2.5/5 stars. Heartless was added to my Goodreads TBR as soon as it was announced - and I was so excited to receive it in an Owlcrate a few months later. I really enjoyed the Lunar Chronicles, and the quality of a Meyer's book is usually a safe bet. Unfortunately, reality fell far below my expectations.

First - the good! Meyer has created a fascinating world with nods to Alice in Wonderland throughout. Her descriptions of the baked sweets are heavenly - guaranteed to make you hungry. But description can only take you so far. The relationships and characters felt very flat and I just couldn't seem to care for Cath or her growing romance with Jest. Their emotions rang hollow, and Cath's rage by the end felt false. The pacing was also off - it was far too slow, leaving me bored at times. Getting through the whole book was a bit of a slog.

I'm so disappointed, considering how much I've enjoyed Meyer's previous work. I guess you can't win them all.