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A review by caseythereader
Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
📚 LOST IN THE NEVER WOODS is not just a modern retelling of Peter Pan, but an exploration of loss and grief, and the many ways trauma and PTSD can manifest for survivors of terrible events.
📚 I loved Peter and Wendy's dynamic - the fact that Peter isn't a static young boy in this version gives them so much more room to grow.
📚 Thomas' creepy visuals remain a highlight of his writing.
📚 The big drawback of this book for me was that because we already know the classic Peter Pan story, we are a few steps ahead of Wendy for much of the book. Even when the plot is unfolding fast, it still feels like it drags a bit while we wait for her to piece things together.
📚 I loved Peter and Wendy's dynamic - the fact that Peter isn't a static young boy in this version gives them so much more room to grow.
📚 Thomas' creepy visuals remain a highlight of his writing.
📚 The big drawback of this book for me was that because we already know the classic Peter Pan story, we are a few steps ahead of Wendy for much of the book. Even when the plot is unfolding fast, it still feels like it drags a bit while we wait for her to piece things together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Blood, Car accident, Child death, Confinement, Death, Grief, Gun violence, Kidnapping, Medical content, Murder, and Violence