A Court of Hearts and Hunger

A Wonderland Retelling (Wicked Darlings, Book 2)

De: Rebecca F. Kenney

Narrado por: Jessica Jeffries, Benjamin Crow

Just as Clara and her sister are settling into their new life, Drosselmeyer sends a desperate message to the Seelie Court. With Lir and Louisa occupied elsewhere, Clara and Finias (the Sugarplum Faerie) have no choice but to respond and forge deep into Unseelie Territory, where a cruel Queen, known as the Eater of Hearts, has taken the throne. As they infiltrate the Court of Dread, Finias and Clara are forced to keep their relationship a secret. Meanwhile, the ravenous victims of the Queen, called the Heartless, turn the Unseelie kingdom into a far more dangerous place than usual. Brimming with drama, horror, and spice, this sequel to A Court of Sugar and Spice brings back Clara and Finias, while introducing new characters like the fiendishly hot Cheshire Cat, the enigmatic Rabbit, the terrifying Queen, and more. Contains mature themes. Trigger and content warnings are available on the author's website.©2023 Rebecca F. Kenney (P)2023 Tantor

I love this series

I loved this book. It’s delicious but a bit twisted. The references to the original story sprinkled throughout and how they are cleverly used to enhance the story were masterfully done. I loved the continuation of Clara and Phineas was a treat. I loved Alice’s story and can’t wait to see what happened next between her, the rabbit and cat. Truly fantastic series.

I'm hooked

This is my second book of this series this week it had me listening Non-Stop. What a wonderful spicy book can't wait for the next audio to come out definitely worth your time.

Such a good story!

I absolutely loved this second book in the Wicked Darlings series following favorites Fin and Clara, as well as some new characters, Alice, Caer, and Riordan. How things left off is shocking to me and definitely makes me want to read the next just to see what happens next! I do really wish the audio had been a duet instead of recorded separately; it would've been nice for the male voice actor to actually voice all the male parts regardless of POV instead of just while in Fin's POV. It just made it weird and made me cringe so many times. The female narrator's voice wasn't what I would've chose for these characters, but I wouldn't say either of them did a terrible job. It was decent for how it was, but I'm definitely glad I read along on KU.
Overall, this was a super interesting and unique take on Alice in Wonderland and I'm excited to see what comes next for Alice and Dorothy.

Hooked!

I am hooked!! Wicked Darlings series for the win!! Love Rebecca F Kenney romantic fantasy novels!! Can't wait to find the next!!

Oz reimagined

I listened to this book on audible and the narrators did an amazing job. This is a reimagining of the wizard of OZ which has lots of twists and turns. I highly recommend this book but I do advise to read book one because it does follows the world building and the characters into book 2. You’re basically not going to understand this book unless you read book one. Good news is that book one is also a really good story so you won’t regret it. I can’t wait to dive into book 3.

Great Narration

This dark fae world is so intriguing, can’t wait for book 3 to come out on audio!

So Bizarre, Unexpected and Fun!

I was definitely questioning what I was listening to for the first bit…. But stick with it. It’s actually a really clever story!

Dark | Spicy | FAEtastic

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“Does the mouse get to choose which cat devours it?”
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A faetastic follow up to, “A Court of Sugar and Spice,” with wonderful new characters to fall in love with. I am a big fan of RFK’s writing. The way she seamlessly blends elements from fairy tales while creating something fresh and original… 🤩 I am always entertained.


What I did not know I needed…
1. A sexy cat, a deceptively sweet rabbit, a brave/inquisitive/intelligent heroine that can love them both, and a terrifying new villain? ✔️✔️✔️✔️
2. Another high stakes mission deep in Unseelie territory? ✔️
3. More spice and unique displays of talent from our beloved Sugarplum Faerie and Clara? ✔️✔️
4. Finias’s painful backstory. 🥺 ✔️
5. More touch-him-and-die vibes! ✔️


PLOT: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
CHARACTERS: ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️/5
SPICE: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️/5


🎙️ The audiobook is excellent! Jessica Jeffries and Benjamin Crow deliver stellar performances.
🎧 Recommended Listening Speed: 1.7+


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“If you don’t know where you want to go, it doesn’t matter whether you get there or not.”

“What if you are my doom, after all? Maybe I want you to unravel me. I think any end in your hands would be a beautiful one.”

Perhaps that’s what love is—the gradual disappearance of the walls between two souls.
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I am ANXIOUSLY awaiting the “City of Emeralds and Envy” audiobook! Also, my absolute favorite, “The Sea Witch!” Hurry! ⏳ Please and thank you. 😊

Graceful

It was a well told and decadent story that captured my attention the entire time ❤ Wonderful narration as well!