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A review by stef_alexander
Hooking Peter: Escapism Book 1 by Brittany Montgomery
2.5
Thank you to NetGalley and Brittany & Evelyn Montgomery for allowing me access to this ebook in exchange for an honest review.
“Hooking Peter” is a retelling of the classic tale of Peter Pan, with some unique twists along the way. In this version of the story, Peter & Wendy grow up next door to each other in London and dream of escaping their controlling and abusive families. Peter finds his freedom in the adventurous & lawless Neverland, but can Wendy fit into this new life? The story spans themes of escapism, magic, love, lust, and innocence lost.
I’m a sucker for a Peter Pan retelling, and I loved some of the fresh ideas in this version. Peter Pan having a backstory in London was a unique take, and the duality explored between Peter Pan and Jas Hook was painted in a new & exciting light in “Hooking Peter.”
However, there were also some elements of this book that fell flat for me. Primarily, there were too many characters and ideas for a novel this short. I was left without a clear understanding of the fae lore that was introduced, the passing of time in Neverland was unclear, some of the main characters seemed inconsistent, and many of the side characters left me wanting to know more (John & Michael, Tiger Lilly, Morgan Le Fay, and even Tinker Bell.)
Overall, this was a fun read and I gave it 3 stars.
“Hooking Peter” is a retelling of the classic tale of Peter Pan, with some unique twists along the way. In this version of the story, Peter & Wendy grow up next door to each other in London and dream of escaping their controlling and abusive families. Peter finds his freedom in the adventurous & lawless Neverland, but can Wendy fit into this new life? The story spans themes of escapism, magic, love, lust, and innocence lost.
I’m a sucker for a Peter Pan retelling, and I loved some of the fresh ideas in this version. Peter Pan having a backstory in London was a unique take, and the duality explored between Peter Pan and Jas Hook was painted in a new & exciting light in “Hooking Peter.”
However, there were also some elements of this book that fell flat for me. Primarily, there were too many characters and ideas for a novel this short. I was left without a clear understanding of the fae lore that was introduced, the passing of time in Neverland was unclear, some of the main characters seemed inconsistent, and many of the side characters left me wanting to know more (John & Michael, Tiger Lilly, Morgan Le Fay, and even Tinker Bell.)
Overall, this was a fun read and I gave it 3 stars.