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Violence
Some
Fantasy violence and some disturbing imagery in keeping with dark Wonderland; characters die
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Romantic content and a brief intimate scene; nothing explicit
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
A lot
A deeply tragic romantic arc designed to break the reader's heart; the cost of the ending lingers
What this book is about
Lady Catherine is the daughter of the Marquess of Rock Turtle Cove and the most eligible young woman in Hearts—except all she wants is to open a bakery with her best friend. When the King of Hearts begins courting her and the mysterious court joker Jest arrives, Cath must choose between security and passion. Meyer's Wonderland prequel traces the origin story of the Queen of Hearts with fairy-tale lushness and genuine heartbreak, ending with the moment that transforms a dreaming girl into a monster.
Notes for sensitive readers
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Tragic romantic arc with devastating ending
Fantasy violence and character deaths
Emotionally intense conclusion
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