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asma_aj's review against another edition
3.0
After Redd's disappearance, Alyss Heart is now queen, and must rebuild and return Wonderland to it's former glory. Not an easy task when the three elite families despise you, a love interest who's dedicated his love to revenge, and her trustworthy warrior goes MIA for mysterious and personal reasons. As a new and old threat comes from all sides, Alyss must give it all her imagination to save her loves ones and her family's legacy.
Beddor has two things going for him: the action, and the world he built. The world especially is smart, and is described in such detail, it's amazing. His writing is consistent- meaning it's similar to the previous book, therefore, I still have some problems. First, the book is divided into 3 sections; the first gets the ball rolling, the second is pretty monotone (and not much of a development), the third is the climax.
The middle part worried me a little. It was built on action that was amazingly descriptive, but didn't exactly move the story along. I had the feeling that Beddor cared more about the fate of Wonderland rather than the characters in it (or around it). Which isn't bad, but it is interesting. Other than that observation, I enjoyed it. This book did set up for the next, and I can't wait to see what happens.
Beddor has two things going for him: the action, and the world he built. The world especially is smart, and is described in such detail, it's amazing. His writing is consistent- meaning it's similar to the previous book, therefore, I still have some problems. First, the book is divided into 3 sections; the first gets the ball rolling, the second is pretty monotone (and not much of a development), the third is the climax.
The middle part worried me a little. It was built on action that was amazingly descriptive, but didn't exactly move the story along. I had the feeling that Beddor cared more about the fate of Wonderland rather than the characters in it (or around it). Which isn't bad, but it is interesting. Other than that observation, I enjoyed it. This book did set up for the next, and I can't wait to see what happens.
wrenl's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, would have liked it more if there was more alyss and dodge
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
3 STARS
Redd may be down but she is not out - she arrives on Earth and meets up with Volwrath who helps her get back to Wonderland and wage a war with Alyss. King Arch is also trying to get Wonderland but finds himself face to face with an old friend Redd. Alyss is trying to settle into her new role and fight her feelings for Dodge.
I liked the sequel to the Looking Glass Wars and find it to be like LOTR that it is more of bridging novel (and that it could not stand on it's own).
Redd may be down but she is not out - she arrives on Earth and meets up with Volwrath who helps her get back to Wonderland and wage a war with Alyss. King Arch is also trying to get Wonderland but finds himself face to face with an old friend Redd. Alyss is trying to settle into her new role and fight her feelings for Dodge.
I liked the sequel to the Looking Glass Wars and find it to be like LOTR that it is more of bridging novel (and that it could not stand on it's own).
melissabejot's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this book two and a half stars, so I rounded up to three. I like the characters and the setting, but I think the story could have been written better. Also, the storyline of the first book in the series was much better than this one.
marcusghee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Imagination gone. WILMA detonated. Weaver dead. Redd shaking in her Roberto cavalli boots. WHAT IS GOING ON!!!!!
kdemps1's review against another edition
3.0
It was nice. It's obvious that the author meant it to be a middle story in a trilogy though. Thhe ending, while setting up the final story, leave you very lacking.
skeindalous's review against another edition
2.0
This book is much better than the first, but still not great. I find them silly without compelling villains and heroes, with the exception of Hatter. I'll end up reading the next one to see what happens, but I can't recommend the series.
criticalreader's review against another edition
2.0
*2.5*
The plot was fairly predictable and Alyss as a character still unlikable
The plot was fairly predictable and Alyss as a character still unlikable