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Wicked Boys of Wonderland #1
Ace of Spades
The Wicked Boys of Wonderland want my body.
The Red Queen wants my head.
After being publicly humiliated online, all I wanted was to get drunk, crawl into a hole, and disappear from the face of the Earth.
I didn’t mean that literally.
But that’s exactly what happened after I bumped into the White Rabbit at the hottest club in Los Angeles. Now I’m trapped in a dark and twisted version of Wonderland that’s fallen into rot and ruin. This place is nothing like I expected.
It's surreal...
Sinful...
Oh, there’s a Mad Hatter and a Caterpillar and a Cheshire Cat, but they’re a fae, a shifter, and a demon. They also happen to be smoking hot freaks...and they're freaking gorgeous. The things they do to me make me want to stay in Wonderland for the rest of my life.
Which might not be that long.
If the psycho fae Red Queen finds out I'm here, it's off with my head. She's had a bounty on me from the moment I was born. Apparently I'm supposed to defeat her and the Jabberwocky with a magic sword to help restore balance to Wonderland, which is hilarious since I can't even parallel park.
Between the sizzling chemistry between me and the Wicked Boys, the riddles, and the creatures trying to kill me, I just hope I’m clever enough to make it out of this wicked Wonderland alive.
Ace of Spades is a smoking hot and twisted retelling of Alice in Wonderland. Please check the author's website for CWs.
The Red Queen wants my head.
After being publicly humiliated online, all I wanted was to get drunk, crawl into a hole, and disappear from the face of the Earth.
I didn’t mean that literally.
But that’s exactly what happened after I bumped into the White Rabbit at the hottest club in Los Angeles. Now I’m trapped in a dark and twisted version of Wonderland that’s fallen into rot and ruin. This place is nothing like I expected.
It's surreal...
Sinful...
Oh, there’s a Mad Hatter and a Caterpillar and a Cheshire Cat, but they’re a fae, a shifter, and a demon. They also happen to be smoking hot freaks...and they're freaking gorgeous. The things they do to me make me want to stay in Wonderland for the rest of my life.
Which might not be that long.
If the psycho fae Red Queen finds out I'm here, it's off with my head. She's had a bounty on me from the moment I was born. Apparently I'm supposed to defeat her and the Jabberwocky with a magic sword to help restore balance to Wonderland, which is hilarious since I can't even parallel park.
Between the sizzling chemistry between me and the Wicked Boys, the riddles, and the creatures trying to kill me, I just hope I’m clever enough to make it out of this wicked Wonderland alive.
Ace of Spades is a smoking hot and twisted retelling of Alice in Wonderland. Please check the author's website for CWs.
244 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 16, 2023
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Jekka Wilde (aka the Duchess of Depravity) reigns supreme in her frostbitten kingdom in the northern US, where she’s practically forced to write steamy stories to stay warm.
A self-proclaimed caffeine aficionado, she can often be found snuggled under a blanket fortress, sipping a matcha latte that's almost as hot as the scorching scenes in her books.
In a house that's part library, part shoe warehouse, Jekka's motto in life and literature is ‘Why Choose?'—a philosophy that's evident in every romance she writes. The only thing filthier than her humor is the plot.
If you're looking for sweet romance, keep walking. But if you're in for a wild, wicked, and witty ride, congratulations!
You've just found your new favorite author.
Visit jekkawilde.com for more info on releases, bonus content, and more!
Jekka Wilde (aka the Duchess of Depravity) reigns supreme in her frostbitten kingdom in the northern US, where she’s practically forced to write steamy stories to stay warm.
A self-proclaimed caffeine aficionado, she can often be found snuggled under a blanket fortress, sipping a matcha latte that's almost as hot as the scorching scenes in her books.
In a house that's part library, part shoe warehouse, Jekka's motto in life and literature is ‘Why Choose?'—a philosophy that's evident in every romance she writes. The only thing filthier than her humor is the plot.
If you're looking for sweet romance, keep walking. But if you're in for a wild, wicked, and witty ride, congratulations!
You've just found your new favorite author.
Visit jekkawilde.com for more info on releases, bonus content, and more!
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July 29, 2023
i am in my “be-less-of-a-cunt” era, so i’m going to refrain from ripping this book apart. if u want a mid, RH, smutty book, then be my guest. but i just found the story boring and not fleshed out at all. the characters were lame. and the fmc was insufferable and said shit like "But I couldn’t puke now. Not in front of these hotties." and "I’ve never slayed anything except my wardrobe".
i am a girls girl, however, so ms wilde, if you are reading this, first, stop reading reviews! it can’t possibly be good for your mental health. and second, keep publishing your work. like i love to see it!! idc if they're bad to me, someone will like it. love u queen. don't hold this against me. (the cover popped off tho)
i am a girls girl, however, so ms wilde, if you are reading this, first, stop reading reviews! it can’t possibly be good for your mental health. and second, keep publishing your work. like i love to see it!! idc if they're bad to me, someone will like it. love u queen. don't hold this against me. (the cover popped off tho)
July 18, 2023
This book…the author straight up tells you at the beginning that there’s barely a plausible plot line. You just need to enjoy the ridiculous ride.
Alice ends up in Wonderland and surprise, all these beloved male characters are hot af. Cheshire is a demon, the Mad Hatter is Fae, and Caterpillar is a shifter.
Tea parties have orgies. The Mad Hatter always about that booty. Chess has a giant demon schlong. You don’t see any action with Caterpillar but there’s more books coming sooo yeah. Alice definitely gets a Mad Hatter/Cheshire sandwich though.
Just go into it expecting an entertaining short story and you won’t be disappointed. This isn’t a masterpiece. It’s just fun. I spent so many moments reading this book laughing at phrases said or how things were described. I’ll leave you with the line that made me laugh the most:
"Ride my face, Alice,” he taunted. “Ride my face like a f*cking hobby horse.”
I’m looking forward to the next one!
Alice ends up in Wonderland and surprise, all these beloved male characters are hot af. Cheshire is a demon, the Mad Hatter is Fae, and Caterpillar is a shifter.
Tea parties have orgies. The Mad Hatter always about that booty. Chess has a giant demon schlong. You don’t see any action with Caterpillar but there’s more books coming sooo yeah. Alice definitely gets a Mad Hatter/Cheshire sandwich though.
Just go into it expecting an entertaining short story and you won’t be disappointed. This isn’t a masterpiece. It’s just fun. I spent so many moments reading this book laughing at phrases said or how things were described. I’ll leave you with the line that made me laugh the most:
"Ride my face, Alice,” he taunted. “Ride my face like a f*cking hobby horse.”
I’m looking forward to the next one!
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May 24, 2024Dnf 38% the blurb sounded so good, but ehhhh.
I was extremely bored and didn't care for Alice. The world was pretty cool tho. This just isn't for me.
Probably isnt the best book to read after reading nothing but monogamous gay men for the past few months anyway.
"A cat always wants the cream"
Oh...Yuck.
I was extremely bored and didn't care for Alice. The world was pretty cool tho. This just isn't for me.
Probably isnt the best book to read after reading nothing but monogamous gay men for the past few months anyway.
"A cat always wants the cream"
Oh...Yuck.
April 5, 2024
I don’t know what it says about me, but I freakin loved this book 🤣 I don’t get why anyone is complaining, the author legit warns readers that there is basically no plot. Like, we all knew this going in 😂
Alice in Wonderland is my absolute favorite and I’ve always had a thing for the Mad Hatter. THIS BOOK DID NOT DISAPPOINT IN THE HATTER DEPARTMENT 🥵 I wish I was an Alice in that Chess and Hatter sandwich 🥵🥵🥵
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
“You might lose your mind or your heart . . . but I’d be most worried about losing your head.”
“No, I wanted her once she was broken by our wicked, warped realm. Once Chess had had his fill. Once Hatter had fucked her so hard he’d left her aching and raw. I wanted her used. Secondhand. Thirdhand.”
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲:
• Alice in Wonderland
• Why Choose
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Alice in Wonderland is my absolute favorite and I’ve always had a thing for the Mad Hatter. THIS BOOK DID NOT DISAPPOINT IN THE HATTER DEPARTMENT 🥵 I wish I was an Alice in that Chess and Hatter sandwich 🥵🥵🥵
𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬:
“You might lose your mind or your heart . . . but I’d be most worried about losing your head.”
“No, I wanted her once she was broken by our wicked, warped realm. Once Chess had had his fill. Once Hatter had fucked her so hard he’d left her aching and raw. I wanted her used. Secondhand. Thirdhand.”
𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐢𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲:
• Alice in Wonderland
• Why Choose
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
June 21, 2023
Basically no plot
This was… not good. 2 stars for the smut but that was a little cringe too. Almost DNF’d but it was such a short book I figured I’d finish it.
This was… not good. 2 stars for the smut but that was a little cringe too. Almost DNF’d but it was such a short book I figured I’d finish it.
July 23, 2025
An Alice in Wonderland retelling but make it NSFW and entirely off its head.
This isn’t your typical fairytale retelling. It’s filthy, feral, and unapologetic. A story that doesn’t hold your hand, just yanks you down the rabbit hole and away you go.
The world? Twisted. The spice? Unhinged in the best possible way. The plot? Barely there but it holds just enough weight to balance the spice.
All in all Ace of Spades is a short and spicy escape that didn’t give me everything, but gave me just enough to want the next one.
This isn’t your typical fairytale retelling. It’s filthy, feral, and unapologetic. A story that doesn’t hold your hand, just yanks you down the rabbit hole and away you go.
The world? Twisted. The spice? Unhinged in the best possible way. The plot? Barely there but it holds just enough weight to balance the spice.
All in all Ace of Spades is a short and spicy escape that didn’t give me everything, but gave me just enough to want the next one.
August 3, 2023
"Dear Reader, I feel obliged to remind you ONE LAST TIME that this is NOT a story about honorable gentlemen." ..... what a way to kick off this book.
Alice.... girl.... I don't even know how to feel right now about you.... I am hoping that in the next book, you show off how much of a kickass badass queen you can be.... I saw some glimpses, but not enough!
"These are your associated?" I asked Winston, my brows furrowing in blatant skepticism. " A bitchy caterpillar and a demon cat fuckboy?"..... this did get a chuckle out of me
"Watch out for the fuzzy pink bunnies." ....... okay when Alice came across them I was like awww cuteeee..... then quickly changed my mind.... seriously....watch out for the fuzzy pink bunnies...
"A cat always wants the cream, Alice," her purred in my ear." ..... I cried and cringed at the same time.... ick
"The Mad Hatter's tea parties were widely known throughout Wonderland to be a cesspool of fuckery, but this time he'd outdone himself." ...I ALWAYS wanted to attend a Mad Hatter Tea Party...... I still kinda do
"Wonderland had truly changed her, and I couldn't deny that I was starting to see Alice in a new light." .... Oh Callister
"They'd done exactly what they said they'd do. They'd claimed me. They'd ruined me. And I loved it." ... Alice, why do I feel like everything is about to hit the fan...I feel like you don't have a clue what could possible happen going forward....
"I don't play fair, Alice," said the King of Clubs as he returned to the sofa and resumed his game with Callister. "I play to win." .... Okay.... way TO END THE FRIGGEN BOOK ON ME
Alice.... girl.... I don't even know how to feel right now about you.... I am hoping that in the next book, you show off how much of a kickass badass queen you can be.... I saw some glimpses, but not enough!
"These are your associated?" I asked Winston, my brows furrowing in blatant skepticism. " A bitchy caterpillar and a demon cat fuckboy?"..... this did get a chuckle out of me
"Watch out for the fuzzy pink bunnies." ....... okay when Alice came across them I was like awww cuteeee..... then quickly changed my mind.... seriously....watch out for the fuzzy pink bunnies...
"A cat always wants the cream, Alice," her purred in my ear." ..... I cried and cringed at the same time.... ick
"The Mad Hatter's tea parties were widely known throughout Wonderland to be a cesspool of fuckery, but this time he'd outdone himself." ...I ALWAYS wanted to attend a Mad Hatter Tea Party...... I still kinda do
"Wonderland had truly changed her, and I couldn't deny that I was starting to see Alice in a new light." .... Oh Callister
"They'd done exactly what they said they'd do. They'd claimed me. They'd ruined me. And I loved it." ... Alice, why do I feel like everything is about to hit the fan...I feel like you don't have a clue what could possible happen going forward....
"I don't play fair, Alice," said the King of Clubs as he returned to the sofa and resumed his game with Callister. "I play to win." .... Okay.... way TO END THE FRIGGEN BOOK ON ME
August 11, 2024
"She was our lover, our heroine, our everything—and we would protect her at all costs from the Red Queen."
Tropes
Alice in Wonderland
Exhibitionism
Quest
Reverse Harem
Fast burn
Spice
Quick paced
A party girl heiress named Alice tries to make a name for herself and trusts the wrong kind of guy. Being shunned, and feeling hurt/betrayed she relies on her friend Dinah to give her happy pills.
When a mysterious man shows up to tell her she's late she falls into another realm where she finds out that her so called friend was giving her supplements to keep her magic locked away.
Then she learns she has to save Wonderland with the power of her imagination and instant manifestations. Honestly I wish I could instantly manifest things like that.
From there she goes on a journey with Ches and Hatter, after a lot of spice happens at a s*xy tea party, to find the first piece of what's needed to fight the Red Queen.
Definitely reminded me of the Tim Burton live action Alice in Wonderland. But with super hot versions of Ches, Caterpillar and the Mad Hatter.
It was a quick read and ends on a cliffhanger but you can read the next one immediately.
Tropes
Alice in Wonderland
Exhibitionism
Quest
Reverse Harem
Fast burn
Spice
Quick paced
A party girl heiress named Alice tries to make a name for herself and trusts the wrong kind of guy. Being shunned, and feeling hurt/betrayed she relies on her friend Dinah to give her happy pills.
When a mysterious man shows up to tell her she's late she falls into another realm where she finds out that her so called friend was giving her supplements to keep her magic locked away.
Then she learns she has to save Wonderland with the power of her imagination and instant manifestations. Honestly I wish I could instantly manifest things like that.
From there she goes on a journey with Ches and Hatter, after a lot of spice happens at a s*xy tea party, to find the first piece of what's needed to fight the Red Queen.
Definitely reminded me of the Tim Burton live action Alice in Wonderland. But with super hot versions of Ches, Caterpillar and the Mad Hatter.
It was a quick read and ends on a cliffhanger but you can read the next one immediately.
August 20, 2023
I don't normally write reviews but I have to say, I quite enjoyed this guilty little pleasure of a book. A lot of people on here keep saying this has no plot...if you don't know the plot to Alice in wonderland at this point, then just don't bother. However, I absolutely love how it's straight and to the point. The sex scenes were right on the money. I love the chemistry between Alice and Chess and Hatter is just a typical wild card the storyline needs. Thumbs up for me. I will most certainly be reading the second book.
October 2, 2023
Oh. My. Lanta. I don’t know what I was expecting but this more than exceeding anything I could have imagined!! This descriptive imagery was AMAZING!! The wicked boys were 🫠🤤. I got through this so quickly because I couldn’t stop. There was no point when I was bored or wanting more. I was thoroughly entertained throughout! I am having such a fabulous time in wonderland and I have a feeling (based on the ending) that our adventure is about to get even better!
August 4, 2024
SMM-UUU-TTYYY 😂🥵🌶️
So far, we have met Winston(white rabbit), Callister(caterpillar, shifter), Chess(cheshire cat, demon) & Hatter(mad hatter, fae).
Then right at the end, the King of Clubs -Dramatic music plays- 🤣
So cute how Chess was team leader, lol. & I also liked how you got the different POVs a few times.
I knew for a fact that I would love this book/series. I've always loved Alice in Wonderland and this is a darker and smuttier version of it. Yes, please 😂
So far, we have met Winston(white rabbit), Callister(caterpillar, shifter), Chess(cheshire cat, demon) & Hatter(mad hatter, fae).
Then right at the end, the King of Clubs -Dramatic music plays- 🤣
So cute how Chess was team leader, lol. & I also liked how you got the different POVs a few times.
I knew for a fact that I would love this book/series. I've always loved Alice in Wonderland and this is a darker and smuttier version of it. Yes, please 😂
December 4, 2024
I’m stunned. This was a very interesting twist on Alice and Wonderland. With a VERY spicy twist indeed. I was not prepared at all. This was “melt-my-kindle” levels of steam. KU, this was an extremely interesting suggestion that I’m not entirely upset by at all!
September 3, 2025
I’m not sure why I see reviews that say there isn’t any plot. Is there more spice than plot, yes. But the plot was there for me at least. I really liked this.
July 15, 2024
I love a good fanfic, especially of classics. Add super smutty and I'm sold!
Of course there are scenes that will remind you of other Alice fanfics, but when you're working with Canon characters that's to be expected.
The beginning was a great introduction to an adult Alice and how she came to follow the White Rabbit into Wonderland (again, certain things are Canon, and I always appreciate when an author can reimagine a beloved classic).
On this journey Down the Rabbit Hole, you'll meet the Wicked Boys of Wonderland and fall in love with them as they guide this Adult Alice in her destiny, proving herself and others wrong and showing she's much more capable than anyone has ever given her credit for- including herself. It's interesting how much you can accomplish when a Cheshire Cat and a Mad Hatter believe in you.
The spice is top notch so make sure you're B.O.B. is fully charged with a back up.
Be warned, since this is the first book in a series, it ends on an unexpected cliffhanger!
Of course there are scenes that will remind you of other Alice fanfics, but when you're working with Canon characters that's to be expected.
The beginning was a great introduction to an adult Alice and how she came to follow the White Rabbit into Wonderland (again, certain things are Canon, and I always appreciate when an author can reimagine a beloved classic).
On this journey Down the Rabbit Hole, you'll meet the Wicked Boys of Wonderland and fall in love with them as they guide this Adult Alice in her destiny, proving herself and others wrong and showing she's much more capable than anyone has ever given her credit for- including herself. It's interesting how much you can accomplish when a Cheshire Cat and a Mad Hatter believe in you.
The spice is top notch so make sure you're B.O.B. is fully charged with a back up.
Be warned, since this is the first book in a series, it ends on an unexpected cliffhanger!
April 25, 2024
Liiiisten.
Jekka does a fantastic job of warning you what you're getting into from the beginning. But. She's very humble. She says there's "a barely plausible plot line", and I beg to disagree. There's a balance between story and smut that makes this book sooooo good. So good, in fact, that I read it in just a few hours and the ending absolutely. Perfectly. Deposits you into book two seamlessly and had me absolutely racing to download King of Clubs to keep going.
This isn't a book to settle in and ponder about the story line. It's all laid out right there and tied up in beautiful scenes of smut heaven goodness.
Your eyes will stay dry, my friends, but other parts of you? Maybe not so much.
Jekka does a fantastic job of warning you what you're getting into from the beginning. But. She's very humble. She says there's "a barely plausible plot line", and I beg to disagree. There's a balance between story and smut that makes this book sooooo good. So good, in fact, that I read it in just a few hours and the ending absolutely. Perfectly. Deposits you into book two seamlessly and had me absolutely racing to download King of Clubs to keep going.
This isn't a book to settle in and ponder about the story line. It's all laid out right there and tied up in beautiful scenes of smut heaven goodness.
Your eyes will stay dry, my friends, but other parts of you? Maybe not so much.
July 30, 2023
Unfortunately there was no plot, the smut was too cringe and tbh I’m not into “demon dick smut” so it was not for me.. I got excited when I saw this was an Alice in Wonderland retelling (somewhat) so I went into it and had all my expectations disappointed 😔 I really wanted to like this book, and I’m not one for giving low ratings on books but it just had to be done for this one, it was good, but it was just a little too much for me 😩
June 18, 2023
I just fell down that rabbit hole
What a great twist on Alice in Wonderland (Tim Burton's version). This book is spicy and dark 🥵. It does end in a big cliffhanger, and I am ready for the next part.
What a great twist on Alice in Wonderland (Tim Burton's version). This book is spicy and dark 🥵. It does end in a big cliffhanger, and I am ready for the next part.
March 25, 2024
A unique and interesting smutty twist on the infamous Alice in Wonderland story. More smut than storyline, but enough to keep you interested. The typical mad hatter. A demon Cheshire cat. The more the merrier.
January 6, 2025
I really do love an Alice retelling. First book in the series and I think the storyline has good potential, there is a crazy amount of 🌶 but I dropped it down to 3 stars as the writing style isn't overly my favourite. That's just my personal preference though.
August 19, 2024
Hmmm. Not for me. Lots of content, very fast paced, but i didnt grow attatched to any of the characters. Took me forever to read because of that.
May 15, 2024
Listen, this book is crazy. Like the author warns, not a lot of plot but just enough for you to enjoy while the real shiz goes down. It's a fun read for sure.
March 17, 2025
DND at around 60%
read this on a 14.5 hour flight. i’d rather watch the flight tracker than finish it.
read this on a 14.5 hour flight. i’d rather watch the flight tracker than finish it.
September 11, 2025
Felt like I was reading a porn movie based on Alice in Wonderland. Not bad for what it was attempting.
September 8, 2025
OMG, this spicy retelling was so good! I can't wait to start the next one. Totally a five-star read!
Who doesn't love the Mad Hatter and Chesire Cat?
Who doesn't love the Mad Hatter and Chesire Cat?
May 19, 2025
love the alice in wonderland twist on this
October 20, 2023
Published on my birthday, how nice! Smut was decent and I wanna get railed by Chess and Hatter.
Bring on the demon dick!
But some of the poor grammar pulled me out of it . And was a bit repetitive in places…
Was also a bit of a wild super FAST FAST FAST burn which is okay but a bit ridiculous at times. Enjoyed it tho and will definitely be reading KoC.
Kinda a palette cleanser book
Bring on the demon dick!
But some of the poor grammar pulled me out of it . And was a bit repetitive in places…
Was also a bit of a wild super FAST FAST FAST burn which is okay but a bit ridiculous at times. Enjoyed it tho and will definitely be reading KoC.
Kinda a palette cleanser book
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 30, 2023
This book was amazing. I knew going into this book that it would be a tough one to pull off because an Alice in Wonderland retelling would not be easy. This book had the right amount of romance and story line! This does end on a cliffhanger but the retelling and the way the author incorporates the details from the original fairytale were spectacular. By far one of the best retelling I’ve read in awhile.
November 28, 2023
DELICIOUSLY HOT!! Loved this read and all of the fantastical characters that Jekka created!! It’s a wild ride and I can’t wait for more!!
January 1, 2025
It's such a great spin on Alice in Wonderland. Jekka does a fantastic job of bringing the spice but keeping the main story.
April 10, 2025
3.5, but I'm rounding up to 4 because I did enjoy the heck out of it
First off, the author warns us from the start that this book is very little plot, woven together to get to the smut. Like, she says that out front, so I knew what I was getting into.
That said, for a book that's, like, 70% smut and 30% plot, I did actually really enjoy this twisted version of Wonderland, and I love the demon version of Cheshire Cat, and the wild Mad Hatter, even if .
I kept expecting Callister to
My only complaints, aside from the possibly obvious, is that a) Alice is kind of useless, b) the dialogue and smut descriptions are cringy at times - and I don't mean, like, uncomfortable and out of my comfort zone, which it is, but I just mean badly written cringy and c) that riddle (which ties into A).
So - Alice is told that Wonderland has to be saved by an Alice, because tradition. (Like, they literally say it's just a tradition, no better reason.)
Anyway - fate of the world up to Alice, except Alice is:
a) warned about the punk, fluffy bunnies and immediately ignores that warning because they're cute
b) is dumb as a bag of bricks
c) her defining trait is being horny
Literally, this girl thinks of almost nothing except sex. All the time.
Ok, ok - I get that it's a smut book, but damn, girl... take a minute to think about your life being in peril maybe?
And that riddle.
The riddle is even more obvious than the controversial ACOTAR riddle. Like, I'm not good at riddles, even, but it was super obvious. I read the riddle to my husband, without context, and he was like "That's not even a riddle, that's a description. It's obviously a ____"
And not only could Alice not get this super easy, obvious riddle without being given a "hint", but then Hatter talks about how impressed he is that she figured out his super, duper, hard riddle.
Ok, ok... smut. Turn brain off, enjoy smut... but come on!
And, again, it's like, "Alice, you need to save us", but then they come to a chess board (which starts off being red/black pieces and ends up being white/black pieces, because consistency is also an issue), but Alice doesn't know how to play chess and it's like, "Ok, well, just do the moves we tell you to do".
So why, exactly, does it need to be an Alice that saves Wonderland again?
***
So, yeah...
This is definitely a turn-your-brain off and enjoy the smut kinda popcorn book, and, for that, it was a fun and fucked up version of Wonderland which, gods help me, I did enjoy. And that cliffhanger ending sent me right into the next book in the series.
But if you can't turn your brain off you'll probably hate it. A lot.
First off, the author warns us from the start that this book is very little plot, woven together to get to the smut. Like, she says that out front, so I knew what I was getting into.
That said, for a book that's, like, 70% smut and 30% plot, I did actually really enjoy this twisted version of Wonderland, and I love the demon version of Cheshire Cat, and the wild Mad Hatter, even if .
I kept expecting Callister to
My only complaints, aside from the possibly obvious, is that a) Alice is kind of useless, b) the dialogue and smut descriptions are cringy at times - and I don't mean, like, uncomfortable and out of my comfort zone, which it is, but I just mean badly written cringy and c) that riddle (which ties into A).
So - Alice is told that Wonderland has to be saved by an Alice, because tradition. (Like, they literally say it's just a tradition, no better reason.)
Anyway - fate of the world up to Alice, except Alice is:
a) warned about the punk, fluffy bunnies and immediately ignores that warning because they're cute
b) is dumb as a bag of bricks
c) her defining trait is being horny
Literally, this girl thinks of almost nothing except sex. All the time.
Ok, ok - I get that it's a smut book, but damn, girl... take a minute to think about your life being in peril maybe?
And that riddle.
The riddle is even more obvious than the controversial ACOTAR riddle. Like, I'm not good at riddles, even, but it was super obvious. I read the riddle to my husband, without context, and he was like "That's not even a riddle, that's a description. It's obviously a ____"
And not only could Alice not get this super easy, obvious riddle without being given a "hint", but then Hatter talks about how impressed he is that she figured out his super, duper, hard riddle.
Ok, ok... smut. Turn brain off, enjoy smut... but come on!
And, again, it's like, "Alice, you need to save us", but then they come to a chess board (which starts off being red/black pieces and ends up being white/black pieces, because consistency is also an issue), but Alice doesn't know how to play chess and it's like, "Ok, well, just do the moves we tell you to do".
So why, exactly, does it need to be an Alice that saves Wonderland again?
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So, yeah...
This is definitely a turn-your-brain off and enjoy the smut kinda popcorn book, and, for that, it was a fun and fucked up version of Wonderland which, gods help me, I did enjoy. And that cliffhanger ending sent me right into the next book in the series.
But if you can't turn your brain off you'll probably hate it. A lot.
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