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Neverland Transmissions #2
Lost Boy
Wendy swore she would return . . .
But Peter isn’t willing to wait. After marooning himself on Neverland to ensure his crew’s return home, Peter is determined to find a way off the ageless planet and back to the Jolly Roger and Wendy’s arms. Looking to the future, he presses on, until someone from his past reveals the dark secrets hidden in Neverland’s depths.
Meanwhile, traveling across distant galaxies, Wendy’s ship is failing. With systems malfunctions increasing and supplies running low, Wendy and her crew must find a way to keep the antiquated vessel afloat. But creaks and groans on an aging vessel aren’t the Captain’s only concern--there are whispers onboard, quiet voices skittering through the shadows that warn of something much more sinister.
But Peter isn’t willing to wait. After marooning himself on Neverland to ensure his crew’s return home, Peter is determined to find a way off the ageless planet and back to the Jolly Roger and Wendy’s arms. Looking to the future, he presses on, until someone from his past reveals the dark secrets hidden in Neverland’s depths.
Meanwhile, traveling across distant galaxies, Wendy’s ship is failing. With systems malfunctions increasing and supplies running low, Wendy and her crew must find a way to keep the antiquated vessel afloat. But creaks and groans on an aging vessel aren’t the Captain’s only concern--there are whispers onboard, quiet voices skittering through the shadows that warn of something much more sinister.
300 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 17, 2019
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About the author
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 19, 2019
What an adventure! The story picks up right where book one ended. I really can’t decide which character is my favorite. They’re all pretty great! Yes, even the villains. The story is packed with suspense and will keep you on your toes. The ending was not what I expected and I LOVED it!! I highly recommend this fantastic twist on a classic. I give this 5 stars.
November 23, 2019
This was an amazing second addition to the Neverland Transmission!!!!
Possible spoilers ahead...
Drifting through space in a damaged ship, Wendy and her crew are thrown curve ball after curve ball in their attempt to get home. Meanwhile, back on Neverland, Peter is faced with the native community and learns about the dark secret of the Shadow.
The entire novel was filled with action, adventure, and that little bit of "ooo" romance we all secretly love to read (face it, you love it!). J.M Sullivan does a fantastic job drawing her readers in and capturing their attention throughout the entire journey. #saveboyce stands strong and those loyal followers will rest easy knowing their cause was worth it!
I was so absorbed in the reading, especially getting to the ending scenes with the Shadow and Peter finally finding Wendy, that I couldn't put it down!!!!!! I loved the twist with Captain Hooke and his new, unexpected role he had in book 2. I can't wait to read more in the next transmission, I hope Sullivan doesn't make us wait too terribly long... (*More please!!*)
Possible spoilers ahead...
Drifting through space in a damaged ship, Wendy and her crew are thrown curve ball after curve ball in their attempt to get home. Meanwhile, back on Neverland, Peter is faced with the native community and learns about the dark secret of the Shadow.
The entire novel was filled with action, adventure, and that little bit of "ooo" romance we all secretly love to read (face it, you love it!). J.M Sullivan does a fantastic job drawing her readers in and capturing their attention throughout the entire journey. #saveboyce stands strong and those loyal followers will rest easy knowing their cause was worth it!
I was so absorbed in the reading, especially getting to the ending scenes with the Shadow and Peter finally finding Wendy, that I couldn't put it down!!!!!! I loved the twist with Captain Hooke and his new, unexpected role he had in book 2. I can't wait to read more in the next transmission, I hope Sullivan doesn't make us wait too terribly long... (*More please!!*)
December 20, 2019
I received a free ARC in exchange for an honest review. No compensation has been given and I write this book review willingly. A big thanks to dear J.M. Sullivan and Bleeding Ink Publishing!
Introduction:
So, I’ve been waiting for Lost Boy since I reviewed Second Star, and let me tell you it satisfied me! Of course, I had to try and review the new book. Fortunately, Miss Sullivan did obtain me an ARC. (I’m immensely grateful!)
I mean, the Second Star story kept popping up in my mind throughout the years and I wondered what would happen next. I read a lot of books and for one to get stuck in my head like this means it’s excellent.
But what about the sequel?
Let’s find out, shall we?!
The Positive Sides:
Let me start with the biggest and best news: there are no inconsistencies in the story this time around! The author really improved on this point. Kudos to her!
I liked the introduction by Aidan Boyce in his log at the beginning of the book. It’s interesting, and it does fill us in on the details and what’s going on with the crew since we last saw them. Speaking of Aidan, his introduction is foreboding—I like it greatly! Okay, okay, I won’t lie: I love it! It’s a bit unsettling too with his acting strange and the darkness he mentions at the end. Creepy. Which only intensifies throughout the book—very intriguing. The fact that the important details of the first book are seamlessly and believably inserted in the sequel is hugely appreciated and even pleasant to read. I felt no weight as I read through them. Seriously good writing skills here!
What about the writing itself? Well, the reading is smooth and flows. Plus, there is a lot of jokes and funny moments, which is so nice. I laughed out loud a good three times, so it’s always welcome! So the verdict? Her writing is lovely! The words are diversified and well-chosen, but the writing isn’t heavy. Like I mentioned above, it flows smoothly as we read. And the editing is super well done! Another great point.
Moreover, I really enjoyed the friendships in Lost Boy, notably with Wendy and her pilot, Dawes. They’re funny and adorable. Two awesome female friends! Peter’s friendship with Tinc and Seven (respectively a nanobot and a cute fox-like animal) is sweet, and Wendy’s friendship with Johns and Michaels is, as always, beautiful and caring. Funny, too.
As for the, ahum, “trouble” with Aidan… Well, I love their angsty love triangle (insert Wendy and Peter here). It’s amusing to read and sad at the same time. Poor Aidan, hahaha.
I think that the secondary characters having romances too is sweet. I’m glad the author made this choice and that not only Wendy and her love triangle exists. It makes it more realistic.
And… YES!! There is still Peter’s point of view. I was SO waiting for him. He is charming, funny, and lovely as always. Just like I love him. Oh, and he’s a red head, did you know? Psssst, I love red heads! Ahum, yes, so…
Moving on. Peter’s plan is thrilling and fits so well with his skills (you’ll see when you read it). The plot is interesting and intriguing, and I did enjoy the Stjarnins’ presence and collaboration with Peter. Also, I’ll admit I was as surprised as Peter with the Stjarnins’ secrets. Cool!!
All in all, this series is definitely my favourite retelling!!! And I read a lot of those. If that’s not convincing you to read Lost Boy (or Second Star, if you haven’t), I don’t know what will.
The Negative Sides:
The good news is I couldn’t find many of them. Heck, there was only one I noticed! What is it?
Well, the plot hints are too big and obvious. We can see right away what is happening on the ship and Boyce, and that’s a bit saddening. I’m not sure it was intentional or not. As one who figures out the twists quite easily, this one was given on a golden plate, unfortunately.
But the plot was still good and intriguing, don’t worry. It’s just it was obvious.
In Conclusion:
I loved, loved, loved Lost Boy by J.M. Sullivan! Meeting with the crew and Peter Pan again made my heart pulse with energy, curl up in bed with my Kobo and squeal like a total fangirl (which I am). It was wonderful! Now I’m waiting for the third book! GIVE IT TO ME!
So, what’s the rating? Due to the plot being too obvious, I’m taking away a .5, but I give Lost Boy a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which proves how excellent it is. I’m telling you, read the sequel, it does not disappoint and you get to know all the characters much better. They become your friends, believe it or not.
Introduction:
So, I’ve been waiting for Lost Boy since I reviewed Second Star, and let me tell you it satisfied me! Of course, I had to try and review the new book. Fortunately, Miss Sullivan did obtain me an ARC. (I’m immensely grateful!)
I mean, the Second Star story kept popping up in my mind throughout the years and I wondered what would happen next. I read a lot of books and for one to get stuck in my head like this means it’s excellent.
But what about the sequel?
Let’s find out, shall we?!
The Positive Sides:
Let me start with the biggest and best news: there are no inconsistencies in the story this time around! The author really improved on this point. Kudos to her!
I liked the introduction by Aidan Boyce in his log at the beginning of the book. It’s interesting, and it does fill us in on the details and what’s going on with the crew since we last saw them. Speaking of Aidan, his introduction is foreboding—I like it greatly! Okay, okay, I won’t lie: I love it! It’s a bit unsettling too with his acting strange and the darkness he mentions at the end. Creepy. Which only intensifies throughout the book—very intriguing. The fact that the important details of the first book are seamlessly and believably inserted in the sequel is hugely appreciated and even pleasant to read. I felt no weight as I read through them. Seriously good writing skills here!
What about the writing itself? Well, the reading is smooth and flows. Plus, there is a lot of jokes and funny moments, which is so nice. I laughed out loud a good three times, so it’s always welcome! So the verdict? Her writing is lovely! The words are diversified and well-chosen, but the writing isn’t heavy. Like I mentioned above, it flows smoothly as we read. And the editing is super well done! Another great point.
Moreover, I really enjoyed the friendships in Lost Boy, notably with Wendy and her pilot, Dawes. They’re funny and adorable. Two awesome female friends! Peter’s friendship with Tinc and Seven (respectively a nanobot and a cute fox-like animal) is sweet, and Wendy’s friendship with Johns and Michaels is, as always, beautiful and caring. Funny, too.
As for the, ahum, “trouble” with Aidan… Well, I love their angsty love triangle (insert Wendy and Peter here). It’s amusing to read and sad at the same time. Poor Aidan, hahaha.
I think that the secondary characters having romances too is sweet. I’m glad the author made this choice and that not only Wendy and her love triangle exists. It makes it more realistic.
And… YES!! There is still Peter’s point of view. I was SO waiting for him. He is charming, funny, and lovely as always. Just like I love him. Oh, and he’s a red head, did you know? Psssst, I love red heads! Ahum, yes, so…
Moving on. Peter’s plan is thrilling and fits so well with his skills (you’ll see when you read it). The plot is interesting and intriguing, and I did enjoy the Stjarnins’ presence and collaboration with Peter. Also, I’ll admit I was as surprised as Peter with the Stjarnins’ secrets. Cool!!
All in all, this series is definitely my favourite retelling!!! And I read a lot of those. If that’s not convincing you to read Lost Boy (or Second Star, if you haven’t), I don’t know what will.
The Negative Sides:
The good news is I couldn’t find many of them. Heck, there was only one I noticed! What is it?
Well, the plot hints are too big and obvious. We can see right away what is happening on the ship and Boyce, and that’s a bit saddening. I’m not sure it was intentional or not. As one who figures out the twists quite easily, this one was given on a golden plate, unfortunately.
But the plot was still good and intriguing, don’t worry. It’s just it was obvious.
In Conclusion:
I loved, loved, loved Lost Boy by J.M. Sullivan! Meeting with the crew and Peter Pan again made my heart pulse with energy, curl up in bed with my Kobo and squeal like a total fangirl (which I am). It was wonderful! Now I’m waiting for the third book! GIVE IT TO ME!
So, what’s the rating? Due to the plot being too obvious, I’m taking away a .5, but I give Lost Boy a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which proves how excellent it is. I’m telling you, read the sequel, it does not disappoint and you get to know all the characters much better. They become your friends, believe it or not.
April 26, 2020
Took me no time at all to finish this novel, and that's partly from enjoyment and the fact that I adored the first book. J.M. Sullivan did not disappoint, giving equal parts whimsical Peter Pan and tense scifi adventure. I literally have nothing bad to say about this. I know, shocker. So... here's a list of pros
-Tonal shift from Second Star
*Relationships: Wendy and Peter are separated (he was left on Neverland to repair damage to his ship/awaiting Wendy's eventual return) until the last thirty pages or so and usually that would be eye rollingly cliche for a second book. But it let us see a strong heroine in Wendy (not just being a female captain, but not allowing her love for Peter to be her default emotion; girl still runs the ship like a queen. Bow down). But their distance makes the eventual reunion all the sweeter. And Peter gets has his own task: fixing the ship, therefore not making Wendy make another dangerous journey back, working alongside the Stjarnin and Hooke for his redemption (freed from The Shadow and all). BTW, every time I saw that, all I thought was "Who know what evil lurks in the hearts of men today? The Shadow knows." Anyone out there get that? Anyone at all?
*Writing: gone is the light Neverland we all know and loved. Instead, we're thrust into the claustrophobic world of space travel, aboard a ship that's disintegrating with each mile, and unexplained creaks and shapes run rampant in the ever increasing darkness.
-Kind of thought Boyd was a stand-in for Mr. Darling
*He brings his complaints about the Lost Boys to Wendy, bemoaning they're behaving like kids- being loud, getting underfoot, and leaves the matter to her. Reeks of a father pawing parenting duties off on the mom. I know OG Wendy is their "mother" but she's kind of in the middle of eight thousand things.
-The Shadow kind of gave me an Invasion of the Body Snatchers vibe with how it could alter the host's personality so completely.
-The homages: "To live will be an awfully big adventure" and Wendy's nightmare she'll return to Peter as an elderly woman he could no longer know/love. And "A little faith and trust" never hurt
anybody.
With an ending that chilling, you know I'm soldiering on.
-Tonal shift from Second Star
*Relationships: Wendy and Peter are separated (he was left on Neverland to repair damage to his ship/awaiting Wendy's eventual return) until the last thirty pages or so and usually that would be eye rollingly cliche for a second book. But it let us see a strong heroine in Wendy (not just being a female captain, but not allowing her love for Peter to be her default emotion; girl still runs the ship like a queen. Bow down). But their distance makes the eventual reunion all the sweeter. And Peter gets has his own task: fixing the ship, therefore not making Wendy make another dangerous journey back, working alongside the Stjarnin and Hooke for his redemption (freed from The Shadow and all). BTW, every time I saw that, all I thought was "Who know what evil lurks in the hearts of men today? The Shadow knows." Anyone out there get that? Anyone at all?
*Writing: gone is the light Neverland we all know and loved. Instead, we're thrust into the claustrophobic world of space travel, aboard a ship that's disintegrating with each mile, and unexplained creaks and shapes run rampant in the ever increasing darkness.
-Kind of thought Boyd was a stand-in for Mr. Darling
*He brings his complaints about the Lost Boys to Wendy, bemoaning they're behaving like kids- being loud, getting underfoot, and leaves the matter to her. Reeks of a father pawing parenting duties off on the mom. I know OG Wendy is their "mother" but she's kind of in the middle of eight thousand things.
-The Shadow kind of gave me an Invasion of the Body Snatchers vibe with how it could alter the host's personality so completely.
-The homages: "To live will be an awfully big adventure" and Wendy's nightmare she'll return to Peter as an elderly woman he could no longer know/love. And "A little faith and trust" never hurt
anybody.
With an ending that chilling, you know I'm soldiering on.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 26, 2023
Lost Boy
I loved this sequel even more than the first one and I thought the first one was excellent!
Wendy has left Peter but is unfortunately stuck in space with no way of communicating and it seems The Shadow has followed Wendy's crew and Hooke's pirates.
I just love what Sullivan has done with this story from Tinc to Tiger Lily to Smee every character is relevant. I love it so much!
I loved this sequel even more than the first one and I thought the first one was excellent!
Wendy has left Peter but is unfortunately stuck in space with no way of communicating and it seems The Shadow has followed Wendy's crew and Hooke's pirates.
I just love what Sullivan has done with this story from Tinc to Tiger Lily to Smee every character is relevant. I love it so much!
December 22, 2019
Taking off where Second Star finished, Peter Pan, mechanic and leader of the Lost Boys had sacrificed himself to ensure the safe escape of his crew under the watchful eye of Captain Wendy Darling aboard the ageing Jolly Roger. Wendy and co are desperately trying to get home and stop the Roger from falling apart, but there’s strange things happening aboard their ship. Peter joins efforts with the natives of Neverland to defeat a common foe, but it’s not going to be easy. This is a great continuation of the Peter Pan retelling. The tension is upped as the claustrophobia aboard the Roger casts suspicions over the crew. Dual viewpoints detailing Wendy’s challenges in space and Peter’s quest for knowledge with the Stjarnin also add to the enjoyment.
January 9, 2020
Where to begin...
First and foremost, the plot of this book connects easily with the last which is crucial to a sequel. Even if I had waited any time at all since reading Second Star, I would have been reminded of the events of the last book. The use of dual perspectives (and Boyce's records) make this book difficult to put down as one perspective may come to a cliffhanger as the next perspective begins.
The characterization and storytelling are impeccable. I was never completely sure what would come next and I felt connected to the character's struggle against their own emotions and the impending threat of Itzala.
Itzala's backstory and the humanization (of sorts) of the Stjarnin in this book versus the last shows great development in human-Stjarnin relations as well as the development in Peter's willingness to understand something he had not previously. Developing the Stjarnin instead of leaving them as misunderstood, two-dimensional beings was a well-enacted choice.
The slow revelation of Boyce's struggle with Itzala was well-written also. Though based on the commander's log from him that begins the book, it was clear where his arc was headed, his presumed-death at the end still came as a surprise.
On the subject of arcs, Captain Hooke's arc seems to that of a redemption arc. Unlike poorly written redemption arcs I've been seeing as of late, this one does not include immediate forgiveness or a complete 180 on Hooke's character. Wendy's crew being weary of him despite his help in saving their lives feels realistic and nothing about his arc appears forced.
This end leaves me with more questions than I had to expected and I can't wait to see more from the author.
First and foremost, the plot of this book connects easily with the last which is crucial to a sequel. Even if I had waited any time at all since reading Second Star, I would have been reminded of the events of the last book. The use of dual perspectives (and Boyce's records) make this book difficult to put down as one perspective may come to a cliffhanger as the next perspective begins.
The characterization and storytelling are impeccable. I was never completely sure what would come next and I felt connected to the character's struggle against their own emotions and the impending threat of Itzala.
Itzala's backstory and the humanization (of sorts) of the Stjarnin in this book versus the last shows great development in human-Stjarnin relations as well as the development in Peter's willingness to understand something he had not previously. Developing the Stjarnin instead of leaving them as misunderstood, two-dimensional beings was a well-enacted choice.
The slow revelation of Boyce's struggle with Itzala was well-written also. Though based on the commander's log from him that begins the book, it was clear where his arc was headed, his presumed-death at the end still came as a surprise.
On the subject of arcs, Captain Hooke's arc seems to that of a redemption arc. Unlike poorly written redemption arcs I've been seeing as of late, this one does not include immediate forgiveness or a complete 180 on Hooke's character. Wendy's crew being weary of him despite his help in saving their lives feels realistic and nothing about his arc appears forced.
This end leaves me with more questions than I had to expected and I can't wait to see more from the author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 5, 2020
This is the second book in the series and in order to really understand what is happening you MUST read book 1 (Second Star) first. This book takes off right where book 1 left us and it immediately begins with action and adventure! The author grabs the readers attention from the very start and never lets it go! This is a fast paced read that gives the reader some laughter, fun, adventure and excitement. The reader will literally laugh out loud a few times, so be mindful of your surroundings when reading.
Wendy is trying to get back to Peter and Peter is not willing to wait for her to get back...there is lots of adventure and excitement for the reader and there is no good stopping point for the reader. This book has all of the readers favorite characters including Captain Hook and a few new characters for the reader to fall in love with! Even the "bad guys" are likable in this one!
I love the twists that the author has added to these books to make them her own and I can't wait for the next book! I love the author's writing style, her characters, her plot and most of all the fact that I can re-read these books over and over as I know that I have missed things since I zoomed through the pages so quickly the first time that I read through it!
A must read and a must read now! Don't hesitate to add this to your TBR list and move it straight to the top!
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Wendy is trying to get back to Peter and Peter is not willing to wait for her to get back...there is lots of adventure and excitement for the reader and there is no good stopping point for the reader. This book has all of the readers favorite characters including Captain Hook and a few new characters for the reader to fall in love with! Even the "bad guys" are likable in this one!
I love the twists that the author has added to these books to make them her own and I can't wait for the next book! I love the author's writing style, her characters, her plot and most of all the fact that I can re-read these books over and over as I know that I have missed things since I zoomed through the pages so quickly the first time that I read through it!
A must read and a must read now! Don't hesitate to add this to your TBR list and move it straight to the top!
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January 25, 2020
The Shadow is not dead!
This is the sequel to Sullivan’s Second Star. This is the Peter Pan story as you’ve never read about. In J.M. Sullivan’s version, Neverland is a planet far out at the edges of space. The story begins where the other left off. Wendy and her crew are racing to earth in a broken down ship, while Peter is still on Neverland. He is using his considerable talent as a mechanic to build his own ship to follow the girl of his dreams and his own crew.
Tiger Lily elicits Pan help to hunt down the weaken Shadow and help her people destroy the demon only to find that it has escape in Wendy’s ship.
With a ton of suspense that mounts as the evil entity grows stronger, the entire gang is at risk and must work together if they have any chance to survive. Sullivan has nailed this exciting classic.
This is the sequel to Sullivan’s Second Star. This is the Peter Pan story as you’ve never read about. In J.M. Sullivan’s version, Neverland is a planet far out at the edges of space. The story begins where the other left off. Wendy and her crew are racing to earth in a broken down ship, while Peter is still on Neverland. He is using his considerable talent as a mechanic to build his own ship to follow the girl of his dreams and his own crew.
Tiger Lily elicits Pan help to hunt down the weaken Shadow and help her people destroy the demon only to find that it has escape in Wendy’s ship.
With a ton of suspense that mounts as the evil entity grows stronger, the entire gang is at risk and must work together if they have any chance to survive. Sullivan has nailed this exciting classic.
March 30, 2020
For me, this second book in the series failed to uphold the standard set by the first book. I think there was just too much focus on a psychological enemy and not enough pure adventure. The typing/editing errors apparent in the first book extended to this one as well. Overall I was really disappointed.
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March 30, 2020Nope. I give up. I wanted to like this so much, because I liked the first book in the series... but at about 25% through, nothing much has happened except that Peter and Wendy are both swooning over the memory of one another's steamy gazes and smoldering lips. I sort of saw that coming because there was a good deal of it at the end of the first book. Just too much for me.
February 13, 2020
Awesome book series
January 19, 2024
Brutal, uno de los mejores retellings de Peter Pan que me he leído hasta el momento
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