Review: Petra Pan

Dear Hero

Twisted Fairytales #2

by KuroKoneko Kamen

A genderbent retelling of the classic fairytale ‘Peter and Wendy’…

Neverland is in trouble.

An evil mage that can shape-shift into a gigantic crocodile has stolen the Neverland Clock and broken the spell upon it so that time has returned to Neverland. As a consequence the girl who never grew up – did. Petra Pan, now a young woman, travels to London, England in search of a knight worthy enough to be able to pull the only weapon capable of defeating the Aztec god Tezcatlipoca from the stone – Excalibur.

Petra along with her loyal male fairy companion, Tinker, encounters a fencing champion named Eirwen Darling, who after committing a heroic deed, appears to be the perfect knight, and one whom Petra falls in love with at first sight. She kidnaps Eirwen and his two younger sisters, and takes them to the dying mystical island of Neverland.

Afterwards, Eirwen struggles with not only his budding feelings for the beautiful and surprisingly well-endowed Petra Pan, but also his doubts about being Neverland’s foretold knight and would-be King. Will Eirwen be able to find his ‘happy thought’ and learn how to fly in order to gain an extra edge in battle before it’s too late?

REVIEW

4 out of 5

This starts off a little odd, but you’re in the thick of it so quickly that you’ll be too wrapped up in the story to think much about it. This was a fun, sexy, genderbend retelling of Peter and Wendy (aka the Peter Pan from many movies). I love how things are flip-flopped, and how Petra is basically forced to grapple with overnight becoming an adult, and all the odd, messy feelings and body changes that come with puberty and growing up. The imagery was excellent, and really dropped you right into Kamen’s version of Neverland. Eirwen’s been through so much, but his dedication to everything, especially caring for his sisters is heartwarming. The pacing is good, and the action scenes really get your heart going. However, there are some moments that felt uncomfortable to read, and that’s why I’m leaving this at a four.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

KuroKoneko Kamen is the bestselling author of the scintillating Demons and Judges paranormal romance series – Wicked Bartender, Incubus Chocolatier, Hollywood Merman, Druid Vampire, Highlander Hellcat, Vampire Punk and Galactic Goth – where the true love of a Judge has the power to redeem a Demon or Vampire of their sins. With a degree in English literature and experiences gained through worldwide travel under her belt, she excels in world building and creating unforgettable characters. Due to her Japanese heritage she’s always possessed an interest in Japanese culture from ancient folktales about yokai, demons, to modern fantasy anime and manga. Even when in the midst of a swashbuckling pirate novel expect a samurai warrior to be thrown into the mix. Keeping her company as she writes are her several dogs and cats, some of which are rescues.

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