Unhinged (Splintered, #2)
Unhinged (Splintered, #2)
Fiction | Novel | Published in 2014
Book Brief
Beta387
Novel • Fiction
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Fantasy•
RomanceThe human realm, during the weeks around prom and high-school graduation.
2014
Amulet Books
Hardcover • 2014
13-17 years
Super Short Summary
After surviving Wonderland, Alyssa Gardner wants to finish high school, attend prom, and pursue her dream of art school in London. Normal life proves elusive: her newly returned mother is intensely protective, while Morpheus appears at school with another dangerous quest. Soon, unsettling glimpses of Wonderland seep into Alyssa’s art, threatening the boundary between her two worlds.
Dark
Unnerving
Suspenseful
Romantic
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Reviewers praise Howard’s vivid sensory writing, imaginative twists, eerie atmosphere, and heightened romantic tension. Several also appreciate the larger role given to Alyssa’s parents. Criticism centers on a convoluted or overstuffed plot, slow pacing, excessive angst, and Alyssa’s passivity. The continuing love triangle divides opinion, while readers who cherished Wonderland may be disappointed that most of this sequel unfolds in the human realm. Overall, reactions range from enthusiastic approval to frustration with its setup-heavy storytelling.
Who Should Read Unhinged (Splintered, #2)?
Best for readers who have already read Splintered and want a dark, visually vivid continuation rather than a stand-alone introduction. It should especially appeal to teen fantasy fans drawn to Gothic romance, eerie artwork, unsettling imagery, and brooding characters. Much of the story unfolds in the human realm rather than Wonderland, so it also suits readers who enjoy the strange invading an everyday setting. Keep the next volume nearby: this installment ends on a cliffhanger.
29,552 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Alyssa’s childhood tutor and unsettling suitor, who enters the human realm while urging her to undertake another dangerous Wonderland quest.
Alyssa’s artist boyfriend, whose life she previously saved; she worries about his memory loss while imagining their future together.
A vindictive Wonderland adversary whom Alyssa has previously defeated and whom Morpheus insists Alyssa must fight again.
Alyssa’s mother, recently released from an asylum, who is protective and suspicious but becomes a pivotal presence in her daughter’s life.
387
Novel • Fiction
•
Fantasy•
RomanceThe human realm, during the weeks around prom and high-school graduation.
2014
Amulet Books
Hardcover • 2014
13-17 years
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