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Darling Girl
by Liz Michalski
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
An absolute β¨ MUST β¨read! Thank you, Dutton Books, for the gifted copy of Darling Girl by Liz Michalski {partner}
Genre: Fantasy
Trope: Retelling
Format: π
Pub Date: 5.3.2022
Star Rating: βββββ
"I want to experience life, really live it, before I die. I want strange new countries and whatever comes with them, whether it be late-night flying lessons, pirates, or fairies. I want the moon and the silver stars and midnight sky all to myself, when everyone is asleep. I have no husband now, no small children, so perhaps it is my turn at last."
I need everyone to read this book so that you can appreciate the magic that Liz Michalski created, and then we can talk about the story, the characters, and all of the little details that were woven within the book. I don't know if I will ever be able to look at Peter Pan the same way again.
I was genuinely mesmerized by Darling Girl. I wanted to read it, but I didn't want it to end. I'd put the book down and instantly start thinking about the story again. It was a dark book, and Peter Pan is certainly not the good guy β the characters all take on a different persona than the original tale. The reader is given a different look into them β they're dirty, addicted, and very flawed. They are no longer the Lost Boys of Neverland. But, the world that Michalski created was magnificent.
I know I keep talking about the author's small details, but they were exquisite. From the 'damaged' Christopher Cooke, the small feather tattoos on a back/shoulder, the mentions of green and silver colors, and sparkly wings adorning a performer at a party. It was simply perfection.
π A dark retelling of Peter Pan
π©βπ§βπ¦ The lengths a parent will go to keep a child safe
β¨ Beautiful details
π Christopher Cooke
π΅π½ββοΈ An air of mystery
β - drug use, rape
I can't think of another story that is similar to this, it was pure magic, and I hope you add it to your reading list.
PS. I beg all Hollywood Gods to snatch this up and turn it into a movie.
I need all of your dark retelling recommendations! ππΌ
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Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
Minor: Drug abuse, Drug use