Set between the northeast and London and perpetually (in the best way) around the holidays, the overall feel of this story is SO COZY. This story is a retelling, rather than a continuation, of the Peter Pan fairy tale and is retold as if Peter Pan existed in our modern world and the ability to fly and to be considered a “PAN” was determined by genetics (I LOVE this part!!). There’s also a love story that will make you swoon! You can expect a sci-fi element, mysterious laboratory, a stealth and covert ops factor, a hidden world, an evil plot, AND PETER PAN. There is a definite high school and also sophisticated academy vibe to the tale while also being character-driven. This series is filled with drama, angst, and all the feels. Her new friend, Deacon, claims she has an active Nevergene, and in order to avoid becoming a human lab rat for the evil H.O.O.K corporation, she must come away with him to Neverland where she’ll ultimately be safe, will learn how to fly, and find out more about herself and her past at Neverland’s Kensington Academy. The basic storyline: Just before her 18th birthday, Vivienne is hospitalized with unidentifiable and baffling symptoms that no one can seem to explain.
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