knlange9's review
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jackaroni_with_cheese's review
3.0
It was fine? I’m just saying the Peter Pan book never really Peter Panned.
sleepybookclub's review
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
3.25
I really wanted to love this story especially since I am a big fan of Peter Pan. I felt like the story predominantly was about being a mother and the struggles of letting your children go. The fantasy and action felt minimal to me and even in the final 30 pages when it felt like there would be a big bang....it was anticlimactic.
alishaforeverev's review
1.0
This was not it. Would love to have some words with BOTM about this feature.
mbedrosian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
readswithrosie's review
4.0
REVIEW! They say that fairytales are based off of dark and twisted stories, and this re-imagining of Peter Pan really lives up to that description.
In a nutshell- Wendy Darling’s granddaughter Holly is successful and well known, but her family name and notoriety makes asking for police help impossible when her daughter (formerly in a coma for ten years) goes missing. Holly must find her missing daughter or else her son may also face serious consequences. And plot twist- Holly knows that Peter Pan is involved in her daughters disappearance.
So this plot is COMPLEX, and while the story was building I found myself slightly confused at times. Once everything clicked, however, I was pulled into the dark, twisted, and mysterious world of fairytale stories bleeding into reality. It’s such an unnerving feeling when a childhood classic such as Peter Pan is reimagined in a way that makes your skin crawl, but Michalski truly nailed it by intertwining the dark themes with explorations of motherhood and family. Perfect when paired with a sleeping puppy next to you in your reading nest, and dark chocolate covered caramel bunnies. 3.9 ⭐️
Thank you to for the gifted copy! This book is out on May 3!
In a nutshell- Wendy Darling’s granddaughter Holly is successful and well known, but her family name and notoriety makes asking for police help impossible when her daughter (formerly in a coma for ten years) goes missing. Holly must find her missing daughter or else her son may also face serious consequences. And plot twist- Holly knows that Peter Pan is involved in her daughters disappearance.
So this plot is COMPLEX, and while the story was building I found myself slightly confused at times. Once everything clicked, however, I was pulled into the dark, twisted, and mysterious world of fairytale stories bleeding into reality. It’s such an unnerving feeling when a childhood classic such as Peter Pan is reimagined in a way that makes your skin crawl, but Michalski truly nailed it by intertwining the dark themes with explorations of motherhood and family. Perfect when paired with a sleeping puppy next to you in your reading nest, and dark chocolate covered caramel bunnies. 3.9 ⭐️
Thank you to for the gifted copy! This book is out on May 3!
moxiemin's review
4.0
I am not one to do long reviews of books, I would rather get lost in my next book. But I do love this one. Very cute continuation of the story of Peter Pan with a very modern twist.
skylover's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
If you know all versions of Peter Pan, then maybe this story will make sense. The first 200 or so pages were intriguing enough with some references to the classic tale, but the last 100 pages or so felt rushed, confusing. Jack seemed like such a annoying son and Holly was not a good main character. The first half was also written so vaguely/mysteriously that after a while the fun of the mystery wore off and it was just confusion and frustration for not being more direct or specific. I didn't understand the references to the classic tale which made the book difficult to follow along and a sexual assault warning at the start of the book would've been appreciated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, Stalking, and Torture