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Titan Books (2016). Paperback edition. 198 pages
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The author of Alice takes readers back down the rabbit hole to a dark, twisted, and fascinating world based on the works of Lewis Carroll... The land outside of the Old City was supposed to be green, lush, hopeful. A place where Alice could finally rest, no longer the plaything of the Rabbit, the pawn of Cheshire, or the prey of the Jabberwocky. But the verdant fields are nothing but ash-and hope is nowhere to be found. Still, Alice and Hatcher are on a mission to find his daughter, a quest they will not forsake even as it takes them deep into the clutches of the mad White Queen and her goblin or into the realm of the twisted and cruel Black King. The pieces are set and the game has already begun. Each move brings Alice closer to her destiny. But, to win, she will need to harness her newfound abilities and ally herself with someone even more powerful-the mysterious and vengeful Red Queen...… (more)
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LibraryThing member kateprice88
I really enjoyed Red Queen. An Alice in Wonderland inspired story, it was both darker than the original, but held the same 'feel' as, I think, many expect a tale about Alice, any Alice, to hold. The prose was wonderful, the world had that magical, otherworldly quality I love so much. It's very
Now, I do have to say that I didn't read the first book in the series. Then again, I've only ever read one series in order (Lord of the Rings, because my mom was digging the books out of a box in the attic). There is a prologue in the beginning told from Cheshire's point of view which gives a run down of the first book, but I feel, compared to the rest of the text, it could have been handled a bit more deftly instead of 'oh, just stick a prologue on it'. Still, it reads very well as a stand alone novel, so if you want to pick up the story here, I'd say go for it.
Red Queen was a good read, and one I'd recommend.
I received this book for free from First to Read in exchange for an honest review.
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readable, and I read through it very quickly.Now, I do have to say that I didn't read the first book in the series. Then again, I've only ever read one series in order (Lord of the Rings, because my mom was digging the books out of a box in the attic). There is a prologue in the beginning told from Cheshire's point of view which gives a run down of the first book, but I feel, compared to the rest of the text, it could have been handled a bit more deftly instead of 'oh, just stick a prologue on it'. Still, it reads very well as a stand alone novel, so if you want to pick up the story here, I'd say go for it.
Red Queen was a good read, and one I'd recommend.
I received this book for free from First to Read in exchange for an honest review.
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LibraryThing member krau0098
This continues The Chronicles of Alice and I liked this book even better than the first book in the series. This book had more questing, adventuring, and magic than the first. It was still a very very dark story but it didn't have quite as much violence as the first book did.
I really enjoyed it and
This is one of those book where you just never know what’s going to be on the next page; it’s just one incredibly creative surprise after the next.
I love that Hatcher and Alice both grow as characters throughout the story in their own twisted way. Alice spends a vast portion of this book alone, something she’s never been in her whole life, and it helps her to gain new strength both in her magic and in her confidence.
I continue to adore the strangely sweet relationship that Hatcher and Alice have for each other, it just fits the tone of the book so absolutely perfectly.
The end of this book wraps things up nicely and then sets up for another adventure in the future for Hatcher and Alice.
Overall I am absolutely adoring this series and can't wait to read more about Hatcher and Alice. The writing is beautiful, the story is very creative, and I love the dark fairytale like quality to it. I am dying to see what adventures the third book holds for us!
I really enjoyed it and
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I absolutely loved the writing style Henry wrote the story in. The writing style is very fairytale-like and descriptive and really makes the story come alive.This is one of those book where you just never know what’s going to be on the next page; it’s just one incredibly creative surprise after the next.
I love that Hatcher and Alice both grow as characters throughout the story in their own twisted way. Alice spends a vast portion of this book alone, something she’s never been in her whole life, and it helps her to gain new strength both in her magic and in her confidence.
I continue to adore the strangely sweet relationship that Hatcher and Alice have for each other, it just fits the tone of the book so absolutely perfectly.
The end of this book wraps things up nicely and then sets up for another adventure in the future for Hatcher and Alice.
Overall I am absolutely adoring this series and can't wait to read more about Hatcher and Alice. The writing is beautiful, the story is very creative, and I love the dark fairytale like quality to it. I am dying to see what adventures the third book holds for us!
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LibraryThing member fred_mouse
This book is a delight. Rather than just following some of the same ideas that were brought up in the first book, this story takes our main character (Alice) and her sidekick (Hatcher) through an expanded world. As with the first book, the characters are beautifully realised, the world building
As one would expect for a book with a 'horror' tag, the story is quite dark, and the body count high. Here, though those targeted by the storyline are not young women, but children, and the themes explored are thus about a different type of exploitation.
In terms of the transformative nature of the story, not only are there the wonderfully twisted cast of characters that would be expected from a book that reflects Lewis Carroll's "Through the looking glass", but there are many many details that call upon fairy tale quest traditions, although mostly as if Alice were the third son, who always win through where the older siblings have allowed their arrogance and sense of superiority to overwhelm any better judgment that they may have.
I loved this book, and would recommend both this and the previous book in the series to anyone who loves Lewis Carroll's Alice, transformative works, dystopias and possibly horror (although I didn't notice it as horror, the classification of such is apt).
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detailed, the pacing frenzied, and the writing captivating.As one would expect for a book with a 'horror' tag, the story is quite dark, and the body count high. Here, though those targeted by the storyline are not young women, but children, and the themes explored are thus about a different type of exploitation.
In terms of the transformative nature of the story, not only are there the wonderfully twisted cast of characters that would be expected from a book that reflects Lewis Carroll's "Through the looking glass", but there are many many details that call upon fairy tale quest traditions, although mostly as if Alice were the third son, who always win through where the older siblings have allowed their arrogance and sense of superiority to overwhelm any better judgment that they may have.
I loved this book, and would recommend both this and the previous book in the series to anyone who loves Lewis Carroll's Alice, transformative works, dystopias and possibly horror (although I didn't notice it as horror, the classification of such is apt).
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LibraryThing member ViragoReads
Another excellent story; However, I did not enjoy this one as much as the first book.
Alice and Hatcher continue on their adventures. They are in search for Hatcher's his daughter, Jenny, and along they way they get caught up on a battle between sisters and lovers and a whole lot of stolen magic.
Alice comes into her own in this story. She learns more about herself and gains more confidence. And this is the one time where a love story is going on in the background of a horror/fantasy story and I don't mind. I have no idea if Alice and Hatcher will finally get it together, but I am rooting for them.
The story was good and had twists and turns, it just wasn't quite as good as the first book in the series. It's the curse of the sequel perhaps. Either way I will continue with the series when the next book is released to see where adventure leads Alice and Hatcher next.
Alice and Hatcher continue on their adventures. They are in search for Hatcher's his daughter, Jenny, and along they way they get caught up on a battle between sisters and lovers and a whole lot of stolen magic.
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There are sad bits with character deaths and he burning of green, lush valleys. And a village has had most of their children stolen.Alice comes into her own in this story. She learns more about herself and gains more confidence. And this is the one time where a love story is going on in the background of a horror/fantasy story and I don't mind. I have no idea if Alice and Hatcher will finally get it together, but I am rooting for them.
The story was good and had twists and turns, it just wasn't quite as good as the first book in the series. It's the curse of the sequel perhaps. Either way I will continue with the series when the next book is released to see where adventure leads Alice and Hatcher next.
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Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2016-07-12
Physical description
198 p.; 7.8 inches
ISBN
1785653326 / 9781785653322
Local notes
The land outside of the Old City was supposed to be green, lush, hopeful. But the verdant fields are nothing but ash-and hope is nowhere to be found. Still, Alice and Hatcher are on a mission to find his daughter: a quest they will not Forsake even as it takes them deep into the clutches of the mod White Queen or into the realm of the twisted and cruel Black King. The pieces are set and the game has begun, and each move brings Alice closer to her destiny.