Do they all get a happy ending? Not nescesarily. My favourite thing about Alice is that as she gains information and grows more confident in her own strength (as well as having some back up from the truly murderous Hatcher) she takes chances, does what she can to not only provide a safe future for herself but others too. She also has to face her present – magic that has been kept hidden from her. They really did come alive on page.Īlice also has to come to terms with her past as its the mob bosses who left her so broken she ended up in the Asylum, and as she slowly regains her memories this time she faces them, faces the villains, and grows as a character. Each of them were so very different and full of evil and magical elements. The way the villains and their lairs are portrayed really capitvated me. We follow Alice and Hatcher on a journey through gaslit London after their escape from an Asylum with their main task being to defeat the Jabberwocky and the crime lords of the city (book 1) and the evil Queen (book 2).

(There are some content warnings for this series including but not limited sexual assault, rape, and forced prositution) Its darker and grimier and you’re gonna love it.

I know I have already convinced some people in person so now its time to take to the web!Īlice is a horror/fantasy retelling of Alice in Wonderland. Its been a while since I finished it but after including it in my favourite reads of the year I realised it was about time I dedicated a post to it in hopes others will give it a try.

Red queen by christina henry