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Neverland Transmissions #3
Neverbound
Wendy’s world is unraveling.
Reuinting with Peter to chart the Roger safely to earth should be cause to celebrate; but the loss of a crewman has clouded her thoughts—and her heart. When she uncovers a desperate transmission, Wendy is once again forced with an impossible defy the Fleet and endanger her remaining team, or disregard and doom the man she loves—and quite possibly, the world?
Neverbound is the epic, action-packed finale in The Neverland Transmission Series, a space fantasy retelling of Peter Pan.
Reuinting with Peter to chart the Roger safely to earth should be cause to celebrate; but the loss of a crewman has clouded her thoughts—and her heart. When she uncovers a desperate transmission, Wendy is once again forced with an impossible defy the Fleet and endanger her remaining team, or disregard and doom the man she loves—and quite possibly, the world?
Neverbound is the epic, action-packed finale in The Neverland Transmission Series, a space fantasy retelling of Peter Pan.
331 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 13, 2023
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J.M. Sullivan
9 books146 followersTeacher by day, award-winning author by night, J.M. Sullivan is a fairy tale fanatic who loves taking classic stories and turning them on their head. Although known to dabble in adulting, J.M. is a big kid at heart who still believes in true love, magic, and most of all, the power of coffee.
If you would like to connect with J.M., you can find her on her website www.jmsullivanbooks.com, on social media at @jmsullivanbooks, or by joining the fun at #AuthorConfession--she’d love to hear from you.
If you would like to connect with J.M., you can find her on her website www.jmsullivanbooks.com, on social media at @jmsullivanbooks, or by joining the fun at #AuthorConfession--she’d love to hear from you.
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December 8, 2024
I really really hate giving one stars to books I'd have otherwise enjoyed, especially books that:
1.Are written by authors with a smaller yet loyal fanbase
2. Part of series that really did capture my heart a while back.
But... the writing style was just not doing it for me this time 'round. Perhaps this is because we're not really in Peter Pan retelling realm anymore (I'd say story wise, that was more in line with the first and beginning of the second) but rather sequel "what if" territory.
The character conflicts were interesting:
-Peter and Wendy are at odds for most of this book in terms of
1.Hooke's morality
*Peter is torn with seeing both a criminal in Hooke tied up in the ship's basement vs. the man who really was for a time his original captain/perhaps under the influence of the Shadow himself. *However, Wendy doesn't have that latter attachment. She met Hooke as a criminal and she's got a crew to command; he came between her, humanity, and her mission. Not to mention she paid for it at the expense of her friend, Boyce (had to yeet him into space. I do apologize for that term. Really showing my age there 🫢).
2.Wendy's Future
*Likening this to OG Peter Pan with a career twist (and another man, but we'll get to him later): Peter kind of whines that Wendy shouldn't be captain anymore, that with her skills and his combined, they could just lollygag on adventures solo. This is obviously not going to fly for Wendy (no pun intended), who spent all of book one wanting this position.
3. Their Emotions
*True to form, Peter is brash/headstrong to a fault to Wendy's "keep it professional/listen to authority" mindset. This comes across best in the initial conference call/obligatory info-dump to the Admiral. Peter sees the Admiral-an authority figure-as being rude/dismissive towards Wendy and promptly interrupts the call with a "if you want the truth, stop tuning Wendy out" and is chastised for doing so. Wendy sees the Admiral as a necessary nuisance, her boss in the end. Peter can't get over not having the last word.
I will say, this novel stays true to the original, but before that, here come the cons:
While I did have a lot to say... it's where the interesting bits just straight-up end for me. Boyce's struggle was compelling, being possessed by the Shadow (in my interpretation at least) and having to suffer for what he had not control over. But his and Wendy's relationship didn't seem genuine to me and while they did end up together, it was just a means to a love triangle end. Which, if you read the OG book/play (I say play because... it kinda began as one?) Peter and Wendy don't end up together (spoilers, I guess?). She grows up and marries some random man. This modernized ending doesn't anger me. Nor did the book. But I was really bored. And isn't that the cardinal sin of an "action packed sci-fi finale"? The writing style was just bland. The action heavy bit was at the very end (the confrontation between Wendy and the Shadow felt like a Xenomorph vs. Ripley moment), and my eyes just kept glazing over whenever a scene full of transmissions occurred.
It had been many years since I've read this trilogy. I was kind of not only a different person back then, but a very different reader. Having re-read the trilogy for this new book, I just feel the first was the strongest. Could it have ended there? You, dear reader, be the judge. Captain your own ship
1.Are written by authors with a smaller yet loyal fanbase
2. Part of series that really did capture my heart a while back.
But... the writing style was just not doing it for me this time 'round. Perhaps this is because we're not really in Peter Pan retelling realm anymore (I'd say story wise, that was more in line with the first and beginning of the second) but rather sequel "what if" territory.
The character conflicts were interesting:
-Peter and Wendy are at odds for most of this book in terms of
1.Hooke's morality
*Peter is torn with seeing both a criminal in Hooke tied up in the ship's basement vs. the man who really was for a time his original captain/perhaps under the influence of the Shadow himself. *However, Wendy doesn't have that latter attachment. She met Hooke as a criminal and she's got a crew to command; he came between her, humanity, and her mission. Not to mention she paid for it at the expense of her friend, Boyce (had to yeet him into space. I do apologize for that term. Really showing my age there 🫢).
2.Wendy's Future
*Likening this to OG Peter Pan with a career twist (and another man, but we'll get to him later): Peter kind of whines that Wendy shouldn't be captain anymore, that with her skills and his combined, they could just lollygag on adventures solo. This is obviously not going to fly for Wendy (no pun intended), who spent all of book one wanting this position.
3. Their Emotions
*True to form, Peter is brash/headstrong to a fault to Wendy's "keep it professional/listen to authority" mindset. This comes across best in the initial conference call/obligatory info-dump to the Admiral. Peter sees the Admiral-an authority figure-as being rude/dismissive towards Wendy and promptly interrupts the call with a "if you want the truth, stop tuning Wendy out" and is chastised for doing so. Wendy sees the Admiral as a necessary nuisance, her boss in the end. Peter can't get over not having the last word.
I will say, this novel stays true to the original, but before that, here come the cons:
While I did have a lot to say... it's where the interesting bits just straight-up end for me. Boyce's struggle was compelling, being possessed by the Shadow (in my interpretation at least) and having to suffer for what he had not control over. But his and Wendy's relationship didn't seem genuine to me and while they did end up together, it was just a means to a love triangle end. Which, if you read the OG book/play (I say play because... it kinda began as one?) Peter and Wendy don't end up together (spoilers, I guess?). She grows up and marries some random man. This modernized ending doesn't anger me. Nor did the book. But I was really bored. And isn't that the cardinal sin of an "action packed sci-fi finale"? The writing style was just bland. The action heavy bit was at the very end (the confrontation between Wendy and the Shadow felt like a Xenomorph vs. Ripley moment), and my eyes just kept glazing over whenever a scene full of transmissions occurred.
It had been many years since I've read this trilogy. I was kind of not only a different person back then, but a very different reader. Having re-read the trilogy for this new book, I just feel the first was the strongest. Could it have ended there? You, dear reader, be the judge. Captain your own ship
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November 20, 2023
Neverbound is an edge-of-your-seat whirlwind of adventure, twisting and turning with new surprises, old friends, and gripping emotions with each new chapter. Sullivan is truly at her best, proving that 'faith and trust', alongside a little swashbuckling action, delivers a satisfying conclusion to the Neverland Transmissions Trilogy. This one is not to be missed!
December 4, 2023
It’s been a hot minute since I read this series. But I do remember that this is one of my favorite Peter Pan retelling due to the uniqueness of the storyline. Wendy Darling is one of the best captains of the fleet, and when a trip to rescue a lost captain turns into being more than any of them bargain for, the captain must now face the consequences.
With the shadow gone, taking Boyce with it, Wendy must now deal with the consequences. Both emotionally and with her superiors. But it soon becomes apparent that everything isn’t as it seems. Boyce is alive, and so is the shadow. And Wendy is determined to save Boyce by any means necessary. Because Wendy doesn’t leave anyone behind.
The relationship between Wendy and Peter in this book is tremulous at best. Both have to now figure out their way around each other and the love they found on Neverland. And Wendy has to make a decision. Peter…or Boyce? And while this book didn’t end how I personally wanted it to it was still a solid story and it reminded me why I loved this series to begin with. It’s amazing!
With the shadow gone, taking Boyce with it, Wendy must now deal with the consequences. Both emotionally and with her superiors. But it soon becomes apparent that everything isn’t as it seems. Boyce is alive, and so is the shadow. And Wendy is determined to save Boyce by any means necessary. Because Wendy doesn’t leave anyone behind.
The relationship between Wendy and Peter in this book is tremulous at best. Both have to now figure out their way around each other and the love they found on Neverland. And Wendy has to make a decision. Peter…or Boyce? And while this book didn’t end how I personally wanted it to it was still a solid story and it reminded me why I loved this series to begin with. It’s amazing!
January 16, 2024
Neverbound
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. The ending was better than anything I'd imagined. What could have been a very cheesy love triangle is instead about friendship and loyalty.
I just adored Wendy's determination to save Boyd and while Peter's jealousy was kind of annoying it was portrayed in a very realistic and sympathetic way.
I loved this series so much!
Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant. The ending was better than anything I'd imagined. What could have been a very cheesy love triangle is instead about friendship and loyalty.
I just adored Wendy's determination to save Boyd and while Peter's jealousy was kind of annoying it was portrayed in a very realistic and sympathetic way.
I loved this series so much!
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