“Waiting
On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine, that
spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. Basically books that are not yet out that we
are dying to get our hands on. This
week’s pick is:
Queen of Hearts by Colleen Oakes
Out: 5/3
From Goodreads:
As
Princess of Wonderland Palace and the future Queen of Hearts, Dinah’s days are
an endless monotony of tea, tarts, and a stream of vicious humiliations at the
hands of her father, the King of Hearts.
The only highlight of her days is visiting Wardley, her childhood best
friend, the future Knave of Hearts—and the love of her life.
When
an enchanting stranger arrives at the Palace, Dinah watches as everything she’s
ever wanted threatens to crumble. As her
coronation date approaches, a series of suspicious and bloody events suggests
that something sinister stirs in the whimsical halls of Wonderland. It’s up to Dinah to unravel the mysteries that
lurk both inside and under the Palace before she loses her own head to a
cleaver and faceless foe.
Part
epic fantasy, part twisted fairy tale, this dazzling saga will have readers
shivering as Dinahs furious nature sweeps Wonderland up in the maelstrom of her
wrath.
Familiar
characters such as Cheshire, the White Rabbit, and the Mad Hatter make their
appearance, enchanting readers with this new, dark take on Alice’s Adventures
in Wonderland.
Why I’m Waiting:
I
have really enjoyed all the different fairy tale twists I’ve read so far so and
I really love the Alice and Wonderland take on things the world is just so
vibrant there is so much that can be done with it. I’ve always hated the Queen of Hearts I mean
she is vicious! So a different take on
her or at least before she was the Queen of Hearts and giving her depth sounds
like fun.
What
are you waiting on? Tell me below what
you think of this title and leave a link to your WoW as well so I can check it
out!
I am pretty sure I have this on my Kindle already with another cover. It does sound interesting so I will have to check.
ReplyDeleteI heard someone else mention that as well. I'll have to look it up now I'm curious!
DeleteThere have been a lot of Alice retellings lately. Hope you enjoy this one.
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Sandy @ Somewhere Only We Know
I have seen a trend where they pop up together! Same for different movies and jazz but I'm all for it!
DeleteI'm reading this one next week! So excited, because I haven't read too many retellings of Alice in Wonderland. I hope you enjoy it when you read it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog! Have a fabulous week, Eve. :)
Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Me too! I hope we both enjoy it. I know I love me my retellings!
DeleteI have this on my waiting list too. Hope we both enjoy reading it! :)
ReplyDeleteRenee My WOW
Same! I love knowing one story and seeing something completely re-imagined but that seems to fit perfectly.
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