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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
This book was so tragic but so well written! The plot kept me enthralled the entire time and I didn't see any of the twists coming at all. What a terrific story!
was a good story, but some of it I saw coming and was a bit predictable.
Wow, I enjoyed this much more than expected! I listened to the audiobook, and Rebecca Soler did a fantastic job, in my opinion. I do feel it was longer than it needed to be, though, and the romance didn't really do it for me either. That said, I thought the ending was fantastic.
Wow! This makes me want more from Meyer's re-imagined Wonderland. I loved it!
Second time dnf. I just can’t. The world seems so bland to me compared to Alice in Wonderland. I get the whole queen of hearts origin story but Cath just complains from the get go. Jest doesn’t even intrigue me.
Wish I could love it but unfortunately it’s a no from me.
Wish I could love it but unfortunately it’s a no from me.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Pre Read: I CAN'T WAIT. On top of my TBR. I plan to start it directly after I finish the Caraval series, and I just ordered from amazon!!! I usually love the villain prequel stuff, so I have high expectations for this.
Update:
Rating: 3.75/5
Spice: 1/5 - No extremely intimate scenes on or off page, but a few kisses, and some flirting.
Was the book as mind - blowing as I expected it to be? No. Was it still good? Yes.
Here's what I loved about the book -
- The beginning and middle were so well written: Catherine just dreams of opening a bakery while her parents have other plans, so she struggles to follow her own dreams, while still pleasing her parents.
- Cath and Jest: Their banter was so sweet, and adorable. Nothing about their romance felt forced at all, and I loved the slow burn.
- Cath's emotions (beginning and middle): I could feel her discomfort during her courtship with the King, and all her frustration and panic.
- Great side characters: They were written so well! Lady Mearle, the Marchioness and Marquess, and the Mad Hatter especially stood out to me.
There are plenty of other reasons why I loved this book, but now why I didn't like it -
- Mary Ann: She was just so bland, and timid. I have no idea why Cath was so attached to her.
- The Setting: In my opinion so much more could have been done with the Wonderland theme, and part of the time I just felt confused by the descriptions.
- Cath's sudden transformation: I feel like she suddenly just snapped. In my opinion it would have been better if there was a little more that built up to that point. She was frustrated earlier in the book, but it just happened in one big leap.
- HER CHOICES AT THE VERY END OF THE BOOK. GIRLLLLL WHAT? This part made me so mad.
But, overall I liked this book! The first half was great, and the third fourth was good. I would recommend it to someone looking for there next read but not if you’re trying to get out of a reading slump.
Update:
Rating: 3.75/5
Spice: 1/5 - No extremely intimate scenes on or off page, but a few kisses, and some flirting.
Was the book as mind - blowing as I expected it to be? No. Was it still good? Yes.
Here's what I loved about the book -
- The beginning and middle were so well written: Catherine just dreams of opening a bakery while her parents have other plans, so she struggles to follow her own dreams, while still pleasing her parents.
- Cath and Jest: Their banter was so sweet, and adorable. Nothing about their romance felt forced at all, and I loved the slow burn.
- Cath's emotions (beginning and middle): I could feel her discomfort during her courtship with the King, and all her frustration and panic.
- Great side characters: They were written so well! Lady Mearle, the Marchioness and Marquess, and the Mad Hatter especially stood out to me.
There are plenty of other reasons why I loved this book, but now why I didn't like it -
- Mary Ann: She was just so bland, and timid. I have no idea why Cath was so attached to her.
- The Setting: In my opinion so much more could have been done with the Wonderland theme, and part of the time I just felt confused by the descriptions.
- Cath's sudden transformation: I feel like she suddenly just snapped. In my opinion it would have been better if there was a little more that built up to that point. She was frustrated earlier in the book, but it just happened in one big leap.
- HER CHOICES AT THE VERY END OF THE BOOK. GIRLLLLL WHAT? This part made me so mad.
But, overall I liked this book! The first half was great, and the third fourth was good. I would recommend it to someone looking for there next read but not if you’re trying to get out of a reading slump.
medium-paced