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gabrielle_erin's review against another edition
2.0
This book was so AVERAGE. Such a disappointment considering how much I adored Thomas' debut. There was nothing particularly terrible about this book, but I was so uninterested in the plot I almost didn't finish it. I don't generally like retellings as they tend to err on the side of being childish and convuluted and unfortunately this was one of them. The pacing was extremely slow - nothing happens until the last 10% of the book, it seems like we're always just waiting for Peter to come back. The twist was completely predictable and Wendy was the most irritating protagonist to read from. An absolute EFFORT to finish.
charliebnl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
katdirks's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed the pace of this story and it felt more familiar to the ideas I remember if Peter Pan than other fairy tale reimaginings I read. Overall I really enjoyed the story and Peter and Wendy the most. Some of the other characters seemed a bit of a waste but they weren't the focus so it also made sense. I will say that I wasn't expecting to cry for the whole last bit of the book but I did. It was sweet and sad at the end, but I think this story will stick with me for a bit.
iloveladybugs08's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very unique. It took a long time to get into the story line and then it finally started to pick up and got interesting. And then it fell flat in the middle and then picked it self back up and had a happy ending. I like that there was a twist to Peter Pan and his shadow. I felt like overall it was an OK book. I probably wouldn’t read it again and I wouldn’t recommend it unless you’re looking for a light read or you don’t really want think about anything and just read or you’re obsessed with Peter Pan lol.
vodkavanity's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
ksophialydia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
mrstats93's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Wonderfully written and kept me enraptured the entire time! I didn't want to put it down! The characters felt familiar but refreshed and new which was a great approach! This breathed life into an old fairy tale that I didn't even like that much to begin with but this gave me a new appreciation and love for the story. Overall, would definitely recommend!
dani_boyd's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Peter Pan retelling!!!!!! Enough said