I
picked this up because I knew it would satisfy my hunger for a good bit of
fantasy-esque teen fiction. (Yes, every now and then this hunger becomes too
strong and gorging is so good).
So
I embarked on this with all the expectation of trashy teen fantasy romance fun.
However what I found was a beautiful, lyrical love story that is full of soul
and emotion.
The novel starts
and you learn that a certain faerie who is later named as ‘Tinkerbell’ narrates
our story (first sign of teen fiction addiction satisfied). As the story
unfolds, ‘Tink’ introduces us to a solitary and introverted Tiger Lily, who is
seen as a bit weird by the other members of the clan. Anderson does a superb
job fleshing out characters you can really feel for – Tiger Lily’s meeting and
subsequent relationship with Peter Pan and the Lost Boys is honest and
believable and Wendy’s entrance into the story is brilliant. I just loved the
epic feel that Anderson manages to weave into this story that at its base is
about three people. I really enjoyed this take on the story, and I was not
disappointed for one moment as I read this story. I loved the sense of place,
the fully-rounded characters and the subtle story that was so evocative and
moving.
Tiger Blurby:
“Before
Peter Pan belonged to Wendy, he belonged to the girl with the feather in her
hair…
This
is a love story unlike any you’ve ever heard…
Tiger
Lily doesn’t believe in love stories or happy endings…until she meets Peter pan
in the forbidding woods of Neverland. Immediately, she falls under his spell –
holding him like a secret in her heart.
Peter
is unlike anyone she’s ever known. Reckless and brave, he both scares and
enthralls her. She will risk everything – her family, her future – to be with
him.
But
Tiger Lily soon discovers that the most dangerous enemy can live inside even
the most loyal and loving heart.”
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