A review by ehmannky
Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas

challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This book was lovely but oh, it was so much more sad than I thought it would be. Thomas does a really good job reimagining Peter Pan for a contemporary audience. Oh, and the last 70 pages or so had me in tears they were so heartfelt and sad and lovely. It hit me right in my Oldest Sister Feelings, and I 100% got Wendy's feelings that as the oldest she is always responsible for the actions. 

I felt that some of the side characters were a little underrealized (for example, Jordan, Wendy's best friend, felt a little underdeveloped) and it took me about the first 1/3 of the book before I really got into it. But those may just be my personal readings. Wendy's interactions with Peter sparkled, and I just loved the pair. Overall, it was a beautiful exploration of grief, growing up, and the impacts of familial loss on a family. 

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