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Unhinged: A Splintered Novel (Splintered Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by A. G. Howard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,524 ratings
Wonderland causes real-world trouble for a teenage descendant of Alice in this romantic, dark fantasy sequel by the bestselling author of Splintered.

Alyssa Gardner has been down the rabbit hole. She was crowned Queen of the Red Court and faced the bandersnatch. She saved the life of Jeb, the boy she loves, and escaped the machinations of the disturbingly appealing Morpheus. Now all she has to do is graduate high school.

That would be easier without her mother, freshly released from an asylum, acting overly protective and suspicious. And it would be much simpler if the mysterious Morpheus didn’t show up for school one day to tempt her with another dangerous quest in the dark, challenging Wonderland—where she (partly) belongs.

Could she leave Jeb and her parents behind again, for the sake of a man she knows has manipulated her before? Will her mother and Jeb trust her to do what’s right? Readers will swoon over the satisfying return to Howard’s bold, sensual reimagining of Carroll’s classic.

“I really enjoyed the first book of this series, but Unhinged cranks the Wonderland experience up to 11. It’s just . . . WOW! The last few scenes dangle Alyssa’s next adventure with shockers enough that I found my jaw needing a bit of assistance in coming off the floor. Write quickly, A. G. Howard! I need that next book!”—USA Today

“Howard excels in sensory and sensuous descriptions.” —Kirkus Reviews 

“As intense, dark, and weird as the first volume, this worthy sequel creates a parallel narrative that brings the action out of Wonderland and into Alyssa’s hometown.” —The Bulletin of The Center for Children’s Books

“A dark beauty fills the novel's pages, which will mesmerize teens with a taste for magic, romance or suspense. Unhinged lays the groundwork for a third book where anything could happen—it is Wonderland, after all.” —Shelf Awareness
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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 2 of 3
    Splintered
  3. Print length
    404 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    6 - 12
  6. Lexile measure
    780L
  7. Publisher
    Amulet Books
  8. Publication date
    January 7, 2014
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  12. ISBN-13
    978-1613125342
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Gr 9 Up—The sequel to Splintered (Abrams, 2013) continues the adventures of Alyssa Gardner, a descendent of Alice Liddell, Lewis Caroll's inspiration for Alice and Wonderland, who has inherited her ancestor's connection to Wonderland, and her madness. Alyssa is back up from the rabbit hole but still not safe. Having made the decision to renounce her title as Queen of Wonderland to live in the human world with her boyfriend, Jeb, she is still enticed by the mysterious netherling Morpheus to return to the magical realm, or otherwise it will be destroyed. Much to Alyssa's horror, Morpheus manages to come to the human world and even enroll in her school. Fans will be pleased that Morpheus plays a more prominent role in this book, since he is more intriguing as a romantic figure than Jeb. Alyssa's mother, newly released from a mental institution, is also given a larger role, and the teen's relationship with both parents is fleshed out. Like Alyssa's half-mad, half-sane world, this installment feels unbalanced at times, but stays entertaining. The cliff-hanger ending will leave readers eager for the next entry in the series.—Eliza Langhans, Hatfield Public Library, MA

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When Morpheus shows up at Alyssa’s high school as a glamorous goth rocker, she is furious; he has invaded her real world. Things become tense when he threatens to harm those she loves if she doesn’t return to Wonderland to fight the Red Queen. Once again, Howard expands the Alice in Wonderland fairy tales to imagine a terrifying backstory full of sinister toys, talking flowers and insects, and a Jeb/Morpheus/Alyssa love triangle—made more interesting with the addition of wealthy Ivy Raven. The Wonderland magic and perverse violence is nicely juxtaposed with a typical high-school senior year. Eventually, Alyssa enters battle with the Red Queen, which will hopefully be resolved in the third volume. Grades 8-12. --Frances Bradburn

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00H4Z22R8
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amulet Books (January 7, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 7, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.5 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 404 pages
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A.G. Howard was inspired to write SPLINTERED while working at a school library. She always wondered what would've happened had the subtle creepiness of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland taken center stage, and she hopes her darker and funkier tribute to Carroll will inspire readers to seek out the stories that won her heart as a child.

When she's not writing, A.G.'s pastimes are reading, rollerblading, gardening, and family vacations which often include impromptu side trips to 18th century graveyards or condemned schoolhouses to appease her overactive muse.

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Customers enjoy the book's Alice in Wonderland retelling with its intriguing story and characters. They find the characters fascinating and well-developed, with a strong main character. The romance is described as interesting, and the love triangle is intriguing. Readers praise the writing quality as awesome, witty, and expert at reeling them in. They appreciate the visual quality as amazing and hauntingly beautiful. Overall, customers describe the book as a great sequel to Splintered, with a dark tone.

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89 customers mention "Enjoyment"89 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find the characters interesting and quirky. The story is described as dark, bizarre, and one of their favorite Alice in Wonderland retellings. Readers appreciate the non-stop action, adventure, and imaginative aspects. It's considered a must-read for fantasy and fairy tale lovers alike.

"...I got another wild ride, a ton more Morpheus, more Wonderland madness, and no middle book syndrome to be found...." Read more

"...Ms. Howard weaves such a vivid, beautiful tale that is not only completely original and unique, but a fantastic thrill ride that never lets you go...." Read more

"...Howard takes us through a world like no other; filled with insanity, madness, chaos, and LOTS of fun. And I LOVED every minute of it!!! ;)..." Read more

"...book itself is on par with the quality of Splintered and has some really unhinged moments where you have to leave human values and morals at the..." Read more

33 customers mention "Character development"27 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the character development. They find the characters fascinating and well-developed. The main character, Alyssa, is praised as stronger and wonderful. However, some readers feel there are no new characters in the book.

"...Alyssa is such a wonderful heroine. I love her! I love her because she is strong but still afraid but courageous in spite of that fear...." Read more

"...Alyssa definitely grows into a stronger main character in this book. Even though she doubts herself and her feelings, she still is kick-ass as ever...." Read more

"...anyone looking for a book that's thick-plotted, with sharp and developed characters, and a world that is full of utter maddens and pure chaos...." Read more

"...has created such an amazingly, fantastic series with extremely appealing characters and an incredibly well thought out and written storyline that..." Read more

28 customers mention "Romance"21 positive7 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it interesting with some intriguing aspects of the love triangle. The book is a must-read for fantasy and fairy tale fans alike, with an original take on the Alice in Wonderland theme. The ending leaves readers eager and ready for the conclusion to the series.

"...This is how you know it is a wonderful love triangle, because I have nothing but good things to say about both love interests...." Read more

"...Wowza! What an ending, what a way to have people desperate to get their hands on the next book, I will be desperately awaiting the next instalment,..." Read more

"...It is a YA book with a little romance but nothing steamy. However still a great book to escape into...." Read more

"...Just enough romance, a lot of devious promises and half truths to keep me wanting more...." Read more

27 customers mention "Writing quality"22 positive5 negative

Customers find the writing engaging and witty. They appreciate the author's deft use of words and imagery. The words flow smoothly, and the author does an amazing job describing details. Overall, readers find the book to be a page-turner with a sense of humor.

"...The words flow effortlessly off the page, and it showcases Ms. Howard's extreme talent for writing...." Read more

"...minutes to adjust back into my world--that's how vividly and brilliantly she writes. Her writing is fresh and visual and visceral and gorgeous...." Read more

"...(which is an obvious highlight and sordid obsession of mine), the whimsical humor which is often upheld by underestimated wit and a perfect sense of..." Read more

"...She has a deft sense of words, and it plays out well in this installment...." Read more

17 customers mention "Visual quality"17 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the visual quality of the book. They find the cover art beautiful and the visual art in the story amazing. The writing is fresh and vivid, with breathtaking scenes in Wonderland. The book reimagines the classic Alice in Wonderland story with a dark and twisted twist.

"...Ms. Howard weaves such a vivid, beautiful tale that is not only completely original and unique, but a fantastic thrill ride that never lets you go...." Read more

"...is a great sequel to Splintered and the image of Morpheus is a great cover art...." Read more

"...like I need a few minutes to adjust back into my world--that's how vividly and brilliantly she writes...." Read more

"...The covers of both books are gorgeous, are they not? Unhinged by AG Howard picks up several months where Splintered left off...." Read more

16 customers mention "Sequel"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoyed the sequel to Splintered. They found it a strong and engaging addition to the series. The characters and their development improved over time, with the humor being supported by wit and timing. Overall, readers were pleased with the quality of the book.

"...Moving on... This was an absolutely fantastic sequel to Splintered...." Read more

"...The content of the book itself is on par with the quality of Splintered and has some really unhinged moments where you have to leave human values..." Read more

"...the whimsical humor which is often upheld by underestimated wit and a perfect sense of timing which you rarely see executed with..." Read more

"...Overall, this was a strong sequel if you loved “Splintered.”..." Read more

5 customers mention "Dark tone"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's dark tone. They find it creative and thrilling, with an exciting ending.

"...I love AG Howard's writing. It's dark, twisted, and sinister, just like you'd think this sort of Wonderland would be...." Read more

"...Unhinged is deeper, darker and just more intriguing!..." Read more

"Great book with a dark, twisted, sexy twist of Wonderland. It's hard to put down once you start. A must read series! Can't wait till Ensnared!!!" Read more

"I love the splintered series so far. it's creative and slightly dark.. the ending to unhinged was thrilling, I couldn't put it down." Read more

7 customers mention "Pacing"4 positive3 negative

Customers have different views on the pacing of the book. Some find it fast-paced and never lacking in wit and timing, while others find it slow-paced but worth reading.

"...Give me the hot moth man any day! Unhinged is pretty fast paced. We get action in both Wonderland and the human realm...." Read more

"Much slower than the first but still enjoyable." Read more

"...The sequel was somehow even better! This is a fast paced read. Her writing sucks you into the story and you will lose an hour easily...." Read more

"A Little Slow But Overall Strong Sequel..." Read more

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After listening to this series on Audible Plus, I knew I must buy the hardbacks, but unfortunately these are not as popular as they deserve to be. I was apprehensive that Amazon states that Splintered, Ensnared and Untamed hardcovers are 8.25” and Unhinged is 8.75” (and although I don’t live in a country that uses imperial units, I can measure and covert - and obviously they’re all 8.50”)Unhinged is a great sequel to Splintered and the image of Morpheus is a great cover art. The content of the book itself is on par with the quality of Splintered and has some really unhinged moments where you have to leave human values and morals at the door.Really love the series!
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  • Teresa
    5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 11, 2014
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    This book. Oh my gosh this book! It was so so so good and such a worthy follow up to the awesome that was Splintered. I love love love this Alice in Wonderland retelling. From the world to the action to the characters, everything about it is just fantastic. There are so many twists and turns and I never see anything coming. I loved every single second of this book. I started reading it before bed one night and ended up staying up all night to finish it because I was addicted.

    Alyssa is such a wonderful heroine. I love her! I love her because she is strong but still afraid but courageous in spite of that fear. She tries to ignore her responsibilities and be normal, but you can’t even fault her for doing so. It’s scary and life would be easier if she didn’t have to deal with any of the nonsense. But when push comes to shove, she does what needs to be done. This book sees Alyssa discover herself. She transforms a great deal over the course of this book. She has to come to terms with her netherling side, while still keeping touch with her human one. It’s not an easy thing to balance, but Alyssa does her best.

    Then there is Jeb and I have such a soft spot for Jeb. He really is incredibly sweet and kind and clearly loves Alyssa with all his heart. I love their sweet moments together and I love their relationship. It was so hard to see Jeb not knowing Alyssa’s true side or remembering any of the crazy things they did.

    Then there is Morpheus and I will admit it, I have a blind spot a mile wide when it comes to Morpheus. I pretty much overlook anything he does mostly because underneath it all there are good intentions there. He is, hands down, my favorite character in the books, if not one of my favorite characters ever. I want him and Alyssa to get a happily ever after in the worst way possible. I love their relationship because they stand on equal footing. He is always pushing Alyssa to be stronger because he knows she is. He knows she is capable of greatness and he wants to see her shine. “Game, set, match. Ever, and always, my equal.” Morpheus is darkly charming and manipulative at times and he is not your normal hero, but I love him all the same. “There is nothing black and white about Morpheus. He’s a chaotic portrait made of every shade of gray.”

    This is how you know it is a wonderful love triangle, because I have nothing but good things to say about both love interests. Don’t get me wrong, I’m backing Morpheus 100% but I have no desire to see Jeb hurt. I read the books rooting for Morpheus and wanting him to win. However, at the same time when something happens to threaten Jeb and Alyssa’s relationship, it still makes my heart hurt. I love them both and I can see how Alyssa could be torn and that is what makes the love triangle work.

    Like Splintered, the plot in Unhinged takes twists and turns the entire time. I love characters and then I hate them and then characters I hated I end up loving. I never know where I stand with these books and that makes them fantastic. I never know who is pulling the strings and who is just a puppet. I love a book that keeps me on my toes. Unhinged takes the madness that is Wonderland and brings it into our world. And while I did miss taking a trip through Wonderland, it was also awesome to see Wonderland seep into our world. It also added the drama of hiding the madness from the rest of the world. Not such an easy thing to do.

    The ending to Unhinged left me dying for more and waiting for Ensnared is going to drive me mad. I absolutely loved the journey that was Unhinged. I got another wild ride, a ton more Morpheus, more Wonderland madness, and no middle book syndrome to be found. I could not have asked for more from this sequel.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Breathtaking Sequel to Splintered!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2014
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    First of all, I have to bring attention to this cover. It's absolutely gorgeous, and fits this book so incredibly well!!! Plus, it's Morpheus, and you just can't beat that! Moving on...

    This was an absolutely fantastic sequel to Splintered. Alyssa thought she was finished with Wonderland, but it's definitely not finished with her. It's 1 year later, and Alyssa is dealing with her Mom, freshly released from the asylum, and a boyfriend, Jeb who doesn't remember a thing. Alyssa is torn between telling him the truth or continue living the lie, when a certain someone pops back into her life. Ms. Howard weaves such a vivid, beautiful tale that is not only completely original and unique, but a fantastic thrill ride that never lets you go. You are drawn into the story from the very first page, and you never want to stop reading. The words flow effortlessly off the page, and it showcases Ms. Howard's extreme talent for writing. This book answers some major questions we had in Splintered, but creates even more questions just waiting to be answered in the next book. All I can say, is that I am so thankful this series is going to have another book because I couldn't give this series up yet, and there is still so much more to explore.

    Alyssa definitely grows into a stronger main character in this book. Even though she doubts herself and her feelings, she still is kick-ass as ever. She fights until the very end, and I can't wait to see her plans are in the next book. One thing that I love about her character is her realistic nature. She is incredibly relatable, and even with all the craziness around her, she still faces things that a normal teenage girl would...like finding herself torn between 2 boys. Even though I was torn between Jeb and Morpheus in the last book (still leaning more toward Morpheus), I am so completely for Alyssa ending up with Morpheus!!! Morpheus shows us, and Alyssa, a different side in this novel, and boy is it good. He shows just how far he is willing to go, and how much he is willing to sacrifice for the girl he is infatuated with. And some of his secrets are revealed. I loved learning more about him, and I hope everything works out in the end.

    My heart broke in the last chapter of this book for multiple reasons; one of those being because it was the end, and I NEED more! I need to know where this story is going, and what is going to happen to these characters that I've become so attached to. What is Alyssa's plan?! How is everything going to work out?! I highly recommend this book to any fan of the first novel, you won't be disappointed. This is a surefire hit, and I can't wait to see what Ms. Howard has in store for us next. I just hope we don't have to wait too long! Happy reading :)
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  • S. I. Tapia
    2.0 out of 5 stars Terrible la entrega
    Reviewed in Mexico on July 30, 2024
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    El libro impecable, pero la distribuidora de Amazon lo dejó tirado en la puerta y tuvo el descaro de poner que lo recibí yo. De no ser suficiente eso, además venía lo suficientemente abierto como para sacar el libro sin necesidad de romper más el empaque “protector”
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    Reviewed in Mexico on July 30, 2024
    El libro impecable, pero la distribuidora de Amazon lo dejó tirado en la puerta y tuvo el descaro de poner que lo recibí yo. De no ser suficiente eso, además venía lo suficientemente abierto como para sacar el libro sin necesidad de romper más el empaque “protector”
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  • Ariel
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good condition
    Reviewed in Canada on September 4, 2023
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  • maria
    5.0 out of 5 stars Otimo estado
    Reviewed in Spain on June 7, 2021
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    Edicao muito bonita, com capa dura. Adorei o livro, o mundo das Maravilhas nao dececiona nem Morpheus que tem bastante destaque. Al continúa a Surpreender e ha muito para o terceiro livro, para esta continuacao da batalha com a rainha vermelha
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  • Annette van Geloof
    5.0 out of 5 stars A little bit of realistic madness
    Reviewed in Germany on October 19, 2019
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    Of course I loved visiting Wonderland in the first book, but I think I loved it even more now the elements of Wonderland were making an appearance in our world. It became a wonderful mix of the human realm and the madness of Wonderland and watching those characters being so out of place was a true joy. I can't wait to read the last book!
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  • Michelle
    5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps getting better
    Reviewed in Australia on November 4, 2018
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    Second book in the series and it just keeps getting better. I don't know who to cheer for... amazing writing, amazing story!
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