Everland

Reviewed by: Kris Zuidema - retired school librarian, Standish, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: May 2, 2017

Review

This dystopian novel is a retelling of Peter Pan. The parallels to the original story are very evident, though not necessary to enjoy the plot. Sixteen year old Gwen and her siblings are survivors of a deadly virus in a bombed out London. Gwen meets Pete, Belle, and the gang of Lost Boys. An innocent romance develops between Gwen and Pete. Hook is trying to find the cure for the virus which he believes may be found in one of the surviving children. The story is well written using alternating chapters told from Gwen's and Hook's points of view. There is much action and suspense moving the plot quickly along. This is the author's debut novel and the first in the Everland series.

Overall Book Score: very good