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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
Untamed by A.G. Howard
5.0
There are probably a lot of things others might not like about this world, these characters, their relationships and this version of Wonderland. But I fell in love with all of it. I fell in love with the dark and twisted Wonderland, where there are no rules and everything can happen and danger lurks around every corner. I fell in love with Alyssa, stubborn and naive at times, but strong willed and fierce when she has to. I fell in love with Jeb, reliable and loyal, humble and honest. And I fell in love with Morpheus, just as twisted and dangerous and messed up as the Wonderland he loves so much.
So I am glad that I had this book to help me say goodbye to them all. And it became a goodbye with laughter and tears and with the still ever constant longing to return to see all those other moments we've missed.
It was truly lovely to have some of the gaps filled in this book. I really loved the story of Alyssa's mom and how she met Morpheus and ended up in Wonderland, with all consequences. I really loved seeing Jeb fighting for Alyssa in Wonderland, through Morpheus ever jealous eyes. And I most of all loved seeing both happily ever afters.
I cried a lot of tears over the scene where Jeb eventually dies (when he's old and has left behind a beautiful family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren) and I cried just as many tears over Alyssa reuniting with Morpheus three years later (the guy truly learned some manners and gave her time to mourn!) and their little prince finally getting born.
I hope that Howard will return to this world and these characters to tell us more stories. I'm sure there are loads of memories and adventures we haven't seen yet. If Howard ever does return, I will make sure to return with her.
So I am glad that I had this book to help me say goodbye to them all. And it became a goodbye with laughter and tears and with the still ever constant longing to return to see all those other moments we've missed.
It was truly lovely to have some of the gaps filled in this book. I really loved the story of Alyssa's mom and how she met Morpheus and ended up in Wonderland, with all consequences. I really loved seeing Jeb fighting for Alyssa in Wonderland, through Morpheus ever jealous eyes. And I most of all loved seeing both happily ever afters.
I cried a lot of tears over the scene where Jeb eventually dies (when he's old and has left behind a beautiful family of children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren) and I cried just as many tears over Alyssa reuniting with Morpheus three years later (the guy truly learned some manners and gave her time to mourn!) and their little prince finally getting born.
I hope that Howard will return to this world and these characters to tell us more stories. I'm sure there are loads of memories and adventures we haven't seen yet. If Howard ever does return, I will make sure to return with her.