Not the First Star, Not the Third Star...

Second Star is today's book. This read was amazing. Alyssa B. Sheinmel's tale is a retelling of a classic- Peter Pan. She mirrors many themes and details from the original- you have a Wendy, a Tinkerbell, a Peter, fairy dust, and many other references. But Sheinmel's haunting narrative doesn't take place on an imaginary island. It's set in California! Wendy Darling is searching for her brothers John and Michael, fanatical surfers who disappeared months before. She meets Pete and his surfer friends, and Jas the drug dealer next door. Wendy is distraught and her family and friends think that she's gone off the deep end. Wendy is convinced she can find her brothers. Sheinmel puts you right in Wendy's mind as she finds love, loses it, thinks she's lost her mind, escapes, and comes back to life. A thrilling and excellently written novel, you'll be kept on your toes the whole way.

(picture from goodreads.com)

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