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Lost in the Never Woods by Aiden Thomas gives a completely fresh take on the well-known (some might say overdone) Peter Pan story. This novel takes characters that we all love and gives them a dark twist, while still managing to deliver a warm, heartfelt story.
Five years ago, Wendy Darling and her younger brothers disappeared in the woods of Oregon. Six months later, Wendy was found alone, remembering nothing. Now, on the verge of her 18th birthday, she’s ready to burst out of this small town that is overcrowded with memories. Something’s not right, however. More children the area have started to go missing, and people look to Wendy for answers. She’s noticed she’s different as well. Every time her mind wanders off, she finds herself drawing two things: a boy and a tree. She can’t remember either.
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Last year, author Aiden Thomas made history with
Cemetery Boys, the first fiction book by a trans author and with a trans main character to make the New York Times bestseller list. Their next book,
Lost in the Never Woods, puts a dark spin on the classic tale of Peter Pan, and io9 has an exclusive peek!
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Here’s a brief summary, followed by the full cover by artist Loika:
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 the light. Attempting to flee her past, Wendy almost runs over an unconscious boy lying in the middle of the road.