Queen of Hearts Saga. Book 1 : Queen of Hearts

The first novel in Colleen Oakes's epic, imaginative and twisted series, perfect for fans of Dorothy Must Die and Heartless, tackles the origin of one of the most infamous villains#8212;the Queen of Hearts. This is not the story of the Wonderland we know. Alice has not fallen down a rabbit hole. This is a Wonderland where beneath each smile lies a secret, each tart comes with a demand, and only prisoners tell the truth. Dinah is the princess who will one day reign over Wonderland. She has not yet seen the dark depths of her kingdom; she longs only for her father's approval and a future with the boy she loves. But when a betrayal breaks her heart and threatens her throne, she is launched into Wonderland's dangerous political game. Dinah must stay one step ahead of her cunning enemies or she'll lose not just the crown but her head. Don't miss Blood of Wonderland, the must-read sequel to Dinah's story! Only queens with hearts can bleed. This is not the story of the Wonderland we know. Alice has not fallen down a rabbit hole. There is no all-knowing cat with a taunting smile. This is a Wonderland where beneath each smile lies a secret, each tart comes with a demand, and only prisoners tell the truth. Dinah is the princess who will one day reign over Wonderland. She has not yet seen the dark depths of her kingdom; she longs only for her fathers approval and a future with the boy she loves. But when a betrayal breaks her heart and threatens her throne, she is launched into Wonderlands dangerous political game. Dinah must stay one step ahead of her cunning enemies or shell lose not just the crown but her head. Evil is brewing in Wonderland and maybe, most frighteningly, in Dinah herself. This is not a story of happily ever after. This is the story of the Queen of Hearts. As Princess Of Wonderland Palace And The Future Queen Of Hearts, Dinah's Days Are An Endless Monotony Of Tea, Tarts, And A Stream Of Vicious Humiliations At The Hands Of Her Father, The King Of Hearts. The Only Highlight Of Her Days Is Visiting Wardley, Her Childhood Best Friend, The Future Knave Of Hearts -- And The Love Of Her Life. When An Enchanting Stranger Arrives At The Palace, Dinah Watches As Everything She's Ever Wanted Threatens To Crumble. As Her Coronation Date Approaches, A Series Of Suspicious And Bloody Events Suggests That Something Sinister Stirs In The Whimsical Halls Of Wonderland. It's Up To Dinah To Unravel The Mysteries That Lurk Both Inside And Under The Palace Before She Loses Her Own Head To A Clever And Faceless Foe. Dinah is the princess who will one day reign over Wonderland. She has not yet seen the dark depths of her kingdom; she longs only for her father s approval and a future with the boy she loves. But when a betrayal breaks her heart and threatens her throne, she is launched into Wonderland s dangerous political game. Dinah must stay one step ahead of her cunning enemies or she ll lose not just the crown but her head. Evil is brewing in Wonderland and maybe, most frighteningly, in Dinah herself. When an enchanting stranger arrives at Wonderland Palace, Princess Dinah, the future Queen of Hearts, is launched into Wonderland's dangerous political game. She must stay one step ahead of her cunning enemies or she'll lose not just the crown but her head