.
A few other characters from the children's story of Neverland also have places within this book, but with different backgrounds than their familiar counterparts.
The interaction between Easton and Hook were charged with so much electrified tension, you'd almost expect the pages of the book (or your electronic reader) to catch fire.
There is so much adventure in this book. There are times where you'll want to scream in frustration at the characters, or laugh or cry with them.
This is a story that belongs in the library of anyone who prefers reading about the infamous Captain Hook over Peter Pan.
ncmitch's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
srcaffrey's review
4.0
A Great Retelling
When I first saw the page count I thought this book would take me a long time to read. And then I started. While the first ~100 pages dragged a little, everything ok ked up once Easton made it to Neverland. I loved this retelling so much, and I couldn't put it down. The action was well paced, and the characters were well developed, and Hook was positively swoon worthy. The book could use one more editing pass, but that didn't detract from the story. Would recommend for all lovers of Peter Pan.
When I first saw the page count I thought this book would take me a long time to read. And then I started. While the first ~100 pages dragged a little, everything ok ked up once Easton made it to Neverland. I loved this retelling so much, and I couldn't put it down. The action was well paced, and the characters were well developed, and Hook was positively swoon worthy. The book could use one more editing pass, but that didn't detract from the story. Would recommend for all lovers of Peter Pan.
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