Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Wishlist Wednesday #29

Wishlist Wednesday is a weekly post put on by Dani at the Pen to Paper blog. Where you post a book you really really want to read or one that has been on your wishlist! If you've seen my to-read list on Goodreads then you know there are plenty that I could use. So I decided to use this feature every Wednesday.




Title: Splintered
Author: A.G. Howard
Release Date: January 1, 2013
Series Number: 1

Goodreads Summary:

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.

My Thoughts:
I was drawn to this book simply because of the cover. I thought it looked really fun! I also love books like this that put a twist on stories I grew up with. I haven't read the original version of Alice and Wonderland but, have seen the movies haha. I can't even imagine what they could do to this kind of story. Anyway I have heard so many good things that I have to have it. Probably as an actual book rather then Kindle version because I like the cover so much!

20 comments:

  1. That cover is fantastic. So striking.

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    1. It is. That's what first drew me to the book.

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  2. I cannot wait to read this one- it sounds fantastic! I love books with a twist on classic stories as well.
    Thanks for stopping by my WW!

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  3. I have seen this before. Love the cover.

    Have a great day
    My WW

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  4. I want to read Splinter too! This looks really like a good read. Hope you'll get it soon. :)

    Thanks for stopping by my WW.

    - Michelle

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  5. I'm dying for this one! It sounds amazing and I adore the cover!

    Here's Mine @ Pinkindle Reads & Reviews

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  6. THIS COVER IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL!!! I hope you read it soon!
    Thanks for stopping by my WW

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  7. This is definitely on my TBR list! I want this book so bad!!

    Thanks for stopping by!

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  8. I love this cover so much! I hope we both get it soon, I want it as well :D

    Happy reading.
    My WW

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  9. Everyone has been talking about this book, but I haven't decided of I want to read it or not :) Thanks for stopping by My WW!

    Janina

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  10. Yeah an easy cover love book ;) Hope you can read it soon and it is just ans nice as the cover is.

    My wishlist wednesday

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  11. I definitely want to read this one. I'm a huge AiW fan, so I can't wait to see what this author does. Hope you get it soon.

    Jenny @ Book Sojourner

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  12. I'm dying to read this book as well! Hope you get it soon! :)

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  13. This books looks so good. I love re-tellings of old stories so I will definitely be adding this one to my wishlist! Great choice :)

    Becca @ Lost in Thought
    http://lostinthought-becca.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/wishlist-wednesday-23.html

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  14. I've got this one on my wishlist too! Lovely cover and very interesting story concept.

    Hope you can get it soon!

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  15. I love the cover too - hope you get to read it soon:)

    http://jaffareadstoo.blogspot.co.uk/

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  16. Beautiful cover! I've been seeing this one pop up on a lot of wishlists lately. I hope you get to read it soon! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Lisa

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  17. I can't wait to read Splintered too!!! I love Alice and Wonderland as well as its many interpretations. Thanks for stopping by my WLW:) I'm a new GFC follower:)
    http://andreaheltsley.blogspot.com
    Cheers
    Andrea

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  18. Looks like an interesting choice - hope you get to read it soon :)

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