"And the moral of that is... DO NOT JUDGE THE BOOK BY IT'S COVER" 
 It took me long enough to start reading this book, I didn't enjoy it quite at first for the main character Cath Pinkerton is a spineless lady who doesn't know how to say 'no' to her parents. I mean how is it possible for a meek girl and a weak court lady to be the wicked Queen of Hearts that was told in the classic tale Alice's Adventure in Wonderland? It infuriated me over and over again because Lady Pinkerton couldn't seem to find the strength to fight for the love of her life, Jest. She couldn't even say '"no" to the king's proposal and have no guts to pursue her dreams. But then it hit me, Cath couldn't say "no" to her parents and the king's proposal because the society has a high expectation when it comes to the Marquess's daughter and destroying or shaming their family name was not one of them, she couldn't pursue her dreams because it's 18th Century Victorian London and men are considered higher than women and it is inappropriate for a lady to enter the business world. 
 This book was everything, I often wonder what was the reason as to why the Hatter have gone mad but this novel gave me at least an explanation for it and I think I'll take it for now. Alice didn't occur in this book, but she was mentioned during the Pinkerton's family dinner. The joker on the other hand was new to me and I loved it. The tale was so beautiful that I almost scolded myself for comparing it on Marissa Meyer's previous works. And then there's the title HEARTLESS, I mean where the hell did she get that? I was searching throughout the book for the title in order for it to make sense and I didn't expect to find the answer at the ending of the novel. That moment when the title finally makes sense is everything. Wow just wow, I read the original Alice in Wonderland, watched the film but this retelling is my favorite so far. I was amazed on how the imagination of the author of this book works. I would have give it a 5 out of 5 stars but I think I'll settle for 4 because my heart still aches for the Lunar Chronicles.