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A review by deltadeann
A Court of Hearts and Hunger by Rebecca F. Kenney
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
** spoilers were avoided like red flags on a hot fictional boy, with a lot of help **
We love a good, classic story reimagined don't we? Of course we do. But you know what we don't want? A thousand versions of Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Hades & Persephone… You get where I'm headed so I'll stop here. So I'm just really excited my Queen, Rebecca, is cooking us up some fresh takes in ways we never could have imagined.
Speaking of imagination can we please take a moment to appreciate the lush, unique, and creative descriptions found in these pages? The Unseelie lands and the Dread Court simply came to life and it felt so effortless and flowed so well despite the incredible tension from the plotline.
We revisit two characters from the previous book, though I'm still mighty curious what our Louisa and Lir were up to during Clara and Fin's little adventure, and meet many more familiar, yet brand new faces as well. (But we don't give away faerie names without their permission.)
Alice, however, grew on me so quickly– she was like a little psychotropic mushroom, herself. I have to admit I really, truly loved her and her journey and I really, really do not want it to end here. I need and am so excited for more from her, the Rabbit, and their Cat.
I will note this installment felt a notch or so more intense in terms of dark themes as well as spice– but you won't find me complaining just be sure to check the list of trigger warnings before deep diving, of course.
To sum it up– we've got another fresh one from the Queen, herself. If you loved the first you're sure to love the second (character development and redemption for our baby Sugarplum!) because it's served up just as hot and delicious. Even if it's a little less…sweet this time around. Like the Sugarplum Faerie, it's a different flavor this time, but just as tasty.
Themes
• multiple POVs
• wonderland retelling
• kidnapping
• piercing kink
• size play
Ratings
Plot: 4 ⭐
Character: 5 ⭐
Style: 5 ⭐
Spice: 4 ⭐
Overall: 5 ⭐
We love a good, classic story reimagined don't we? Of course we do. But you know what we don't want? A thousand versions of Beauty and the Beast, Peter Pan, Hades & Persephone… You get where I'm headed so I'll stop here. So I'm just really excited my Queen, Rebecca, is cooking us up some fresh takes in ways we never could have imagined.
Speaking of imagination can we please take a moment to appreciate the lush, unique, and creative descriptions found in these pages? The Unseelie lands and the Dread Court simply came to life and it felt so effortless and flowed so well despite the incredible tension from the plotline.
We revisit two characters from the previous book, though I'm still mighty curious what our Louisa and Lir were up to during Clara and Fin's little adventure, and meet many more familiar, yet brand new faces as well. (But we don't give away faerie names without their permission.)
Alice, however, grew on me so quickly– she was like a little psychotropic mushroom, herself. I have to admit I really, truly loved her and her journey and I really, really do not want it to end here. I need and am so excited for more from her, the Rabbit, and their Cat.
I will note this installment felt a notch or so more intense in terms of dark themes as well as spice– but you won't find me complaining just be sure to check the list of trigger warnings before deep diving, of course.
To sum it up– we've got another fresh one from the Queen, herself. If you loved the first you're sure to love the second (character development and redemption for our baby Sugarplum!) because it's served up just as hot and delicious. Even if it's a little less…sweet this time around. Like the Sugarplum Faerie, it's a different flavor this time, but just as tasty.
Themes
• multiple POVs
• wonderland retelling
• kidnapping
• piercing kink
• size play
Ratings
Plot: 4 ⭐
Character: 5 ⭐
Style: 5 ⭐
Spice: 4 ⭐
Overall: 5 ⭐