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This book has very little Pan, and lots of pirates which is fine by me. It felt a little slow at times but the development of Hook's character made it all worth it. Wendy really comes into her own as she is forced to deal with a ship full of asshole pirates and she discovers the truth about Peter and Neverland. It was nice to see her hold her own against Hook and to see their interesting relationship develop.

I enjoyed Seas, maybe not quite as much as the first book in the series but still full of adventure while Wendy tries to save both her brothers and escape from Neverland. Captain Hook was great because he was like an older brother/ father figure to Wendy. Wendy and Peter Pan only have two interactions in this book but both are very memorable. Looking forward to the last book in the series because Wendy is on a mission and nothing will stop her.

Wendy Darling: Seas isn't your Disney version of Peter Pan. It's much darker, and much deadlier in the second installment to Colleen Oakes's Wendy Darling trilogy. It's not the things lurking in the dark that could kill you; it's those closest to you, even those whom you once loved. Particularly, we find a darker, more sinister Pan in this story, a type of Pan who will stop at nothing to have things his way, to rule Neverland with an iron fist, and to possess Wendy at whatever bloody price he's willing to exact. . Neverland itself is as dark and as beautiful Pan, and this can be deadly dangerous for Wendy at every turn. Hook in this series is new and inventive, not necessarily the crotchety, sneering older man of the original. The unique re-imagining of Barrie's story that Oakes weaves here sets her above most.

I absolutely adored the first book for its riveting action, heart-pounding romance, and well-developed plot, world, and its three-dimensional characters. Perhaps what I love most about Oakes's books is the lush scenery and vivid detail with which she paints her story. She is such a phenomenal writer with immense skill, and I am always on pins and needles waiting for the next book by her.

If you've been on the fence about picking up this series, or her Queen of Hearts series, come off that fence and join the enthralling adventure toward the second star to the right and straight on till morning.

I read Queen of Hearts and rated it 1 Star and couldn't get into Blood in Wonderland. After trying to get in this series and failing I have decided not to rate or review.

Colleen Oakes’ twisted re-telling of Peter Pan continues in this adventurous sequel to the first installment. While the first book in the series was good, I definitely prefer this follow-up. Seas was much more exciting and the plot line seemed to move along much more smoothly. The story picks up exactly where the last left off: With Wendy Darling and her brother Michael being taken on to Captain Hook’s ship after escaping from the sadistic Peter Pan. Wendy and Hook become unlikely allies in the fight against Peter Pan, and they each begin to share with each other their knowledge of Pan in the hopes that they can eventually find a way to defeat him and escape Neverland.

One of my favorite things about Oakes’ books are the wonderfully detailed descriptions that she paints with her words. I could see Neverland…I could felt as though I could sense the rocking of the pirate ship, feel the pearlescent sands of Port Duette under my feet, and there were even moments when my heart pounded with suspense. As I mentioned before, I felt that this installment had much more action than its predecessor, and I enjoyed watching Wendy develop into a strong woman willing to do whatever it takes to protect her brothers and herself, and to find their way back home.

Like its predecessor, this book ends with…not really a cliffhanger, but a surprising turn that will leave you wanting more! I can’t wait for the last book in the trilogy to be released later this year!

I didn't know this was a sequel when I requested it, but it works well enough that you don't have to read the 1st to understand what is going on. I adored this retelling, the imagery, the world, the twists. I have read lots of Pan retellings but this one stands out in so many ways. The characters are real and relatable, I love the author's take on Wendy. She kept a lot of the characteristics that we are used to seeing with Wendy, but she added a strength and fight that kept me rooting for her.
What I enjoyed the most was the grittiness, the stakes. Nothing was sugar coated, which just made it all the more real for me.
A stunning take on Peter Pan!

In the last book, Wendy and her brothers were whisked away by the wild, magical Peter Pan through their nursery window, past the stars and on to Neverland! A fantastical land of turquoise seas, glimmering beaches, mermaids, pirates and the freedom of life as a Lost Boy. However, Wendy discovered all was not at all as it appeared which forced her to flee with her youngest brother, Michael, in tow. Only to discover, at the beginning of this book, that they have fallen straight into the clutches of the dreaded Captain Hook aboard his fearsome pirate ship, Sudden Night. Now Wendy must negotiate pirate feuds, mermaids and spies whilst also hiding from Peter, who will stop at nothing to get her back.

As a female myself, it is nice to see Oakes choosing to tell her re-imagining from the point-of-view of Wendy. A young lady, who in the first book, I found to be naïve and emotional weak – I often wanted to give her a jolly good shake – yet she was also kind and had the potential for more. I am thrilled to say Wendy did grow as a character in this second book. Although her old faults were still there she did also show more strength, intelligence and resourcefulness, especially when trying to protect her adorable little brother Michael. Whilst thankfully her other brother, the thoroughly dislikeable John, stays with Peter so we don’t have to see him much.

While I can’t always say I ‘like’ Oakes re-imagined characters, I can say they are more realistic and much better fleshed out than the originals. And, none is a better example of this than the infamous Captain Hook, who we meet for the first time in this book. I was expecting something different as Oakes has already given us a twisted, maniacal Peter, which to be fair if you were stuck as a boy forever you would probably become pretty crazy too! Yet Oakes hasn’t chosen to give us a completely good, hidden hero in Hook. Instead she has given us a well-balanced and interesting character with nuances of light and dark – who I think is my new favourite.

Previously I have read and loved another of Oakes’ series, Queen of Hearts, which is a re-imagining of Lewis Carol’s ‘Wonderland’. While I have not loved this new series quite as much as the previous these are still very enjoyable books. With the beautiful description I have come to expect from Oakes. I really could imagine the roaring seas, gleaming beaches, towering peaks, humid jungle, the intoxicating Mermaid Cove and Hook’s awe-inspiring Fallen Night with its macabre bone staircase.

Overall, Wendy Darling, Volume 2: Seas was another enjoyable fantasy adventure in an expanded, detailed and magical re-imagining of ‘Neverland’. I hope volume 3 of this and the Queen of Hearts series come out soon!