Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes

320 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

Description

The first novel in Colleen Oakes's epic, imaginative and twisted series, perfect for fans of Dorothy Must Die and Heartless, tackles the origin of one of the most infamous villains--the Queen of Hearts. This is not the story of the Wonderland we k...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,472 reviews

Moods

adventurous 83%
dark 68%
mysterious 58%
tense 36%
emotional 24%
challenging 11%
sad 10%
reflective 2%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 50%
medium 33%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 26% | Plot: 25% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 44% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

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