Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Splintered by A.G. Howard - The Red Queen's Castle - Giveaway

On the third day of Splintered, we’re whisked by card guards into the Red Castle. Our footsteps glide along slick, black marble floors. Candles in brass sconces light the glittery red walls. We arrive at an arched wooden door painted red and fitted with brass fixtures in the shapes of card suits: diamonds, spades, hearts, and clubs.

Inside, upon a throne cushioned with black velvet, sits a queen who wears enchanted red bows on every finger and toe. She shushes the ribbons as they whisper to remind her of things she’s forgotten. Her memory has been lost for some time, but she’s given up trying to find it. If not for her ribbons, she wouldn’t even remember the love of her life. Perhaps if we’re quiet, we might overhear one or two of the mysteries harbored deep in the recesses of her failing mind. Although fair warning, some of her reminders might be cryptic to those who haven’t yet visited...


The one thing this queen doesn’t need reminding of is Christmas, because the delicious aroma of a feast swirls throughout the halls of the castle. We could stay and have dinner here, but we should save our appetites for tomorrow. Katie's Book Blog is hosting a Christmas Tea Party where all sorts of Wonderland delicacies will be laid out for our feasting pleasure. Hope to see you there at tour stop number four!


Splintered by A.G. Howard
Expected publication: January 1, 2013
Amulet Books

This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental hospital years before. This family curse stretches back to her ancestor Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa might be crazy, but she manages to keep it together. For now.

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. The real Wonderland is a place far darker and more twisted than Lewis Carroll ever let on. 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. 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.


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25 comments:

  1. I am obsessed with all things Alice in Wonderland, and SPLINTERED looks AMAZING. I cannot wait to read it. Love the blog tour so far!

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  2. first i adore alice in wonderland , second this book sounds amazing.

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  3. So excited about this book! I love Alice in Wonderland. Plus the cover is gorgeous!

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  4. It is just so gorgeous! :P
    Pauliina O

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  5. I've wanted to read this book since I first heard of it. Gothic, romantic,all the good stuff.

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  6. Yes, I'm enjoying the blog tour. The giveaways are always the best part. Splintered looks like a novel that will allow me to dissappear for a few hours.

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  7. The blog tour is being a lot of fun, I just can't wait for recipes for a tea party!

    I'm so excited about Splintered cause I'm a huge lover of everything Alice, and this retelling seems to be even much more than that!

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  8. I'm loving it! I loved this book and would love to have a hard copy. My favorite part? I get to see that beautiful cover EVERY day I go to the next blog!!!

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  9. Clearly Queen Red has had children because my capacity to remember anything vanished the day my kiddos entered my womb.

    This book is as delicious and gorgeous on the inside as it appears on the outside. It'll have been worth the wait--I PROMISE!!

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  10. I have been stalking Splintered for nearly a year now and Gah! I HAVE TO READ IT - LIKE NOW!!! or I too, will go insane. O_o

    Thanks for this awesome opportunity! Love the website too :)

    ~Lynne
    of tworeads.blogspot.com

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  11. I am definitely excited to read a new take on the madness of Alice in Wonderland! Can't wait for the release of the book!

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  12. Awesome interview! :D I LOVED Splintered it's just SO amazing right? It's an amazing retelling! <3

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  13. Great interview! I really want to read this book. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  14. Great interview-new author for me I look forward to reading the books.

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  15. Everything has been awesome. This book looks SO good. I can't wait to read it. Thanks for the super fabulous giveaway!!

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  16. The world sounds so unique.

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  17. I can't wait to see what she does with Alice in Wonderland with Splintered!

    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Leanne

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  18. I love how at each blog there's a tidbit aspect from the story that is introduced.~~~ really want to read it !!!

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  19. I like how each blogger has their own unique "twist" on the book and their posts.
    I'd be lying if I said anything other then, the cover is what grabbed my attention originally and made me want to read it.
    I started going to the authors site and reading her posts which has made me want to read it even more.

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  20. I love the blog tour and ever since I laid eyes on the cover, I could NOT wait to read Splintered!

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  21. Okay, what are those words highlighted for?

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  22. Awesome giveaway! The cover looks amazing.

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  23. I LOVE Alice in Wonderland, actually watching it right now lol (super coincidence), and this book looks FLIPPING FANTASTIC.

    Thanks so much for this giveaway.

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