This could be her chance at freedom - but can she trust another person to keep her safe? Then a young man named Gabe arrives, claiming she is betrothed to his older brother, and everything twists upside down. What it's about (condensed from publisher Zondervan): Sophie has long wished to get away from her stepmother's jealous anger and believes escape is her only chance to be happy. Splintered is dark, twisted, entirely riveting, and a truly romantic tale. Morpheus, on the other hand, is as (seemingly) changeable as his name implies (and a shoe-in fave for readers who are drawn to the "bad boy" vibe he puts out so very well.) Before it's all over, both young men will make sacrifices to ensure Alyssa's safety and the reader can't help but love them both. Jeb is a solid friend a sk8r-boy hero with secrets of his own. Alyssa is trying to find out who she is, but because of what she's destined to accomplish (or fail), that journey will include much more than the typical coming-of-age story. As the story progresses, however, it reveals a teen whose personality mirrors her fashion sense: resale skater-chic with touches of faerie flounce layered over a (naturally) platinum blonde emo girl who's never been kissed.
In the beginning she comes off a little schizophrenic… and a lot dark and morbid (she kills bugs and turns their carcasses into art so they quit whispering at her). Why you should read it: Alyssa is one of the most unique protagonists I've come across in a while. 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. 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. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on. 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. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. What it's about (condensed from publisher Amulet): Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers - precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. If you're the type of reader who judges a book by its cover, rest assured: You won't be disappointed in these new YA romances! Each of the following novels are rooted in a well-known classic and each cover, whether it invokes a sweet, Gothic or haunted feeling, is an excellent indicator of the tale within.
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