The Child Thief A Novel

Unexpected, but great

Miriam am 02.11.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2642762
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

I have just finished reading the book and it is really wholesome. There are a lot of different characters and a big world building. Normally I want to concentrate on the characters and their relationships, but the world itself got me captivated. It is not at all the classic Peter Pan story with the lost boys and instead a completely new take. I think that is important, because some people could be disappointed. However it does have similarities like the island, not aging Peter pan, fairies, wild children and evil adults( flesh eaters, the reverend and more). This book gives Peter Pan a whole backstory and there a many children( called the devils). The children are very important too, next to the fairy creatures and the goddess. Also the illustrations are beyond beautiful.

okay brom

Miaow aus Aachen am 04.07.2025
Bewertungsnummer: 2530936
Bewertet: Buch (Taschenbuch)

guys i was so skeptical about this book i was reluctant to get into fantasy and i usually despise everything disney-related but my goodness, brom canwrite (and draw!!) the darkest goriest retelling of peter pan ever written, i love how he's able to turn folklore into something vicious and stunning. gorgeous book, beautiful writing, i only wish the ending wasn't so rushed