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A review by z_bookfluencer
Unhinged by A.G. Howard
5.0
Unhinged begins a year after the events of Splintered.
I felt there were several interesting relationship dynamics. Within the year that passes, the relationship growth and closeness between Alyssa and Jeb is implied; Although, it feels like their relationship is as it was in the beginning of Splintered. I honestly felt like Alyssa's relationship with Morpheus was stronger after a passing year than Alyssa's relationship with Jeb. Alyssa's relationship with her parents was very contrary to what would be assumed after the events of Splintered, but I also felt it gave their relationship(s) more of a realistic portrayal of that of a typical teenager wanting to leave their parents' home. I found beauty in how the author wrote Alyssa's relationship with her parents. Relationship dynamics between the characters evolve in a way that is befitting to the events that were occurring.
Like Splintered, Unhinged was very imaginative and had an easy going, ARTISTIC writing style, despite the content. The nonsense, dreamlike scenes kept the story interesting for me. I wanted to know how things were done and what everything and everyone looked like when the events were unfolding. The scenic imagery and creepy whimsy theme is still strong with a touch of horroresque. The transitions of the human reality and Wonderland merging together was done smoothly and poetically.
The ending was left very open for the next installment of the series, Ensnared; I did NOT feel closure and the story felt unfinished, hence why there is another book. I do want to know what happens next.
Overall, I felt Unhinged was an enjoyable, immersive read. I feel like Unhinged is for readers who love intense imagery and a blended writing style of straightforward and artistic.
On a side note, the way the book is set up is stunning! The end papers are pleasant to look at and the chapter headings are gorgeous. I liked the colored font. My edition is a paper back that was given a hardcover book treatment. The book itself and the story itself are both works of art to be appreciated.
I felt there were several interesting relationship dynamics. Within the year that passes, the relationship growth and closeness between Alyssa and Jeb is implied; Although, it feels like their relationship is as it was in the beginning of Splintered. I honestly felt like Alyssa's relationship with Morpheus was stronger after a passing year than Alyssa's relationship with Jeb. Alyssa's relationship with her parents was very contrary to what would be assumed after the events of Splintered, but I also felt it gave their relationship(s) more of a realistic portrayal of that of a typical teenager wanting to leave their parents' home. I found beauty in how the author wrote Alyssa's relationship with her parents. Relationship dynamics between the characters evolve in a way that is befitting to the events that were occurring.
Like Splintered, Unhinged was very imaginative and had an easy going, ARTISTIC writing style, despite the content. The nonsense, dreamlike scenes kept the story interesting for me. I wanted to know how things were done and what everything and everyone looked like when the events were unfolding. The scenic imagery and creepy whimsy theme is still strong with a touch of horroresque. The transitions of the human reality and Wonderland merging together was done smoothly and poetically.
The ending was left very open for the next installment of the series, Ensnared; I did NOT feel closure and the story felt unfinished, hence why there is another book. I do want to know what happens next.
Overall, I felt Unhinged was an enjoyable, immersive read. I feel like Unhinged is for readers who love intense imagery and a blended writing style of straightforward and artistic.
On a side note, the way the book is set up is stunning! The end papers are pleasant to look at and the chapter headings are gorgeous. I liked the colored font. My edition is a paper back that was given a hardcover book treatment. The book itself and the story itself are both works of art to be appreciated.