A review by gattolinos_nerdy_nook
Wendy, Darling by Rebecca F. Kenney

adventurous dark tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I normally come across Peter Pan retellings where it's focusing on Hook or makes Peter Pan out to be the villain (granted if you read the original story I hear it is not far from the truth). This on the other hand has Wendy and Peter still both firmly in the good guys category of the story, and will there is disillusionment it is more inline with growing up rather than learning or figuring out that someone is a walking red flag.

I thought the concept for the world was a really fun idea seeing how neverland is part of a wider fae universe and each had their own dimension they lived in, and when other fae are introduced it was a fun way to see other character from the series.
I thought the dynamic between Peter and Wendy was good for the most part. I found Peter sometimes went from hero to almost morally grey. it made Peter feel inconstant but worked with his inner turmoil so it didn't feel as jarring. Wendy on the other hand I adored. I liked the reasoning given for more medieval clothes and her ability to use swords. It is small things but it makes everything more believable and concrete when in our world.

The ending I saw coming for a while, especially when you know this is a two book mini series within the Immortal Warriors series. I don't mind knowing how it was going to end as it was just a good set up. Not everything needs to a twist out of nowhere and sometimes things just need to be set up cohesively for the next book.

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