I guess I should start off by saying that my expectations of this book before I started were extremely high. I had been anticipating it for so long, having been immediately enraptured by its mere premise. 
 When I finally had the chance to crack open the cover, I was a little deflated. It wasn't quite what I had expected, and I found it increasingly hard to connect with the characters. I think the hardest thing for me was getting used to the narrator, Tinkerbell. She never did really interact with the characters, and yet, she felt that she was a part of their lives. In fact, she was continually referring to herself and Tiger Lily as the collective "we". I would get lost in the story of Tiger Lily, and then be brought to a halt when Tink referred to herself in some way. I was simply not seeing the story through Tink's eyes. 
 When I was a child, I dreamed of Neverland. Of flying lost boys, mermaids, and pirates. And, of course, of never growing up. I really enjoyed the interpretation of magic in this book, although it all seemed a little bland to me. Not quite as vivid as I had once dreamed it would be. Or maybe it was all just a little too close to reality for me. 
 What I did really appreciate was getting a fresh perspective on some of the classic Tinkerbell behaviour. I can remember Tink's jealousy and sometimes spiteful actions from the classic Disney tale, as well as other versions. This book puts an interesting spin on her, which I loved. 
 Overall, it's a cute version of a classic, full of charming characters.