In which Bethanie and special guest Leah from YA Book Chat discuss Chapters 16-18 of Heartless by Marissa Meyer.

Chapters 16–18 Summary:

Cath receives a white rose from Jest, who soon appears and invites her to a secret tea party. Despite her usual reservations, she agrees. Jest takes her through a magical portal system called the Crossroads to a hat shop in a forest, where the “mad” tea party is hosted by Hatta, the eccentric Hatter. At the party, Cath meets a group of bizarre characters and learns that each guest must perform. Jest performs a rhyme and vanishes into bats, leaving Cath alone with Hatta, who gives her a riddle about the heart. She answers correctly but debates the meaning, hinting at deeper emotional truths. Jest returns at the end, completing his poetic performance.

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