Synopsis: Still reeling from her recent battle (and grounded until she graduates) Alice must cross the Veil to rescue her friends and stop the Black Knight once and for all.
But the deeper she ventures into Wonderland, the more topsy-turvy everything becomes.
It’s not until she’s at her wits end that she realizes—Wonderland is trying to save her.
But the deeper she ventures into Wonderland, the more topsy-turvy everything becomes.
It’s not until she’s at her wits end that she realizes—Wonderland is trying to save her.
There’s a new player on the board; a poet capable of using Nightmares to not only influence the living but raise the dead.
This Poet is looking to claim the Black Queen’s power—and Alice's budding abilities—as their own.
Dreams have never been so dark in Wonderland, and if there is any hope of defeating this mystery poet’s magic, Alice must confront the worst in herself, in the people she loves, and in the very nature of fear itself.
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About the Author: L.L. McKinney is writer, poet, and active member of the kidlit community. She’s the creator and host of the bi-annual Pitch Slam contest and spent time in the slush by serving as a reader for agents and participating as a judge in various online writing contests. A Blade So Black is her debut novel.
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My Review: I was so addicted to book one. And my only issue with it was that no one mentioned the connection of names from this Alice to the original Alice. Which I thought was a little weird. This one though OMG if you thought book one was good this one was even better. I spent most of the book on the edge of my seat and I could not put it down. I did think that this should have been a little longer. I have found that this is only a dualology but this one seemed like there would be more to it. I wished that the author wouldn't have tried to pack so much into the ending of this one. As it made it feel very rushed.
Overall, I still loved this book even more than book one and I hope that we get more to this world!!
Rating:
My Review: I was so addicted to book one. And my only issue with it was that no one mentioned the connection of names from this Alice to the original Alice. Which I thought was a little weird. This one though OMG if you thought book one was good this one was even better. I spent most of the book on the edge of my seat and I could not put it down. I did think that this should have been a little longer. I have found that this is only a dualology but this one seemed like there would be more to it. I wished that the author wouldn't have tried to pack so much into the ending of this one. As it made it feel very rushed.
Overall, I still loved this book even more than book one and I hope that we get more to this world!!
A Blade So Black:
"With memorable characters and page-turning thrills, A Blade So Black is the fantasy book I've been waiting for my whole life. Alice is Black Girl Magic personified."
―Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give
"I loved the 'our world' framing and the 'other world' adventure so deeply. They were at such odds, but the overall effect was just chefkiss.gif perfect."
―E.K. Johnston, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka and A Thousand Nights
―Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give
"I loved the 'our world' framing and the 'other world' adventure so deeply. They were at such odds, but the overall effect was just chefkiss.gif perfect."
―E.K. Johnston, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of Star Wars: Ahsoka and A Thousand Nights
"Wholly original and absolutely thrilling―A Blade So Black kicks so much (looking gl)ass."
―Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl From Everywhere
―Heidi Heilig, author of The Girl From Everywhere
"Mixing elements of Alice in Wonderland and Buffy the Vampire Slayer... a delectable urban twist on beloved fantasy tales." ―Entertainment Weekly
"This really is Lewis Carroll by way of Buffy, and it makes for a fun, gritty urban fantasy." ―NPR
"This really is Lewis Carroll by way of Buffy, and it makes for a fun, gritty urban fantasy." ―NPR
"A dark, thrilling fantasy-meets-contemporary story with a kickass heroine." ―Bustle
"Retold fairy tales have been a popular trend... but you’ve never read one quite like A Blade So Black." ―Nerdist
"An action-packed twist on an old classic, full of romance and otherworldly intrigue." ―The Mary Sue
"A brash, refreshing, vitally diverse retelling of a classic... You need this book." ―Tor.com
"A Blade So Black is a novel that roars mightily in the face of all those Wonderland tales that have come before. L.L. McKinney is on her way to someplace special with this debut; get onboard now." ―Locus magazine
"This isn't a retelling, this is Alice in Wonderland 2.0." ―BlackSci-Fi.com
"An epic about Black Girl Magic." ―We Need Diverse Books blog
* "An explosive, kickass debut... The Alice in Wonderland retelling the world has always needed." ―Booklist, starred review
"Relentless action, spiraling stakes, and a fierce heroine... A heartbreaking cliffhanger will leave fans clamoring for a sequel." ―Publishers Weekly
"A thrilling, timely novel that ensures readers will be curious for a sequel." ―Kirkus Reviews
"With a modern flair, a rich backstory, and just enough emotional heft, this particular looking glass will have readers eagerly falling through it." ―The Bulletin
"Teens will root for Alice as a strong, multidimensional black girl usually unseen in YA fiction... A must-purchase." ―School Library Journal
"A Blade So Black is a modernized version of a well-known story that retains enough of the original to be lauded by both fans of the classic and readers wholly new to Wonderland." ―Shelf Awareness
"With a modern flair, a rich backstory, and just enough emotional heft, this particular looking glass will have readers eagerly falling through it." ―The Bulletin
"Teens will root for Alice as a strong, multidimensional black girl usually unseen in YA fiction... A must-purchase." ―School Library Journal
"A Blade So Black is a modernized version of a well-known story that retains enough of the original to be lauded by both fans of the classic and readers wholly new to Wonderland." ―Shelf Awareness
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