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4.23 AVERAGE
4.23 AVERAGE
*I read an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book in exchange for a review*
I am a fairy tale junkie but Peter Pan is definitely not my favorite. So, I had a lot of misgivings going into this book. However, by the end I was definitely won over because the fear of growing up is something that every goes through and Peter and Wendy's struggles really pulled me in. I can't wait for Part II because the special cameo at the end and all of the awesome tension that Brittany built promise that the next book will be even better.
If you like Peter Pan, you will probably like this book even more than I did because it has some fun twists on the classic story.
I am a fairy tale junkie but Peter Pan is definitely not my favorite. So, I had a lot of misgivings going into this book. However, by the end I was definitely won over because the fear of growing up is something that every goes through and Peter and Wendy's struggles really pulled me in. I can't wait for Part II because the special cameo at the end and all of the awesome tension that Brittany built promise that the next book will be even better.
If you like Peter Pan, you will probably like this book even more than I did because it has some fun twists on the classic story.
I love most fairytales, except for Peter Pan. I never could quite get over how he treats Wendy. So I went into this book a bit apprehensive and then was unexpectedly caught up in the story. I ended up thinking and dreaming about this book for the next few days after finishing! Wendy was my favorite character. She is a young woman who knows what she wants and what she values and isn't afraid to wait to marry until she can get it. I also really liked how passionate she is about children and her future motherhood as I feel like I don't see that a lot in books. Neverland was such an interesting land though my warning beacons went off once I learned of the Fae, as it would with anyone who has read Brittany's other Classical Kingdoms Tales. I can't wait for book two and to see how this ends as book one ended on a bit of a cliffhanger! Definitely a must-read! (I received a free ARC in exchange for my honest review.)
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Let me start by saying that Peter Pan has never been one of my favorites. While I love the setting, I've always struggled to connect with the characters, Peter and Wendy. However, I love Fichter's work, so I expected to like it, but she really surprised me! I didn't like it. I LOVED it. It's one of my favorites of hers now! She really develops the characters of Peter and Wendy like never before. The characters are believable, and I connected with them. Also, the world building is spot on. I loved her take on the setting of Neverland, and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
Let me start by saying that Peter Pan has never been one of my favorites. While I love the setting, I've always struggled to connect with the characters, Peter and Wendy. However, I love Fichter's work, so I expected to like it, but she really surprised me! I didn't like it. I LOVED it. It's one of my favorites of hers now! She really develops the characters of Peter and Wendy like never before. The characters are believable, and I connected with them. Also, the world building is spot on. I loved her take on the setting of Neverland, and I can't wait for the next book in the series.
I normally wouldn't rank Peter Pan very high in my list of fairy tales I enjoy, but I enjoyed this retelling of it. Neverland Falling captures the imagination and freedom of youth, the need for belonging, the thrill and confusion of young love, and the real pros and cons that come with growing up. The island of Neverland is very inventive and almost nostalgically full of childlike wonder as it practically symbolizes childhood for some of the characters on the cusp of adulthood. The children are realistic and hilarious. Peter is clearly a conflicted mix of boy and man, but he is also kind, creative, loyal, independent, and a bit naive. Wendy is a thoughtful dreamer, full of love and compassion, able to see the world as it is and want to make it better. She takes herself seriously and she takes her desire to care for those around her seriously as well. Neverland Falling is part 1 of 2 and it does end on a cliffhanger, but it is one you can live with if there is a gap between when you read the two parts. This book is a good set up for the second book and would be an enjoyable read for those who like adventure, whimsical new lands, clean young love, strong child characters, coming of age stories, Peter Pan, and fun stories with depth.
Summary:
“An adventure doesn’t need luxury. It needs love.
The kind of love that gasps and delights and exclaims at all things new.”
Wendy always knew in her heart that Neverland was real. And when the real world threatens to crush all her dreams, she flies at her chance to escape with Peter Pan.
But Neverland isn’t the perfect dream she thought, and Peter isn’t just a little boy, he may be the man of her dreams. But can Neverland Survive Peter Pan growing up?
REVIEW:
A delightful fairy tale retelling broken up into two parts. It really challenges the idea of what it means to grow up, and be true to yourself.
“An adventure doesn’t need luxury. It needs love.
The kind of love that gasps and delights and exclaims at all things new.”
Wendy always knew in her heart that Neverland was real. And when the real world threatens to crush all her dreams, she flies at her chance to escape with Peter Pan.
But Neverland isn’t the perfect dream she thought, and Peter isn’t just a little boy, he may be the man of her dreams. But can Neverland Survive Peter Pan growing up?
REVIEW:
A delightful fairy tale retelling broken up into two parts. It really challenges the idea of what it means to grow up, and be true to yourself.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
I’m so happy I did read this book because this was exactly the kind of Peter Pan retelling I’ve been needing my whole life. It touches all the right points and problems (the not growing up part and the Lost Boys and the loneliness that makes Peter Pan such a heartbreaking story when you pause to think about it) in the right way. It really is a good story and I wish I’d read this author sooner. However, it doesn’t end and the sequel just came out a few days ago so in a way it wasn’t such a bad thing to wait...
If you have a thing for retelling in general and Peter Pan in particular this is the book to read. Like, right now!
This is the introduction to this review that was too long and didn’t say much about to book so I moved it to the end
I’ve looked for good fairy tale/classics retellings everywhere because they’re my cup of tea. However, it wasn’t in one of those regular internet searches I used to do that I found Brittany Fichter, it was on a review from a friend/someone I was following here on Goodreads. I saw she wrote a retelling off The Nutcracker and it was such an unconventional tale to retell that I had to search more. And when I did, I found retellings of Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Ridding Hood and all the ones I usually most enjoyed so I decided to start following this author on Facebook and subscribe to her newsletter (I didn’t read her books right away because I’m cheap). Some months (years?) later I see she’s working a Peter Pan retellings and I was so excited because Peter Pan retellings are my favourites of the favourites. But I was still cheap and didn’t buy it. And the ARC team didn’t open and I didn’t read until now.
If you have a thing for retelling in general and Peter Pan in particular this is the book to read. Like, right now!
This is the introduction to this review that was too long and didn’t say much about to book so I moved it to the end
I’ve looked for good fairy tale/classics retellings everywhere because they’re my cup of tea. However, it wasn’t in one of those regular internet searches I used to do that I found Brittany Fichter, it was on a review from a friend/someone I was following here on Goodreads. I saw she wrote a retelling off The Nutcracker and it was such an unconventional tale to retell that I had to search more. And when I did, I found retellings of Beauty and the Beast, Little Red Ridding Hood and all the ones I usually most enjoyed so I decided to start following this author on Facebook and subscribe to her newsletter (I didn’t read her books right away because I’m cheap). Some months (years?) later I see she’s working a Peter Pan retellings and I was so excited because Peter Pan retellings are my favourites of the favourites. But I was still cheap and didn’t buy it. And the ARC team didn’t open and I didn’t read until now.
Good book!
I really enjoyed this fairytale retelling and I am looking forward to reading the sequel! This is a great series!
I really enjoyed this fairytale retelling and I am looking forward to reading the sequel! This is a great series!