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Deep Into The Heart of a Rose
Sometimes days happen to you,
and sometimes you happen to days
With this thought in his heart, Edward T. Cozzlebottom sat in his cottage and composed a love letter to his neighbor, Ezmerelda Wimbish. The creation of this simple letter set into motion events that will lead both Mr. Cozzlebottom and Mizz Wimbish on perilous and wondrous journeys outside their idyllic village in the Vale.
Their simultaneous adventures carry them down opposite paths, where they encounter the Wicked Tinker, the Walrus King, the Trench Systers, and ultimately, the enigmatic leader of the Black Lodge, Abraham Jefferies. It is the mysterious Abraham Jefferies who understands the full power and meaning of the letter, and it is his will to destroy it that places Mr. Cozzlebottom, Mizz Wimbish, and all they have ever known on the verge of abyss.
Poetic, philosophical, and entertaining, Deep Into the Heart of a Rose takes you on a journey to a place both strange and familiar. A journey that leads you both away from - and back to - yourself.
and sometimes you happen to days
With this thought in his heart, Edward T. Cozzlebottom sat in his cottage and composed a love letter to his neighbor, Ezmerelda Wimbish. The creation of this simple letter set into motion events that will lead both Mr. Cozzlebottom and Mizz Wimbish on perilous and wondrous journeys outside their idyllic village in the Vale.
Their simultaneous adventures carry them down opposite paths, where they encounter the Wicked Tinker, the Walrus King, the Trench Systers, and ultimately, the enigmatic leader of the Black Lodge, Abraham Jefferies. It is the mysterious Abraham Jefferies who understands the full power and meaning of the letter, and it is his will to destroy it that places Mr. Cozzlebottom, Mizz Wimbish, and all they have ever known on the verge of abyss.
Poetic, philosophical, and entertaining, Deep Into the Heart of a Rose takes you on a journey to a place both strange and familiar. A journey that leads you both away from - and back to - yourself.
458 pages, Paperback
First published December 14, 2011
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February 19, 2012
When will Goodreads give us a half star option? This is more a 3.5 stars, for me.
First impression on receiving my free copy via First Reads - this book is much thicker than I expected. However, the story is sufficiently detailed to require the page length - aside from a somewhat slow start, the pace doesn't drag, and most of the chapters are short enough that nothing feels falsely inflated. In fact, a few of the plot points still feel a bit...sudden, given the setup surrounding them.
The story itself is engaging, although I will freely admit that some of the characters came off a bit too cutesy/quirky for me at first, and I am unreasonably annoyed when the nicknames characters give themselves do not actually match with the way they would pronounce their names. Unreasonably, but still annoyed. Adding to this naming issue - why all the Zs? Is there really such a societal difference between Miss Ashley and Mizz Wimbish, or do people in the Vale just enjoy sounding like bees?
The plot itself is a bit predictable, but that's to be expected when reading something deliberately accessing archetypes, and the menace of the antagonists feels genuine enough to keep things from getting too simplistic. Enough foreshadowing and lingering questions are built in to make multiple readings interesting and the sequel necessary, but the cliffhangers are subtle and not frustrating.
Ultimately, there are two issues that niggle at me after reading. The first is that some plot points make perfect sense on the symbolic level, but serve little to no evident purpose within the plot itself. The second is that, and again, perhaps this is inevitable when working with archetypes, the male characters seem much more well-rounded and three-dimensional than the women, who are either perfectly innocent, nurturing, weepy souls or evil, hideous hags. The heroines accept the flaws and hidden depths in the men they love, but are allowed only the most superficial facets themselves, even when dominated by the devil figure into twisted versions of their personalities (from which they bounce back with no discernible consequences or gained knowledge).
I did, however, enjoy the sly allusions to Shakespeare, fairy tales, and mythology.
First impression on receiving my free copy via First Reads - this book is much thicker than I expected. However, the story is sufficiently detailed to require the page length - aside from a somewhat slow start, the pace doesn't drag, and most of the chapters are short enough that nothing feels falsely inflated. In fact, a few of the plot points still feel a bit...sudden, given the setup surrounding them.
The story itself is engaging, although I will freely admit that some of the characters came off a bit too cutesy/quirky for me at first, and I am unreasonably annoyed when the nicknames characters give themselves do not actually match with the way they would pronounce their names. Unreasonably, but still annoyed. Adding to this naming issue - why all the Zs? Is there really such a societal difference between Miss Ashley and Mizz Wimbish, or do people in the Vale just enjoy sounding like bees?
The plot itself is a bit predictable, but that's to be expected when reading something deliberately accessing archetypes, and the menace of the antagonists feels genuine enough to keep things from getting too simplistic. Enough foreshadowing and lingering questions are built in to make multiple readings interesting and the sequel necessary, but the cliffhangers are subtle and not frustrating.
Ultimately, there are two issues that niggle at me after reading. The first is that some plot points make perfect sense on the symbolic level, but serve little to no evident purpose within the plot itself. The second is that, and again, perhaps this is inevitable when working with archetypes, the male characters seem much more well-rounded and three-dimensional than the women, who are either perfectly innocent, nurturing, weepy souls or evil, hideous hags. The heroines accept the flaws and hidden depths in the men they love, but are allowed only the most superficial facets themselves, even when dominated by the devil figure into twisted versions of their personalities (from which they bounce back with no discernible consequences or gained knowledge).
I did, however, enjoy the sly allusions to Shakespeare, fairy tales, and mythology.
February 27, 2012
Too many books these days seem to be written as if they were screenplays with everything rushing to hit certain marks and get to the end. What I love most about this book is that it takes the time to create a world full of unique characters and settings and the life with which they are infused is born from the author's obvious love and respect for the words and language used to craft the story. Like the best works of fantasy, this book can be appreciated on a number of levels. Readers looking for a fun and fanciful escape will enjoy the journey while readers looking to immerse themselves in a deep and richly textured world will be equally enchanted by the layers of subtle charm that form the foundation on which the novel is built. I look forward to visiting more of this world in the future.
February 29, 2012
I received this book free through GoodReads First Reads.
I wanted to like this book, I really did. Sadly, it was not to my taste. It was clearly written with love, and that makes it charming in a way, but I did not enjoy it.
The characters don't have life. They are puppets to hang a plot on, and I feel that the author clearly knows them well, but he was not very good at communicating it. Miss Ashley in particular was incredibly grating. She's a girl with amazing eyes. She cries a lot. That is stated over and over again. The physicality of each character is provided in perhaps too much detail, but motivation, drive and personality is lacking. I found it very frustrating.
There is never any conflict or tension. There are many scenes of danger, but they are all quickly resolved. In this way, it's very much like a children's book. A threat is presented, but dispatched before a sensitive reader can be truly concerned.
And finally, the book is too long. If this was broken down into a series, it would be a better read. I was engaged by some parts, but too much is thrown in. It's like every single idea the author had made it into the book, and the result is choppy and episodic. It doesn't flow. And I still cannot get over the chapter devoted to Miss Ashley trying to get a carriage. Only six pages, but the most unnecessary pages I've ever read.
It's a good-natured book, it tries very hard, and I'm sure plenty of people will like it. I did not, but I am glad that I gave it a shot.
I wanted to like this book, I really did. Sadly, it was not to my taste. It was clearly written with love, and that makes it charming in a way, but I did not enjoy it.
The characters don't have life. They are puppets to hang a plot on, and I feel that the author clearly knows them well, but he was not very good at communicating it. Miss Ashley in particular was incredibly grating. She's a girl with amazing eyes. She cries a lot. That is stated over and over again. The physicality of each character is provided in perhaps too much detail, but motivation, drive and personality is lacking. I found it very frustrating.
There is never any conflict or tension. There are many scenes of danger, but they are all quickly resolved. In this way, it's very much like a children's book. A threat is presented, but dispatched before a sensitive reader can be truly concerned.
And finally, the book is too long. If this was broken down into a series, it would be a better read. I was engaged by some parts, but too much is thrown in. It's like every single idea the author had made it into the book, and the result is choppy and episodic. It doesn't flow. And I still cannot get over the chapter devoted to Miss Ashley trying to get a carriage. Only six pages, but the most unnecessary pages I've ever read.
It's a good-natured book, it tries very hard, and I'm sure plenty of people will like it. I did not, but I am glad that I gave it a shot.
March 8, 2012
I received this book for free as a First Reads giveaway.
Perhaps my expectations were too high, but this book wasn't really what I expected. The story is rich in detail, and it's obvious that the author put an incredible amount of work and heart into it, but it was constructed in a way that was a little odd. At the beginning, the story seemed to be almost disjointed, as if the chapters were stand-alone short stories rather than a cohesive plot line. It took a while for me to realize how events and characters were connected and where the plot was going. There were some philosophical dialogues that I had trouble following, but overall I was enjoying the ride.
Just as I was really getting into the world of the Vale and its surrounding lands, as well as getting invested in Mr. Cozzlebottom and Mizz Wimbish's journeys, things became suddenly very bizarre. Denny's creative ideas and style of storytelling seemed to be lost as the book became something like an imitation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with talking animals and silly poems and bickering twin-types and nonsense dialogues. Now, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of my favorite books, and I really do enjoy nonsense, but it all just seemed so out of place; it was a jarring interruption of Denny's unique story and immersive world.
The last part of the book returned to the style of the first part, with Denny's own voice coming through again. The characters find the Black Lodge, and the story takes on a very dark edge. There were themes of loyalty, greed, and so on here that I was more able to connect with, as compared to the earlier, more obscure philosophical ideas. The plot is resolved a little abruptly and not all my questions were answered, but it leaves room for a sequel, with a strong hint that just such a thing may be possible.
While I did have to struggle through the book at some points, I do very much respect the dedication and imagination that went into this book. If you're a lover of fantasy, I recommend exploring the world of the Vale for yourself.
Perhaps my expectations were too high, but this book wasn't really what I expected. The story is rich in detail, and it's obvious that the author put an incredible amount of work and heart into it, but it was constructed in a way that was a little odd. At the beginning, the story seemed to be almost disjointed, as if the chapters were stand-alone short stories rather than a cohesive plot line. It took a while for me to realize how events and characters were connected and where the plot was going. There were some philosophical dialogues that I had trouble following, but overall I was enjoying the ride.
Just as I was really getting into the world of the Vale and its surrounding lands, as well as getting invested in Mr. Cozzlebottom and Mizz Wimbish's journeys, things became suddenly very bizarre. Denny's creative ideas and style of storytelling seemed to be lost as the book became something like an imitation of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, with talking animals and silly poems and bickering twin-types and nonsense dialogues. Now, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of my favorite books, and I really do enjoy nonsense, but it all just seemed so out of place; it was a jarring interruption of Denny's unique story and immersive world.
The last part of the book returned to the style of the first part, with Denny's own voice coming through again. The characters find the Black Lodge, and the story takes on a very dark edge. There were themes of loyalty, greed, and so on here that I was more able to connect with, as compared to the earlier, more obscure philosophical ideas. The plot is resolved a little abruptly and not all my questions were answered, but it leaves room for a sequel, with a strong hint that just such a thing may be possible.
While I did have to struggle through the book at some points, I do very much respect the dedication and imagination that went into this book. If you're a lover of fantasy, I recommend exploring the world of the Vale for yourself.
March 8, 2012
"Far more confessors, of the subtle variety, would make this world a place more agreeable for all. It is in this spirit that I concoct this missive and subtle confession." And so the story begins with what is given as a love letter. I struggled with this beginning and all the way through Part I. Denny paints a magnificent picture of characters and places, but with the brush of a house painter and lays on two or three coats with one swipe of the brush. What I failed to notice in the beginning was that the story is meant to be silly (I Guess). Rather than Tolkien inspired I would say it was more Lewis Carroll inspired and an Alice in Wonderland type story. Tolkien would never write silly.
The writing in both the Letter Section and Part I could have been reduced to two pages each without losing any of the charm of the book. These first two sections actually are like climbing Mt Everest and take so much effort it would be easy to give up and set the book aside, but it does get better. Actually I would highly recommend this first section for anyone suffering insomnia. It certainly kept putting me to sleep. Even the devils and monsters stealing the love letter couldn't keep me awake.
Now Part II is where the book really gets started. The writing appears to change and the whole story starts to pick up speed, well compared to reading a telephone book. And now with the idea of Alice in Wonderland in mind I was able to sit back and start to enjoy the read. However there is one warning. Characters, even in this part ooze introspective goo that the reader may want to step around less he/she gets mired down in it like a quicksand. Also the sickness of verbose-ism is still clinging to the story and like a Soap you can easily skip a half dozen pages at a time without missing anything and thus keep the sandman away.
All that said is it good? Yes it is. With the right frame of mind and reference it is a fun read if you are okay with silly.
The writing in both the Letter Section and Part I could have been reduced to two pages each without losing any of the charm of the book. These first two sections actually are like climbing Mt Everest and take so much effort it would be easy to give up and set the book aside, but it does get better. Actually I would highly recommend this first section for anyone suffering insomnia. It certainly kept putting me to sleep. Even the devils and monsters stealing the love letter couldn't keep me awake.
Now Part II is where the book really gets started. The writing appears to change and the whole story starts to pick up speed, well compared to reading a telephone book. And now with the idea of Alice in Wonderland in mind I was able to sit back and start to enjoy the read. However there is one warning. Characters, even in this part ooze introspective goo that the reader may want to step around less he/she gets mired down in it like a quicksand. Also the sickness of verbose-ism is still clinging to the story and like a Soap you can easily skip a half dozen pages at a time without missing anything and thus keep the sandman away.
All that said is it good? Yes it is. With the right frame of mind and reference it is a fun read if you are okay with silly.
April 23, 2012
I took my time reading this book because I didn't want to miss anything. The book is whimsical and fun, but it also made me think a lot about the characters and the journey they were on. The author described everything in their world and I just wanted to slowly take it all in and enjoy it.
I liked the characters of Cozy and Eddy. I appreciated that the author described their friendship and past together. They had such an interesting journey searching for Mizz Wimbish and though there were some hard times and lessons learned, I was glad that they still remained great friends.
Mizz Wimbish was a sweetheart, but not an overly complicated character. However, there was a kindness and thoughtfulness about her that I truly enjoyed. I smiled when she made the choice to get out and see the world as I thought she needed a little excitement in her life!
The book was interesting, full of fun characters, and had some strange and silly events. I also liked the story around the letter. It was really different reading about events from a letter's perspective. I thought it was a fun twist to the book.
The only thing that I didn't like about the book was that sometimes it was too descriptive. However, I enjoyed the extra information and background when it came to the characters. It was helpful because it allowed me to understand the deep feelings and friendships within the book. I find that some books skimp on details and the reader is left guessing about the character's motivations or their past.
This book warmed my heart and was a pleasure to read. It was obviously written with a lot of love and care. I was very happy to see that there is a sequel in the works and would like to read it too!
I liked the characters of Cozy and Eddy. I appreciated that the author described their friendship and past together. They had such an interesting journey searching for Mizz Wimbish and though there were some hard times and lessons learned, I was glad that they still remained great friends.
Mizz Wimbish was a sweetheart, but not an overly complicated character. However, there was a kindness and thoughtfulness about her that I truly enjoyed. I smiled when she made the choice to get out and see the world as I thought she needed a little excitement in her life!
The book was interesting, full of fun characters, and had some strange and silly events. I also liked the story around the letter. It was really different reading about events from a letter's perspective. I thought it was a fun twist to the book.
The only thing that I didn't like about the book was that sometimes it was too descriptive. However, I enjoyed the extra information and background when it came to the characters. It was helpful because it allowed me to understand the deep feelings and friendships within the book. I find that some books skimp on details and the reader is left guessing about the character's motivations or their past.
This book warmed my heart and was a pleasure to read. It was obviously written with a lot of love and care. I was very happy to see that there is a sequel in the works and would like to read it too!
November 15, 2012
This is a weird book, its like taking a step back to the days of Mr Darcy and at times in the first few chapters I really did wonder exactly what type of fantasy book this was going to be (this was yet another of my Fantasy Book Review book of the month purchases). Cozzlebottom however is an intriguing character and the language was so odd and refreshing it made me quickly engage with the book. The story is essentially simple and yet at times very complex and I really liked the way it flowed. I did not predict the way the story would develop and thats it a nice aspect to this book it is far from predictable.
The character are all very naive and yet remarkably engaging and I honestly haven't read a book quite like this before pick it up you might just be surprised. I suspect it maybe Marmite though you'll either love it or hate it!
The character are all very naive and yet remarkably engaging and I honestly haven't read a book quite like this before pick it up you might just be surprised. I suspect it maybe Marmite though you'll either love it or hate it!
February 22, 2014
At first, I thought I'd be reading a love story.
But after 100 pages, I thought I'd be reading pure silliness.
And 50 pages after that I thought I'd be reading a surreal comedy.
Later, I thought I'd be ready an adventure comedy.
And, after that, I thought I was reading a fable.
Then I met some talking animals and I saw that we were all wandering in allegory.
As the pages turned, I thought we were approaching some dark fantasy.
And then I was finished and I realized I'd been reading a love story the whole time.
Not the love story where young hearts yearn and burn, but a mature love that makes one feel young again.
But after 100 pages, I thought I'd be reading pure silliness.
And 50 pages after that I thought I'd be reading a surreal comedy.
Later, I thought I'd be ready an adventure comedy.
And, after that, I thought I was reading a fable.
Then I met some talking animals and I saw that we were all wandering in allegory.
As the pages turned, I thought we were approaching some dark fantasy.
And then I was finished and I realized I'd been reading a love story the whole time.
Not the love story where young hearts yearn and burn, but a mature love that makes one feel young again.
December 2, 2017
Picked this book up based on the recommendation of the website Fantasy Book Review. It was a book of the month on that site and after reading it I agree that is worthy of that recognition. As Fantasy Book Review noted the start is a little slow but the pay off in character development is worth it. I look forward to the next book and highly recommend this to anyone who likes literary fantasy/fiction. I think this will probably appeal to "LOTR" fans more than to others, but anyone who likes well written fantasy will find something to like in this unusual but heartfelt book.
March 15, 2012
I would not say i couldn't put it down, in fact, quite the opposite!!! This is actually a compliment. Not a fast-paced type of book, but rather a journey you take along with the whimsical characters......a book to slowly enjoy, take in the scenery......imagine......
This is a love story, a good vs evil story, a story about a quest....it has whimsical, friendly characters, evil beings, cannibal witches, and talking animals...something for everyone!!!
This is a love story, a good vs evil story, a story about a quest....it has whimsical, friendly characters, evil beings, cannibal witches, and talking animals...something for everyone!!!
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June 29, 2023
Take a bit of The Hobbit, mix in a portion of Alice In Wonderland, add a dash of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and combine all with a heavy helping of originality and you might come close to describing the wonderful fantasy novel that is Deep Into the Heart of a Rose. It's not very often that I read a book that takes me into it's world so deeply and completely (especially as quickly) as this one did. I immediately felt a connection to the characters and was invested in their concerns. As a matter of fact, even with a very strong strong storyline that immerses the reader, and excellent world-building and an establishment of a world mythology of sorts, it's the creation of so many unique, special and compelling characters that steals the show in this novel.
The story itself centers around a unique and powerful love story and the unbreakable bond between true friends. But it is so much more than that; adventure, suspense, touching moments, horror, comedy and some general silliness all play important roles in this sweeping tale. The forces of evil are as evil and diabolical as I've seen anywhere and there is a nice mix of characters on both sides of good and evil that nothing really gets stale or too predictable. From the beginning to the end, I felt a special affection for Mr. Cozzlebottom whom, while being a truly unique character in his own right, I would not be surprised to see sitting outside the green door of Bag End smoking pipeweed and blowing rings with a certain Mr. Baggins.
If you haven't had a chance to read Deep Into the Heart of a Rose yet, I highly recommend giving it a chance soon. I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on this magical novel.
On a personal note, I would like to thank Mr. Denny for sending me this copy of his fine novel to read and review. I truly look forward to seeing what his next book brings!
The story itself centers around a unique and powerful love story and the unbreakable bond between true friends. But it is so much more than that; adventure, suspense, touching moments, horror, comedy and some general silliness all play important roles in this sweeping tale. The forces of evil are as evil and diabolical as I've seen anywhere and there is a nice mix of characters on both sides of good and evil that nothing really gets stale or too predictable. From the beginning to the end, I felt a special affection for Mr. Cozzlebottom whom, while being a truly unique character in his own right, I would not be surprised to see sitting outside the green door of Bag End smoking pipeweed and blowing rings with a certain Mr. Baggins.
If you haven't had a chance to read Deep Into the Heart of a Rose yet, I highly recommend giving it a chance soon. I wouldn't want anyone to miss out on this magical novel.
On a personal note, I would like to thank Mr. Denny for sending me this copy of his fine novel to read and review. I truly look forward to seeing what his next book brings!
February 20, 2012
This book is a journey to another world, a magical world that is full of beauty and wonder, yet still has darkness and evil. A town in the middle of a circular valley has forgotten its origins, and is ignorant of the true complexity of the rest of the valley around them. Two neighbors who secretly love each other have to leave the safety of the town and journey to the heart of that darkness before finding out if their love will bring them together.
I found both Cozy and Ezzie to be unconventional characters. And I wondered at times how they managed to live, since they so rarely leave their homes. Neither seems to have a career or income. However, the magic of the story is that this doesn't really matter. What matters are the dreams, beauty, and adventures they have and experience.
I am still in a bit of a daze from the story. The darkness is full of evil, yet has a joyous face. And it is written of in the same magical terms as the scenes of beauty and wonder. In all, it is a true fantasy realm, hidden from the rest of the world, which might even be ours.
The book was a First Reads giveaway.
I found both Cozy and Ezzie to be unconventional characters. And I wondered at times how they managed to live, since they so rarely leave their homes. Neither seems to have a career or income. However, the magic of the story is that this doesn't really matter. What matters are the dreams, beauty, and adventures they have and experience.
I am still in a bit of a daze from the story. The darkness is full of evil, yet has a joyous face. And it is written of in the same magical terms as the scenes of beauty and wonder. In all, it is a true fantasy realm, hidden from the rest of the world, which might even be ours.
The book was a First Reads giveaway.
February 14, 2012
I had a hard time finishing this book because it doesn't make any sense to me and I apologize for being so harsh but I'm being truthful. It was hard for me to get into and even harder for me to follow.I'm sorry to be so negative. I do however love the poems in the book! I just wanted to say that just because I didn't enjoy the book doesn't mean other people won't this is just my opinion which is the point in a review.
March 29, 2015
I received this book free through GoodReads Giveaway.
I really wanted to like this book, but I couldn't get into it. To be fair, it's not my typical genre. I think if it were, I would've enjoyed it a lot. It reminded me a bit of an Alice in Wonderland type story. I didn't finish it because I wasn't getting it, and I have too many other books on my list to try to get through before my time runs out. If you are a fan of whimsy, I think you will enjoy this book.
I really wanted to like this book, but I couldn't get into it. To be fair, it's not my typical genre. I think if it were, I would've enjoyed it a lot. It reminded me a bit of an Alice in Wonderland type story. I didn't finish it because I wasn't getting it, and I have too many other books on my list to try to get through before my time runs out. If you are a fan of whimsy, I think you will enjoy this book.
March 14, 2012
"Deep Into The Heart Of a Rose" by G.T.Denny A fantasy/fiction that will take you on an amazing adventure! Set in a magical world so beautiful!I loved all the unique characters! This book is beautifully written! I highly recommend this book!A Great read!I won this book through the Goodreads First-reads giveaway program,"Thank You!"
February 12, 2012
While I am a friend of author, I joined goodreads to make sure this book gets its due. I urge those interested to take a look at Fantasybookreview.co.uk which awarded this book 9 out of 10 stars, called it a "must read for 2012" and named it a book of the month. http://tinyurl.com/8ycmshk
The Kirkus Review isn't too shabby either.
The Kirkus Review isn't too shabby either.
August 1, 2012
There is so much to like about this book. The characters, the adventures, the whole fantasy surrounding a love letter. There was the part that reminded me of Alice in Wonderland but I even enjoyed that part. If you like to read fantasy then this is the book for you. I won this from Goodreads.
March 6, 2012
♥~♥ ♥~♥♥~♥ ♥~♥♥~♥ "Deep Into The Heart Of a Rose" By G.T. Denny Is a very interesting read!
Creative characters and a fun story line!I was enthralled with the adventure and going into a new exciting world!I highly recommend this book!♥~♥ ♥~♥♥~♥ ♥~♥♥~♥ :D
Creative characters and a fun story line!I was enthralled with the adventure and going into a new exciting world!I highly recommend this book!♥~♥ ♥~♥♥~♥ ♥~♥♥~♥ :D
March 24, 2012
This story is a twist on Alice in Wonderland in a loose sort of way. The plot was good and characters believable, but I had a hard time reading this story. It was excessively descriptive and wordy, which made the story drag on.
April 16, 2012
I wanted to like this so much. The description sounded lovely. But the writing is bad, very bad. Mr. Denny needs an editor in the worst way possible.
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August 13, 2016I won this book from First Reads Giveaway. Waiting to read it when I receive it. Thanks.
June 24, 2012
it was very interesting and i loved the details... it is something new from what i have read so far and i like it. The writers thoughts were clearly shown.
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