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A review by hopecobbledpots
Shades of Neverland by Carey Corp
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This charming What If? story of Wendy Darling and Peter (Pan) Neverland is absolutely precious in its whimsical look at what happens to Wendy and Peter as Grown Ups.
The book follows Wendy as she is thrust into society after years of birthdays when Peter would visit her and give her a thimble - both a real one and what they called a "thimble" or a kiss. But Peter sees the young man who Wendy's Dowager Aunt wants to marry her off to "thimble" Wendy and is forced into a decision that leaves him bereft of his memories of Neverland except on the verge of his memory. And in both his and Wendy's dreams or rather nightmares.
This story captivated me with its charm and cleverness! I adored the way the author wove in so many details. Peter's rescue of an infant in Kensington Park. When Peter played the part of the swashbuckling D'Artanyan in The Three Musketeers so he could capture Wendy's eye as the theater patron in the first row. Griffin saluting Peter (subtle). Our Peter and Wendy are so immediately drawn to each other, and yet they keep having misfires. Wendy is scared of her feelings for Peter. Peter becomes frustrated and leaves. They have forgotten something very important, something their dreams are trying to convey to them - they need to remember their inner child. They would avoid miscommunication and pain if they had. I usually do not like the miscommunication trope. However, in this book, it was used in such a way that I didn't find it objectionable.
The ending, oh, the ending is superbly done. It was so satisfying. Thank you to the author and quill and flame publishers for the review copy in exchange for an honest review.
The book follows Wendy as she is thrust into society after years of birthdays when Peter would visit her and give her a thimble - both a real one and what they called a "thimble" or a kiss. But Peter sees the young man who Wendy's Dowager Aunt wants to marry her off to "thimble" Wendy and is forced into a decision that leaves him bereft of his memories of Neverland except on the verge of his memory. And in both his and Wendy's dreams or rather nightmares.
This story captivated me with its charm and cleverness! I adored the way the author wove in so many details. Peter's rescue of an infant in Kensington Park. When Peter played the part of the swashbuckling D'Artanyan in The Three Musketeers so he could capture Wendy's eye as the theater patron in the first row. Griffin saluting Peter (subtle). Our Peter and Wendy are so immediately drawn to each other, and yet they keep having misfires. Wendy is scared of her feelings for Peter. Peter becomes frustrated and leaves. They have forgotten something very important, something their dreams are trying to convey to them - they need to remember their inner child. They would avoid miscommunication and pain if they had. I usually do not like the miscommunication trope. However, in this book, it was used in such a way that I didn't find it objectionable.
The ending, oh, the ending is superbly done. It was so satisfying. Thank you to the author and quill and flame publishers for the review copy in exchange for an honest review.