So, ummmm, it seems I have found yet another book to which my obsessive heart has attached itself. This book is near perfection. At least for me. Because apparently there is a lot of torn opinions out there in the book world, and I happen to fall into the "I LOVED THIS BOOK SO MUCH" category. 
 The Good Stuff 
 My gosh, Marissa Meyer is an amazing writer. And yes, I am pleasantly surprised because *whispers conspiratorially* I didn't finish Cinder and have no intention of doing so. Phewwwwww, I'm glad I got that off my chest. Yeah, so listen. I didn't like Cinder and wasn't really impressed with the retelling, so I'm pretty much amazed to realize that this may be one of my favorite retellings ever. I absolutely loved Meyer's writing in this book; from the details, to the use of crazy words, to the portrayal of Wonderland and all of its madness. Freaking excellent. 
 Jest. Tacking him onto my list of bookish boyfriends, like now. Can we just sit here for a second and thank the stars that Jest is a thing? I, for one, never realized that I needed this character in my life. (view spoiler)[ But now I'm heartbroken because of reasons. Reasons that Meyer herself is heartless and couldn't allow this beautiful creature to continue gallivanting around Wonderland in his absurdly adorable hat with nothing but the ambition to make others smile. For real, Meyer. Where's YOUR heart?!?! Because mine is broken. (hide spoiler)] Also, that name is amazing. I love, love, love his name. 
 I'm about to shine light on my naivety and inability to catch on to certain things, but I had no idea until halfway through who's story we were following. Not in the sense that I wasn't aware we were following Cath...I mean come on I'm not that daft. But more in the sense that I was completely unaware that Cath was someone very specific. Her character from the very beginning left no hints as to her future. Agh, once again I am making very little sense here, but I really think it's the brilliance of Meyer's writing that deserves the credit of keeping something so big so hush hush. I know, I've lost you at this point, but it makes sense to me. 
 I loved the take on the Mad Hatter. Despite the fact that he is actually quite horrible, but I really enjoyed that. Even though I knew from the get-go why he hated Cath so much. I mean come on Hatta, you don't hide your feelings as well as you think. And Chesire was brilliant. I volunteer to adopt him and give him bowls of cream and tuna tarts for the rest of my existence. Kay, thanks! 
 Also, the descriptions of the yummy foods!!!!!! Oh my goodness really I want some rose water macaroons right now!!!!!!!! 
 The Not-So-Good Stuff 
 My biggest complaint, I'm afraid to say is a spoiler. :/ (view spoiler)[ GUYS!!!!!!!!!!!! WHY THE ACTUAL FRACK DID JEST HAVE TO DIE?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? LIKE I GET WHY HE HAD TO DIE BUT WHYYYYYY?!?!?!?!?!?! I WAS SO ATTACHED AND DIDN'T GET NEAR ENOUGH OF THIS BEAUTIFUL CHARACTER!!!!!!!!!!! NOWHERE NEAR ENOUGH!!!!! (hide spoiler)] 
 Cath was a bit insufferable. STAND UP TO YOUR PARENTS WHY DON'T YOU?!?!?! They are literally the worst, but you are equally as horrible because you are a weak, weak person! Things could have turned out so differently. Obviously, it "had" to be this way, but I was sad to not see Cath gain at least a little bit of strength by the end. Just a little? That's all I was asking for. 
 That's actually sort of it. I can't think of anything else I disliked about the book. Some people are complaining about the sexist writing and whatnot, but it was obviously set in Victorian England times, in a culture that obviously worked that way. Wait, what? It wasn't actually set during our time and in our culture? I know, I'm just as shocked you are. But not really. It was a retelling, and I think it worked its magic by showcasing how unfair of a world Cath lived in. We should all take heed from what we have read and simply work hard to make sure we don't revert to the mad ways of Wonderland. 
 Overall 
 I'm in love with this book. I have discovered many new things while having read this book, and they are: 1. I really want to bake me some rose water macaroons and even possibly start baking more. Despite my inability to actually bake. 2. Jest is a new favorite of mine and I love him. So there. 3. I never wanted a Chesire Cat so badly in my life. I knew I wanted one, but like it's actually a problem now. 4. I'm actually pretty terrible at separating my feelings and writing a somewhat decent review. I am an emotional reviewer and I have no shame in admitting it. 
 Once again, I really really loved this book.