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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
I just read this in a day and it’s just what I needed! It’s so whimsical and magical and the relationships all feel so genuine :) I really hope we get a sequel soon!
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
Friends, THIS is how you retell Peter Pan without being super obvious you're retelling Peter Pan. I love the Downton Abby vibes this story was set in. I absolutely fell in love with Molly, and how she views the world in terms of stories; I do too! The whole narrative of her reclaiming her personality & joy again was so great. Shawna Woodland does a really great job at writing relationships & their tension...friends to lovers, sisters, family, society, and everything in between. Sometimes it felt more like telling not showing, but overall it was enjoyable. The sequel, however, does make me a bit nervous. There's been a lot of stories recently where the main love interest is the dark, morally grey sad guy, which is fine... But when it comes to Peter Pan, I'm a golden boy girl all the way.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Domestic abuse, Death of parent
This book was….i had no idea how to rate this. I thought it was going to be 2-3 stars at the beginning. It was very slow to get started, so I wasn’t sure if i was going to like it or not. Once it picked up I enjoyed it, though it still felt like things took longer than they needed to. And there was so much left undiscussed, but I know she’s going to have further books in the series. I just felt very confused because honesty,….George and Molly seemed to have way more chemistry than Molly and Desmond. Maybe I’ve just read one too many enemies to lovers books, but I felt myself constantly guessing about what was going to happen. It also was very unclear what both of their feelings were towards each other. I like the discussion of childhood and growing up and all of those fantastical things, but it felt like it was being laid on a bit thick at points. That being said, the writing was very poetic, lyrical, and beautiful, and i guess in this style of fiction, it’s kind of the point to have long descriptive paragraphs. It was very beautifully written, and the characters were enticing.
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It's the perfect comfort read. It reminds you that there is magic in everything and there's hope to be found everywhere. Love is the greatest adventure, with friends, family, and especially yourself
I was reading this as a read along with the author and I ended up reading it over the course of one night. I loved this book so much. It is so whimsical and like reading a fairytale. The way she writes is simply so wondrous and beautiful I couldn’t put it down. The male leads!? I loved them both and was conflicted the whole book. I adore Molly. (She’s our lead) having to grow up and forgetting to romanticize life and the wonder of it all. Watching her grow into a lady that had that child like wonder was so inspiring and I hope I can tap into it a little bit daily. I cannot wait for the story to continue but best believe when it comes out imma be one of the first to get it
3.5 ⭐️
There was something deeply refreshing & relatable about this story as Molly rediscovers a part of herself that she had lost over the years due to growing up too fast, too soon & struggles with masking her personality.
George was my favourite! I absolutely loved him & his friendship with Desmond. Also, George’s grandparents & Molly’s mum were incredible.
However, I did struggle a bit with how modern the dialogue felt at times. While the childhood friends to lovers angle between Desmond & Molly was sweet, I also felt confused by the almost-but-not-quite love triangle with George. Personally (& maybe it’s the part of me that prefers enemies to lovers) I loved Molly & George’s interactions best & what they brought out in each other.
Victoria was something of a puzzle to me. She was nasty to everyone but her fiancé, and it’s because he’s the only one she can be her authentic self with. Then suddenly she would be super nice to Molly…
There’s an intriguing dash of mystery & I know this is only part 1 of the story, so I am curious how all the threads resolve!
Overall, it’s a sweet, cosy, gentle story touched with whimsy & Peter Pan elements!
There was something deeply refreshing & relatable about this story as Molly rediscovers a part of herself that she had lost over the years due to growing up too fast, too soon & struggles with masking her personality.
George was my favourite! I absolutely loved him & his friendship with Desmond. Also, George’s grandparents & Molly’s mum were incredible.
However, I did struggle a bit with how modern the dialogue felt at times. While the childhood friends to lovers angle between Desmond & Molly was sweet, I also felt confused by the almost-but-not-quite love triangle with George. Personally (& maybe it’s the part of me that prefers enemies to lovers) I loved Molly & George’s interactions best & what they brought out in each other.
Victoria was something of a puzzle to me. She was nasty to everyone but her fiancé, and it’s because he’s the only one she can be her authentic self with. Then suddenly she would be super nice to Molly…
There’s an intriguing dash of mystery & I know this is only part 1 of the story, so I am curious how all the threads resolve!
Overall, it’s a sweet, cosy, gentle story touched with whimsy & Peter Pan elements!
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
