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invisible_universes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was an interesting read with several hard hitting parts, but it meandered a lot in a way that seemed to lack focus. The core of the story is solid and much of the storytelling is well done, I just wish things felt a little more centered.
Additionally, it feels like a bit of potential is squandered when there is no reveal momwnt to James. I feel like a conversation between James and Peter about what returning to reality actually meant for Peter might have been especially cathartic and deepened what stood of their relationship.
Additionally, it feels like a bit of potential is squandered when
robyn_flames's review against another edition
4.0
Libro bellissimo, con concept straordinari.
Molto dolce, enemies to lovers, rappresentazione della comunità Trans
Molto dolce, enemies to lovers, rappresentazione della comunità Trans
hvaskjer's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
c_alexander's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Deadnaming, Dysphoria, and Abandonment
Moderate: Death, Homophobia, Transphobia, Violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
ki31's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
salinafloye's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
4.5
This was a great short read and not entirely what I was expecting but a great way to kick off pride month for me 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Death, Transphobia, Homophobia, and Murder
Minor: Suicidal thoughts
blurrypetals's review against another edition
3.0
This, for some reason, reminds me of the book The Love Interest by Cale Dietrich: excellent in concept and theory, not so much on the execution.
I'm so there for the idea that Peter Pan is actually the identity a trans Wendy Darling assumed. I love the idea of mixing the struggles of a young trans person with the, "I won't grow up," ideology of Peter Pan. I even enjoyed the idea of introducing a little romance to an older, more "grown up" Peter, but for whatever reason, I just didn't really buy into the plotline with Hook. I expected the romance to be with Ernest, the only real Lost Boy other than Peter himself. Their chemistry was much more believable and immediate so I was honestly a little disappointed with the direction that was taken instead.
My other issue was that I didn't feel as if Peter learned anything or changed by the end of the story. Hook did, which was nice, but the name of the book isn't James Hook, it's Peter Darling.
With all that said, I did enjoy myself. I have an extremely soft spot for all things Peter Pan, especially things like this that reinvent and reimagine the story and characters we know so well. Hopefully someone else will take notes from this and write a better, more engaging story to match the enrapturing themes.
I'm so there for the idea that Peter Pan is actually the identity a trans Wendy Darling assumed. I love the idea of mixing the struggles of a young trans person with the, "I won't grow up," ideology of Peter Pan. I even enjoyed the idea of introducing a little romance to an older, more "grown up" Peter, but for whatever reason, I just didn't really buy into the plotline with Hook. I expected the romance to be with Ernest, the only real Lost Boy other than Peter himself. Their chemistry was much more believable and immediate so I was honestly a little disappointed with the direction that was taken instead.
My other issue was that I didn't feel as if Peter learned anything or changed by the end of the story. Hook did, which was nice, but the name of the book isn't James Hook, it's Peter Darling.
With all that said, I did enjoy myself. I have an extremely soft spot for all things Peter Pan, especially things like this that reinvent and reimagine the story and characters we know so well. Hopefully someone else will take notes from this and write a better, more engaging story to match the enrapturing themes.
jdhwoods's review against another edition
dark
emotional
slow-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
3.5