This is dark, with a constant feeling of menace. I have so much love for this story and truly believe this to be one of the best retellings I have ever read and certainly the best origin story that I have ever read. Through these realizations, Jamie begins to grow-up, something Peter vehemently detests.Ĭoming in at under 300-pages, this is a quick read but in my opinion, you have everything you need to make this a moving and impactful tale. He also comes to identify this life he has been living on the island as a complete lie. It is a gradual awakening for Jamie, as he begins to realize what Peter actually is. Jamie tries his best to keep Peter under wraps and is thusly protective of the boys Peter keeps bringing back to the island. I have always considered Peter Pan to be a jerk and this reimagining certainly does not dispel that notion. We learn of his early life, when he is simply, Jamie, chosen by Peter Pan to be Peter's first and best boy.Īs many of you are already aware, Peter Pan is a spoiled, petulant little prig, who also happens to function with the most murderous of intentions. This story follows our infamous Captain before he is even known as such.

Henry has a dark and wildly creative imagination. This is, in fact, the origin story of one of the world's most underrated villains, expertly-crafted by the mind of Christina Henry.

With that short trivia portion out of the way, let it be known that Lost Boy brings Captain Hook to you as you have never seen him before! Question: Who is the BEST character in Peter Pan?

Lost Boy by Christina Henry