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kashstephanie's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
rpow14's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mozbolt's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I loved that the author didn't try to replicate Carrol's originality, choosing rather to add her own tone of badassery, gore, and interpretation of/ expansion on Wonderland and its inhabitants. I loved the narrator for the audiobook I listened to, and I really enjoy Dinah's character, especially the complexity of her fatal flaws developing in conjunction with her strength, confidence, and love for the select few who she cares for.
nikkicthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Synopsis: Dinah is the dark haired, dark eyed princess of Wonderland. She is months away from her coronation and in love with a boy she may never be able to have. Her father, the King treats her terribly and all she wants is his approval. This is not the Wonderland of previous stories there is no Alice yet. But in order to figure out what secrets Wonderland holds Dinah has to stay one step ahead of her enemies and they are much closer than she ever could have prepared for.
I picked this book to read as part of the Bout of Books read a thon. I didn't know what to expect I'm a fan of most Wonderland books just because each author brings a little something different each time to that wonderful place. This book started off pretty slow. I'm guessing it's because its going to be a trilogy. The book wasn't long enough for it to start that slow in my opinion. It only had 14 chapters and things didn't start happening until almost the 8th.
So Dinah is the princess of Wonderland and she is scheduled to become Queen and rule beside her father when she turns 16. Once she decides on a husband he would becaome King and they will rule Wonderland as a couple. Her father, however absolutely hates her for some reason that isn't shown to the reader right away. Her very presence causes him to get mean and hateful. Considering the things that are Right in the beginning of the book her father calls for her to come to the throne room and when she does she is introduced to her half sister named Vittore. Who is the complete opposite of Dinah. Where Dinah is dark Vittore is light. Dinah hates her half sister and everything she stands for. She finds some solace in her best friend since childhood Wardley. Even though if she could have her way they would be more than friends. And there is her little brother Charles, who is a mad but she loves him dearly. Tragedy strikes and Dinah has to figure out who she can trust. And that takes us straight into book 2 of the trilogy.
I don't want to give away too much of the story. But if you are a fan of Wonderland you will like this book. There is a possible budding love story, intrigue and plenty of betrayal. I will be checking out the sequel as soon as it comes out. I'm giving this book 3.5 stars out of 5. And that's mostly becuase of the slow opening. I just think a lot more of the story could have been done even if there is a sequel. Happy Reading you guys!
Nikki
I picked this book to read as part of the Bout of Books read a thon. I didn't know what to expect I'm a fan of most Wonderland books just because each author brings a little something different each time to that wonderful place. This book started off pretty slow. I'm guessing it's because its going to be a trilogy. The book wasn't long enough for it to start that slow in my opinion. It only had 14 chapters and things didn't start happening until almost the 8th.
So Dinah is the princess of Wonderland and she is scheduled to become Queen and rule beside her father when she turns 16. Once she decides on a husband he would becaome King and they will rule Wonderland as a couple. Her father, however absolutely hates her for some reason that isn't shown to the reader right away. Her very presence causes him to get mean and hateful. Considering the things that are Right in the beginning of the book her father calls for her to come to the throne room and when she does she is introduced to her half sister named Vittore. Who is the complete opposite of Dinah. Where Dinah is dark Vittore is light. Dinah hates her half sister and everything she stands for. She finds some solace in her best friend since childhood Wardley. Even though if she could have her way they would be more than friends. And there is her little brother Charles, who is a mad but she loves him dearly. Tragedy strikes and Dinah has to figure out who she can trust. And that takes us straight into book 2 of the trilogy.
I don't want to give away too much of the story. But if you are a fan of Wonderland you will like this book. There is a possible budding love story, intrigue and plenty of betrayal. I will be checking out the sequel as soon as it comes out. I'm giving this book 3.5 stars out of 5. And that's mostly becuase of the slow opening. I just think a lot more of the story could have been done even if there is a sequel. Happy Reading you guys!
Nikki
cupcates's review against another edition
2.0
if i wanted to read about spoiled, whiny fifteen-year-olds i would have reread the pll series (ha). great idea, great setting, but the plot (or lack of it) was ehh. the writing wasn't the best, either, and the UPPERCASE TYPING FOR EMPHASIS could easily have been replaced by italics.
ashleibby613's review against another edition
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
jesspeachee's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting read. I can’t say it was entirely compelling all the time. But I think I enjoyed it. I like how it ended. It’s a cliff hanger but not a BAD cliffhanger. It’s not one that’ll leave me clawing for the sequel, which is thankfully already published.
hanchros's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
3.5
sassafrass_34's review against another edition
4.0
I love fairy tale retellings. This was my second Alice and wonderland and it was completely different than I expected. I was pleasantly surprised by the differences. Can’t wait to read the next.
boricuabooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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? Yes
5.0