Wouldn't it be wonderful to live in Wonderland? Princess Alyss Heart is a 7 year old girl living in Wonderland. Her mother, Queen Genevieve, rules the queendom. This is one big happy family except for her Aunt Redd. Her Aunt Redd has been cruel and spiteful ever since the day her mother picked her sister Genevieve over Redd to be next in line to rule. Now Redd has come back from her exile to lead her own rebellion. To keep Alyss out of Redd's hands, Alyss Heart is put into the hands of Hatter Madigan, her mother's guard and head of the Millinery. Unfortunately, they are separated as they travel out of Wonderland through the Pool of Tears and Alyss ends up in Victorian London. There she meets Lewis Carrol, who she learns to trust. That trust is soon broken when he writes down her story...with a lot of changes. She is furious that he could do such a thing to her, making her life seem like a fantasy. In this world, no one believes her.
Now in the meantime, others are having troubles too. Redd has taken over Wonderland and the small resistance, named the Alyssians, are trying their best to just stay alive. Hatter Madigan is having quite a hard time finding Alyss. He searches all over the world for her, trying to bring her back to her homeland to stop the invasion. I would tell you more, but I don't want to ruin the book! You'll have to read it yourself to find out what happens!
I would have to rate this book a 9.9 on a scale from 1 to 10. It was fabulous! It is stuffed with action and mystery. You begin to feel as if you are walking, or as it often turns out to be, running beside the characters on this miraculous journey. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who likes a book with a bit of sadness, a lot of action and just a hint of mystery!
Also, there is a sequel called Seeing Redd. Apparently, a third book is scheduled to come out too! So you will have plenty of reading material if this hooks you! It sure caught me!
7 comments:
I am soooooooo excited to read this book! YAY!
GREAT review!
... I am sooooo excited! **excited squeal**
You did a wonderful job reviewing! I think I will start the book right now!!
Fantastic, as usual, Ari's Girl! I cannot wait to read this book... and the author is coming to Shea so soon! I am thrilled.
It sounds like an amazing book, and I can't wait to start it. Fabulous review!! :D
Oh. My. That was an incredible book. I was awed by its amazing plot and rich descriptions. Ari's girl, you were incredibly right: it WAS fabulous! I simply cannot wait to read the sequel and meet the author!
Make sure to put this book on your list... if you don't, you will be sorely disappointed you missed something so amazing.
Again, fantastic review, Ari's Girl. Do you know when the third book in the trilogy is coming out?
Winged reader,
I do not know when the third book comes out but I hope it is soon! His books are fabulous. Did you get to meet the Frank Beddor on his visit? I did! He is so nice and funny! I hope I can write as well as he does someday! Thank you for your praise on my review! You are too kind.
I, as well, hope it comes out soon. His books are incredible. I am just starting Seeing Redd right now!
I was lucky enough to meet Frank Beddor, also. He was extremely funny and upbeat. It was great to listen to him!
I'm sure you will become an astounding author some day!
I will have to read that soon. If I can get it soon.
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