The synopsis for SECOND STAR promises "A twisty story about love, loss, and lies, this contemporary oceanside adventure is tinged with a touch of dark magic," but all I received was a contemporary book set by the ocean that does indeed include lies. The story itself is pretty much based on the lies the characters tell each other. 
 So here's my summary of what the book is really about: 
 So let's start with the love triangle (love square?) that doesn't really add anything to the plot except more angst and more lies. We have Pete, who doesn't necessary lie (according to him) but doesn't tell the truth either. It doesn't take Wendy long before she's smitten, and she becomes quickly swept up into Pete's world. It's not quite insta-love, but it's pretty close. 
 Enter second strange guy, Jas, a drug dealer of fairy dust. No, really, stop laughing-it's true. Now we pretty much have insta-love. And of course he has to have a weird history with Pete. It's worse because he's later revealed to be (view spoiler)[the reason why Wendy's brothers had a drug addiction which lead to their death. But the heroine still follows him like a lost puppy dog and falls for him. (hide spoiler)] 
 I also wasn't a huge fan of the writing, some sentences just didn't make sense and there were some pretty odd metaphors. However, all the surfing aspects were really well written and very detailed so that was a plus. 
 If you're looking for a loose YA re-telling of Peter Pan simply because it's your favorite fairy tale, you'll probably enjoy SECOND STAR. There are elements of this book that I enjoyed, but I wouldn't really recommend it. If you are looking for a truly impressive adaption with beautiful writing and a unique spin on the story, try TIGER LILY instead.