Queen of Hearts
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4.3 • 13 Ratings
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Publisher 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 know. Alice has not fallen down a rabbit hole. This is a Wonderland where beneath each smile lies a secret, each tart comes with a demand, and only prisoners tell the truth.
Dinah is the princess who will one day reign over Wonderland. She has not yet seen the dark depths of her kingdom; she longs only for her father’s approval and a future with the boy she loves. But when a betrayal breaks her heart and threatens her throne, she is launched into Wonderland’s dangerous political game. Dinah must stay one step ahead of her cunning enemies or she’ll lose not just the crown but her head.
Don’t miss Blood of Wonderland, the must-read sequel to Dinah’s story!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Oakes (Wendy Darling) gives the Queen of Hearts an origin story in this deliciously dark tale, first in a series and originally self-published in 2014. Dinah, princess of Wonderland and the future queen, is eager for the day that she will reign ideally beside the boy she loves, Wardley Ghane even if her cruel father seems to barely tolerate her existence. When the king reveals the existence of a previously unknown daughter, Dinah is devastated and realizes that winning her father's approval will be harder than ever. After receiving a mysterious message, Dinah and Wardley travel to the treacherous Black Towers; soon after, a shocking turn of events during Execution Day forces Dinah to flee for her life. Fans of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland will enjoy the twists Oakes gives to familiar characters, including Dinah's rabbitlike guardian, Harris; her father's creepy adviser, Cheshire; her mentally ill brother, Charles, who feverishly creates beautiful hats; and the Heart Cards, her father's security detail. Heart-stopping action makes the pages fly, and Dinah's struggle to stay true to herself amid impossible expectations resonates. Ages 13 up.
Customer Reviews
Wonderland meets the selection, perfected, the legend, winners curse, etc...
Amazingly mad! I loved this book! There may be some dry parts for some but it's worth reading! I really can't wait for the next book! I even got so desperate to find a furthered Snapple copy online just so I can read what happens next. Extremely addicting!