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SPLINTERED BY A.G. HOWARD

29/2/2016

62 Comments

 
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This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence.

Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. For now.

When her mother’s mental health takes a turn for the worse, Alyssa learns that what she thought was fiction is based in terrifying reality. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on. There, Alyssa must pass a series of tests, including draining an ocean of Alice’s tears, waking the slumbering tea party, and subduing a vicious bandersnatch, to fix Alice’s mistakes and save her family. She must also decide whom to trust: Jeb, her gorgeous best friend and secret crush, or the sexy but suspicious Morpheus, her guide through Wonderland, who may have dark motives of his own.

Fans of warped dark classics will adore this all-new retelling of Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventure in Wonderland. – Abooktopia
Before I start, can I just say how gorgeous is that cover? Like seriously it is perfection. Oh, and the writing inside? Purple. What a fantastic idea. It really is something special to behold.

Alyssa is the great-great-great granddaughter of Alice Liddell, who told Lewis Carroll of her strange dreams, which inspired his classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The female descendants of Alyssa’s family have suffered from a great curse of madness that has stricken the women in her family with insanity. When her mother is taken away to a mental asylum after attempting to kill her own daughter, Alyssa knows that she will suffer the same fate. What Alyssa doesn’t know, is that what she once thought was fiction, is actually a terrifying reality.

The real Wonderland is a world far darker than Lewis Carroll ever let on. In a race against madness, Alyssa must travel into the world of Wonderland with her bestfriend and secret boy crush Jeb, if she wishes to remove the curse that was placed upon her family. She must go down the rabbit hole and travel into dark abyss of Wonderland to undo all of Alice Liddell’s mistakes. There Alyssa must first face a series of tests, before she can accomplish her goals.

Upon arriving to Wonderland, Alyssa meets the surreptitious Morpheus who has been appearing in her dreams ever since she was just a girl. With Morpheus, who may have darker motives of his own as her guide through Wonderland, Alyssa becomes unclear on who are her enemies and who are her friends.

I instantly fell in love with Alyssa’s character right from the start as she was strong willed and faced her obstacles stealthily.

I don’t know how A.G. Howard did it, but she managed to create a whole new world of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland with a far darker twist than any of Tim Burton’s movies, and a whole lot more creepy… I can tell a lot of research went into this novel as A.G. cleverly wove the original story of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland into her very own.
***I received a copy of this book in return for an honest and unbiased review***
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A.G. Howard was inspired to write SPLINTERED while working at a school library. She always wondered what would've happened if Alice had grown up an the substle creepiness of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland had taken her stage in her story, and she hopes her dardeeer and funkier tribute to Caroll will inspire readers to seek out the stories that won her heart as a child.

Her pastimes are reading, rollerblading, gardening, and family vacations which often include impromptu side trips to 18th century graveyards or condemned schoolhouses to appease her overactive muse.


Splintered by A.G. Howard:
BOOK 1: Splintered
BOOK 2: Unhinged
BOOK 3: Ensnared
62 Comments
Caitlin (Goodreads)
30/5/2015 05:52:57 am

Thanks! Sounds really cool! And the cover is really interesting :D

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Abooktopia link
30/5/2015 05:53:18 am

Your welcome!! I hope you enjoy it! <3

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Sandra Cassiograce
30/5/2015 06:43:09 am

The real Wonderland? This sounds good already. Plus it has a dark twist to it. I do love dark classics. I will definitely be reading this one.

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Elena Zawilski
2/6/2015 11:37:41 am

Dark classics are great. Though it is quite common for there to be spin offs for Alice in Wonderland. I really hope this one if creepy, in that sensual way.

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Sandra Cassiograce
12/6/2015 05:46:39 am

Yeah true. But creepy ones are always the best. I hope it lives up to my expectations. Or maybe I should turn those expectations down a whole bunch of notches?

Elena Zawilski
14/6/2015 04:01:41 am

Same here. I hate it when a book just doesn't live up to it's potential. I suggest turning those expectations down several notches, just in case. Better save than sorry right?

Sandra Cassiograce
16/6/2015 10:45:19 am

Yeah same. And true! I always like to reduce my expectations just in case.

Itxamara (Goodreads)
30/5/2015 10:26:42 am

You're the 3rd person who recommends this book

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Abooktopia link
30/5/2015 10:27:33 am

Hahaha. I guess it's because it's a pretty good book and it is fairly popular.

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Kelly Stephenson
31/5/2015 09:03:15 am

All things Alice in Wonderland is popular. ;)

Elisa Tuck
31/5/2015 02:41:26 pm

That they are. That they are...

Kira Gatlin
31/5/2015 02:46:19 pm

OMG this looks amazing!! 😱😱

I MUST read this!!!!

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Nolly Kerkswartech
6/6/2015 09:37:19 am

It is AMAZING!!

You MUST read this!!!!

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Kira Gatlin
12/6/2015 05:47:26 am

Has to be AMAZING!!

I SHALL read this!!!!

Nolly Kerkswartech
16/6/2015 10:47:26 am

Of course it HAS to be AMAZING

You WILL read this!!!!

Kira Gatlin
17/6/2015 08:01:10 am

I will :)

Elms Letch
1/6/2015 03:40:02 am

The covers a gem. It really grabs your attention, as it screams
READ ME

So I guess I must obey

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Kira Gatlin
12/6/2015 05:48:22 am

It really does. I had to stop to admire it's beauty.

We both shall obey.

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Elms Letch
16/6/2015 10:48:02 am

Yes we shall *bows head*

Kira Gatlins
17/6/2015 08:01:37 am

*bows head*

Tatiana May
1/6/2015 10:28:15 am

Warped dark classics are my thang you know?

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Abooktopia link
3/6/2015 09:53:45 am

Who doesn't love a good dark classic? Let alone fairytale? I know I sure do!

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Tatiana May
12/6/2015 05:48:53 am

Amen sister

Darien
1/6/2015 02:24:50 pm

Should I read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland first? Because to be honest, I've never read/watched anything about it before.

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Abooktopia link
2/6/2015 08:15:29 am

You don't have to but it is nice to know some information about the original tale. I would suggest watching Tim Burton's movie adaption for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, if you wish.

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Darien
2/6/2015 09:52:32 am

K Thanks for the reply! I'll have to look into it and then head start into the novel. Thanks again.

Abooktopia link
12/6/2015 05:49:27 am

Your welcome anytime. Hope you enjoy the film!

Darien
15/6/2015 10:20:18 am

Thanks! I really enjoyed it. Like REALLY.
I've decided to start the original novel first before I head off into this one.

Abooktopia link
16/6/2015 10:50:32 am

I really hope you enjoy it! You will have to tell me all about it, as I have not read it myself personally.

Darien
17/6/2015 08:08:24 am

I'll be sure to! I'll just contact you through the contact form since it'll be easier, if you don't mind.

Sandra Cawscald
3/6/2015 09:51:31 am

What a beautiful cover. I will definitely be reading this one! Who am I kidding? I will definitely be buying this one!

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Emma Smith
3/6/2015 01:56:16 pm

Hence why I bought them all in one shot.

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Sandra Cawscald
12/6/2015 05:49:44 am

Can't blame you there...

Courtney Parks
3/6/2015 11:34:28 am

I've seen this book before but I had not know it was an Alice in Wonderland spin-off. If only I had of known sooner....

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JoeyGrl
3/6/2015 12:39:11 pm

Gorgeous cover. I've been wanting to read this one for a while now.

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Sienna
4/6/2015 04:05:13 am

What a gorgeous cover! They they just get better, especially Ensnared. Hottie.

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Sonya
4/6/2015 01:53:29 pm

Ooooh.... Haven't read this one yet ^-^

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Lisa Crow
5/6/2015 03:06:12 am

I must/HAVE to read this beauty.
It is my DESTINY to do so!!

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Skyler Fairchild
5/6/2015 03:28:21 pm

Cover *check*
Plot *check*
Review *check*
Rating *check*

I think that's everything...

Okay. Now could you please give me the book? I really want it now!

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Brooklyn
6/6/2015 03:43:49 am

Are all the books in the series out yet??

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Elisha Hamlet
6/6/2015 06:36:18 am

Yeah they are. You should totally purchase them, as they make a lovely asset to your shelve and they are such lovely and fantastical novels.

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Brooklyn
12/6/2015 05:50:18 am

I totally am!

Katy Benson
6/6/2015 03:38:22 pm

Will have to ask for the whole set for my birthday next month

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Brooklyn
12/6/2015 05:50:37 am

That's what I'm gonna do!

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Katy Benson
12/6/2015 07:42:44 am

It's what I do every year.

Brookly
16/6/2015 10:52:34 am

Hahahah same.

Lilian Archletch
7/6/2015 06:20:27 am

Gimme gimme gimme.
I love dark things!!

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Jessica
7/6/2015 08:40:10 am

Wow... what a gorgeous cover. Definitely a winner and eye catcher.

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Teagan Hall
8/6/2015 02:21:07 pm

Really loved this trilogy and would definitely recommend it!

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Jenna Ribchesterson
10/6/2015 05:30:20 am

I'm actually currently read this one! How good is it?? I'm so excited to see what happens in the end. :)

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LadyMidnight101
11/6/2015 12:07:45 am

I am so reading this baby! Thanks for the recommendation!!

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Abooktopia link
12/6/2015 06:10:52 am

Your welcome! I hope you enjoy it.

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LadyMidnight101
16/6/2015 10:54:59 am

I purchased it and I am seriously so excited for them to arrive!! ekkkkk!

Abooktopia link
17/6/2015 08:09:50 am

I'm so excited for you! Your going to marvel over the covers and the text inside. It's purple!

Shaye
11/6/2015 04:15:16 am

I quite enjoyed this series. Proud to say I was one of the first readers to read this novel when it was first released :D

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Asha Berkery
11/6/2015 09:48:40 am

I have all 3 books, but I still haven't gotten the chance to read them just yet. I'm such a horrible person.

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Asha Berkery
11/6/2015 09:49:15 am

Forgive me AG Howard 🙏

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Nicole Safak
12/6/2015 09:22:22 am

You should totally read them soon before you regret it.

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Asha Berkery
14/6/2015 04:25:24 am

I probably should...

Nicole Safak
17/6/2015 08:02:41 am

Definitely should.

BooksareLife
15/6/2015 10:06:37 am

These are the kind of novels you want displayed 24/7

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Abooktopia link
16/6/2015 10:46:07 am

They truly are.

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