Heartlessby Marissa Meyer
Description:
Long before she was the terror of Wonderland, she was just a girl who wanted to fall in love.
Catherine may be one of the most desired girls in Wonderland and a favorite of the unmarried King, but her interests lie elsewhere. A talented baker, she wants to open a shop and create delectable pastries. But for her mother, such a goal is unthinkable for a woman who could be a queen.
At a royal ball where Cath is expected to receive the King’s marriage proposal, she meets handsome and mysterious Jest. For the first time, she feels the pull of true attraction. At the risk of offending the King and infuriating her parents, she and Jest enter into a secret courtship.
Cath is determined to choose her own destiny. But in a land thriving with magic, madness, and monsters, fate has other plans.
My Review.
Great story. Tragic.
I was on the waitlist for this one for a long time, months I think, at the local library. Finally came up and I must say it was worth the wait.
The author flawlessly carries off this origin story for Alice in Wonderland’s infamous Queen of Hearts, taking the reader through Cath’s first true love, her daring attempts to dodge fate, the sinister threat of the Jabberwock, and the inexorable pull of her own sense of right and wrong. All of this makes the story memorable, unique, and surprisingly suspenseful, even when one can’t help but know how it has to end.
Overall, I loved this book and strongly recommend it to folks who love twists on classic fairytales.
I borrowed the audiobook from the library.
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About the Author:
Marissa writes books for teens, including the NYT bestselling series: The Lunar Chronicles.
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