fiction fantasy young adult adventurous dark mysterious medium-paced

320 pages | first published 2014

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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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Summary of 1467 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%

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3.4

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