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Lost Boy

Christina Henry (2017)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages297 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age18+
Goodreads4.2/5 (34530)

Content levels

ViolenceStrong
Sexual contentNone
LanguageModerate

Synopsis

From the national bestselling author of Alice comes a familiar story with a dark hook—a tale about Peter Pan and the friend who became his nemesis, a nemesis who may not be the blackhearted villain Peter says he is… There is one version of my story that everyone knows. And then there is the truth. This is how it happened. How I went from being Peter Pan’s first—and favorite—lost boy to his greatest enemy. Peter brought me to his island because there were no rules and no grownups to make us mind. He brought boys from the Other Place to join in the fun, but Peter's idea of fun is sharper than a pirate’s sword. Because it’s never been all fun and games on the island. Our neighbors are pirates and monsters. Our toys are knife and stick and rock—the kinds of playthings that bite. Peter promised we would all be young and happy forever. Peter lies.

Tags

Dark FantasyHorrorPsychological ThrillerFairy Tale Retelling