A review by kayaugust
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I've been a big Peter Pan fan since I was little. That said, this was a phenomenal take on the side of Neverland that you don't expect to see. It was so moving, emotional, and thoughtful. This book feels like a prequel that I didn't know I needed until I had it. I fell in love with the way Anderson gave new histories, traits and experiences to characters we know, bringing them back to life for a re-telling that could combat the original in my heart. On top of that I really enjoyed Anderson's writing style and use of Tink as a narrator. Further, I highlighted a good amount of this book with quotes that I felt were beautiful such as:
“Still, the longer I was around her, the more I could see the colors of her mind and the recesses of her heart. There was a beast in there. But there was also a girl who was afraid of being a beast, and who wondered if other people had beasts in their hearts too. There was strength, and there was also just the determination to look strong. She guarded herself like a secret.”
All in all, this was a 5/5 for me. The story didn't go the way I expected, but the writing was beautiful and I enjoyed it.
Spoiler
It actually made me hate Wendy for taking away Peter“Still, the longer I was around her, the more I could see the colors of her mind and the recesses of her heart. There was a beast in there. But there was also a girl who was afraid of being a beast, and who wondered if other people had beasts in their hearts too. There was strength, and there was also just the determination to look strong. She guarded herself like a secret.”
All in all, this was a 5/5 for me. The story didn't go the way I expected, but the writing was beautiful and I enjoyed it.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Grief, Suicide, and Violence