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The Looking Glass Wars

Frank Beddor (2004)

SubgenreFairy Tale Retelling
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages380 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

DeathViolenceExileWarLoss of Parent

Positive tags

Coming of AgeQuestSelf-DiscoveryRedemption ArcHopeful Ending

Hero archetypes

Exile

Heroine archetypes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyComing-of-Age Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Chosen OneComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Lost Heir / Hidden RoyaltyExileHidden IdentityEvil Aunt/UncleProphecyQuestComing of AgePortal FantasyRebellionWarCourt Intrigue

Themes

IdentityMemory and TruthComing of AgeDestiny vs ChoiceGood vs EvilClaiming One's BirthrightReality vs Fantasy

Synopsis

When she is cast out of Wonderland by her evil Aunt Redd, young Alyss Heart finds herself living in Victorian Oxford as Alice Liddell and struggles to keep memories of her kingdom intact until she can return and claim her rightful throne.

Tags

Fairy Tale RetellingSteampunk ElementsVictorian SettingAlice in Wonderland ReimaginingDark Fantasy