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pewterwolf's review
4.0
Review Taken By The Pewter Wolf
A year after [b:Splintered|12558285|Splintered (Splintered, #1)|A.G. Howard|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1340134213s/12558285.jpg|17562095] and Alyssa is torn between the two worlds she belongs to: the human world and Wonderland. She's trying to balance them and trying to keep secrets from her father and her boyfriend. But when her untrustworthy guide of Wonderland and childhood friend, Morpheus, suddenly appears in the real world, both worlds are colliding and Alyssa has to figure out what to do now...
I tried to read this over the Christmas and the New Year weeks - and failed to get halfway through. So, one day, I blitz through the book and went through a mix of "Ooooh!" and "what's gonna happen now?" and "Are you kidding me?!"
I really enjoy AG Howard's writing. It's one of the main reasons I wanted to read Unhinged. Her writing just sucked me in and I actually enjoyed taking my time to read the first part of the book. And I enjoyed the story of Alyssa trying to come to terms with the events of last year and her seeing her two worlds crashing into each other.
And AG manages to keep Unhinged as dark and punky as did Splintered. That's always a bonus. Don't you hate it when you read a sequel to a book you enjoyed reading and it just doesn't feel like the same author wrote it? Or that it doesn't feel like the right sequel? (I doubt this is making sense, but some of you might understand what I mean, I hope)
While I did enjoy reading this twisted tale, I have two tiny faults.
My first is Morpheus. In Splintered, I found Morpheus a character I most enjoyed reading as I never trusted him. And while in Unhinged, I still didn't trust Morpheus but there were little things that made me go "Are you not seeing this, Alyssa? How are you not seeing this?!". I wonder if it's because I read [b:The Moth in the Mirror|18602075|The Moth in the Mirror (Splintered, #1.5)|A.G. Howard|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1380589369s/18602075.jpg|26372701] (which is one interesting novella as it hints a scene that becomes very useful and important at the end of the book) or if I had become so aware that Morpheus is a character to watch that everything he does, I was always analyzing it for double meaning...
My second fault is... well, I have to admit this but this is a me issue. It's nothing to do with the book, but this is an issue I always have when I read books, watch films and things if this happens. But here it is. When I got to the end, I suddenly thought "This is a set-up for book 3". Some readers will be ok with that. Some won't. I found it annoying, but the more I think about it, the more I thought "Ok, maybe this was the only way to go..."
Barring that, I did like the book (maybe not as much as Splintered) and I am a little curious on how AG Howard is going to write [b:Ensnared|18392487|Ensnared (Splintered, #3)|A.G. Howard|/assets/nocover/60x80.png|26014993] after ending Unhinged the way she did...
A year after [b:Splintered|12558285|Splintered (Splintered, #1)|A.G. Howard|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1340134213s/12558285.jpg|17562095] and Alyssa is torn between the two worlds she belongs to: the human world and Wonderland. She's trying to balance them and trying to keep secrets from her father and her boyfriend. But when her untrustworthy guide of Wonderland and childhood friend, Morpheus, suddenly appears in the real world, both worlds are colliding and Alyssa has to figure out what to do now...
I tried to read this over the Christmas and the New Year weeks - and failed to get halfway through. So, one day, I blitz through the book and went through a mix of "Ooooh!" and "what's gonna happen now?" and "Are you kidding me?!"
I really enjoy AG Howard's writing. It's one of the main reasons I wanted to read Unhinged. Her writing just sucked me in and I actually enjoyed taking my time to read the first part of the book. And I enjoyed the story of Alyssa trying to come to terms with the events of last year and her seeing her two worlds crashing into each other.
And AG manages to keep Unhinged as dark and punky as did Splintered. That's always a bonus. Don't you hate it when you read a sequel to a book you enjoyed reading and it just doesn't feel like the same author wrote it? Or that it doesn't feel like the right sequel? (I doubt this is making sense, but some of you might understand what I mean, I hope)
While I did enjoy reading this twisted tale, I have two tiny faults.
My first is Morpheus. In Splintered, I found Morpheus a character I most enjoyed reading as I never trusted him. And while in Unhinged, I still didn't trust Morpheus but there were little things that made me go "Are you not seeing this, Alyssa? How are you not seeing this?!". I wonder if it's because I read [b:The Moth in the Mirror|18602075|The Moth in the Mirror (Splintered, #1.5)|A.G. Howard|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1380589369s/18602075.jpg|26372701] (which is one interesting novella as it hints a scene that becomes very useful and important at the end of the book) or if I had become so aware that Morpheus is a character to watch that everything he does, I was always analyzing it for double meaning...
My second fault is... well, I have to admit this but this is a me issue. It's nothing to do with the book, but this is an issue I always have when I read books, watch films and things if this happens. But here it is. When I got to the end, I suddenly thought "This is a set-up for book 3". Some readers will be ok with that. Some won't. I found it annoying, but the more I think about it, the more I thought "Ok, maybe this was the only way to go..."
Barring that, I did like the book (maybe not as much as Splintered) and I am a little curious on how AG Howard is going to write [b:Ensnared|18392487|Ensnared (Splintered, #3)|A.G. Howard|/assets/nocover/60x80.png|26014993] after ending Unhinged the way she did...
jeslyncat's review against another edition
3.0
Closer to 3.5 stars, I liked this SIGNIFICANTLY more than I liked the first one, although the end reminded me of a bad Pretty Little Liars episode, the rest of this story was good. I liked the growth that Morpheus displayed, and I can see why most fans of this book really like him.
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
Unhinged is the sequel to Splintered. It also starts about a year after that book finished. Which, okay, it was a bit weird to me because I really enjoyed Alyssa and Jeb in the first one but wasn't a huge fan of them this time around. He just seemed to exist just to be there or make Alyssa do something. So I just felt like he didn't really need to be in the book anymore. Or in her life.
Besides not liking their little relationship anymore, I'm not even sure how I feel about the little hints of a love triangle. I mean, yeah, I can see how she could be attracted to Morpheus.. but she just needs to calm down and focus on herself.
Take away the romance weirdness and this was a pretty interesting book that gave me more questions than answers. I look forward to diving into the next one just to see what madness she is going to fully embrace. I want it all.
Besides not liking their little relationship anymore, I'm not even sure how I feel about the little hints of a love triangle. I mean, yeah, I can see how she could be attracted to Morpheus.. but she just needs to calm down and focus on herself.
Take away the romance weirdness and this was a pretty interesting book that gave me more questions than answers. I look forward to diving into the next one just to see what madness she is going to fully embrace. I want it all.
briiiiib's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mariah_g's review against another edition
5.0
Believe me if I could give it more than just five stars I would. This book was just as amazing as the first one. More drama, peril, and love. It was a masterpiece and I'm looking forward to reading the final book to the series, Ensnared.
silvyinwonderland's review against another edition
5.0
Ma nooooo! Come può finire così??
Presto la recensione!
Presto la recensione!
melissasbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked this second book in the Splintered universe. It's just as creepy as the first. This one we get more background on Alyssa's mother and father and of course the Wonderland universe. There is also more story between Morpheus and Alyssa. Looking forward to the next book in the series!