kcoccia's review against another edition
4.0
That was a very interesting retelling of Peter Pan! I was talking to my husband about it as I was reading it since I knew he wouldn't and he was not thrilled with the way Peter Pan is portrayed and some of the things he does. Apparently he's a purist. Haha. But I thought it was very imaginative.
sunnie's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
rebel_rocketman'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? Yes
4.0
grandduchessbartok's review against another edition
mysterious
fast-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
2.0
I felt the ending was anticlimactic.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Kidnapping, Death, Child death, and Murder
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts
themoodylibrary's review against another edition
3.0
I can't decide if this is a 2.5 or a 3. I went into the book and got completely blindsided because when I bought my copy there were no trigger warnings (TW: SA). After my initial shock/trauma panic, I decided to finish the book mainly because I HAD to see where she was going with this. I ended up enjoying the plot; however, I'm not sure my nervous system will ever see Peter Pan the same. This can be a fun, interesting read if you know what you're getting into, and it's not the author's fault that some people have different reactions to touchy topics- just super frustrating that there was no warning at first. I could see this being a 5-star read for someone else, just not me.
toviathan's review against another edition
There wasn't a single likable character. This hit me early on, and I was hoping at least the plot would be interesting enough to keep me going. It wasn't.
rrickman33's review against another edition
4.0
This book is super hard to review or recommend for me. It was so entertaining and an original take on Peter Pan but I’m not quite sure I fully understand everything. If there had been like 50 more pages to the ending answering questions and resolving side plots I think I would have loved it!
Overall, if the premise sounds interesting to you I’d give it a chance. But this will not be for everyone, however I really enjoyed it!
Overall, if the premise sounds interesting to you I’d give it a chance. But this will not be for everyone, however I really enjoyed it!
mypantsaretight's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
gingerlyjulie's review against another edition
4.0
Faith, trust, and pixie dust were all a kid could ever dream of when it comes to the famous Peter Pan and the adventures of Neverland. But children grow, and so does the boy who claims he never does. Turning J.M. Barrie’s narrative on its head, Darling Girl captivates its readers by revealing that what we knew was not the truth afterall, and bringing a very modern look to the classic fairytale. With so many secrets held by the Darling family, the stakes ever so high, and the unexpected around every corner (with Peter not too far behind), this book will leave you wanting to know more about the truth of Wendy’s adventure with Peter, and the truth about Neverland itself. Darling Girl is sure to bring back a love for a classic fairytale while leaving room for interpretations galore, never straying too far from the second star to the right.