Chasing Rabbits

The Underground #1

by Erin Bedford

Alternate cover edition of ASIN B01FMIJBM2

Alice was wrong – Wonderland wasn’t so wonderful after all.

Kat never expected to be back in her hometown, but when house sitting turns into a mad rabbit chase, Kat finds herself with a whole new set of problems.
A two-headed bird with a Game of Thrones obsession, a party full of tea addicts, and a Cheshire Cat who could seduce the pants off her grandma? And if the citizens weren’t bad enough their prince was off his rocker.

This wasn’t your run of the mill Wonderland. This was the Fae world, where rules are rules, and some things are exactly as they seem.

Genres: Fantasy, Romance, Fae, Urban Fantasy, Paranormal, Retellings, Ebooks

340 pages, ebook

Published June 2, 2016

About the author

Erin Bedford is an otaku, recovering coffee addict, and Legend of Zelda fanatic. Her brain is so full of stories that need to be told that she must get them out or explode into a million screaming chibis. Obsessed with fairy tales and bad boys, she hasn’t found a story she can’t twist to match her deviant mind full of innuendos, snarky humor, and dream guys.

On the outside, she’s a work from home mom and bookbinger. One the inside, she’s a thirteen-year-old boy screaming to get out and tell you the pervy joke they found online. As an ex-computer programmer, she dreams of one day combining her love for writing and college credits to make the ultimate video game!

Until then, when she’s not writing, Erin is devouring as many books as possible on her quest to have the biggest book gut of all time. She’s written over thirty books, ranging from paranormal romance, urban fantasy, and even scifi romance.

Also, third person is really weird when writing about yourself. Just putting that out there.

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Reviews

[Carrie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kat never expected to move back to her hometown and find herself job hunting but what she really didn't expect was to find herself chasing a strange rabbit and falling right down into the rabbit hole. Knowing that she's left her world behind Kat finds herself with a whole new set of problems in this crazy mixed up Wonderland.

Chasing Rabbits is an adult retelling of Alice in Wonderland only the main character of this story is Kat or Lady as her new friends begin to refer to her. There are some of the old characters from the original story but really this one took on a whole new life as this world that Kat falls into is ran by the Fae.

What I found with this story is there were plenty of times I was completely loving the originality of this story, crazy and kooky and all together different than Alice's story. But as much as there were times that I loved the story there were also times that the weirdness scale tipped a bit to far the other way and I was just finding it all a bit strange.

This is definitely one for the adults though as there are sexual situations all throughout the read with the Fae being involved. There was one particular instance which dealt a bit with rape that was part of the weirdness level going a bit too far for me.

Overall though if you want a completely original and kooky new story based on an old tale this one may be for you.

I received an advance copy from the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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[McKenzie Richardson · Rating 2 out of 5]

While I absolutely love retellings of classic stories, this one was just not for me.

Basically a much more raunchy version of Bella Swan travels to Wonderland/Underground in a confusing yet predictable story filled with a bunch of random things that have nothing to do with the original tale.

The story itself was all over the place and not a very tight retelling. Instead of using ideas from the original story and reworking them, Bedford just kind of makes stuff up and adds a lot of fae elements. The story is less a retelling and mostly just a new story that happens to occur in Wonderland/Underground. There are some small references to the original (Cheshire Cat, Hatter, Alice, etc.), but Bedford changes them too much for them to feel like part of the actual Wonderland universe. So this scores low on the creativity scale in that sense.

Part of my dissatisfaction may have come from having read Insanity earlier this year. While I didn't like it all that much, I will admit that Jace definitely did his research and had some really creative connections. This book was really missing that. It didn't feel like Bedford did any real research. (And the storyline between the unnamed Lewis Carrol and Alice's character was very creepy considering some speculation of Carrol and Alice Liddell's actual relationship.)

The writing was decent. Lots of descriptions, but it did get repetitive. Many things were awkwardly phrased, making it difficult to follow the flow of the story.

As far as the main character, I can't really come up with anything good to say about her. Kat is really annoying and follows the same anti-female writing style as a lot of YA fiction (dislike of female friends, all women as catty and obsessed with men, intense discomfort with emotion). I hated her and could not relate to her at all. I didn't really care what happened to her.

Having said that, the weird attempted rape was very off-putting, especially since Kat references it, but it isn't really addressed in any real way. She doesn't tell anybody or follow up in any way. She makes jokes about needing therapy about it, but never seems to take it seriously. It was very uncomfortable and a horrible message to survivors of rape and sexual assault.

But then again, most of the sex stuff set up a foggy dynamic in terms of consent. Pretty much everyone wants a piece of Kat in one way or another (move over Bella, we've got another average-looking woman coming in to take your title), despite her harping on about how mediocre she is in the looks department. While Kat usually rejects the advances, the whole interplay of fae magic adds a creepily blurry line to consent and rape culture within the book.

There's a twist at the end, but you can see it coming a mile away so maybe "twist" is a bit of an exaggeration.

Like I said, not my cup of tea, but for a free ebook my expectations weren't too high.

[A. Powers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick summary: Kat attempts to catch a rabbit that has been stealing carrots from her garden, but she ends up in ‘Wonderland’ – more accurately known as the Underground, with the Seelie, UnSeelie, and Between. In attempts to get back home, she encounters one adventure after the other, though they are never fun; usually they’re just horrifying, frustrating, and sometimes erotic. Kat ends up discovering more about herself in her short time in the Underground, and unlocking a lot of hidden secrets as well. With lots of references to Alice in Wonderland, this is like a modern retelling of the “true” story of what happened when Alice went down that rabbit hole. And Alice herself makes an appearance.

This book could use another round of editing to clean up those easy-to-miss errors and typos, but overall, this is a pretty fun read, if you’re a big fan of Lewis Carroll’s story. It’s definitely a different take on it, and the characters are very well-written. There is a bit of a manga-esque feel to the story, which I wasn’t expecting but enjoyed just as well.

[Kit (Metaphors and Moonlight) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 Stars

Full Review:
*I received a free ecopy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.*

I don’t always have the best luck with this type of paranormal romance, but I do like retellings, and the main reason I was interested in this one was because I had literally been wondering why every Alice in Wonderland retelling or inspired book makes the Hatter the sexy character when the Cheshire Cat has always seemed like the far more interesting character to me and the one who would be a lot sexier if he were given a human form. And then *WHAM* this book, with it’s blurb about a seductive Cheshire Cat, falls into my lap. (Or pops up on Netgalley for review. Same thing.) And I have liked some paranormal romance, plus sometimes it’s fun to take risks because books can surprise you.

Ultimately though, this one didn’t work for me. It was just a little too typical, as far as the romance and characters went. The men were all amazingly hot and swoony, and the protagonist was immediately turned on by all of them, even when they were being jerks. The protag was feisty, brash, and spunky and ran her mouth off even when in life-threatening situations. The love interest was mysterious and brooding with a tragic backstory, but he was immediately drawn to the protag despite not knowing her yet. And about halfway through the book I predicted the “twist” that came at the end.

As for the main character herself, Kat, she acted feminist in the sense that she didn’t want to be a damsel in distress, kept telling herself to stop swooning over the men she couldn’t trust, etc., but I actually found her to be rather anti-feminist & judgmental. For a few examples, she mentioned that she hates crying women because “tears were meant for children and mourners,” she joked about how the fae men were all over the place emotionally and the fae women were already “perpetually pissed off” so “it had to make that time of the month a frightening experience for everyone around,” and she insinuated that committing suicide is shameful. It made her unlikeable to me.

There was also one strange near-rape scene that disturbed me a bit. I think it was the way it just didn’t seem to fit with the rest of the story and the way Kat then made light of it that bothered me. She mentioned that the sarcasm was her way of coping, and eventually it hit her how serious of a situation she had been in, but I still felt uncomfortable with the joking.

But, aside from a few typos and a few small things that didn’t quite add up, this wasn’t poorly written or a bad story. It was a neat take on Wonderland (not a retelling, but still the same land that Alice visited with some familiar characters). And for all my griping about the hot, swoony men, they were still some nice eye candy for my brain (brain candy?) and kind of intriguing. And though Kat was turned on by them, there was at least no instalove—no love at all, actually. There were also some plot threads left for the next book that could turn out interesting. As it is, I don’t see myself continuing the series, but, had I liked Kat more, I might’ve because I’m curious to know more about Chess (the Cheshire Cat), how things will turn out, and who Kat will end up with.

So not my favorite book, but I think anyone who likes the typical PNR genre more and who is ok with what I mentioned about Kat’s character will probably enjoy the book.

Recommended For:
Paranormal romance fans who like feisty, spunky female protagonists.

Original Review @ Metaphors and Moonlight

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.

I was quite excited when I got the chance to read an "Alice in Wonderland" retelling. Although it was much darker than the original, you can get quite engrossed with the plot which has almost everything. A good heroine, sexy, frustrating characters and that damn rabbit.

As Kat tries to escape this dark version of Wonderland, which reminded me more of the Seelie, Unseelie courts, she will also discover more about herself with the occasional funny moments.

I liked this one. It's quick, witty and unforgettable!

[Chelsea · Rating 2 out of 5]

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Chasing Rabbits was a book that seemed to have a lot of promise in its premise: what if Wonderland was actually Faerie? It was enough to get me to pick it up, but the more I read, the more this book and I didn't get along.

Let me start with the good: like I said, it's an interesting premise. Wonderland is traditionally just weird enough that it can be twisted into a lot of different things, so why not Faerie? The adaptations that some of the characters took here were neat, too: the Cheshire Cat is a sexy guy with a thing for scanty clothing, and the white rabbit that our heroine follows turns out to be more of a character, a sometimes clumsy but well-intentioned guide named Trip who comes with his friend Mop. Mirrors play a big part in this, too, as barriers between the different realms within Faerie. I think mirrors have been an element that have generally been a bit underplayed in Alice adaptations, with the exception being the Looking Glass Wars series, so seeing them playing a bigger role here was pretty neat. There's also an overall story arch that I rather like, because it follows one of my favorite tropes, but I feel like I can't really say too much about that without revealing spoilers--let's just say that it deals with Kat, the heroine, and a dead Faerie princess. So yeah, I think this has some stuff going for it.

However... I felt like it fell a little flat on the execution, particularly the melding of Wonderland and Faerie, which was, like, the whole point. Here's my beef with it, and I completely understand if others disagree: using Alice in Wonderland means you have one set of mental markers for readers to follow and examine as you use them to create your own twists. Using Faerie as another setting provides another. Melding these two things is possible, but I think it's difficult, and I don't think Bedford quite pulled it off here. Here's an example: Wonderland has two courts, the Red and the White, and Faerie has the Seelie and the Unseelie. In Faerie, neither court is traditionally "good," while in Wonderland the White court is typically better than the Red. In this, the White court isn't really as good as you would think, putting it more into the lines of Faerie...but this doesn't actually come off as a twist or a surprise at all, because we already know it's Faerie, so clearly no one and nothing is actually "good." Eliminating the Faerie part of this equation would have meant that, when the White court is revealed to be a little twisted, it would have come as much more of a "punch" because we wouldn't expect it from the traditional White court like we would from a Faerie court of either persuasion.

There are a couple of other things here that bothered me, too. First off, there's a near-rape that kind of came out of nowhere and I don't think really served any purpose. The dream sequence it involves could have easily fit in a couple of other places, and while I think Bedford did a relatively good job of making the horror of the situation stay with Kat throughout the rest of the story, I really don't see what the point of it was. It doesn't equate to any point of the Wonderland story, so it didn't serve as a mental cue or check-in there. It doesn't tie in to any dramatic rescue; Kat rescues herself, and kudos to her for that. Maybe Bedford was trying to use it to show Kat's tough streak coming out? Again, that was accomplished in other places, and having a near-rape for the pure shock value of having it is just...meh. As was giving Kat a job in the library. Here's why: it's a trick. Kat isn't actually a very likeable person, in my opinion. Bedford tried to counter this by employing this One Easy Trick. How do you make a character appeal to readers? Make her love books! And guess what? It worked. It wasn't until I began thinking about this more in depth that I realized how unlikable Kat really is...which brings me my next point.

Kat is a total bitch. This really came out to me through how she views other women. Kat is a woman who hates other women, but who does it under the pretext of other women hating her. In her view, all other women are sluts and airheads. She glares down judgingly from her high throne at other women who are pretty and are comfortable with their sexuality, while she goes around making out with or at least considering making out with every guy she runs into. "Oh, this is because Faerie men give off pheromones!" Bedford says. "Kat is a one-guy sort of girl, this isn't like her at all!" Except there is nothing in the book to actually show us she isn't. I don't care if she feels like flirting and kissing and even more--good for her! But her acting like she's so above such behavior, and that other women are less for engaging in it, while she proves herself a complete hypocrite by acting exactly the same... That bothered me. Even women who can't be viewed as sexual competition for Kat, such as her mother and aunt, are hated because they judge Kat and try to change her--until she thinks about going back home, and suddenly she's all for them. And despite knowing the Wonderland story, she also doesn't actually connect with even the most obvious parallels to her own situations.

So, that's about the sum of it. I think this had some good ideas and some good potential, but I didn't like or connect with the main character and the execution didn't deliver on the strong premise. The side characters here were the main strength, I think, but they tended to come and go, as side characters do. I think a lot of the parts of this story on their own could have made a very strong tale, but combined they tried to do too much and didn't really accomplish it. It looks like this one is going to be continued, so maybe the sequel will be a little more streamlined; I guess we'll have to wait and see.

2 stars out of 5.

[Vanessa Gayle ⚔️ Fangirl Faction · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received this book for free from the author in exchange for an honest review. This review may contain spoilers. Read at your own risk.

Alice in Wonderland has always been my all time favorite fairy tale story. On this retelling I am landing right in the middle. On one hand, there were some things that I felt needed improvement, and on the other hand, the premise of the story is incredibly unique and I enjoyed this book a lot.

In this retelling, the first thing that you will notice is the very original premise. The fae angle was quite clever for a Wonderland retelling. The plot is fairly strong, only needed a little clarification in a few spots throughout the story. I don't want to give anything away, but I will say that the final twist at the end of the book did not have a great explanation. I definitely thought that more details were needed there, and throughout some other parts of the story. The author does a great job with the flow of the story. It never felt too slow, or too fast. The plot was compelling, and I was desperately turning the pages to find out what would happen next.

The world itself was very creative. There were some instances where more detail was needed, but for the most part I liked the world building.

The writing itself could have been more polished. I found many spelling and grammatical errors. I also felt like it read more like an text message than a novel. There was slang every other paragraph, and some of the wording did not seem appropriate for the context.

I enjoyed many of the characters in the book, but the main character and I were at odds throughout the book. Kat was snarky, foul mouthed, and quite annoying at times. She lusted after every attractive male in the story, which I hated. She claimed to be a "one-man" kind of girl and that a "casual" relationship is not her thing, yet at the beginning of the book she admits to having had friends with benefits which is as casual as it gets. Yet, at other times she was very likable. I very much liked the Cheshire Cat. He was a very interesting character that I had many different opinions of as the story progressed. The Mad Hatter is a character that is briefly touched upon in the book, which I liked. In most retellings, the Mad Hatter is one of the main focuses of the story. He makes a brief cameo in this story, and we don't even get to hear him speak. We just get a physical description, which I also liked. The Unseelie Prince was another character that I enjoyed, although I felt he could have been more developed. Trip and Mop were darling little characters. Alice was a little mysterious, and I didn't entirely like her. She seemed very daft. "The Shadows" was an interesting and mysterious character.

There was a scene in the book where Kat is almost rapes by a fae, and I felt that is was totally unnecessary. It didn't connect with anything else in the book, and if I am honest, it was rather disturbing.

Overall, this book has a lot of promise. I enjoyed it very much, all of the quirks aside. I would definitely recommend it on the originality alone. There are sexual situations in the book, so this one if not for a younger audience. I think that with some polishing, this could be an outstanding novel. I definitely plan on continuing this series.

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[Freedom · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel was a fun read. I was pleasantly surprised by the engaging pace that drew me in and how eager I was to pick up where I had left off. There are some steamy parts middlish to endish, and I will never look at Wonderland the same way /le blush.
I read the first chapter aloud with the bf, and while I didn’t have the patience to continue in this manner, I can report that he appreciated the sass from the main character.
Overall, looking forward to the sequel.
Wait, there better be a sequel or it’s OFF WITH YOUR HEAD!
I can say that right? What’s that, threats get me no where, or worse, written into stories as a despised character? Eep!
/beats a hasty exit down the rabbit hole


*I received a free copy, yah!

[Treece · Rating 3 out of 5]

Chasing Rabbits was actually --for me--2 1/2 stars. It was promising in the first chapter, and then became really, really slow and didn't pick up until about 60% into the book. That's where things got interesting. The characters and descriptions are intense and interesting, magical and creative. The sexual repression is stilted. Why have a scene with satyrs, yet write a lukewarm love scene? It felt like the main character was afraid to enjoy sex in all it's variations, whether in the human world or in the Fae world. She came off has having a lot of major hang-ups while being surrounded by the Fae who eat, drink, breath and exhale sex constantly. The author kept stepping back from being erotic, skating the edge, and then jumping sideways to stay mainstream in her writing. Her frisky, sensual depictions of Cheshire Cat and the UnSeelie Prince were great but limiting to all involved. Trip and Mop are comedy relief and endearing, except I wondered what their purpose was to the story line because they didn't connect in where other characters like the White Queen or Alice did.

Kat, the heroine, is smart-mouthed, sassy and awkward but she learns quickly the ins and outs of the odd "Wonderland". She is likable at times, and others, a bit annoying, all too human which is the point. What made her a pain at times was she could be a bit self-righteous. Nobody likes a Goody Two Shoes who plays at being Miss Bad A##. Sadly, I figured out what was going on in terms of the plot twist involving her, and the way things ended didn't surprise me either.

The author put a lot of work into this but I wanted it to grab me harder, and it didn't. I didn't enjoy this enough to read the next part. It was only .99 but I would have preferred to review it for free. Overall, a decent effort and a different twist on Alice in Wonderland with some adult themes and more Faerie accents.

[Carolyn Weese · Rating 5 out of 5]

Chasing Rabbits offers a unique twist to Alice in Wonderland. While Alice is part of the story, she is not the main character, which is something I greatly appreciate in spin-off novels. It piques your interest in the beginning and sustains you all the way through. It has many crazy adventures and interesting characters who are familiar but very different when comparing to the original Alice in Wonderland. The main character is a strong female personality, which is also something I appreciate and admire. Overall, it is a fantastic story that is easy to read and will leave you wanting more.

[Cathy McGough · Rating 5 out of 5]

First off let me say that I am a big fan of Alice In Wonderland - so I had some reservations about reading this book but it was available on Kindle Unlimited so I decided to give it a go. I have to say OMG - straight away from the get go I loved it! In fact, I wish it hadn't ended. I can totally see this as a movie or a tv series and even as a musical. There were some unexpected Fae sexy bits. There were many instances when I howled out loud so my family wondered what I was up to! What an amazing fun read!

[Chocomeiske · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full review here: http://www.chocomeiske.com/2016/06/02...

This unique, cleverly wrought take on Alice in Wonderland, infused with mystery, romance, the Fae and a s sassy heroine with a sarcastic with, practically bursts with vivid imagery and delightful, colorful characters and is a great contender for one of my favourite retelling of all time.

[Kris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eck! This book ended when I wanted so much more! The moment the questions are answered you feel like the adventure is just about to begin (even through you've gone through a crazy adventure to get the answers) the book ends. I NEED more. I'm going to bed heartbroken I have no more to read. I hope Erin offers up another book, or two, in this series.

[Heather andrews · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book wasn't really romance but since I love all things Alice in Wonderland I knew I had to read it. I quite enjoyed it, I'm thinking there's going to be a second book, the ending didn't end the way I was hoping. Kat was a lovable character.

[Briana Michaels · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super funny and clever. Any one who loves the story of Alice in Wonderland will love this book even more. You go on such a journey and meet the greatest characters. Well done, Bedford! Can't wait to read the next one.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, after reading both prequels, I was reading the original story that started it all. And although I don't regret that I read the prequels first, this book did answer a lot of questions I had and did a great job on explaining the world, the mythology and a lot of other stuff that I didn't fully understand while reading the two prequels. Blame me for reading out of publication order.

However, I already enjoyed the previous two books and during this book I fell in love with the world more and more. This version of Wonderland is just wonderful. It's strange, it's weird, it's illogical, it's magical, it's enchanting, it's dangerous and it's a world full of possibilities. Mixing Wonderland with the Fae mythology works so incredibly well, combine it with a very interesting version of Alice and a main character slowly piecing the puzzle together and the result is just awesome.

And what a main character Kat is. Kat and I have a lot in common. We're single, we're not that into dating guys just to find someone, we prefer the company of books and we're not that bold or brave. I like seeing her change in Wonderland, seeing her curiosity peak, seeing her take risks, while she acknowledges that it is unlike her but happening anyway. It made me curious what happened to her and why it happened and if it would happen to me too.

But Kat wasn't the only awesome character. This book had loads of amazing side characters and possible love interests. Although we didn't get to know them THAT well in this book, it was easy to get a feel of their character traits and personalities. They all had this very unique vibe and what I love is that they all border on the line between good and bad. They are gray, they do bad things and good things and as a reader you never know which one it's gonna be this time.

I'm very curious to return to this wonderful world and to have some new adventures. Luckily the rest of the series is already on the shelves!

[Kathy Osborn · Rating 5 out of 5]

When I read the blurb to this book, I knew I wanted to read it. Erin Bedford tale of Chasing Rabbits is a twist of Alice in Wonderful land, but after Alice has been there.

Katherine (Kat) runs after a rabbit eating her carrots and ends up in The Between, which is one of the 3 realms in the Underground within this story. Each realm has rules and all fae must obey the rules, but above all no humans are allowed.

As Kat tries to get out of the Underground, she meets all kinds of unique characters. For example, Cheshire S Cat reminds of a cross between a playboy and Pussy N Boots, but with a little more sex appeal.

A Dark Prince who lost his fiancé after something Alice did and continues to be punished. The interaction between the Prince and Kat is very interesting. I felt the pull between these two while reading this story.

Kat is very determined and wants to get out of there, but the obstacles can be overwhelming in the Underground. I truly enjoyed the adventure and the characters I met along the way.

But, the ending blew me away as I wasn't expecting that. I can't wait to read the next book to see what happens next.

Erin did a fantastic job of writing this tale.

5 Koala Paws

[Kameron · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars!!

(review request submitted by the author for an honest critique)

Like Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll, you'll encounter many unique beings in Chasing Rabbits. Example: two-headed birds, a talking wall, and a brownie. You also see some familiar names in Underworld but, trust me folks, these characters are NOT as how you remember them.

Case in point: Caterpillar is a woman who seems to fancy both genders. Cheshire Cat reminded me of Dave Navarro (Ink Master and musician) but with a tail, and Trip (the sort of rabbit) spoke like Sméagol from the Lord of the Rings series.

Chasing Rabbits sounds pretty damn interesting, huh?

How about if I say this all takes place in the world of Fae?

If you are familiar with them, you know their allure and the trouble interacting with them can cause.

Yeah, I think some interests have certainly been peaked.

Oh, one final character worth mentioning ---- Alice. She's also featured in Chasing Rabbits but her role has been altered greatly. I always thought she was a snotty twit in Carroll's tales but in Chasing Rabbits I found her to be ..... the same. :)

Me and her, without a doubt, wouldn't be bosom buddies. Heck, no one seems to be particular fond of her in Underworld.

Wonder why? Then buy the book and gather your own opinion of her and this tale.

Happy Reading!!

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[Mary Lee · Rating 2 out of 5]

I wanted to like this, but it was impossible to like. I have finished the series and I can say it isn't worth reading. I do not get all the great reviews. First up, we have a girl who was a librarian in school but doesn't know the Dewey Decimal System? WGH? I learned it in the first 15 minutes when I was a junior high librarian volunteer! Then she is also supposed to be an English Literature MAJOR and has never heard of Fae or Unseelie, although both fill literature through the ages. Instead, she thinks they are Fairy, but not normal literature fairies, but Tinkerbell who she thinks grants wishes! Ummm, an English Lit Major would know that was the Jinn and not Tinkerbell. Heck, any kid who watches Disney would know better! Unfortunately, the idiocy doesn't end there. This girl has no personality and she is dumber than a box of rocks. Seriously, not sure why anyone would like her or care. None of the characters were fleshed out. They were more of caricatures of characters. No one ever had a plan and they jumped from one fire to another because of stupid decisions. The main character tried to come across as defiant and spunky, but instead, she came across as a total idiot with no common sense. The basic premise of the story was good and the background of the world was good, but it never really got built up and the shallow characters just ruined the story for me.

[LoveBooksAndCats · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received the free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and my review is based on the ARC I received, not the final product.

Just like Erin's last book, I really enjoyed her writing. It was superb and full of imagination. I could easily picture everything which is important for me. I really liked almost all the characters and the scenario were totally new. Although many characters were inspired from Alice in Wonderland, each one was much different from that of AIWL. I would say a new and improved versions. The way Erin build the story and the fantasy factors were very enjoyable. Overall a good and very enjoyable read. Thank you Erin and all the best for future books. I hope there is a sequel to it.

[Signi Siemens · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very impressive and imaginative book!! I really really loved it!!! The story about Katherine(Kat) who follows a rabbit, or what she thinks is a rabbit, and voices in her head, and ends up in a place that is totally weird and nothing is what it seems. All kinds of strange creatures and plants, scenery and so on. She encounters a sexy man like cat and a dark Unseelie Prince who both are interested in her and one of whom she shares a past with.As the book progresses Kat finds out that she isn't who she thinks she is!! Curiouser and curiouser??? The story is very intriguing and full of descriptive imagery from beginning to end, and it continues in Chasing Cats. A mysterious and magical read!!!

[Cali Jewel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A highly entertaining, fun, engaging and witty retelling of the wonderland classic in a contemporary and creatively new way.... Loving the fae twist and this action packed and thrilling new journey. Had me hooked from beginning to end and excited for more from this series.

[Mello ❣ Illium ✮Harry✮ ☀Myrnin☀ Torin Ichimaru · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting Alice in Wonderland Retelling

While I sometimes wanted to strangle Kat for doing things she shouldn't and guessed some plot points early on, I liked this book a lot and plan to read the next book right away.

[Betsy · Rating 1 out of 5]

This started off as a slightly smutty sequel(?) to Alice in wonderland. Unfortunately the smutty became silly and repetitive. I stopped reading when it turned into a nasty rape fantasy. Skip this one.

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book one in the Underground series that is a take on Alice in Wonderland. Kat is back in her hometown looking for work and tumbles into the fae world. An adult story with Kat learning about herself and her world. A fun paranormal romance.

[Valery · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF
Though the premise was intriguing, the first sentence repulsed me. I did a search and saw how many f-bombs there were and immediately deleted the book.
I won't waste my time on garbage.

[Myla L A · Rating 5 out of 5]

Interesting Twist

How refreshing to read a totally new offshoot of Alice in Wonderland. Interesting story that integrates some of the old with a new version. I highly recommend this book.

[Barb VanderWel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this & I can't wait for more.
I will be also leaving a review on Goodreads @ Amazon.
And letting everyone know about it.
So i gave it a 5 Stars.

[Debbie Eyre · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG I loved this! From the very start I found myself sucked into this action-packed adventure and I just could not put it down! I am a massive fan of fairytales and their retellings and this Alice in wonderland style tale is simply awesome! With an intriguing dark and twisted storyline and fantastic characters I am really looking forward to reading the next book!

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