Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas

Lost in the Never Woods is a twisted retelling of the classic story, Peter Pan. I have read other books by Aiden Thomas and I absolutely loved them. When I saw this book in a bookstore and saw their name on the cover, I had to take it home, and I was not disappointed. Lost in the Never Woods is a psychological thriller that adds some dark and eerie twists to the tale.

A quick blurb to hook you:

It's been five years since Wendy and her two brothers went missing in the woods, but when the town’s children start to disappear, the questions surrounding her brothers’ mysterious circumstances are brought back into light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road and gets pulled into the mystery haunting the town. Peter, a boy she thought lived only in her stories, claims that if they don't do something, the missing children will meet the same fate as her brothers. In order to find them and rescue the missing kids, Wendy must confront what's waiting for her in the woods. (Courtesy of Goodreads)

This book might seem like a fun book to read on and off on a busy day or listen to in the car. IT'S NOT. Allow me to elaborate: this book will drag you in and not let you go, so make sure to buckle up for the wild ride. It had me on the metaphorical edge of my seat until I finished it. Thomas masterfully weaved the plot and worked in plot twists that gave me whiplash. The book had me cheering for Wendy and gasping in horror at the plot twists. Peter proved to be a perpetually delightful and frequently aggravating addition to the book, as well. One question though, why does he have to be so freaking elusive and mysterious?? The mood of the story also was on point. It starts as a melancholy, tentative happiness that seemed like it could shatter at the drop of a feather, and in the background, a slowly spreading sense of dread like an oil spill across the pages...

I would recommend this book to anyone, but I'm heavily biased and that is not a specific enough recommendation. So, if you're looking for a good retelling, a book with a sinister air and intense mystery, or a book with a cast of lovable and friggin' fantastic characters I recommend this book for you!

(The cover of the glorious book, courtesy of Goodreads.)