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Splintered

A.G. Howard
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Splintered

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013

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A.G. Howard

Splintered

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

371

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary; Wonderland

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL780L

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Super Short Summary

Splintered by A.G. Howard follows a person named Alyssa Gardner, who discovers her family’s connection to Lewis Carroll’s Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Alyssa explores this fantastical world to break a curse affecting her family, facing challenges that blur reality and fantasy while dealing with friendships and family dynamics.

Fantastical

Mysterious

Dark

Emotional

Adventurous

Reviews & Readership

4.2

68,407 ratings

69%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Splintered by A.G. Howard offers a gothic and imaginative retelling of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, blending fantasy with a contemporary twist. Reviews praise its vivid imagery and unique plot. However, some critique its occasional narrative complexity and underdeveloped characters. Overall, it's admired for its originality and atmospheric storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Splintered?

Fans of Alice in Wonderland retellings will appreciate Splintered by A.G. Howard. This novel appeals to readers who enjoy dark fantasy, romance, and coming-of-age themes. Similar titles include Marissa Meyer's Heartless and Melissa Marr's Wicked Lovely, attracting those who delight in whimsical yet eerie worlds.

4.2

68,407 ratings

69%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

11%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

371

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary; Wonderland

Publication Year

2013

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

Lexile Level

HL780L

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