A review by tym_flies
Lost Boy: The True Story of Captain Hook by Christina Henry

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-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

4.5

I honestly love a good retelling of classic children's fairytales, and this one is no different. It's the story of Peter Pan told from the perspective of the notorious Captain Hook (A.K.A Jamie). It really goes to show how growing up changes our perspective on life, as we lose the carefree sensibility of childhood and add the burdens of the people we care about to our own. 

It's cruel,
it doesn't end well,
and it really makes you understand why Hook hates Peter so much. I do too tbh.

I'm devasted. Harry's death had me thinking, "Okay, so this is serious." And then Del, who fought so hard it makes my heart clench a little bit. And then the boys with the cannonball. And then Fog, and Crow, and Sal. I honestly thought we were going to end up with only Jamie, but his duckling and Nod made it out okay, if we can even call that a win. Plus, the PLOT TWISTS??!? Sal being a girl?? Peter killing Jamie's mother?! Battle LITERALLY sustaining Peter's life?!?!! I couldn't keep up. The sheer rage Jamie must feel when he sees more boys on the island. I really do understand it tbh. His cruetly and manipulation is equal parts impressive and maddening.
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