Heartless- Marissa Meyer

Heartless by Marissa Meyer is a fantasy novel that serves as a prequel to Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." It tells the story of Catherine Pinkerton, a young woman who dreams of opening a bakery in the Kingdom of Hearts. However, her mother has other plans and wants her to marry the King of Hearts. As Catherine navigates societal expectations and her own desires, she meets Jest, the mysterious and charming court joker. Their forbidden love leads Catherine on a journey of self-discovery, but also sets her on a collision course with fate. As the story unfolds, readers witness Catherine's transformation into the infamous Queen of Hearts. "Heartless" is a tale of love, betrayal, and the consequences of defying destiny.