cupsofcoffee's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars for the well-written twisted relationship between Jamie and Peter.
caterpie_reading's review against another edition
4.0
After seeing this book every time I walked into my bookstore, I finally decided to pick this up. Since watching the tv series Once Upon A Time, I have a soft spot for the idea that Captain Hook is actually the hero of his story with Peter Pan.
This book was everything I wanted it to be and more.
Lost Boy is such an interesting and especially dark take on the original fairytale, and I immensely enjoyed me time reading it.
It was super easy to fall into the story and to fall in love with Jamie and care about him. I just wanted him to be happy, but I knew that this was not a story that promised a happy ending, even though he deserved one so much, which made reading his story all the more heartbreaking. Nevertheless, I really liked how the slow, but steady change in his relationship with Peter was portrayed. It was super interesting to read about how the island and Peter began to loose its magic for him and how he struggled to admit this to himself. I also loved seeing how he cared for the other boys (who I adored) and looked out for them. You can not help but sympathise with him. And you also can not help but resent and hate Peter the same we he does. Christina Henry created a twisted, ruthless, cruel and dark version of Peter, and I loved it. He truly is a monster.
Both Jamie and Peter are complex and well developed, which made their relationship and story all the more fascinating to read about. There is as much love as there is hate between them.
I also loved Hook‘s main companions; Charlie and Sal, and even Nod. Their loyalty and love for one another was one of my favourite parts about the book.
Seeing the story develop was incredibly fascinating. I knew how the story was going to end, but I still found myself turning page after page because I desperately wanted to know how we would get there. This just tells how incredibly engaging the writing and the plot was. I also highlighted so many quotes that made me think.
Hook’s story is filled with so much grief, guilt, resentment, anger but also love and campanionship.
I truly loved reading his story.
This book was everything I wanted it to be and more.
Lost Boy is such an interesting and especially dark take on the original fairytale, and I immensely enjoyed me time reading it.
It was super easy to fall into the story and to fall in love with Jamie and care about him. I just wanted him to be happy, but I knew that this was not a story that promised a happy ending, even though he deserved one so much, which made reading his story all the more heartbreaking. Nevertheless, I really liked how the slow, but steady change in his relationship with Peter was portrayed. It was super interesting to read about how the island and Peter began to loose its magic for him and how he struggled to admit this to himself. I also loved seeing how he cared for the other boys (who I adored) and looked out for them. You can not help but sympathise with him. And you also can not help but resent and hate Peter the same we he does. Christina Henry created a twisted, ruthless, cruel and dark version of Peter, and I loved it. He truly is a monster.
Both Jamie and Peter are complex and well developed, which made their relationship and story all the more fascinating to read about. There is as much love as there is hate between them.
I also loved Hook‘s main companions; Charlie and Sal, and even Nod. Their loyalty and love for one another was one of my favourite parts about the book.
Seeing the story develop was incredibly fascinating. I knew how the story was going to end, but I still found myself turning page after page because I desperately wanted to know how we would get there. This just tells how incredibly engaging the writing and the plot was. I also highlighted so many quotes that made me think.
Hook’s story is filled with so much grief, guilt, resentment, anger but also love and campanionship.
I truly loved reading his story.
madamegeneva's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Holy crap. The last 50 or so pages were so fast paced - my heart was racing. And the ending? What a gut punch. I don’t normally read fiction but this kept me, pardon the pun, hooked.
Content Warnings
Minor: Blood and Violence
ghostpawz's review against another edition
5.0
i cant put in words how much i love this book it made me feel so many different emotions and left me shocked multiple times. its truly brilliant this will always be one of my favorite books i want to thank the person who recommended it to me though we sadly arent in touch anymore.
charliereadsattimes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
christineandersen's review against another edition
3.0
This was a really interesting take on the origin of Captain Hook, but it didn't quite hook me. Haha, get it?
antclotz's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.75
morgandief13020's review against another edition
I might have missed my maturity window for this one. Good book, but I wasn't into it.
laceb007's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0