Villains are not born but made... 
 This is so true 
 Minor spoilers ahead. 
 Let's see... 
 All in all I really enjoyed this book. Everything was perfect from the characters to the descriptions to the plot and romance. One of the reasons I enjoyed this novel so much was because the characters felt real and as if I knew them 
 Cath 
 Cath was such a great MC. I loved reading from her POV and I really understood her. I loved that she loved baking and the decriptions of the foods was yummy. I love to bake so i really understand her love for this art. Cath is also quite sarcastic and funny yet at the same time such a strong character. 
 Jest 
 Jest was another favourite character. Everything about him from his jokes to his looks left me in awe. He is so brave and innocent in this whole fiasco. Captain Thorn os my all time fav character from the Lunar Chron and Jest is right up there with all my favourites. 
 The parents 
 They really got on my nerves at times. I hated how they pushed Cath around until she reached her breaking point. They literally gave her no choice. 
 Mary Ann 
 I loved her for the most part and she was such a great friend. However I felt really betrayed but then I wanted to forgive her but after her last stunt I hated her so so much. I wanted to hear, 'Off with her head!' But still i understood her decisions. 
 The king 
 Lame and stupid thats all. Such a ridiculous waste of time but required for the plot. 
 Hatter and the animals 
 I loved Hatter and the rest of the gang. Funny and sarcastic yet these characters made me feel the Alice in Wonderland vibes and they were so funny and interesting. 
 She did her best to hide it with a crocheted lace wrap that clung to her neck and shoulders, fastened with an amber medallion. When Catherine saw her reflection, she couldn't help but think of Jest, and how the amber brooch was almost the same colour as his eyes. 
 I do, Cath. My head tells me it will never happen, but my heart--' 
 'Sometimes your heart is the only thing worth listening to 
 Throughout this book i wish if Cath does this to her parent, especially the mother. Let's add Mary Ann to the bunch shall we. 
 The romance 
 Really really done well. It was just enough but not too much. I really felt it to the heart. I loved it and I love when books make me react in such ways. Some authors need to take a page out of Meyer's book 
 The plot 
 It was quite interesting. The writing was delicious and so good. I think the plot was clever with a touch of monster but if anyone else tried to do this they would end up with a cliche mess. 
 Edit 
 This book made me laugh, swoon, cry like a baby and laugh like an evil axe murderer. I think it was done really well but I am not gonna say what I would have changed at the moment because after all Marissa Meyer based Cath's story and future of something already written in stone so there was no way to have another ending. I really did enjoy every bit though. The writing was pure poetry and Cath was so strong. Jest so perfect that these characters came to life on the page. Anyway full review to come. I just feel so sad and heart broken now ;( I think I need lots of ice cream 
 Therefore I highly recommend this book to everyone. I am still hungover and I don't know how to move forward. Awesome standalone.