Queen of Hearts

Name: Queen of Hearts
Brand: Harper Audio
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Author: Colleen Oakes
ISBN: 9780062448361

Author: Colleen Oakes

Series: Queen of Hearts #1

Narrator: Moira Quirk

Unabridged: 6 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/03/2016

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Fantasy, Royalty, Classic

Synopsis

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!

About Colleen Oakes

Colleen Oakes is the bestselling author of books for both teens and adults, including the Queen of Hearts trilogy and the Wendy Darling saga. She lives in North Denver with her husband and son and surrounds herself with the most lovely family and friends imaginable. When not penning new books, Colleen can be found swimming, traveling, reading, or advocating for adoption and literacy. Visit her at www.colleenoakes.com.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hailey on March 21, 2017

3.5/3.75ish As a lover of Alice in Wonderland, I think me enjoying this at least a little bit was inevitable. But, I loved how this book reinvented the world of Wonderland. It took elements from the original series and used them in very unique ways. As opposed to other Alice retellings I read, this o......more

Goodreads review by High Lady of The Night Court on January 07, 2021

"I am the Queen of Hearts, born to sit on one of two Heart thrones. I am the Queen of Wonderland and I will have the crown that my brother made for me.” I know a lot of people have been frustrated by Dinah’s character, that she’s not the smart kind of evil, but I think that’s exactly why this boo......more

Goodreads review by Monica on November 15, 2019

Desde que lo vi me llamó muchísimo, tanto por la portada, que tienen que admitir es una lindura, hasta la sinopsis, que nos muestra la historia de la reina de corazones desde un punto de vista bastante diferente, a la que ya todos conocemos. La historia es buena y el desarrollo de la trama también, e......more

Goodreads review by Katie.dorny on July 02, 2018

Well this was a disappointment. Up until literally the last chapter. Dinah is one hell of a spoiled brat and sadly our main character. I don’t have time for her bullshit - she’s future queen but incredibly ignorant and self centred. Oh what a journey we’re gonna go on together. Vittoire arrives on th......more

Goodreads review by Lara on August 24, 2018

I was just so disappointed by this book, it was so meh. THE PLOT This was probably my main issue. Nothing interesting happened. It was all so cliche, and even the deviations from the original Alice in Wonderland story felt boring & predictable. ALICE was dumber than this: (Who just randomly eats stuff??......more