Not to mention how much wit and elegance she writes her books with.

Her books are always so creative, different, nostalgic and memorable. She never fails to write a story of her own with a clever (fairytale) twist to it. I’m not new to Meyer’s writing style (and really, it’s not that hard to get into) so delving into the story was a piece of (spiced pumpkin) cake, and I say this all the time – but Meyer is truly brilliant with retellings. Truly brings out the Alice in wonderland essence. It was such a delight to get to know the quirks of the Heartless gang. I love how detailed and unique each one of them were. Furthermore, they are also characters you can relate to, which is hard for me to do sometimes because you just don’t get to know them very well, but not with this book. They are all so different from one another – Cath, Jest, Hatta, Haigha, yet they form the most unlikeliest bond together. Just like Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles series (fAVE ❤ ), she never fails to bring the characters to life. Not surprisingly the characters stood out the most to me in this story. And to add to that it was tragic, intense, dramatic and, of course, being a retelling of Alice in Wonderland/Queen of Hearts, absolutely whimsical. Clever as in everything from the beginning until the end was obviously very carefully planned and thought out. One thing I can definitely say about this book is that it’s clever.

But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into a secret courtship.Ĭath is determined to choose her own destiny. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. But for her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for a woman who could be a queen.Īt a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the King’s marriage proposal, she meets handsome and mysterious Jest. A talented baker, she wants to open a shop and create delectable pastries. Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland and a favorite of the unmarried King, but her interests lie elsewhere.

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