I Prefer Peter
I Prefer Peter by Mia Battaglia is a unique reimagining of the classic Peter Pan tale, published by Amazon Digital Services LLC on February 16, 2024. This edition spans 434 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows a sharp-tongued, self-destructive runaway who finds herself in a peculiar town, confronting her demons and the harsh realities of life. The story explores themes of mental health and personal growth, offering a fresh perspective on the journey of growing up.
Readers will encounter a blend of fantasy and action as the protagonist, Benjamin Peter Green, grapples with his identity and responsibilities in a world on the brink of collapse. The inhabitants of Paragon have awaited a savior since their King’s sacrifice, and the arrival of Benjamin and his friends from New Jersey sets off a chain of events that challenges their understanding of dreams and nightmares. I Prefer Peter delves into sensitive topics such as trauma and identity, all while maintaining a humorous tone that reflects the author’s coping mechanisms. This adult retelling promises a thought-provoking experience for those willing to navigate its complex themes.
Official synopsis Publisher
Peter Pan gets a raw, hilariously unhinged, brutal reboot when a sharp-tongued, self-destructive runaway with a death wish stumbles into a peculiar town, learning that sometimes growing up means facing your demons -real and imagined-and that dreams are just nightmares sprinkled in dust. Grappling with the hurdles of mental health, drugs, and other real-life scenarios, I Prefer Peter is not your average fairytale retelling – it is the story this world needs.
Paragon is dying.
Since their King sacrificed his life, the Peculiar’s have been waiting for a savior for centuries, but if he or she doesn’t show up soon, the magic of Paragon, and everyone within it, will cease to exist.
So when a demoralized kid and his two new mates, fresh out of New Jersey’s finest rehab…well, freshly escaped, anyway…show up to the town unannounced claiming to have no idea how they got there, there has to be a vital reason why…for only a Peculiar can enter Paragon, let alone even see it.
When “world-class f**kup” Benjamin Peter Green discovers his true potential, he denies it to the hilt. But, as epiphanies rise and responsibilities fall upon his back, he realizes it may be time to learn to deny himself, his past, and everything he thought he believed in, by saving a world he inherited before time itself, or die trying.
Hilariously witty, unhinged, and filled cover to cover with epic tales of modernity and twisted fantasy, I Prefer Peter tells the story of how a broken boy learns to fly and how he discovers through peculiar adventures that dreams are just nightmares sprinkled in dust.
TW – Hey! Before You Read:
This is an adult Peter Pan reimagining, containing sensitive topics & real-life situations which include drugs, eating/mental disorders, trauma, suicide, sex, gender identity, and death. Note that the characters in this book will handle some of these situations with humor – as the author would as her coping mechanism. (So…don’t come for me.) Your mental health comes first – Reader’s discretion is advised. xoxo
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