Continuing a Love Affair with the Written Word
Book Review Ensnared, by A. G. Howard 5 Stars YA; Fantasy; Dark Fantasy There's No Escaping Wonderland After surviving a disastrous battle at prom, Alyssa has embraced her madness and gained perspective. She’s determined to rescue her two worlds and the people and netherlings she loves. Even if it means challenging Queen Red to a... Continue Reading →
Book Review: Splintered, by A. G. Howard "A descendent of the inspiration for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, sixteen year old Alyssa Gardner fears she is mentally ill like her mother until she finds that Wonderland is real and, if she passes a series of tests to fix Alice's mistakes, she may save her family from... Continue Reading →
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