Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Dust (Heirs of Neverland #1) by Kara Swanson

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two.

This week I'm featuring Dust (Heirs of Neverland #1) by Kara Swanson, a Peter Pan retelling/sequel.

About the Book

The truth about Neverland is far more dangerous than a fairy tale.

Claire Kenton believes the world is too dark for magic to be real—since her twin brother was stolen away as a child. Now Claire’s desperate search points to London... and a boy who shouldn't exist.

Peter Pan is having a beastly time getting back to Neverland. Grounded in London and hunted by his own Lost Boys, Peter searches for the last hope of restoring his crumbling island: a lass with magic in her veins.

The girl who fears her own destiny is on a collision course with the boy who never wanted to grow up. The truth behind this fairy tale is about to unravel everything Claire thought she knew about Peter Pan—and herself.

Book Beginnings

When did this fairy tale become a nightmare? 

Friday 56

I clutch my head, trying to push away the memories. I fight back the stinging tears. If Ben and Lily truly knew what I could do, they wouldn't want to help me.

What have you been reading lately?