Arch Enemy — Frank Beddor
The last book in Beddor’s Wonderland trilogy is the best of the bunch. King Arch has taken control of Wonderland, after WILMA, his Weapon of Inconceivable Loss and Massive Annihilation has rendered the Heart Crystal inert. Creativity throughout Wonderland and to worlds far away, including Earth, has dimmed — writers are unable to write, inventors are at a loss for ideas, and the powerful Queen Alyss and her ruthless Aunt Redd have lost their Imaginative powers, leaving them unable to defend themselves against King Arch’s massive and well-armed army. The only choice they can think of is to join forces to defeat Arch and save Imagination.
Obviously, there are obstacles in the way. The house of Clubs has sided with Arch, and rounded up Imaginationists into well-guarded prison camps where any creativity will be squashed before it can flourish. The Queen’s top soldier, Hatter, is preoccupied with finding his kidnapped daughter. The oracle caterpillars are sending mixed messages, and seem to be splitting and taking sides amongst Arch, Alyss and Red. And the Heart Crystal is failing, growing weaker every day it is under Arch’s control.
I enjoyed this story, and think it was a good read. I liked the idea of working together despite differences. I liked the idea of working towards the common good.
I need to get a copy of this book!
Comment by Kailana — February 4, 2010 @ 12:02 am
Gotta love libraries! :)
Comment by Kristina — February 4, 2010 @ 12:37 am