Tiger Lily
Tiger Lily
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Neverland • Fantasy World
2012
YA
12-18 years
850L
Super Short Summary
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson centers on Tiger Lily, a young girl who forms a deep connection with Peter Pan in Neverland. The narrative explores her journey of self-discovery and the complexities of love and sacrifice, all set against a backdrop of magical adventures and the looming threat of growing up.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson is praised for its lyrical prose and fresh take on the Peter Pan story, offering a darker, more complex narrative. Critics appreciate the lush world-building and deep emotional layers. Some, however, find the pacing slow and the ending unsatisfying. Overall, it's regarded as a compelling, if occasionally uneven, read.
Who Should Read Tiger Lily?
Readers who relish melancholic and deeply poetic tales like The Book Thief by Markus Zusak or The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern would savor Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson. This enchanting yet somber reimagining of Peter Pan captures the raw, untamed emotions of first love and loss through evocative prose.
30,149 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson is a reimagining of the classic Peter Pan story, focusing on the character Tiger Lily, who has often been a mysterious and lesser-explored figure in the original tales.
The book provides a unique perspective by narrating the story through the viewpoint of Tinker Bell, offering readers an unconventional lens through which to experience the events of Neverland.
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Jodi Lynn Anderson spent significant time immersing herself in the details of J.M. Barrie's original works to accurately portray the whimsical and sometimes dark atmosphere of Neverland in her novel.
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Novel • Fiction
Neverland • Fantasy World
2012
YA
12-18 years
850L
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