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Harem of Hearts #3
Allison Shatters the Looking-Glass
I'm so fucking scared right now. No, not just scared—I'm terrified. And if you're reading this, you should be, too.
I fell through the Looking-Glass; I got back home.But get this: I didn't come alone. Oh, and it doesn't feel like home anymore. Unlike Alice in the original story, this is not my Wonderland.In the original story, the Walrus and the Carpenter didn't follow Alice back.In that story, she didn't bring her harem of lovers with her to meet Dad. Mom, Dad, meet my nine boyfriends; one of them's a faerie who foretells the future—is that what I'm supposed to say?
Back in Underland, things are even worse. Betrayal, heartbreak, and death … that's all that's waiting for us in Castle Heart.I'm "the Alice", bringer of prophecy, and I'm starting to fall for all nine men in my life. So, can I stop the chaos that's rolling in on black wings? If you're reading this, can you help me, please? Save the world, get the guys, and give me my happy ending.
ALLISON SHATTERS THE LOOKING-GLASS (Book 3 of 3 in the "Harem of Hearts" series) -- is a full-length reverse harem/new adult/dark romance novel, a gritty retelling of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Don't expect a children's tale; these characters are nothing like their more innocent counterparts. This book contains: drugs, cursing, violence, sex ... and love found in the darkest shadows.
***THIS IS A COMPLETED SERIES***
I fell through the Looking-Glass; I got back home.But get this: I didn't come alone. Oh, and it doesn't feel like home anymore. Unlike Alice in the original story, this is not my Wonderland.In the original story, the Walrus and the Carpenter didn't follow Alice back.In that story, she didn't bring her harem of lovers with her to meet Dad. Mom, Dad, meet my nine boyfriends; one of them's a faerie who foretells the future—is that what I'm supposed to say?
Back in Underland, things are even worse. Betrayal, heartbreak, and death … that's all that's waiting for us in Castle Heart.I'm "the Alice", bringer of prophecy, and I'm starting to fall for all nine men in my life. So, can I stop the chaos that's rolling in on black wings? If you're reading this, can you help me, please? Save the world, get the guys, and give me my happy ending.
ALLISON SHATTERS THE LOOKING-GLASS (Book 3 of 3 in the "Harem of Hearts" series) -- is a full-length reverse harem/new adult/dark romance novel, a gritty retelling of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". Don't expect a children's tale; these characters are nothing like their more innocent counterparts. This book contains: drugs, cursing, violence, sex ... and love found in the darkest shadows.
***THIS IS A COMPLETED SERIES***
532 pages, Paperback
First published October 23, 2018
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C.M. Stunich
186 books14.4k followersC.M. Stunich is a self-admitted bibliophile with a love for exotic teas and a whole host of characters who live full time inside the strange, swirling vortex of her thoughts. Some folks might call this crazy, but Caitlin Morgan doesn't mind - especially considering she has to write biographies in the third person. Oh, and half the host of characters in her head are searing hot bad boys with dirty mouths and skillful hands (among other things). If being crazy means hanging out with them everyday, C.M. has decided to have herself committed.
She hates tapioca pudding, loves to binge on cheesy horror movies, and is a slave to many cats. When she's not vacuuming fur off of her couch, C.M. can be found with her nose buried in a book or her eyes glued to a computer screen. She's the author of over thirty novels - romance, new adult, fantasy, and young adult included. Please, come and join her inside her crazy. There's a heck of a lot to do there.
Oh, and Caitlin loves to chat (incessantly), so feel free to e-mail her, send her a Facebook message, or put up smoke signals. She's already looking forward to it.
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She hates tapioca pudding, loves to binge on cheesy horror movies, and is a slave to many cats. When she's not vacuuming fur off of her couch, C.M. can be found with her nose buried in a book or her eyes glued to a computer screen. She's the author of over thirty novels - romance, new adult, fantasy, and young adult included. Please, come and join her inside her crazy. There's a heck of a lot to do there.
Oh, and Caitlin loves to chat (incessantly), so feel free to e-mail her, send her a Facebook message, or put up smoke signals. She's already looking forward to it.
Stalk me, please!
www.cmstunich.com
www.facebook.com/cmstunichauthor
www.twitter.com/CMStunich
I'm also on Goodreads, Spotify, Google +, Instagram, and Pinterest.
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August 25, 2020
What a mixed bag this series is.
I enjoyed it and HATED it.
Allison is just intolerable, and I can’t tell if that’s because I really just hate her or dislike how the author comes out in this. In a show of super tacky self promotional plugs scattered all throughout this book I almost rage quit. Seriously, the author seems as self centered as Allison is in the book, and it’s just A LOT to handle.
This is fantasy and I want to escape reality, but the author slaps you in the face with reminding readers f the horror that is Donald Trump as president, over the top ‘social Justice warriors’ syndrome, super Mary Sue on crack, and an UNHEALTHY dose of what some people call “feminism” but is really just putting women over men and taking away a mans choice to also say no. Just as gross when it’s in reverse guys!
That’s the bad. The good remains that this author can seriously build a vision, and it’s hella fun and wacky, and everything else you would expect from an Alice retelling+ a lot of sexy fun times.
I really did hate this book for 60% but I loved the other 40% of fun.
The author is continuing this series and I’ll read it but I’ll also be disappointed in myself for knowing better but not staying clear of this nonsense.
I enjoyed it and HATED it.
Allison is just intolerable, and I can’t tell if that’s because I really just hate her or dislike how the author comes out in this. In a show of super tacky self promotional plugs scattered all throughout this book I almost rage quit. Seriously, the author seems as self centered as Allison is in the book, and it’s just A LOT to handle.
This is fantasy and I want to escape reality, but the author slaps you in the face with reminding readers f the horror that is Donald Trump as president, over the top ‘social Justice warriors’ syndrome, super Mary Sue on crack, and an UNHEALTHY dose of what some people call “feminism” but is really just putting women over men and taking away a mans choice to also say no. Just as gross when it’s in reverse guys!
That’s the bad. The good remains that this author can seriously build a vision, and it’s hella fun and wacky, and everything else you would expect from an Alice retelling+ a lot of sexy fun times.
I really did hate this book for 60% but I loved the other 40% of fun.
The author is continuing this series and I’ll read it but I’ll also be disappointed in myself for knowing better but not staying clear of this nonsense.
November 29, 2022
Dear Fucking Diary, if I believed in marriage, I'd probably marry this guy. As things stand, I'd like to share a Costco card, cohabitate, and also fuck his brains out. Thanks for listening!
~
For now, I enjoy my fairy-tale kiss, and even though it's a hell of a lot bloodier, a fuck of a lot more morbid, than the usual…I'll take it. Because this isn't Wonderland, it's fucking Underland. This…this is home.
Ah…this was just SO fucking good! It's the last book of the series, but it ended well. Allison is figuring her shit out and gets a very nice happily ever after…for now…with her "nine big cocks". I loved Allison, and even though she was so young, 18, she wasn't immature. And I greatly appreciate that. I love all the guys too, in fact I don't think I could pick a favorite…maybe Cheshire Puss or the Savage Duke or Raiden Walker…but then I circle back to all the rest and I love them just as much. Maybe it's just the banter with those three I like. It's funny because when I started reading this series I thought nine was going to be excessive…any more than three seems like overkill. But it just works, there's not one man in the bunch that I'd rather not be there, or that I could have done without. They all have an important part to play.
I will be eagerly awaiting the next adventure of The Alice and her harem of hearts.
"How doth the Alice prophesied," he begins, drawing designs in my exhaled smoke and making…well, me. "Improve her all-male harem. She dates assassins, kings that bleed; princes, angels, dragons!" As he quotes, he draws more of the shapes with his fingers. They're crude little art pieces, like animal crackers or something, only vaguely recognizable shapes, but I like them anyway. "How cheerfully her kitty grins," he continues, drawing Chesh's big, white smile in the air as the cat himself gives a real-world replica. "How neatly shifts her rabbit. She welcomes winged seer men in while dating thieves is habit!" Lar bats his left wing, sending the smoke figures dancing into oblivion.
~
"Leave my knickers alone."
"Show me a midnight knicker dance, please," Chesh yowls, falling back into the pillows and covering his face with inked hands. "I'll join in, too. I'll boogie with you, Alli Cat." He pulls his hands down and grins, teeth shining white in the sun. "Did you see what I did there? How claw-ver, am I. The claw-verest one of them. Alli Cat."
~
"You gave keys to nine men, and the paintings in the Suit of Hearts reflected that." He glances over at me. "You know that was no coincidence, right? Those paintings were blank until you showed up at the palace. Those images were there because those were the nine men in the world you were most interested in. If your tastes had changed, so too would the paintings."
My mouth hangs open in shock, and I snap it closed quickly to avoid swallowing a rocking horse fly.
~
"Shifter blood might taste like shit, but I certainly smelled like it." I smiled, because I don't think I've ever not thought the twins smelled good. Great, actually. Perfect. Maybe it's a crush thing? Because I'm so into them that I'm not perceiving reality anymore? That's love for you.
Not that I love them.
I mean…I mean, shit. Maybe I do.
Oh crap.
~
"Enjoy your Fabulous Monsters." He winks at me, and I get the idea that maybe when he says Fabulous Monsters, it's a euphemism for something else. Like, maybe North's and Chesh's cocks?
Or maybe I just want it to be a euphemism? Remember: still horny young person over here. I have not leveled-up in that arena since you began reading. I'm sorry, but I'm simply obstinate about remaining my own age through all three-hundred and sixty-four days of my un-birthdays.
~
I kid you not. Could I really make this crap up? I mean, maybe someone could, but she'd probably be a crazy bitch.
~
For now, I enjoy my fairy-tale kiss, and even though it's a hell of a lot bloodier, a fuck of a lot more morbid, than the usual…I'll take it. Because this isn't Wonderland, it's fucking Underland. This…this is home.
Ah…this was just SO fucking good! It's the last book of the series, but it ended well. Allison is figuring her shit out and gets a very nice happily ever after…for now…with her "nine big cocks". I loved Allison, and even though she was so young, 18, she wasn't immature. And I greatly appreciate that. I love all the guys too, in fact I don't think I could pick a favorite…maybe Cheshire Puss or the Savage Duke or Raiden Walker…but then I circle back to all the rest and I love them just as much. Maybe it's just the banter with those three I like. It's funny because when I started reading this series I thought nine was going to be excessive…any more than three seems like overkill. But it just works, there's not one man in the bunch that I'd rather not be there, or that I could have done without. They all have an important part to play.
I will be eagerly awaiting the next adventure of The Alice and her harem of hearts.
"How doth the Alice prophesied," he begins, drawing designs in my exhaled smoke and making…well, me. "Improve her all-male harem. She dates assassins, kings that bleed; princes, angels, dragons!" As he quotes, he draws more of the shapes with his fingers. They're crude little art pieces, like animal crackers or something, only vaguely recognizable shapes, but I like them anyway. "How cheerfully her kitty grins," he continues, drawing Chesh's big, white smile in the air as the cat himself gives a real-world replica. "How neatly shifts her rabbit. She welcomes winged seer men in while dating thieves is habit!" Lar bats his left wing, sending the smoke figures dancing into oblivion.
~
"Leave my knickers alone."
"Show me a midnight knicker dance, please," Chesh yowls, falling back into the pillows and covering his face with inked hands. "I'll join in, too. I'll boogie with you, Alli Cat." He pulls his hands down and grins, teeth shining white in the sun. "Did you see what I did there? How claw-ver, am I. The claw-verest one of them. Alli Cat."
~
"You gave keys to nine men, and the paintings in the Suit of Hearts reflected that." He glances over at me. "You know that was no coincidence, right? Those paintings were blank until you showed up at the palace. Those images were there because those were the nine men in the world you were most interested in. If your tastes had changed, so too would the paintings."
My mouth hangs open in shock, and I snap it closed quickly to avoid swallowing a rocking horse fly.
~
"Shifter blood might taste like shit, but I certainly smelled like it." I smiled, because I don't think I've ever not thought the twins smelled good. Great, actually. Perfect. Maybe it's a crush thing? Because I'm so into them that I'm not perceiving reality anymore? That's love for you.
Not that I love them.
I mean…I mean, shit. Maybe I do.
Oh crap.
~
"Enjoy your Fabulous Monsters." He winks at me, and I get the idea that maybe when he says Fabulous Monsters, it's a euphemism for something else. Like, maybe North's and Chesh's cocks?
Or maybe I just want it to be a euphemism? Remember: still horny young person over here. I have not leveled-up in that arena since you began reading. I'm sorry, but I'm simply obstinate about remaining my own age through all three-hundred and sixty-four days of my un-birthdays.
~
I kid you not. Could I really make this crap up? I mean, maybe someone could, but she'd probably be a crazy bitch.
April 19, 2023
super entertaining and fun, i enjoyed reading this series. who doesn't like a good fairytale retelling with an rh twist?
December 16, 2018
Romance? Or feminists ? Can't have both
This series, while interesting , was also a bit disappointing. The storyline & plot were good, but the liberal sprinkling of feminist propaganda and misandric suggestions left a bitter taste . Unless you enjoy diving into a fantasy world of emasculated men who are ruled by an immature bratty teenager who thinks high heels are patriarchal while corsets are empowering (eyeroll), I don't recommend this series.
This series, while interesting , was also a bit disappointing. The storyline & plot were good, but the liberal sprinkling of feminist propaganda and misandric suggestions left a bitter taste . Unless you enjoy diving into a fantasy world of emasculated men who are ruled by an immature bratty teenager who thinks high heels are patriarchal while corsets are empowering (eyeroll), I don't recommend this series.
October 27, 2018
I know I should reserve 5 starts for works of literary greatness, where the use of language is exquisite and the plot and character development complex and superb. However, sometimes you've just got to rate the book for the level of enjoyment factor, and I completely adore the series.
All the books I read are almost 100% fantasy/paranormal, as it's just pure escapism, and what I like to read about are almost always not reflective of how I would expect things to be in real life, and this series just takes almost all of the things I like to read about and throws them all in together:
Super dark fairy tale re-imagining
Alternative sub-culture
Tattooed/pierced/long haired/unconventional looking characters
Dark and twisted characters who are very much anti-heroes (or out right villains) who you love anyway
Super crazy world/setting
This is also a RH novel, which has been my sub-genre of choice this year, and I think the author writes this genre well.
It's not perfect: I disliked the way the author kept plugging books of her own and her co-author's series. This really jolted me out of the story.
Whilst I wouldn't want to get rid of any of the men, nine is just too many really. It felt like none of them were very well developed and some we barely knew at all. The relationships between them and Alice came across as reasonably superficial because of this. This isn't really the author's fault, as there just wasn't the page time, and to be fair to her, there is an actual plot to this series; it's not all just contrived romance and smut like some RH!
Things also wrapped up just a little to quickly and easily, and I feel like there were questions that never got answered.
Saying all that, this is just one of those series' where I don't really care what the characters are doing, I just want to be with them in their world.
I adore the original Alice in Wonderland, and as an English teacher find it fascinating how such a nonsensical story become one of the most famous works of classic literature and I really love the dark twist that is put on it here. Christina Henry's Alice is another superbly dark re-telling (arguably more complex, too) but this dark version is still my favourite.
I'm really hoping the end of the book is right and there will be more books to come!
All the books I read are almost 100% fantasy/paranormal, as it's just pure escapism, and what I like to read about are almost always not reflective of how I would expect things to be in real life, and this series just takes almost all of the things I like to read about and throws them all in together:
Super dark fairy tale re-imagining
Alternative sub-culture
Tattooed/pierced/long haired/unconventional looking characters
Dark and twisted characters who are very much anti-heroes (or out right villains) who you love anyway
Super crazy world/setting
This is also a RH novel, which has been my sub-genre of choice this year, and I think the author writes this genre well.
It's not perfect: I disliked the way the author kept plugging books of her own and her co-author's series. This really jolted me out of the story.
Whilst I wouldn't want to get rid of any of the men, nine is just too many really. It felt like none of them were very well developed and some we barely knew at all. The relationships between them and Alice came across as reasonably superficial because of this. This isn't really the author's fault, as there just wasn't the page time, and to be fair to her, there is an actual plot to this series; it's not all just contrived romance and smut like some RH!
Things also wrapped up just a little to quickly and easily, and I feel like there were questions that never got answered.
Saying all that, this is just one of those series' where I don't really care what the characters are doing, I just want to be with them in their world.
I adore the original Alice in Wonderland, and as an English teacher find it fascinating how such a nonsensical story become one of the most famous works of classic literature and I really love the dark twist that is put on it here. Christina Henry's Alice is another superbly dark re-telling (arguably more complex, too) but this dark version is still my favourite.
I'm really hoping the end of the book is right and there will be more books to come!
dnf
January 23, 2019DNF at 60%
I can't do it anymore. What was a good series is no longer. This book ruined the series for me.
The problems I had with this book. Fair warning: Rant ahead!
Number 1 the cussing is still bad. It makes Allison sound immature.
Number 2 the author is a bit insulting and stereotypical towards the male population. She says
What is it with straight dudes and plaid flannel pajamas? I swear, they all own a pair.
That right there makes your character sound ignorant. My fiance is straight. Doesn’t own one fucking pair of plaid flannel pajamas. How can I be so sure? Five years together, four of those living with one another, and doing his laundry. Hell he doesn’t even own a plaid shirt.
Now I’m not going to say what I really want to say because everyone is entitled to their own opinion but this shit pisses me off so bad. Like I said it sounds ignorant. Something like saying all gay dudes parade around in drag farting out rainbows. See how ignorant that sounds. Enough with stereotyping people.
Number 3 The political views that are thrown in. Heavy left leaning propaganda. (Look I don’t give a rats ass who you voted for, but leave your political shit out of my fantasy books)
Anyway not getting into that, number 4 Allison went from learning to be a badass to being whiny. Authors stop doing this. Stop making a strong character turn into a whiny little girl. Allison took several steps back. She was bratty and selfish. Totally insufferable.
Number 5 Allison is wit washy. She keeps going back and forth with her feelings. I was hoping by the third book she would have all of that check and she wouldn’t be all “I hate him”, “I’m never sleeping with him”, and then be kissing or having sex with the guy she was just saying that about.
Number 6 Allison throughout the series keeps reminding us of her age and her teenage hormones. We get it by now.
Number 7 The author made Allison condescending.
As you can see what is wrong with the book. Allison and how the author portrayed her. I thought I could finish this but I couldn’t. If the author would have put political issues aside and focused on building the relationship with Allison and her men than the whiny brat we got I more than likely would have loved the book.
I can't do it anymore. What was a good series is no longer. This book ruined the series for me.
The problems I had with this book. Fair warning: Rant ahead!
Number 1 the cussing is still bad. It makes Allison sound immature.
Number 2 the author is a bit insulting and stereotypical towards the male population. She says
What is it with straight dudes and plaid flannel pajamas? I swear, they all own a pair.
That right there makes your character sound ignorant. My fiance is straight. Doesn’t own one fucking pair of plaid flannel pajamas. How can I be so sure? Five years together, four of those living with one another, and doing his laundry. Hell he doesn’t even own a plaid shirt.
Now I’m not going to say what I really want to say because everyone is entitled to their own opinion but this shit pisses me off so bad. Like I said it sounds ignorant. Something like saying all gay dudes parade around in drag farting out rainbows. See how ignorant that sounds. Enough with stereotyping people.
Number 3 The political views that are thrown in. Heavy left leaning propaganda. (Look I don’t give a rats ass who you voted for, but leave your political shit out of my fantasy books)
Anyway not getting into that, number 4 Allison went from learning to be a badass to being whiny. Authors stop doing this. Stop making a strong character turn into a whiny little girl. Allison took several steps back. She was bratty and selfish. Totally insufferable.
Number 5 Allison is wit washy. She keeps going back and forth with her feelings. I was hoping by the third book she would have all of that check and she wouldn’t be all “I hate him”, “I’m never sleeping with him”, and then be kissing or having sex with the guy she was just saying that about.
Number 6 Allison throughout the series keeps reminding us of her age and her teenage hormones. We get it by now.
Number 7 The author made Allison condescending.
As you can see what is wrong with the book. Allison and how the author portrayed her. I thought I could finish this but I couldn’t. If the author would have put political issues aside and focused on building the relationship with Allison and her men than the whiny brat we got I more than likely would have loved the book.
August 5, 2019
Got some mix feelings for this last book. 2.5/5
It's overall enjoyable but filed with so many problem that it's not good good, you know what I mean?
Let me give you some of those "break it" moments for me.
First of all, for me a good point of this series was that I actually liked the main character, well forget it now. Allison gets annoying real fast in this 3rd book. And she just sounds so entitled. Oh and isn't this the adjective for her in this books, entitled.
The way Allison treats her sister is gross? The poor girl is obviously scared out of her mind and our heroine's just like 'ugh annoying'. Best sister ever, congrats. And their mother gives zero fucks too, nice family you got there.
Then, she spends her time talking about people's hair colors feminist concepts (which is good) BUT she then proceeds to ignore them and goes about doing stupid stuff that go against them. One exemple could be when she talks about women in books needing more female friends (which is true) then one of the like other 2 women of the series turns out to be a vilain and she spends her time calling the other woman of the novel a bitch..so like... what? Or when she insists on how it's her harem her decisions, she's a free woman etc and then when X wants to join her harem she's like "oh you have to ask Tee for permission"...? what?
Also I get that this is "Allison in Hornyland" but like some sex scenes are just so weird and uncomfortable to read? spoilers I guess but And I still don't understand her relationship with the King of Hearts.
Then we have the return of continuity or consistency errors, which were already here in the other books. Exemple, how did some characters make it through the looking glass to topside? It makes no sense. The whole part of the book that takes place in Topside was so confusing and weird to read.
Also, the Mad Hatter keeps acquiring new power whenever the plot needs it. And it's annoying.
The big battle between Allison and the Walrus etc felt underwhelming. The whole last act of the book felt really lackluster. I was expecting something big, grandiose instead I got
The writing didn't get better. I still need to be told everyone's hair color at every chance we get. Or that Rab is covered in tattoos. In case of, you know, in book three of a series where the men rarely have a shirt on, you still needed to have a physical description of them at all times. Cool cool.
Also the author keeps refencing to her own books in this story? Like Allison will name drop other novels by the author and be like "oh i love this book". Which is immersion breaking but also just so weird? I mean, self promotion is fine and all but maybe do it with more taste, idk.
I really wanted to like this last book but there were too many things that were a tad distasteful to me. Too bad, because the premise of the series was really good and could have given us something really good had it been handled a bit better.
It's overall enjoyable but filed with so many problem that it's not good good, you know what I mean?
Let me give you some of those "break it" moments for me.
First of all, for me a good point of this series was that I actually liked the main character, well forget it now. Allison gets annoying real fast in this 3rd book. And she just sounds so entitled. Oh and isn't this the adjective for her in this books, entitled.
The way Allison treats her sister is gross? The poor girl is obviously scared out of her mind and our heroine's just like 'ugh annoying'. Best sister ever, congrats. And their mother gives zero fucks too, nice family you got there.
Then, she spends her time talking about
Also I get that this is "Allison in Hornyland" but like some sex scenes are just so weird and uncomfortable to read? spoilers I guess but And I still don't understand her relationship with the King of Hearts.
Then we have the return of continuity or consistency errors, which were already here in the other books. Exemple, how did some characters make it through the looking glass to topside? It makes no sense. The whole part of the book that takes place in Topside was so confusing and weird to read.
Also, the Mad Hatter keeps acquiring new power whenever the plot needs it. And it's annoying.
The big battle between Allison and the Walrus etc felt underwhelming. The whole last act of the book felt really lackluster. I was expecting something big, grandiose instead I got
The writing didn't get better. I still need to be told everyone's hair color at every chance we get. Or that Rab is covered in tattoos. In case of, you know, in book three of a series where the men rarely have a shirt on, you still needed to have a physical description of them at all times. Cool cool.
Also the author keeps refencing to her own books in this story? Like Allison will name drop other novels by the author and be like "oh i love this book". Which is immersion breaking but also just so weird? I mean, self promotion is fine and all but maybe do it with more taste, idk.
I really wanted to like this last book but there were too many things that were a tad distasteful to me. Too bad, because the premise of the series was really good and could have given us something really good had it been handled a bit better.
October 30, 2018
4.5 Stars
This review is for the entire series.
It may be possible that I read waaaaaaay too much into this series. I'll start off with that. If I did, I don't care. I can think what the hell I want!
Yes, this has got all the big paranormal RH points checked off. Badass MC, hot dudes, steamy sexy times, snarky banter. You know how it is. I love that stuff! Plus, C.M. Stunich does sexy times well, even when she's "toning it down" (which I think she might have been doing in this, although that's just me speculating). She's also dark, I like that. So, yes, this re-telling is dark, twisted, funny, and a lot of fun.
BUT! I think just below the surface there's a story about a woman's journey into self discovery and empowerment. I think I may have glimpsed a message about going after what you want, stepping up and owning your own destiny. Taking control of your life, believing yourself. You are the creator and manifestor of your own life/path/journey. Face your dark side, face your fears was also seen in these pages. Some support of those you love is peppered in with a little you make your tribe as well. Definitely tolerance is spied.
Life is your twisted fairytale. YOU are the ALICE in your Underland. Will you have a happy ending?
OR it was just a fun ride? And c'mon, who doesn't love a sexy, vampire, Mad Hatter?!
You decide, Alice...
*cue Jefferson Airplane's White Rabbit* (like this NEVER came to mind your while reading this! Just me? REALLY?!)
This review is for the entire series.
It may be possible that I read waaaaaaay too much into this series. I'll start off with that. If I did, I don't care. I can think what the hell I want!
Yes, this has got all the big paranormal RH points checked off. Badass MC, hot dudes, steamy sexy times, snarky banter. You know how it is. I love that stuff! Plus, C.M. Stunich does sexy times well, even when she's "toning it down" (which I think she might have been doing in this, although that's just me speculating). She's also dark, I like that. So, yes, this re-telling is dark, twisted, funny, and a lot of fun.
BUT! I think just below the surface there's a story about a woman's journey into self discovery and empowerment. I think I may have glimpsed a message about going after what you want, stepping up and owning your own destiny. Taking control of your life, believing yourself. You are the creator and manifestor of your own life/path/journey. Face your dark side, face your fears was also seen in these pages. Some support of those you love is peppered in with a little you make your tribe as well. Definitely tolerance is spied.
Life is your twisted fairytale. YOU are the ALICE in your Underland. Will you have a happy ending?
OR it was just a fun ride? And c'mon, who doesn't love a sexy, vampire, Mad Hatter?!
You decide, Alice...
*cue Jefferson Airplane's White Rabbit* (like this NEVER came to mind your while reading this! Just me? REALLY?!)
December 1, 2018
I think I finished it because I read the first two and paid for it. Two stars because there weren't any typos or grammatical errors. Allison as the narrator did a lot of third wall breaking, which I just found annoying by the end. More references to the patriarchy and generic neo-feminist rhetoric... I feel like the voice in this installment was more juvenile than in the first two books. Very little relationship building. I felt like every time Allison had sex with someone it was because she had to make it with all 9 guys by the end of the series. Allison's inner monologue skewed pretty sharply to raunchy, nymphomanic teenager and more or less stayed there through the entire book, which became tiresome.
In all, I feel like this was the final nail in a series that wasted a lot of potential and a fantastic setting and I'm not sure I'll be picking up any more of the author's books even though I know she can do better.
In all, I feel like this was the final nail in a series that wasted a lot of potential and a fantastic setting and I'm not sure I'll be picking up any more of the author's books even though I know she can do better.
October 29, 2018
The end
Wow what a fantastic series. A culmination of catastrophe, happenstance and magic. I loved how the Alice was so strong, but could show some of her soft gooey center, especially with her men. Things all worked out the way it should have... but there are definitely more adventures in store for the harem of hearts and queen Alice!
Wow what a fantastic series. A culmination of catastrophe, happenstance and magic. I loved how the Alice was so strong, but could show some of her soft gooey center, especially with her men. Things all worked out the way it should have... but there are definitely more adventures in store for the harem of hearts and queen Alice!
November 4, 2018
I'm going to be honest and say that if you continue to throw in your political views into your books I shall no longer be reading them.
October 26, 2018
Loved this series to pieces
I'm not one for suppliers of rehashing the storyline in reviews, so I'll keep it simple. I loved this series and I absolutely fell head over heels for the 9 men of Underland. The only thing I did not enjoy which seemed very prevalent in this third book was the constant reference of today's political crap, US carp specifically. I read to escape hearing about that mess, not to have it thrown in my face every few pages. It just got to be a tad overwhelming and took away from the story for me.
Other than that, wonderful book. Can't wait for the continued stories of the 9.
I'm not one for suppliers of rehashing the storyline in reviews, so I'll keep it simple. I loved this series and I absolutely fell head over heels for the 9 men of Underland. The only thing I did not enjoy which seemed very prevalent in this third book was the constant reference of today's political crap, US carp specifically. I read to escape hearing about that mess, not to have it thrown in my face every few pages. It just got to be a tad overwhelming and took away from the story for me.
Other than that, wonderful book. Can't wait for the continued stories of the 9.
May 13, 2019
5 Guilty Pleasure Stars
(That would be an accurate rating IF I believed we should feel guilty about our pleasures, which I don’t.)
Let’s try this then ...
5 Un-Guilty Pleasure Stars
There. That’s better.
(I most assuredly wouldn’t say this book is full of innocent pleasures, so I think I’ll call it un-guilty and leave it at that.) 😏
This wasn’t a perfect book, and it certainly isn’t serious literature, but if our Goodreads reviews really are supposed to rate our enjoyment of the books we read, then yeah, this one gets all the fucking stars.
I was thoroughly immersed in this wildly imaginative, magic-tinged, blood-soaked story. If your goal is to get lost in another world for a while—if you crave adventure, revel in whimsy, and celebrate feminist erotica, then you might also enjoy this series.
There *is* some pop-culture silliness, not to mention some breaking of the fourth wall, as the author occasionally plugs her other books, or even has a character reference the book in which she currently finds herself, but it’s all very tongue-in-cheek. I accepted these few moments with the kind of eye roll and groan typically saved for dad jokes. In my opinion, the strange world, engaging plot, and fun characters are worth indulging the author in little meta dorkiness. It’s not a story that is meant to take itself too seriously, anyway.
It’s just a fantastical, sexy good time: escapism at its quirky best.
First book of the summer down. Now, I’m off to tackle the rest of my 2019 TBR list ... and do some writing ... and fix the massive clothes rack that fell in my closet. Real life, it beckons.
(That would be an accurate rating IF I believed we should feel guilty about our pleasures, which I don’t.)
Let’s try this then ...
5 Un-Guilty Pleasure Stars
There. That’s better.
(I most assuredly wouldn’t say this book is full of innocent pleasures, so I think I’ll call it un-guilty and leave it at that.) 😏
This wasn’t a perfect book, and it certainly isn’t serious literature, but if our Goodreads reviews really are supposed to rate our enjoyment of the books we read, then yeah, this one gets all the fucking stars.
I was thoroughly immersed in this wildly imaginative, magic-tinged, blood-soaked story. If your goal is to get lost in another world for a while—if you crave adventure, revel in whimsy, and celebrate feminist erotica, then you might also enjoy this series.
There *is* some pop-culture silliness, not to mention some breaking of the fourth wall, as the author occasionally plugs her other books, or even has a character reference the book in which she currently finds herself, but it’s all very tongue-in-cheek. I accepted these few moments with the kind of eye roll and groan typically saved for dad jokes. In my opinion, the strange world, engaging plot, and fun characters are worth indulging the author in little meta dorkiness. It’s not a story that is meant to take itself too seriously, anyway.
It’s just a fantastical, sexy good time: escapism at its quirky best.
First book of the summer down. Now, I’m off to tackle the rest of my 2019 TBR list ... and do some writing ... and fix the massive clothes rack that fell in my closet. Real life, it beckons.
October 25, 2018
Binge worthy!
Dear reader, your probably scrolling now, searching for an epic book to take you away from reality. Stop scrolling. One click this now and rescue your heart from the harsh reality of the real world. Escape to Underland. Now. This book is hands down one of the best retellings I've ever read, it's got everything a good retellings should, and everything a good RH should. CM did it again!!
Dear reader, your probably scrolling now, searching for an epic book to take you away from reality. Stop scrolling. One click this now and rescue your heart from the harsh reality of the real world. Escape to Underland. Now. This book is hands down one of the best retellings I've ever read, it's got everything a good retellings should, and everything a good RH should. CM did it again!!
May 13, 2019
So great. Honestly, just an fantastic wrap-up to the story.
But I hope it isn't the end. I want to read more about Allison-who-is-now-Alice, and her glorious men, on their quest to turn Underland into Wonderland.
But I hope it isn't the end. I want to read more about Allison-who-is-now-Alice, and her glorious men, on their quest to turn Underland into Wonderland.
January 12, 2020
What A great read LOVED all of the characters! And fell in love with underland!!
May 11, 2024
This is my first C.M Stunich book and I absolutely DEVOURED the entire trilogy on 3 days! Absolutely fell in love with this spin on Wonderland! So much fun anf adventure with bits of spice sprinkled here and there! I'm not generally a big Reverse Harem girlie but Alice and her 9 Big CO6KS! Yowzers! About 75% fun, adventure, wonder and splendidness and 25% spicy...but the spice be spicing! 100% reccomend!
November 2, 2018
Sorry, not sorry for freaking loving this whole series! What a pleasure with a sense of nostalgia in there to read through this. The best thing about this reinvention of this Allison in Wonderland story is that it really kept the spirit of Wonderland and its many versions, even the writing was Underlandesk and I just loved it!
In this the last book in the Harem of Hearts Trilogy. Allison and her entourage have to face off against the Anti-Alice the Carpenter and the Walrus but they are in true Underland in for a trip...or more if we count the tea parties 😜. I will say that Allison does have a constant battle with herself over her 9 big men.. it does get a tad annoying at times I just wanted to say "shut up and Get It Girl." As for our men I do feel like we really did not get to know a couple of them as well as I would have liked but I am ok with that because the story was great and if any of the actual plot line had been cut out for some get to know you time I feel it wouldn't have been near as good!
The end was wrapped up nicely however left a little unfinished in that they still have a lot to do! Can't wait to see what other worlds this author may have in store..maybe they will be connected to Underland even because I would love to see these characters again. I mean just think of all the worlds! The author already mentioned the "Beside" and the "Between." Hopefully she will make a frontside, backside, inside and outside as well!!!!
In this the last book in the Harem of Hearts Trilogy. Allison and her entourage have to face off against the Anti-Alice the Carpenter and the Walrus but they are in true Underland in for a trip...or more if we count the tea parties 😜. I will say that Allison does have a constant battle with herself over her 9 big men.. it does get a tad annoying at times I just wanted to say "shut up and Get It Girl." As for our men I do feel like we really did not get to know a couple of them as well as I would have liked but I am ok with that because the story was great and if any of the actual plot line had been cut out for some get to know you time I feel it wouldn't have been near as good!
The end was wrapped up nicely however left a little unfinished in that they still have a lot to do! Can't wait to see what other worlds this author may have in store..maybe they will be connected to Underland even because I would love to see these characters again. I mean just think of all the worlds! The author already mentioned the "Beside" and the "Between." Hopefully she will make a frontside, backside, inside and outside as well!!!!
December 21, 2018
I made it to the end! I deserve a tea party for that shit! The only reason I stuck it out was I found the concept refreshing and the world building was fun and the right kind of off-putting, I like to stay on my toes. But jear desus the MC is just insufferable! I don't know Brooke but read her review it mirrors my opinion and then some! I found Allison immature, naive in the bad way (displayed in what I'm calling the Forced Huffington Post Story Arc), juvenile when she didn't like something, judgemental and kinda rude. She lacks insight and understanding which I viewed as a character who lacks both sympathy and more importantly lacks empathy. It's all about her and if she doesn't like something then it's everyone else's lack of virtue or whatever she thinks up at the time. So yeah!
November 5, 2018
What a great series!
I really enjoyed this series, it was funny, smutty and it had action too. I loved how Allison was able to bring her old life with her to Underland. It was funny reading about her parents seeing her with her guys.
This is definitely a binge worthy RH series.
I would highly recommend it to RH lovers.
I really enjoyed this series, it was funny, smutty and it had action too. I loved how Allison was able to bring her old life with her to Underland. It was funny reading about her parents seeing her with her guys.
This is definitely a binge worthy RH series.
I would highly recommend it to RH lovers.
February 17, 2020
This was an ok read for me. While I finally had a handle on all the characters names this time around it still took me far too long to get everything and everyone straight in my mind. That and the way the scenes blurred together had me so confused I still doubt I have most of them straight in my head. I did like the way much of the story happened topside rather than in Underland. Her foes followed her through the looking glass and they won’t stop until the Alice is destroyed. It’s still pretty trippy the Anti Alice she has to destroy is her twin sister zombified who died when she was a baby. I’m glad Alice and her men were able to break her mother out of prison because I personally don’t blame her for what she did. She defended her daughter and took out her rapists, I think mom deserves a medal. I think it really boils down to nine men being tooo damn many. Nine mates plus all the side characters and it’s no wonder I’m still confused. The characters still use their Underland drugs and I felt like I was tripping half the time myself and not always in a fun way. I really enjoyed the series overall but there was just too much going on. Even her fights with the anti Alice are jumbled in my head because there were so many scenes of this. Chesh and Raider aka the Mad Hatter grew on me a lot in this book and I do think the author did a great job developing their characters and tried to stay as true to their original personalities as she could. I think I may have to reread this series again in the future maybe at a slower pace, perhaps not via audio and possibly where I can take notes lol. It was one of the most wild and insane series I’ve ever read and it was a lot of fun I really just wish it wasn’t so damn confusing.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 4, 2022
Bring on book 4
July 25, 2019
All readers dream of finding the fantastical, of escaping into another realm, a realm that's better than this one, that's full of hope and magic and love But they never find it, so they don't know what they're missing.
Man. What a ride. Three books that are Definitely bingeworthy. And now they've come to a close. Now, im left looking around wondering, How the F do i get through my GD mirror and into Underland?
We get Allison and her kings story wrapped up ever so prettily, but without losing any of the intrigue, adventure, action, steeaaamm, BloodyDescriptiveViolence, and weirdness we've come to love of Underland. I can say i really enjoyed getting to waste my days away getting lost in these books, and couldn't have completely randomly selected (thanks kindle suggestions ) a better story.
Allison had some pretty relatable moments.
"Even if something goes wrong, i can curl up in the corner and read. You're never alone with a book, right?"
Words to live by. I've found that a great way to deter Frat boys at a party is to bust out the weirdo books (aliens, werewolves, blobs, the weirder the better people.) and then watch them scatter.
But she also had so moments in this book where i started to kind if step back from the whole relatable aspect. I.E.- When she is literally constantly getting bothered in the lady garden and jumping from fella to fella, and then starts checking off the list of who's left. Like woooow slow down sis. Bond with your gents, dont just start in with the "well i like him and i havent been with him yet its his turn" s already. But, I dont have 9 husbands (nor is it in my cards *lesigh*), so maybe thats just the way you work around that whole rubics cube of relationship standards. Overall, i really enjoyed getting to see more in depth to other husbands who have really been enigmas until this point. (March Hare im looking at you boo).
Now, im felling a bit like Alice. Like waking up from a dream and going: "WTF where's the magical stuff and my friggin' harem." But oh well, such is finishing a really great story.
-MY ONE BIG MOMENT OF CRISIS: now normally in books i have maybe one small little detail or scene that just kind of makes my head tilt like my dog when he hears the word treat. This can either be because its bad, hilarious, unbelievable, or completely and entirely confusing as all getout. My head tilt moment came at the wedding night scene. For those who have read it, i imagine we are on the same page in that, i feel like there was so much going on, and trying to track exactly where who was and what they were doing, i stumbled. Off a cliff. WhatwherewhohowWhy? I simply felt like i needed a basic football formation drawing of exactly the execution of the plays happening in real time. Just me? Meh well, it still worked, just had to go back to check exactly who was where and what not.
"And the Alice, she lives happily ever ...for now.
Because we're all mad here, and there are no happy ending. This is just the beginning.
And if you're reading this ...you must be mad, too.
So welcome, welcome to Underland.
Sit down and stay a while."
5 we're-all-mad-here-topside-too stars ☆
Man. What a ride. Three books that are Definitely bingeworthy. And now they've come to a close. Now, im left looking around wondering, How the F do i get through my GD mirror and into Underland?
We get Allison and her kings story wrapped up ever so prettily, but without losing any of the intrigue, adventure, action, steeaaamm, BloodyDescriptiveViolence, and weirdness we've come to love of Underland. I can say i really enjoyed getting to waste my days away getting lost in these books, and couldn't have completely randomly selected (thanks kindle suggestions ) a better story.
Allison had some pretty relatable moments.
"Even if something goes wrong, i can curl up in the corner and read. You're never alone with a book, right?"
Words to live by. I've found that a great way to deter Frat boys at a party is to bust out the weirdo books (aliens, werewolves, blobs, the weirder the better people.) and then watch them scatter.
But she also had so moments in this book where i started to kind if step back from the whole relatable aspect. I.E.- When she is literally constantly getting bothered in the lady garden and jumping from fella to fella, and then starts checking off the list of who's left. Like woooow slow down sis. Bond with your gents, dont just start in with the "well i like him and i havent been with him yet its his turn" s already. But, I dont have 9 husbands (nor is it in my cards *lesigh*), so maybe thats just the way you work around that whole rubics cube of relationship standards. Overall, i really enjoyed getting to see more in depth to other husbands who have really been enigmas until this point. (March Hare im looking at you boo).
Now, im felling a bit like Alice. Like waking up from a dream and going: "WTF where's the magical stuff and my friggin' harem." But oh well, such is finishing a really great story.
-MY ONE BIG MOMENT OF CRISIS: now normally in books i have maybe one small little detail or scene that just kind of makes my head tilt like my dog when he hears the word treat. This can either be because its bad, hilarious, unbelievable, or completely and entirely confusing as all getout. My head tilt moment came at the wedding night scene. For those who have read it, i imagine we are on the same page in that, i feel like there was so much going on, and trying to track exactly where who was and what they were doing, i stumbled. Off a cliff. WhatwherewhohowWhy? I simply felt like i needed a basic football formation drawing of exactly the execution of the plays happening in real time. Just me? Meh well, it still worked, just had to go back to check exactly who was where and what not.
"And the Alice, she lives happily ever ...for now.
Because we're all mad here, and there are no happy ending. This is just the beginning.
And if you're reading this ...you must be mad, too.
So welcome, welcome to Underland.
Sit down and stay a while."
5 we're-all-mad-here-topside-too stars ☆
January 16, 2019
Allison and her nine lovers (I can finally say that) get 5 Stars and a very happy reader.
A very surprising (and to be honest nearly everything in this book was surprising me) and compelling last book for the series. There was drama, action, love and a lot more. I just couldn't stop reading. I missed a few more interaction with her family in Underland. I mean she kisses nearly all of her lovers and her parents just stand there?
But this book is beautiful madness and who am I to disagree with it (except for a very hyped reader of course).
I can't wait too read the second of Allison's series. (to bad I have to wait for it. You cruel cruel world.)
A very surprising (and to be honest nearly everything in this book was surprising me) and compelling last book for the series. There was drama, action, love and a lot more. I just couldn't stop reading. I missed a few more interaction with her family in Underland. I mean she kisses nearly all of her lovers and her parents just stand there?
But this book is beautiful madness and who am I to disagree with it (except for a very hyped reader of course).
I can't wait too read the second of Allison's series. (to bad I have to wait for it. You cruel cruel world.)
October 26, 2018
Awesome! Amazing! So sad that it's over and really hope the king's series isn't too far away
February 20, 2025
“They are all mad in Underland… so you may as well join in the chaos and read the series.” -nerdywordyreviews.
What a whirlwind, mind-catching, sexual, dark and twisted series.
This series is worth the read for those who love morally grey, dark fantasy romance.
The world building and character building was exemplary. Many attributes written close to the original ideas of Alice In Wonderland but yet twisted in a fantastic way to make this story its own.
Being roughly based on a fairy tale, the story was easy to follow as the recognition of certain events gives the AH HA moment… yet very different indeed.
This is a very spicy, detailed story of a prophecy to save Underland and turn it back to Wonderland.
Dark, dirty, hectic and all consuming! The narrative and dialogue flowed nicely and there are certain character traits and dialogue that made me giggle along the way. Silliness, confusion and chaos.
Apparently there is one more book. Which is now on order to read when it gets here. So stay tuned for that!
What a whirlwind, mind-catching, sexual, dark and twisted series.
This series is worth the read for those who love morally grey, dark fantasy romance.
The world building and character building was exemplary. Many attributes written close to the original ideas of Alice In Wonderland but yet twisted in a fantastic way to make this story its own.
Being roughly based on a fairy tale, the story was easy to follow as the recognition of certain events gives the AH HA moment… yet very different indeed.
This is a very spicy, detailed story of a prophecy to save Underland and turn it back to Wonderland.
Dark, dirty, hectic and all consuming! The narrative and dialogue flowed nicely and there are certain character traits and dialogue that made me giggle along the way. Silliness, confusion and chaos.
Apparently there is one more book. Which is now on order to read when it gets here. So stay tuned for that!
February 24, 2022
Okay so I’m sitting here tearing up right now because that ending was everything. Not only was it empowering, because at the end of the day it’s a book about a girl who has 9 men that are there for, and WILL do absolutely ANYTHING for her. But it’s also a story about a powerful young woman who can accomplish anything if she just believes and puts her mind—and of course magic into it.
Allison is a queen, aptly so. She came through in this story like the bad bish she is and vanquished her enemies without even really having to rely on her men. Her fight with the Carpenter, Walrus, and Anti-Alice was absolutely epic! And I loved reading every second of it.
For a three book series that has 9 men in it. CM does an amazing job having Allison build connections with all of her men. I loved almost every single one of them, though Tee, Dee, Chesh, and North still remain my favorites. March, Lars, and Hatter really wormed their way into my heart this book. I am absolutely in love with March, he ended up being such a big softie and the fact that he wanted real love? I was SOLD SOLD SOLD on him. You could tell how much all the men cared for Allison in this book and it made my heart feel full.
The only one I’m not completely sold on is the King. Red/Brennan was very obviously enamored with/possessive of Allison, but he really didn’t endear me to him till the end when he saved Tee and looked after Allison’s family—even then I was still on the fence about him. Him calling her his “Queen of hearts.” Was sweet and all, but I found myself wanting more.
Also there are a few things I’m still curious about, mainly whoever it was that broke March’s heart. I also want to see her build a stronger connection with Red and continue to build the one she has with her other men.
I know there’s a continuation of the series called Kings of Underland coming out in august. So perhaps I’ll get to see more of Allison’s relationship with Red grow and get a few of my questions answered.
If you need a fun, epic, steamy, romantic, and comedic read. This is the series for you, I highly recommend it.
Allison is a queen, aptly so. She came through in this story like the bad bish she is and vanquished her enemies without even really having to rely on her men. Her fight with the Carpenter, Walrus, and Anti-Alice was absolutely epic! And I loved reading every second of it.
For a three book series that has 9 men in it. CM does an amazing job having Allison build connections with all of her men. I loved almost every single one of them, though Tee, Dee, Chesh, and North still remain my favorites. March, Lars, and Hatter really wormed their way into my heart this book. I am absolutely in love with March, he ended up being such a big softie and the fact that he wanted real love? I was SOLD SOLD SOLD on him. You could tell how much all the men cared for Allison in this book and it made my heart feel full.
The only one I’m not completely sold on is the King. Red/Brennan was very obviously enamored with/possessive of Allison, but he really didn’t endear me to him till the end when he saved Tee and looked after Allison’s family—even then I was still on the fence about him. Him calling her his “Queen of hearts.” Was sweet and all, but I found myself wanting more.
Also there are a few things I’m still curious about, mainly whoever it was that broke March’s heart. I also want to see her build a stronger connection with Red and continue to build the one she has with her other men.
I know there’s a continuation of the series called Kings of Underland coming out in august. So perhaps I’ll get to see more of Allison’s relationship with Red grow and get a few of my questions answered.
If you need a fun, epic, steamy, romantic, and comedic read. This is the series for you, I highly recommend it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 12, 2023
Hard-core steamy hot! So full points for smut.
Took me two books in the series to connect and get into the story. And I loved it, love the world, love the men, love the magic.
Funny moments, cringe moments (like the self promotion 😅) and lots of actions.
Nine big cocks is right and how she goes about accepting what she wants and making her own way through this mad story is well written. Like my 18 year self she makes me cringe sometimes, but Allison knows she is still growing as a woman. So even if I did not like her, it didn't make me want to shelve the book. Her character and her annoying moments add to the world building.
I didn't give it 5 stars because there were some moments that were not well written or left me wondering.
Like the anti Alice! How did she come to be. How come she's not recognised by the rest of the family, while a rabbit in the fathers skin recognised her. Hmmm lose ends for me.
In the end, this is a wonderful clever book and I happily embraced it, allowing me to fall into the world of Allison and her nine big cocks!
4.2 stars
Took me two books in the series to connect and get into the story. And I loved it, love the world, love the men, love the magic.
Funny moments, cringe moments (like the self promotion 😅) and lots of actions.
Nine big cocks is right and how she goes about accepting what she wants and making her own way through this mad story is well written. Like my 18 year self she makes me cringe sometimes, but Allison knows she is still growing as a woman. So even if I did not like her, it didn't make me want to shelve the book. Her character and her annoying moments add to the world building.
I didn't give it 5 stars because there were some moments that were not well written or left me wondering.
Like the anti Alice! How did she come to be. How come she's not recognised by the rest of the family, while a rabbit in the fathers skin recognised her. Hmmm lose ends for me.
In the end, this is a wonderful clever book and I happily embraced it, allowing me to fall into the world of Allison and her nine big cocks!
4.2 stars
January 16, 2023
4/5
I actually gave it 5 stars because it's the conclusion of Harem of Hearts.
I can't understand how can I love this trilogy as much as I do, but it will have a really special part of me forever. Like half of my heart is in Underland right now.
The first half of the book is both really slow and really fast. It doesn't happen a lot during the first 200 pages, but before I could notice, I was in the second half of the book. I don't know if I love that or if I don't really like it.
Now, the second half is the original Wonderland/Underland in its purest form. Things that seam to be extracted from Lewis Carroll's books, like the part inside the lock, or Potsville, are complemented by the Fabulous Monsters show, and I don't know about you, but for me, THAT'S Underland's essence.
Still in absolute love with Tee.
Thank you, C. M. Stunich for this books. They'll dwell in my heart for a really long time.
I actually gave it 5 stars because it's the conclusion of Harem of Hearts.
I can't understand how can I love this trilogy as much as I do, but it will have a really special part of me forever. Like half of my heart is in Underland right now.
The first half of the book is both really slow and really fast. It doesn't happen a lot during the first 200 pages, but before I could notice, I was in the second half of the book. I don't know if I love that or if I don't really like it.
Now, the second half is the original Wonderland/Underland in its purest form. Things that seam to be extracted from Lewis Carroll's books, like the part inside the lock, or Potsville, are complemented by the Fabulous Monsters show, and I don't know about you, but for me, THAT'S Underland's essence.
Still in absolute love with Tee.
Thank you, C. M. Stunich for this books. They'll dwell in my heart for a really long time.
February 10, 2026
A Must Read SERIES!
If, like me, you're a fan of the nonsensical whimsical fantasy from the original books of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", then you will absolutely love this dark romance themed adult reimagining of the story. The author has completely changed the storyline, yet managed to keep it as madly magical as the original tales as well as inject her own imaginative creations to enhance and change the story. It's a full throttle adventure tale, with plenty of lewd puns and carnal scenes of pleasure.
Note: This is not a standalone read. "Harem of Hearts" is the prequel series, the beginning of the story... stretched out through three books. "This is Book Three." There are cliffhangers people! So, be sure to get the whole set of books. You'll be glad you did.
If, like me, you're a fan of the nonsensical whimsical fantasy from the original books of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", then you will absolutely love this dark romance themed adult reimagining of the story. The author has completely changed the storyline, yet managed to keep it as madly magical as the original tales as well as inject her own imaginative creations to enhance and change the story. It's a full throttle adventure tale, with plenty of lewd puns and carnal scenes of pleasure.
Note: This is not a standalone read. "Harem of Hearts" is the prequel series, the beginning of the story... stretched out through three books. "This is Book Three." There are cliffhangers people! So, be sure to get the whole set of books. You'll be glad you did.
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