Rating: 4 Stars
Release Date: June 11, 2024
Format: eBook (Borrowed from Library)
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion
Liz Braswell’s second Twisted Tales graphic novel, Straight on Till Morning, answers the question of what would have happened if Wnedy first traveled to Neverland with Captain Hook (instead of Peter Pan). A very entertaining take on the original story, it touches on what Neverland represents (and plays host to), as well as focusing less on Peter Pan and more on Wendy and Tink.
Readers meet Wendy Darling at a much older age in this book than in the original story. She’s disillusioned with her life and the expectations placed on her future so she longs to escape to Neverland (a place only existing in stories, where the only proof she has of its existence is Peter Pan’s shadow). Desperate to escape, she enters a deal with Captain Hook to take her to Neverland (she really should have learned from Elizabeth Swan in Pirates of the Caribbean about being very specific in one’s dealing with pirates haha). However, after she learns of Captain Hook’s devious plans for Neverland, she must work with Tinker Bell and the Lost Boys to save the day.
I really loved seeing the strong female representation in this book. Tinker Bell and Wendy are both headstrong, and that causes some issues at the beginning of the book. However, once they set aside their differences they’re able to make a great team together. It was fun to see them be the focal point of the book instead of Peter Pan. The exploration of the power of stories and imagination was also a highlight in this book; while Neverland is the stuff out of children’s dreams and imagination, not all of those dreams are of light and happy things. I also found it interesting how the author explored the idea of what Peter Pan represents to Captain Hook (and how that plays into their neverending clashes).
Overall, a very entertaining read. Stephanie Kate Strohm did an excellent job adapting the story into this format, and Noor Sofi did a great job with the graphics and the imagery. I really enjoyed the art style of the book, and how well the story flowed from pane to pane. I plan on going back to the original novel once I have time and comparing. I’m also curious to see the alternate versions of the other stories be adapted into graphic novels in the future (fingers crossed).
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