Splintered — by A.G. Howard

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Series Premise

The Splintered series is a dark, modern retelling of Alice in Wonderland. Alyssa must navigate the dangerous realm of netherlings, confront powerful queens, and make impossible choices that affect both Wonderland and her life in the human world.

Splintered Series Reading Order

The Splintered series must be read in order. The story follows a continuous narrative across all books, with major revelations, character decisions, and Wonderland events carrying directly from one volume to the next. Reading out of order causes confusion and major spoilers because later books assume full knowledge of earlier plot twists, relationships, and the evolving family curse.

Explanation of reading order types

Splintered Series Characters

Alyssa Gardner serves as the strong-willed central protagonist who must embrace her heritage. She is caught between Jeb, her loyal human childhood friend, and Morpheus, the seductive and unpredictable netherling prince of Wonderland.

Setting of the Splintered Series

The series moves between a realistic modern Texas town and a bizarre, gothic version of Wonderland filled with shifting landscapes, talking creatures, and rival courts ruled by the Red and White Queens.

Tone & Themes of the Splintered Series

The tone is darkly romantic and atmospheric with moments of whimsy and danger. Central themes include destiny versus free will, the complexity of love, identity and madness, and breaking generational curses.

Is the Splintered Series Worth Reading?

This series appeals to teens and young adults who enjoy dark fantasy retellings of classics, emotional love triangles, and strong heroines in imaginative worlds. It suits readers who want romance blended with adventure and psychological depth.

Content Warnings and Heat Level

Moderate fantasy violence and dark themes; romantic content with sensual tension that increases in later books; suitable for mature young adult readers.

The Splintered series reimagines Wonderland as a seductive and perilous realm through Alyssa’s continuing journey. Its sequential structure builds deep investment in her choices and relationships. The blend of romance, dark fantasy, and emotional growth creates a compelling modern Alice saga.