A review by bookish_selkie
These Deathless Shores by P.H. Low

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

These Deathless Shores is a dark and riveting return to Neverland. As a former Lost Boy, Jordan must return to Neverland to fight her addiction to Dust. When she has the chance to face Peter Pan one last time, Jordan must use all her knowledge of the Island to survive. How far will she go to succeed? 

These Deathless Shores is a compelling and gritty retelling. P.H. Low does not shy away from the gruesome price of magic- from addiction to illness to sacrifices. This was one of the most unique Peter Pan retellings that I’ve read. Jordan is a morally gray character who must make tough choices. As the tale unfolds, Jordan is unafraid to become the villain if it allows her to finally have the vengeance she was denied. 

With a strong cast of supporting characters, especially Chay and Baron, this is an action-packed tale. I loved the complex LGBTQ+ rep. These Deathless Shores is not a book for the faint of heart, but instead will be a book that keeps readers thinking about it long after the last page. What does it mean to be the villain in the story, to leave childhood behind? P.H. Low is definitely an author to watch and I’m excited to see what they write next. 

Thank you to P.H. Low, Orbit Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.