Darling Girl - Liz Michalski (20) & #Win!! US ONLY!

ASIN: ‎ B09BTBXW4Q
Publisher: ‎ Dutton (May 3, 2022)
Print: ‎ 352 pages

Life is looking up for Holly Darling, granddaughter of Wendy—yes, that Wendy. She’s running a successful skincare company; her son, Jack, is happy and healthy; and the tragedy of her past is well behind her . . . until she gets a call that her daughter, Eden, who has been in a coma for nearly a decade, has gone missing from the estate where she’s been long tucked away. And, worst of all, Holly knows who must be responsible: Peter Pan, who is not only very real, but more dangerous than anyone could imagine.

Eden’s disappearance is a disaster for more reasons than one. She has a rare condition that causes her to age rapidly—ironic, considering her father is the boy who will never grow up—which also makes her blood incredibly valuable. It’s a secret that Holly is desperate to protect, especially from Eden’s half-brother, Jack, who knows nothing about his sister or the crucial role she plays in his life. Holly has no one to turn to—her mother is the only other person in the world who knows that Peter is more than a story, but she refuses to accept that he is not the hero she’s always imagined. Desperate, Holly enlists the help of Christopher Cooke, a notorious ex-soldier, in the hopes of rescuing Eden before it’s too late . . . or she may lose both her children.

Darling Girl brings all the magic of the classic Peter Pan story to the present, while also exploring the dark underpinnings of fairy tales, grief, aging, sacrifice, motherhood, and just how far we will go to protect those we love.

A former reporter and editor, Liz lives with her family in Massachusetts. She loves reading fairytales and sometimes, writing them. Her latest book, DARLING GIRL, will be out in May of 2022 (Dutton). You can learn more about her at her website, www.lizmichalski.com

REVIEW:

I love the classic Peter Pan story.

This is not it. This story is dark and twisted, and I loved that!

For the most part, I enjoyed this retelling. It had Peter Pan as a sinister character, instead of the sweet and charming boy. Plus, there was this addition with the Darling family and their deepest secrets.

During the middle of the book the story was more focused on one thing and I almost got bored. Then it careened back to Peter and I was invested again.

I do wish that the ending was as thorough as three quarters of the book. It felt rushed through.

Still, it was a decent read and I would read more from this author in the future.

3/5

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