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Peter Darling by Austin Chant
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? Yes
4.5
"'You liked it when Hook was trying to hurt you', Ernest had said.
That wasn't quite right, because he had liked it when Hook wasn't trying to hurt him too. It wasn't only the threat that had captured Peter's attention. It was the way Hook had leapt in to meet him when he started telling stories of war and violence, as eager as Peter was to brawl and scheme. It was the way he had given Peter his full attention, the full force of his ruthlessness, without ever worrying if Peter could handle it. Everyone else had followed him at best, at worst tried to stop him or change him. Hook had matched him, and had never tried to protect Peter. He had always done his worst. That was what felt so good."
Peter Darling
By Austin Chant
4.5/5⭐️
Peter Darling is a Peter Pan retelling in which Peter returns to Neverland as a young man after a decade away, ready to reunite with the Lost Boys and make war with Hook. He is delighted to find that Hook has missed him dearly, and their attempts to murder each other soon develop into something deeper...
I read this book after seeing Laurie (@queerkidreads on Insta) recommend it, and consumed it in two sittings. It's quite short and fast-paced, easy to become immersed in. The two protagonists, Peter and James, are equally confident and vicious, also unable to focus on anything but each-other. The growth of romance between them was immensely satisfying to read, and I found myself hoping that they'd get a happy ending.
The Queer twist, Peter being a trans boy who could live in a different body while in Neverland, that being the reason he ran away, was very interesting.
I was slightly disappointed that Ernest didn't get much time to shine, he felt underdeveloped for such a likable character.
The idea of Neverland in this book was very different from the original, the pirates and boys being fabricated by the real people who run away to there, such as Peter and Hook. I particularly liked how Tinker Bell had many eyes, and how the fairies were so heavily involved in the plot.
Overall, I'm rating this book 4.5/5. It was unique and I highly recommend it!
Queer rep:
Trans protagonist (ftm)
Achillean protagonists
That wasn't quite right, because he had liked it when Hook wasn't trying to hurt him too. It wasn't only the threat that had captured Peter's attention. It was the way Hook had leapt in to meet him when he started telling stories of war and violence, as eager as Peter was to brawl and scheme. It was the way he had given Peter his full attention, the full force of his ruthlessness, without ever worrying if Peter could handle it. Everyone else had followed him at best, at worst tried to stop him or change him. Hook had matched him, and had never tried to protect Peter. He had always done his worst. That was what felt so good."
Peter Darling
By Austin Chant
4.5/5⭐️
Peter Darling is a Peter Pan retelling in which Peter returns to Neverland as a young man after a decade away, ready to reunite with the Lost Boys and make war with Hook. He is delighted to find that Hook has missed him dearly, and their attempts to murder each other soon develop into something deeper...
I read this book after seeing Laurie (@queerkidreads on Insta) recommend it, and consumed it in two sittings. It's quite short and fast-paced, easy to become immersed in. The two protagonists, Peter and James, are equally confident and vicious, also unable to focus on anything but each-other. The growth of romance between them was immensely satisfying to read, and I found myself hoping that they'd get a happy ending.
The Queer twist, Peter being a trans boy who could live in a different body while in Neverland, that being the reason he ran away, was very interesting.
I was slightly disappointed that Ernest didn't get much time to shine, he felt underdeveloped for such a likable character.
The idea of Neverland in this book was very different from the original, the pirates and boys being fabricated by the real people who run away to there, such as Peter and Hook. I particularly liked how Tinker Bell had many eyes, and how the fairies were so heavily involved in the plot.
Overall, I'm rating this book 4.5/5. It was unique and I highly recommend it!
Queer rep:
Trans protagonist (ftm)
Achillean protagonists