I loved this book. The combination of adventure, growing up and into one's own life and sexuality, and the connection between Wendy's stories and the existence of both Hook and Peter, all touched me in a very deep and personal place. I don't know if others will rate it as highly as I did because of how personal it was, but I can also say that the writing was excellent, the characters interesting, and the place was both recognizably Neverland *and* a place that was newly changing.

The core of the story is how Wendy Darling -- mother to the Lost Boys and frustrated not-quite-consort of ever-young Peter Pan -- grows up, faces the dangers of her world, and chooses who she wants to become. She remains true to her role of mother as she protects the boys from Peter's dangerous side, and works ceaselessly to help them grow into the next phase of their lives. She struggles with her own feelings about Pan and Hook, and eventually chooses the one who loves and affirms the truest part of her emerging self.

I would recommend this book to those who like modern, somewhat darker updates to classic fairy stories, and those who are interested in stories of growing up, making choices, and moving beyond boundaries. And of course: those who like pirate stories.

There is definitely sensuality in the book, some of it with a darker undertone, but it never goes over the line into explicitness, if that's a concern for some. ( )

I picked this book up on a whim at a library conference and - much to my surprise - found myself talking to the author there at the conference and ended up thoroughly enjoying it. The cover art does not do this book justice, so just ignore the cover. The characters of Wendy and Peter are given much more depth and even the Lost Boys gain a hefty dose of personality. Also, the author's description of Never Never Land brings it to life with such detail you can almost see the terrain laid out in your mind like a carefully drawn map. Highly recommended if you're looking for something fun to read.Warning: this is basically fan fiction, using the 2003 film Peter Pan as inspiration. ( )

I got this about a week after reading the original Peter Pan, I was on a Peter Pan kick and Hook has always been a favorite character. This book had all sorts of elements that should have made it great.

And it started out great. It was a great look into the mind of a girl growing up and coming to terms with what all that means. I loved that aspect. But two things truly drew it back. First was the author's changing of names towards the end (Wendy to Jill, Tinkerbell to Jewel, etc) which gave the thing the feel of a fanfic in a bad way. That would be forgivable and left the book at a 4 star rating but the ending was... terrible. Well, not the exact end, the last chapter works well, just how all the ends (Peter, the Lost Boys, Tinkerbell) get tied together really didn't fit in with the rest of the story. It felt like the author couldn't commit with the ending she had been setting up for and which I was looking forward to.

If you're looking for a coming of age book or a light romance that involves Peter Pan I can recommend borrowing it but I wouldn't buy it until you read it through to see if you like it. ( )

This is one of the best books we have read in a long while. Andrea Jones is a excellent author not only in her writing but also in person. We personally have sold over 60 copies of Hook & Jill and it remains the top seller in our store 5 months and running. If you are looking for an excellent read this is for you, but beware this is not your average run of the mill fiction book. Jones has woven a tale to rival those of the literature world. We tell people who look at the book to read the first page and if you have to turn the page you should read the entire book. We haven't had anyone turn it down yet after reading that first page. We hope you enjoy it as much as we have. ( )

Let me start off by saying I'm a HUGE fan of retold fairy tales. Andrea Jones blew me away with her rewrite of Peter Pan.

"Hook and Jill" will totally make you question everything you have ever thought of Peter, Wendy, and Neverland! This book fluidly portrayed the dark and sinister side of this tale. It definitely made you stop , reflect on the story you know, and then look at it from an adult perspective.

Sweet little Tinkerbell isn't so sweet...she's more of a murder plotting pixie. She's dark and jealous; scheming against Wendy at every chance. Then there's Peter who I've always thought to be innocent; well let's just say this tale was spun to show the dark part of everyone. Your usual impression (and visual) of Hook is ripped right out from under you to be replaced by the misunderstood and beautifully handsome pirate.

My eyes were popping at some of the things I read in this story. There are just so many shocking moments in a story that we grew up knowing so well. THAT is what made me keep coming back for more. I never knew what to expect or what terrible secret would be revealed next!

Andrea Jones is an wonderful storyteller in her own right and I highly recommend this book if you can handle having the fairy tale you've known so long turned upside down!

I give this book five stars and I honestly can't think of enough good things to say about it. I'll also be adding this one to my top 10 of 2010! ( )