A flesh-eating virus that wipes out the adult population, steam-powered clockwork wings that keep a small girl alight, tinkering boys who roam a city lost beneath the rubble of London, a distraught villain who wishes to gain the favor of his mother through any means, and a pair of deadly crocodiles that lurk the sewers in search of a fresh kill. The detail is where EVERLAND sets itself apart from other retellings. In it you will find our brave heroine who cares deeply for her siblings, the confident hero and leader of those who’ve been orphaned, the colorful Lost Boys, a spunky sprite of a girl, and a misguided villain who will stop at nothing to end our hero. It is truly inspired by the tale of Peter Pan without retelling it in the same way. It should be a complete story holding up on its own merit. I don’t want it to be another of the same thing.

When I read a retelling or a story inspired by something already written, my biggest concern is if the story will be unique on its own. She weaves together a wonderfully unique twist to the story of Peter Pan as she combines a slight historical flair with a healthy dose of steampunk. EVERLAND by Wendy Spinale is no exception. But how will she manage while still caring for her youngest sibling, Mikey? And will she have the nerve to defy the cruel Captain Hook?įairytale reimagining’s have become a super-hot ticket these days. So, when a team of Marauders, the evil Captain’s henchmen network, captures Joanna, Gwen knows time is not on her side. The infection is already visible on her fingers. Adults fell victim to the virus immediately. Bombs took out the prominent bio research sectors and released a deadly virus into the air. The Germans have invaded England, laying waste to London.

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