Ravenous

by Riva Frye

Kidnapped on her wedding day, Alice watches her future shatter as she's dragged beneath the city and into the infamous Rabbit Hole, a brutal underworld ruled by the merciless Exavier. Feared as a monster and worshipped as a king, Exavier claims Alice as payment for a debt she never agreed to owe, and as leverage in a war she never knew existed.
As secrets about her father's legacy surface, Alice is forced to navigate a world where loyalty is bought with blood and mercy is a weakness. The deeper she falls into Exavier's domain, the harder it becomes to tell where captivity ends, and something far more dangerous begins. In the Rabbit Hole, monsters don't save you out of kindness, they save you because you belong to them.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 10, 2026

About the author

Hi!
My name is Riva, I am a mother to two beautiful little toddlers, Wife and Army veteran. I met my husband while stationed in Vicenza Italy and got out after our first was born. I love tattoos, dark romances, thrillers, suspenseful books. I love getting to meet new readers and hope to get to meet all of you!

Reviews

[Nicole Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book felt like falling headfirst into a dark Wonderland and not wanting to leave.
Ravenous delivers everything I want from a dark romance: high tension, dangerous power dynamics, a morally gray antihero, and a heroine slowly uncovering secrets that completely change her understanding of the world around her.
The Rabbit Hole itself was one of my favorite parts. It feels alive with danger, politics, hidden agendas, and constant uncertainty. The atmosphere creates this sense of unease throughout the entire book that perfectly complements the romance.
Exavier is very much the type of antihero readers will either love or hate. He's ruthless, possessive, feared by everyone around him, and completely convinced that Alice belongs under his protection. Meanwhile, Alice is trying to survive a situation she never asked for while piecing together truths about her family and her place in this world.
The chemistry between them is built on tension, distrust, and reluctant attraction, which made every interaction feel charged. I especially enjoyed watching their dynamic evolve as more secrets came to light.
Dark, obsessive, atmospheric, and packed with "who did this to you?" energy, Ravenous is a great pick for readers who love villain romances, twisted fairy tale retellings, and possessive antiheroes who would burn the world down for their girl.

[Colleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ravenous by Riva Frye absolutely devoured me, and honestly, I should have expected nothing less at this point. This is my fourth ARC from Riva, and every single book somehow tops the last. Watching an indie author grow, find their voice, and continuously raise the bar is one of my favorite things as a reader, and Riva has done exactly that over the past year.

From the very first chapter, I was hooked. This wasn't a book I could casually pick up and put down—it consumed every spare minute I had. The tension, the darkness, the obsession, the twists... it delivered everything I crave in a dark romance.

Alice's world is shattered when she's kidnapped on her wedding day and dragged into the infamous Rabbit Hole, a brutal underground world where danger lurks around every corner. What follows is a gripping, addictive ride that had me completely captivated.

And can we talk about Xavier and Dante? Because wow. They've officially earned permanent spots on my dangerously fictional boyfriend list. The obsession, the intensity, the morally gray perfection—I was done for.

Ravenous is dark, addictive, and impossible to stop thinking about. If you're looking for a romance that sinks its claws into you and refuses to let go, this is it. Riva Frye has me firmly in a chokehold, and I am already impatiently waiting to see what she gives us next.

[Tracy McDonell · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have to come back to finish this review… I LOVE “twists” on Disney stories and Ravenous was so dark and delicious!! Thank you, Riva Frye, for this ARC… I will read any dark and “twisted” book you write.

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alice + Xavier and Dante (Hatter Men).

When we meet Alice... It's her wedding day. She is a pawn in a world she may understand later on but right now.. She is a pawn in someone else's game. When she enters this realm it is nothing like she's ever seen before but I believe she is intrigued by the Hatter men. This is not your typical romance.. there are dark themes and some questionable actions but overall a great read. I enjoyed the journey these characters take and their arcs are interesting to say the least.

I received a copy of this book and I am voluntarily reviewing.

[Amber Mckee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listennnnnnn !!! I got the honor of reading this as an ARC and let me tell you it did not disappoint , if I could rate it 6 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I would okay !!!! Reading is subjective so this is my honest review…

It’s dark , twisty , a bit gothic and exotic . It truly gives you the feel of Alice and wonderland dark twisty romance.

But listen her men yes her men Xavier and Dante yesss are the villain and morally grey you want in this story.

The spice level I would say was spicing 🔥🔥🔥.5 spice level , the perfect amount with the perfect about of dark to it yes please

Now can we talk about the crème of the la crem our side character iris !!! Iris my girl had me laughing so hard . I love her and I hope to get a book about her that’s all I’m saying I need me more iris and Jared.

Alice comes into her own in this book which I love . She belongs . Do I recommend this absolutely will I be buying a copy of this for my Trophy shelf yes I will …

My first 6 star read of the year !!!
Bravo I freaking loved this !!!

[Wendy Marie (myrisingphoenixera.reads) · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐️
4🌶️
🖤Forced Marriage
💜BDSM
🖤 Why Choose
💜MFM
🖤 Underground Strip Club
💜Touch Her & ☠️
🖤Multi First Person POV

Ravenous is an Alice in Wonderlamd inspired retelling, but it’s dark, dangerous, and oh so spicy. Alice is being forced into marrying a man she’s never met by her abusive uncle to save her father’s company and legacy. But, before she even walks down the aisle, Xavier Hatter, the most ruthless man in the city claims her and takes her to his underground club known for its debauchery. She’s dragged into a world she never even knew existed. Xavier is intimidating, with a presence that fills a room, making him impossible to ignore. He tells her she has to work off her uncle’s debt and to not draw attention to herself. Nothing is as it seems and Alice is left reeling, trying to figure out what is happening. As she’s forced deeper into Xavier’s world and the harder she falls, what felt like captivity turns into something more dangerous. Xavier knows he needs to tell Alice the truth, but he fears that when she finds out she’ll want to leave. He’s doing everything he can to keep her hidden from the ones after her while he finds out why they want her so badly. Then Xavier’s brother, Dante, shows up. He’s mysterious and just as ruthless. She starts to pull at the threads of Xaverir’s story revealing secrets about him and her father. With secrets revealed the lines between protection and posesssion blur when things ignite between Alice, Dante, and Xavier. Alice discovers her darker side and embrace the maddnesss around her. Which is easy with a side character like Iris around who makes pyromania look fun and sexy. Iris brought another level of chaos and mischief to Alice’s new world. From very first moments, the dark and sultry atmosphere pulls you in. Ravenous is just as advertised, with delicious possessiveness, messy obsession, and spice that is dark and dirty.

🚩Be sure to read the author’s note and content warnings before reading.

Plot: 4
Engaging: 4
Character: 4

Thank you Riva Frye and Naughty Nook PR for the gifted advanced copy.

📚All thoughts and opinions are my own📚
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“When I’m done with you, the only words you will be able to speak when you look at me is my name, like a prayer you can't stop chanting,”

“I want you to watch yourself as I f_ €k what belongs to me.”

“There will be no safe words for you, little champion. Once we do this, there is no going back.”

[Amber 🖤📚 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Alice in Wonderland but make it a smutty dark romance? Um, yes please! The moment I read the dedication, “Down, down to the Rabbits Hole”, I knew I was in for a wild ride.

The story kicks off with Alice being forced into an arranged marriage by her addicted, good-for-nothing uncle to save her father’s legacy. Her groom? None other than Xavier Hatter. My heart literally clapped and squealed the second his name dropped, especially since we first meet him in a literal "touch her and die" situation. By chapter one, I was completely hooked.

Right out of the gate, Ravenous gives off major vibes of a few other dark romances, you’ve got the exclusive club, the forced marriage trope and a crazy lady talking to invisible people. But it still brings its own unique elements to the table, and I loved trying to figure out which character matched up with their Wonderland counterpart (plus, the random Harry Potter references made me giggle).

Speaking of characters: Iris is officially my spirit animal. I absolutely love her. And can we talk about Jared? The way he just leans into her brand of crazy and completely embraces it because he loves her so much? Honestly, goals.

The writing itself is top-tier and keeps you flipping pages. The description of Alice in the VIP room was a major standout for me. And just when you think you know where things are going... boom. It turns into a "why choose" reverse harem, and all I can say is yes please. There is a specific "the scene" that you will know when you get to it, and let’s just say Dante has a very creative way of placing a tracker.

That being said, I did have a few minor gripes. For example, while the spicy scenes are definitely hot, they felt way too short and over too quickly. Also, the pet names, Xavier seems like he can't decide what to call Alice. He cycles through about 10 different nicknames, which got a little bothersome and borderline cringe.

I wanted a bit more build-up between Alice and Dante to really understand how he fell for her. Also, Alice trusting the twins to help her? Girl, why would you believe them?!

Overall, the ending was absolutely perfect for this book, but it left me wishing the story wasn’t so short. I simply want more of this world. If you want a quick, dark, and wonderfully twisted fairytale retelling, absolutely pick this up!

[Chrissy Ricarda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was so excited to ARC read this one, but this dark Alice in Wonderland themed story was unfortunately not for me. Before I get into why that is, let me talk about what I found was done well:

This book has some memorable characters that each had very distinct personalities. It’s also dripping with curated atmosphere; if there’s one thing Riva can do, it’s set a stage. She made it very easy to visualize each environment and place yourself into each scenario. The concept for this story has a lot of potential as well with a really fun mystery element.

Where this book suffers is seemingly a lack of editing. It’s to the point where I had to check and make sure I hadn’t signed up for an alpha read. I am ABSOLUTELY a vibes reader; I don’t require perfection to rate a book high and to recommend it to others, however Ravenous tips the scales a bit too far in the wrong direction for me. There were many instances of double negatives, incorrect word usage, and grammatical errors. The narration was constantly changing back and forth from present to past tense and back again (at one point that happened 4 times in a single paragraph). The dialogue and minimal character development (which, in my opinion, should be the heart and soul of a romance) also feel very surface level, both elements often getting overshadowed by the descriptions of the environment and atmosphere.

Unfortunately, all of these things compounded to take me entirely out of the story to the point where I had to drag myself through to finish. I’m not sure how many rounds of editing Ravenous went through, but it could seriously have benefitted from at least one or two more rounds with an unbiased party which likely would have fixed a lot of the issues I experienced.

I am one person, and from what I can see of the other reviews this book has found its readers which is incredible. I genuinely wish I could count myself among them.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alice is forced by her uncle to marry a mystery man in order to save her father’s legacy, but when one of the most ruthless men in the city claims her and brings her to his underworld club, the Rabbit Hole, she is dragged into a world she never knew existed. He claims she needs to work off her uncle’s debt, but keeps secrets of his own, and the deeper she is forced into his world, the less she finds herself wanting to leave.

Xavier knows he should tell Alice the truth, but the only thing on his mind is to keep her safe from those trying to get to her. The more he watches her in the Rabbit Hole, the more he wants to keep her for himself, but he knows that once she learns the truth, she may never want to return. If only he can find out the whole story, he can come up with a plan, and with his brother’s help, there’s a chance they’ll both get what they want.

I received an early copy of this book from Naughty Nook PR and it was so delightfully deranged. The author really took us into the rabbit hole in this Alice in Wonderland retelling, complete with a pair of hot Hatter brothers. Without knowing who to trust, and with betrayal around every corner, Alice finds herself drawn to both brothers, but never loses her determination to get answers on why her father was killed, and exactly how badly her uncle destroyed what was supposed to be her legacy. I loved how even when she wasn’t sure she could trust them, she still knew she could turn to the Hatters, and they weren’t going to let any obstacles prevent them from keeping her safe. Honourable mention goes to Iris with her special brand of chaos, I’m with you girl, down with the dementors!

[Elizabeth Roth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ravenous by Riva Frye is a dark, Alice-in-Wonderland–themed story. If you prefer lighter fare, this is not for you; please read the content warnings before diving in. That said, I enjoyed it.

The world building is rich — I felt fully immersed in an underground, secret-society version of Wonderland: danger, tension, moral gray areas, and a central mystery to solve. Characters are clearly inspired by the originals (not exact copies, but recognizable as the Cheshire Cat, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, etc.). Iris stood out as a favorite side character — wildly psychotic in a strangely funny way; you'll understand if you read it. Jared is great too: completely accepting of Iris and along for the ride.

Alice is the female main character, kidnapped on her wedding day and used as a pawn in her uncle’s schemes to control her father’s business. Xavier Hatter is one of the male leads and runs the exclusive Rabbit Hole club. Dante Hatter, his brother, appears later as a second MMC. Both brothers are dangerous, ruthless, and feared — intensely possessive and obsessive. Their relationship has enemies-to-lovers energy built on mistrust, tension, and danger, but with scorching attraction, as they each try to uncover why certain events occurred (I won’t spoil more).

I loved that Alice embraces the chaos and madness from the start; she is far from a wilting flower. Overall, it was a strong, compelling read — though a fair warning: this is a dark romance containing many intense themes and actions. I only wish it were longer. :)

Tropes/Triggers

Forced marriage/kidnapping
Violence
BDSM/Why-choose
Underground club
Possessive/obsessive MMC

[Soha Amer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Atmosphere, obsession tension, and dark romance intensity. Ravenous by Riva Frye is a dark, obsessive romance drenched in danger, power, and the kind of possessive tension that keeps you completely locked into the story.

From the very first chapter, the atmosphere feels claustrophobic and intense as Alice is ripped away from her old life and thrown into the terrifying underground world known as the Rabbit Hole. The setting itself feels brutal and alive—violent, secretive, and ruled by fear.

Exavier completely dominates the page as a morally black, dangerous MMC whose obsession with Alice slowly transforms the dynamic from captivity into something emotionally messy and addictive. The story leans heavily into dark romance themes where protection and possession blur together in unsettling but compelling ways.

What stands out most:

* kidnapped/brutal underworld setup
* possessive antihero MMC
* “you belong to me” energy
* dark power imbalance dynamics
* underground criminal worldbuilding
* obsessive romance tension
* morally black romance vibes

The chemistry between Alice and Exavier thrives on fear, vulnerability, and dangerous attraction, making the emotional tension feel sharp and consuming throughout the story.

[TabbyCat · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an Alice in Wonderland retelling with a major twist. In this the FMC is named Alice and she ends up in a love triangle of sorts with the MMC named Xavier and his brother Dante (Hatter Brothers). This story is great. I was shocked at the fact that Xavier made it to where he married Alice instead of the person that her uncle had planned for her to marry. Then once she got to the Rabbit Hole Strip Club that is an underground establishment of sorts. There were parts that I will say that some parts to me were so to the point I couldn’t help but to laugh especially when it came down to scenes that had Iris in them. In a way she was probably my favorite character in the book just because of the way she was. There is one part that really made me laugh where Iris is just watching what is going on with Alice, Xavier, and Dante and she somehow ends up with popcorn and it confuses Dante with how she got it and when because she didn’t have time to make any. I got just some minor ick from the fact that the brothers both want Alice in the same way, the only thing that saved it for me is knowing that they didn’t do anything with each other in the sexual means. But over all I really did enjoy and like the book.

[Bella · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ravenous by Riva Frye pulled me into its dark and dangerous world from the very first chapter. The premise of being kidnapped on your wedding day and thrown into a brutal underground society immediately grabbed my attention, and I found myself eager to see what would happen next.

Alice was an interesting heroine because she is forced to adapt quickly to a world she never knew existed. Watching her uncover secrets about her family while trying to survive the Rabbit Hole kept the story moving at a steady pace. Exavier was exactly the kind of morally gray, possessive antihero that dark romance readers tend to love. He is ruthless, intimidating, and impossible to ignore whenever he is on the page.

The atmosphere was one of my favorite parts of the book. The Rabbit Hole felt gritty, dangerous, and unpredictable, creating a setting that added tension to every chapter. I also enjoyed the power dynamics and the constant question of whether Alice was truly a captive or becoming something more within Exavier's world.

If you enjoy dark romance filled with morally gray characters, dangerous secrets, possessive heroes, and a world where nothing is as it seems, Ravenous is definitely worth picking up.

[Melissa Mejia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I had the pleasure of receiving this as an e-ARC and voluntarily will be giving my honest review. This was a spicy Alice and Wonderland dark retelling with twists and turns. The characters were well written and loved the storyline.

“The most dangerous thing in the Rabbit Hole isn't the monster, it's belonging to them.

Kidnapped on her wedding day, Alice watches her future shatter as she's dragged beneath the city and into the infamous Rabbit Hole, a brutal underworld ruled by the merciless Exavier.

Feared as a monster and worshiped as a king, Exavier claims Alice as payment for a debt she never agreed to owe, and as leverage in a war she never knew existed.

As secrets about her father's legacy surface, Alice is forced to navigate a world where loyalty is bought with blood and mercy is a weakness. The deeper she falls into Exavier's domain, the harder it becomes to tell where captivity ends, and something far more dangerous begins.

Because Exavier isn't just the villain in this twisted Wonderland but may be the only thing standing between Alice and total ruin, and in the Rabbit Hole, monsters don't save you out of kindness; they save you because you belong to them.”

[Mushmookie (Karla P) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A twisted Wonderland into the infamous Rabbit Hole where every face wears a mask.

Dark romance
Underground strip club
Pyromaniac
Forced marriage
Why choose?
Touch her and die
Very Spicy

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Advanced copy review-

I loved this twisted retelling of Alice and Wonderland filled with dark romance, possessiveness, underground clubs and mafia like tension!

The mad Hatter isn’t anything we are use to knowing. He is a ruthless, Armani wearing, Bugatti driving man to be feared with a brother just as ruthless. You don’t want to get the Hatter brothers’s attention! Or maybe you do 😜!

The FMC, Alice, is a strong no nonsense woman who does what needs to be done to save her father’s legacy. Being forced to go down The Rabbit Hole, she doesn’t know whether to fear the Hatter Brothers or love them.

Oh and Iris, my psycho pyromaniac Iris! She has got to be my favorite side character of all time so far.

I just loved it! It was well written with so much tension. I devoured the book in 1 day!

[Diagnosed Bookaholic · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's a dark Alice in Wonderland retelling.

The Rabbit Hole is an underground strip club with an ominous, gritty, and dark atmosphere that feels both unsettling and thrilling. The setting is immersive and adds heavily to the overall tone of the story.

Xavier and Dante are exactly the dark anti-heroes you expect in this type of romance—dominant, protective, obsessive, and heavily into BDSM. I really enjoyed both of their characters.

Alice is young, but also strong, with a slightly darker edge to her personality, even finding herself drawn to fear in an unsettling way. She is kidnapped on her wedding day and taken underground, where she is forced to adapt quickly to her new reality. Despite everything, she adjusts fast, comes into her own, and ultimately finds her place and her “family.”

The chemistry between her and the Hatter brothers is intense, thick with tension, and nice & spicy when it finally snaps.

As for the side characters—Iris and Jared are the cherry on top. Iris is absolutely insane, and I loved her for it!

[Allie Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think there are really good bones to this story. I've never been the girly who got into Alice in Wonderland, but I read the blurb for this book and thought it sounded clever. I think if the author went a bit deeper into the world and backstories of our main characters, she would've knocked it out of the park. I appreciated Alice's character development, though it lacked some meat to it. I loved Iris and wish we knew more about her - she's batsh*t, hahaha. I like a good unhinged character, and she's definitely that. I also much prefer Dante to Xavier. The slight mystery to his character, the air of mischief he has, his support of and help with the growth of Alice - love. I couldn't get over how cute "little champion" was. I'd never heard that before and it hooked me. It would've been amazing to get more detailed spicy scenes with both Hatter men so I could (live vicariously through Alice and) get a better sense of them through how they manhandled Alice. I would totally go down into the Rabbit Hole to see if they f*cked like gods.

[Brenda Lloyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review free copy for honest review.
Well... let's step into the world of Wonderland down the Rabbit hole where seduction and lust sits in very booth.
Alice our FMC is about to marry a man she's never even met before. But her uncle is has made a deal and she can't say no. But just as shes about to walk down the isle, a very handsome man takes her away. She believes its her mystery husband. When Alice starts to work in her new husbands club a new man is lurking watching her and also wants her. When theres 2 Hatter brothers and they both want Alice, is there a choice to make or can she stay there with both. But when truths come out and realization hits that her real fiance is out to get her. Its up to the Hatter brothers to protect what they see as theirs.
This is a Whychoose romance, with double the spice and double the possessive energy.
Side note: The side characters, Iris I need her story.

[Rebecca Hill · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ravenous is a dark romance featuring Alice Petrova and Xavier Hatter. Readers will notice the many nods to the classic Alice in Wonderland.

Alice's father, Amilio, died leaving his tea company to her uncle. Her uncle proceeded to make poor decisions and after losing a lot of money, he forced Alice to marry for money. Alice was not told who her betrothed was. On the day of her wedding, Xavier Hatter shows up. She knows who he is and she knows his reputation. When he appears, her uncle had been threatening her and would likely have killed her. Fortunately Xavier saves Alice, and ends her uncle. The two then proceed to get married, after which he whisks her of to his club, the "Rabbit Hole".

When she arrives, she learns that Xavier expects her to work off her debt. This is not what she expected but she's not afraid of hard work. Xavier is stern and expects his instructions to be followed but he is also protective of Alice. He does have another side to him, which Alice also discovers.

While navigating the maze of hallways that is Rabbit Hole, she also has to learn to navigate the politics and hidden agendas. There are people who she can trust and others who cannot. She meets a variety of fascinating characters.

The story was captivating and engaging. I quite enjoyed the characters, both primary and secondary. If you enjoy dark romance with morally grey and possessive heroes, you just may want to check this one out.

[Nicole :) · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG!!!!! This book PULLED me in instantly. I've always loved Alice in Wonderland sooo the parallels made me a little nervous, but this book would be extremely hard not to immediately love.

I love Alice ("If he's gonna dress me like his personal whore, he can at least fuck me like one" was so real)
andddd i'm genuinely obsessed with Dante and Xavier.

The “rabbit hole” club felt so real it was almost disorienting in the BEST way. I was genuinely picturing myself there like a fly on the wall watching everything go down🤣.

Some of my favourite tropes in this:
- arranged marriage
- forced proximity
- gun play;)
- MFM, a little taboo;)
- pierced 🍆

And Iris??? OMG I love that little pyromaniac, i need to check if Riva has already written a book about her cause if not I'm begging we get one 🙏🙏

Cannot wait to read more from Riva 🫶

[Jaimie M · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this Arc from the Naught Nook PR and the author. I gave it 4 stars with 3 chili peppers.

This is a sort of retelling of Alice in Wonderland but with hot mafia brothers and dark and delicious themes in the very exclusive Rabbits Hole nightclub. Xavier and Alice meet at her arranged wedding where he saves her from her awful uncle and takes her to his private nightclub and keeps her there hidden from enemies that want to cause her harm. The spice between these 2 is worth the read. But when Xavier's brother Dante shows up all bets are off on who Alice belongs to.

This book was a short read just a little over 200 pages. My favorite character had to be Iris though. She made this book for me and I would love to see a book about her story and how Jared saved her. *hint hint Riva! LOL

[Marci Crawford · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok, I love a good fairytale retelling, and this one had a lot of elements that should have worked perfectly for me.

The story is fast-paced, the darker take on the original Alice in Wonderland tale was right up my alley, and I enjoyed how the worldbuilding tied back.

The highlight for me was the Jared/Iris/Rhonda dynamic. They were hilarious, and honestly, I’d take more of them. Their scenes were some of my favorites in the whole book.

That said, I liked this book more than I loved it. The frequent shifts between past and present tense, within the same sentence, kept pulling me out of the story. I'm not sure if that was a stylistic choice or an editing issue, but I found myself rereading passages more than once.

Overall, a fun and creative retelling.

Thank you to the author and Naughty Nook PR for the advanced copy.

[Emily Barnard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the Author via Naughty Nook PR.

This is a bit of a rollercoaster of a book but I did still enjoy reading it. It is 🌶🌶 and has a why choose element to the MMCs.

I would describe this book as a mash up between a mafia romance with a gentleman's club and elements of Alice in Wonderland, it definitely explored some dark themes including conflict with a rival family culminating in a war where Alice gets kidnapped by the bad guys.

The opening line of this book absolutely drew me in and was probably one of the better attention grabbing openings I have read. I would just add that if you have PTSD that might be triggered from use of weapons or fire that this book isnt for you, but if you want to see what I mean about that opening line you can grab a copy over on Amazon!

[SinfulReadsByV · Rating 5 out of 5]

💜 “Such a good little champion.” Dante praises behind me. “Taking us so well, like a good little wh*re.”

What a fun retelling this was! It had so many fun little breadcrumbs inspired by Alice in Wonderland, and those Hatter brothers... yes, please. A retelling and a why-choose romance? Such a great combination for me. The plot was well-paced and packed with plenty of betrayal, lies & more. The MMCs are flawed, come as a package deal, and become completely obsessed with Alice. Alice is dropped into this all by being forced to marry. Side characters were freakin hilarious, I’m looking at you Iris & Rhonda lol. This was my first time reading from this author. I was more than happy to go down the rabbit hole!

[Unbound Obsessions · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dark Alice in Wonderland? Love

Possessive morally gray men? Do I even have to say yes please?!

Why choose? I’m melting

Me staying up way too late because I couldn’t put it down? Also yessssss

Ravenous sucked me in from the beginning and didn’t let go. Xavier and Dante had me kicking my feet one minute and questioning my life choices the next while my tired curled.

The Wonderland vibes were dark, twisted, and addictive, and Iris was an absolute menace I loved... She deserves her own book because that girl is chaos and I loved every second of it.

If you like possessive men, why choose, forced marriage, dark secrets, underground clubs, and Wonderland with a dark romance twist, you'll probably eat this one up like I did.

[Megan🦋 · Rating 5 out of 5]

From the very beginning, I found myself pulled into Alice’s story. On what should be one of the happiest days of her life, everything starts to unravel and leads her into a world far beyond anything she could have imagined.

The Hatter men, Xavier and Dante, were some of the most intriguing characters in the book. Their presence added mystery, tension, and plenty of unexpected moments that kept me turning the pages.

This story definitely isn’t a lighthearted romance. It explores darker topics and pushes boundaries at times, but that’s part of what makes it stand out. I enjoyed watching the characters grow and adapt as the story unfolded, and I was curious to see where their paths would lead next.

I received a copy of this book and chose to leave my review voluntarily

[Teegan Machemehl · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ravenous was such a fun and easy read for me. I really enjoyed the darker twist on Alice in Wonderland and thought it brought a fresh, unique vibe to the story without feeling like a repeat. The atmosphere and references totally pulled me in right away, and I found myself breezing through the pages.

The characters were really well-written and kept me hooked the whole time. I do wish some parts had a little more explanation or depth, there were moments I wanted a bit more detail, but honestly, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed it.

If you’re after something fun, fast paced, and with a creative Wonderland inspired feel, this one’s definitely worth checking out.

[Angel aka BooksnCats007 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received as an ARC from the author, this is my honest review.

This was a good time! A twisty and dark, spicy retelling that will make you giggle.

And folks, there's plot with the spice 🙌

The story isn't emotionally deep, but it does showcase how a man can make a woman feel like a queen. ❤️

Iris! My girl! Favorite supporting character EVER! A lot unhinged and super sunny.

Touch her and 💀, why choose vibes.

Oh! And definitely play the songs bolded in the chapters once you come across them! Creates a whole new experience.

There were a few parts where it felt like more details could have been added, but overall, a fun story.

[Lyndsay Blackman · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW:

This book takes you on a small dive into a semi dark recreation of Alice in Wonderland. This forced marriage, found family, murder, sex play and bondage story is one that will have you want to continue reading until the end because you want to know how it plays out.

Alice, Xavier and Dante were a great MFM for this book, especially since they weren’t all meant to be together in the first place, but to me towards the end Iris took the cake 👏

The only reason I didn’t give the book 5 stars is because the way the book is portrayed is as a true Alice in wonderland just dirty and I found that while there were some pieces here and there, it could of had a lot more.

[Jinx_Larsen · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance reader copy of this book and am leaving my honest review voluntarily. Thank you to Riva Frye for the opportunity.

There is no escape once you fall through the rabbit hole but don’t worry you won’t want to leave.

This book blends elements of Alice in Wonderland with dark mafia romance in the most sinfully delicious ways. I loved seeing all the asthetic details in the setting and characters. Speaking of the characters the men are enthralling and depraved and the side cast lovable and interesting.

The spice is scorching hot. Each encounter was hotter than the last.

I enjoyed this book and I hope you fall down the rabbit hole too.