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

adventurous dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was the dark Hook origin story/Peter Pan retelling that I didn't know I wanted but for sure did. I adore Peter Pan retellings (much more than the original) and this one was gory, and brutal, and heartbreaking. I loved it! I have yet to see a Peter Pan retelling that paints Peter in a positive light, and this one sure didn't. I loved the spin and even though the story itself was harrowing it spoke to trauma, loss, grief, and family. It didn't shy away from difficult topics, abuse, or violence, but that's the way life is sometimes. This one isn't for the faint of heart or those who want a retelling with faeries and lighthearted games...you won't find that here. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent