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Chronicles of Tarotland #1
The Cursed Tarot
Everything you’ve heard about Wonderland is wrong.
Instead of falling through the looking glass, I’ve entered a cursed world where the tarot deck has come alive, there are impossible creatures that talk, and the high seas are deadly and filled with pirates.
My name’s Soren, and I’m not innocent. But my sister is and I’ll do anything to protect her. When my final con goes wrong and I steal a golden tarot card from a fortune teller that can open portals, I’m whisked away like Alice and the white rabbit, only it’s a spider who beckons me and Tarotland makes Wonderland look like a walk in the park.
I wake up on the ship of the Devil himself who brands me a spy, trading one jail for another. He has a darkness in him that sends shivers down my spine. Still, there's something about him that piques my curiosity.
All I want is to get back home to my sister, but the only way to do that is to get the Devil to release me, and steal the Ace of Wands, a weapon of great power inside of this world. Unfortunately, it’s being protected by the Empress’s magic, and she wants my head on a platter.
Unless I can steal the Ace of Wands, there's no escape from this world, and I'll never see my sister again.
Instead of falling through the looking glass, I’ve entered a cursed world where the tarot deck has come alive, there are impossible creatures that talk, and the high seas are deadly and filled with pirates.
My name’s Soren, and I’m not innocent. But my sister is and I’ll do anything to protect her. When my final con goes wrong and I steal a golden tarot card from a fortune teller that can open portals, I’m whisked away like Alice and the white rabbit, only it’s a spider who beckons me and Tarotland makes Wonderland look like a walk in the park.
I wake up on the ship of the Devil himself who brands me a spy, trading one jail for another. He has a darkness in him that sends shivers down my spine. Still, there's something about him that piques my curiosity.
All I want is to get back home to my sister, but the only way to do that is to get the Devil to release me, and steal the Ace of Wands, a weapon of great power inside of this world. Unfortunately, it’s being protected by the Empress’s magic, and she wants my head on a platter.
Unless I can steal the Ace of Wands, there's no escape from this world, and I'll never see my sister again.
518 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 11, 2022
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About the author
Killian Wolf
22 books132 followersKillian Wolf is a Miami, FL native who enjoys pirates, rum, and skulls as much as she loves writing about dark magick and sorcerers. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Cultural Anthropology and Sociology and a Master of Science in Environmental Archaeology and Palaeoeconomy.
Killian writes books about obtaining magickal powers, and stepping into other dimensions. She lives in England with her husband, a tornado of a cat, and the most timid snake you'd ever meet.
When she isn't writing, you might find her at an Archaeological dig, rock climbing, or sipping on dark spiced rum while working on a painting.
Killian writes books about obtaining magickal powers, and stepping into other dimensions. She lives in England with her husband, a tornado of a cat, and the most timid snake you'd ever meet.
When she isn't writing, you might find her at an Archaeological dig, rock climbing, or sipping on dark spiced rum while working on a painting.
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October 12, 2022
Soren is an orphan who’s very much down on her luck. She basically steals for a living. The only bright spot in her life is her best friend, whom she considers her little sister. Soren then steals a golden tarot card from a fortune teller. But what she doesn’t know is that it can open a portal to another world. She unfortunately activates this portal just as both she and her sister get arrested, leaving her sister alone to rot in jail. Now Soren has to do all she can to get back and save her sister.
This is an Alice In Wonderland retelling. And there are a lot of references to be found in here to the original story. But the beginning of this book actually reminds me a lot of Darren Shan’s Cirque du Freak. Both feature two very close friends in a circus setting. And it’s the protagonist’s fascination with a magical spider that eventually leads to the protagonist going to a supernatural world.
Once the protagonist gets sent through the tarot card, which serves as the rabbit hole in this retelling, we’re immediately grabbed by magic creatures and pirates. It’s a really strong way to introduce us to this supernatural world. The pirates are immediately suspicious of the girl that fell out of the sky. They think she’s got magic powers and was sent by the queen to spy on them. Then their suspicions are pretty much confirmed as they find the protagonist both naked and using magic. But since she did help save the ship, they decide to trust her anyway. The pirates do seem to be very nice and trusting people, but it feels like they made Soren part of the crew a bit too soon. Only the captain stays more than a little suspicious of her. But he’s actually the character that annoyed me the most in the beginning. Because we’re constantly told what a competent character he is, but we don’t really get to see it. And the captain literally tells us time and time again that he doesn’t trust Soren, but he doesn’t act like it. It’s just too much telling instead of showing us who this character really is.
As much as the pirates managed to annoy me in the beginning, they do get better as the story progresses. It’s their motivation that fuels the main plot. The other characters are all quite interesting too. The queen is an absolutely fascinating antagonist. And the protagonist Soren is likeable, relatable and well fleshed out.
The concept of the plot is definitely very inspired by Alice in Wonderland but the author does a good job of making it her own. There are some really cool and intense scenes to be found in this story. And the ending is satisfying. That being said, it could have been a bit shorter. There’s like an entire section in the second half of the story that could have easily been shortened, or even left out entirely.
In terms of world building, this is an incredibly rich and strong story. It lends from the original Alice In Wonderland, with the protagonist thrown into the deep end in a fantasy world that’s all over the place and doesn’t really make sense at first glance. But it also aspires to be a very original and well thought out world that speaks to the imagination.
Overall, a pretty cool and solid Alice in Wonderland retelling that could have benefited from being a bit shorter.
This is an Alice In Wonderland retelling. And there are a lot of references to be found in here to the original story. But the beginning of this book actually reminds me a lot of Darren Shan’s Cirque du Freak. Both feature two very close friends in a circus setting. And it’s the protagonist’s fascination with a magical spider that eventually leads to the protagonist going to a supernatural world.
Once the protagonist gets sent through the tarot card, which serves as the rabbit hole in this retelling, we’re immediately grabbed by magic creatures and pirates. It’s a really strong way to introduce us to this supernatural world. The pirates are immediately suspicious of the girl that fell out of the sky. They think she’s got magic powers and was sent by the queen to spy on them. Then their suspicions are pretty much confirmed as they find the protagonist both naked and using magic. But since she did help save the ship, they decide to trust her anyway. The pirates do seem to be very nice and trusting people, but it feels like they made Soren part of the crew a bit too soon. Only the captain stays more than a little suspicious of her. But he’s actually the character that annoyed me the most in the beginning. Because we’re constantly told what a competent character he is, but we don’t really get to see it. And the captain literally tells us time and time again that he doesn’t trust Soren, but he doesn’t act like it. It’s just too much telling instead of showing us who this character really is.
As much as the pirates managed to annoy me in the beginning, they do get better as the story progresses. It’s their motivation that fuels the main plot. The other characters are all quite interesting too. The queen is an absolutely fascinating antagonist. And the protagonist Soren is likeable, relatable and well fleshed out.
The concept of the plot is definitely very inspired by Alice in Wonderland but the author does a good job of making it her own. There are some really cool and intense scenes to be found in this story. And the ending is satisfying. That being said, it could have been a bit shorter. There’s like an entire section in the second half of the story that could have easily been shortened, or even left out entirely.
In terms of world building, this is an incredibly rich and strong story. It lends from the original Alice In Wonderland, with the protagonist thrown into the deep end in a fantasy world that’s all over the place and doesn’t really make sense at first glance. But it also aspires to be a very original and well thought out world that speaks to the imagination.
Overall, a pretty cool and solid Alice in Wonderland retelling that could have benefited from being a bit shorter.
November 18, 2022
I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review as part of the book tour hosted by Zooloos Book Tours.
The Cursed Tarot is a dark retelling of Alice in Winderland and I absolutely loved it! Forget everything you thought you knew about Wonderland and Alice and be prepared for a dark, twisty ride! Alice finds herself in the Cursed world of Tarot after portalling there in a very different fashion. I found the characters very well created and intriguing to say the least. I love how the author has crafted a world using Tarot in such a clever and unique way and mixed in a good dose of mythology too! There's so much to enjoy in this book and I'm so glad to learn it's going to be a series! I love the direction this tale has gone in and find it like nothing I've read before! So excited for the next book!
The Cursed Tarot is a dark retelling of Alice in Winderland and I absolutely loved it! Forget everything you thought you knew about Wonderland and Alice and be prepared for a dark, twisty ride! Alice finds herself in the Cursed world of Tarot after portalling there in a very different fashion. I found the characters very well created and intriguing to say the least. I love how the author has crafted a world using Tarot in such a clever and unique way and mixed in a good dose of mythology too! There's so much to enjoy in this book and I'm so glad to learn it's going to be a series! I love the direction this tale has gone in and find it like nothing I've read before! So excited for the next book!
November 20, 2022
The Cursed Tarot is a dark Alice In Wonderland retelling unlike anything you’ve read before! The author did a fantastic job at creating a unique, layered world full of interesting and diverse characters. This book was packed with action and unexpected twists that will keep you turning pages.
There was so much to love in this reimagining of Alice In Wonderland. Throughout the book you encounter pirates, undead, talking flowers, merfolk, an evil queen, and so many other quirky characters. There were so many different elements woven into this story that had me wondering how it worked so well together, but it did. I loved it and I can’t wait to see how the story continues.
There was so much to love in this reimagining of Alice In Wonderland. Throughout the book you encounter pirates, undead, talking flowers, merfolk, an evil queen, and so many other quirky characters. There were so many different elements woven into this story that had me wondering how it worked so well together, but it did. I loved it and I can’t wait to see how the story continues.
October 14, 2024
Alice in Wonderland with Pirates of the Caribbean
A orphan lands in a mysterious world with a magical tarot card and works with a cursed pirate captain and crew to get back their loved ones, defeat the evil queen, and get back home.
Great book! Slow retelling. I love both of the retelling stories that were being used for this particular story.
A orphan lands in a mysterious world with a magical tarot card and works with a cursed pirate captain and crew to get back their loved ones, defeat the evil queen, and get back home.
Great book! Slow retelling. I love both of the retelling stories that were being used for this particular story.
January 29, 2023
The story is just moving waaaayyyy too slowly for me to stick with it. I get that this is Wonderland inspired so things aren’t supposed to make sense, but by this point in the book, I should be having some theories about what’s happening but I don’t. That’s mainly due to the fact that it’s a poorly paced plot that’s making me bored with uneventful moments.
December 9, 2022
The Cursed Tarot: A Dark Alice In Wonderland Retelling (Chronicles of Tarotland #1) By Killian Wolf
🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2
Anyone who knows me is aware I’m not a big Alice in Wonderland fan (was traumatized by the disney movie as a little kid and have been called Alice in wonderland too much in my life) but what I don’t mind is retellings or in this case a vibe.
The Cursed Tarot follows Soren as she accidentally falls through a portal and winds up in Tarotland. This book has a lot of the vibes and similar characters at play that you find in the original story but Tarotland is not Wonderland and I LOVED that. By not being constrained by wonderland as a whole Killian was able to make this world her own and I am here for it.
Magical beings and humans are all around, along with soldiers, and evil empress (think queen of hearts but worse) and a found family made up of pirates. I loved the comradery of the characters, and the morally gray leading man. I also loved the addition of magical animals, and loved when they would pop in, even if they weren’t exactly nice all the time.
If you loved the whimsy and chaos from Alice in Wonderland, but wanted it more modern and with a more sassy leading lady, then this book is a must for you!
🌟🌟🌟🌟1/2
Anyone who knows me is aware I’m not a big Alice in Wonderland fan (was traumatized by the disney movie as a little kid and have been called Alice in wonderland too much in my life) but what I don’t mind is retellings or in this case a vibe.
The Cursed Tarot follows Soren as she accidentally falls through a portal and winds up in Tarotland. This book has a lot of the vibes and similar characters at play that you find in the original story but Tarotland is not Wonderland and I LOVED that. By not being constrained by wonderland as a whole Killian was able to make this world her own and I am here for it.
Magical beings and humans are all around, along with soldiers, and evil empress (think queen of hearts but worse) and a found family made up of pirates. I loved the comradery of the characters, and the morally gray leading man. I also loved the addition of magical animals, and loved when they would pop in, even if they weren’t exactly nice all the time.
If you loved the whimsy and chaos from Alice in Wonderland, but wanted it more modern and with a more sassy leading lady, then this book is a must for you!
October 11, 2022
WOW! Now I love a good fairytale retelling and I have read a few Alice in wonderland retellings and this one well this one is right up there with the awesome ones! It’s dark , it’s twisted and everything you think you know about Wonderland, well just throw that out the friggin window! It’s a cursed world of Tarot where the Impossible talks and the tarot deck comes alive. There’s deadly pirates and queens and then there is Soren our ‘Alice’ who is such an incredible, sassy character that comes alive in this magical world and who just wants to get home to her sister. The world building is incredible and so descriptive, the storyline gripping and exciting and the twists and turns will have you literally on the edge of your seat. And then there’s the characters, some you will love, some you will hate and others, well just watch your back! I am so excited for the next book!
October 8, 2022
Firstly, I just want to say, how gorgeous is the cover? 😍
The book itself was really good. I think, for me, I’ve read a few retellings the past few months and this one was different in the aspect of mix between classical and a retelling. There was just something missing for me… but I’m not too sure what?
There is a good play on tarot cards here and this is how Soren ends up in another world. She then discovers her ever changing magic in this world.
It was full of twists and turns, a lot of characters are introduced and the world she enters into via the tarot card seems beautiful - it’s filled with pirates, soldiers, queens and more. The characters have their own background and even when you think someone is on Soren’s side… they change like the flick of a switch.
It was a good book and I enjoyed reading. Killians take on the retelling was very interesting and unique.
Thank you to @zooloosbooktour for allowing me on tour with you and a huge thanks to Killian for allowing me a copy of your book.
The book itself was really good. I think, for me, I’ve read a few retellings the past few months and this one was different in the aspect of mix between classical and a retelling. There was just something missing for me… but I’m not too sure what?
There is a good play on tarot cards here and this is how Soren ends up in another world. She then discovers her ever changing magic in this world.
It was full of twists and turns, a lot of characters are introduced and the world she enters into via the tarot card seems beautiful - it’s filled with pirates, soldiers, queens and more. The characters have their own background and even when you think someone is on Soren’s side… they change like the flick of a switch.
It was a good book and I enjoyed reading. Killians take on the retelling was very interesting and unique.
Thank you to @zooloosbooktour for allowing me on tour with you and a huge thanks to Killian for allowing me a copy of your book.
September 29, 2022
“The Cursed Tarot” is the first full-length instalment in Killian Wolf’s brand-new series “Chronicles of Tarotland”, in which a prequel – “The Fool’s Journey” – has previously been published, and while isn’t strictly necessary to know the prequel to enjoy the series, I cannot recommend it enough, it will not only give extra background on the series, but is a wonderful tale all in itself 😊
“The Cursed Tarot” is highly interesting new take on fantasy, that mix classical tropes, such as epic quest, teenager angst and hero’s journey, with modern twist and Tarot. Wolf uses tarot in a very ingenious way, bringing the card to life, while the Arcana become characters in the story, but even if you don’t know anything about tarot, do not worry, there is no previous knowledge necessary, the characters are perfectly fleshed out, multidimensional and fully enjoyable and chances are that after reading the book, you even understand their two-dimensional counterparts (aka the actual cards) much better 😉 win/win
Killian Wolf writing style is – as always - impeccable, appealing, and enjoyable, her use of character development and pace is impeccable, her imaginery exquisite, with beautiful hidden gems interwoven in the plot.
A captivating tale that successfully Mythology and Tarot into a seamlessly enjoyable tale, whose ingenuity surpass by far recent releases in the genre. Did you ever wish your tarot cards will come alive and tell you what to do? beware what you wish.. you can get more than you bargained for… and have even much more fun reading about it. The only two questions remaining are: where is the next instalment (yes! it is that good), and can I have a brand-new deck to go with it 😉?
“The Cursed Tarot” is highly interesting new take on fantasy, that mix classical tropes, such as epic quest, teenager angst and hero’s journey, with modern twist and Tarot. Wolf uses tarot in a very ingenious way, bringing the card to life, while the Arcana become characters in the story, but even if you don’t know anything about tarot, do not worry, there is no previous knowledge necessary, the characters are perfectly fleshed out, multidimensional and fully enjoyable and chances are that after reading the book, you even understand their two-dimensional counterparts (aka the actual cards) much better 😉 win/win
Killian Wolf writing style is – as always - impeccable, appealing, and enjoyable, her use of character development and pace is impeccable, her imaginery exquisite, with beautiful hidden gems interwoven in the plot.
A captivating tale that successfully Mythology and Tarot into a seamlessly enjoyable tale, whose ingenuity surpass by far recent releases in the genre. Did you ever wish your tarot cards will come alive and tell you what to do? beware what you wish.. you can get more than you bargained for… and have even much more fun reading about it. The only two questions remaining are: where is the next instalment (yes! it is that good), and can I have a brand-new deck to go with it 😉?
October 11, 2022
I cannot say how much I enjoyed this book. It has everything in it and is big on adventure. Soren finds herself in another world, populated by characters and people influenced by Tarot cards. Magic abounds but is outlawed and the consequences of using it are horrendous. All she wants is to find her way back home to her sister. Beautifully written with wonderful, complex characters. Some evil, some good and some straddling the line between the two. Soren herself is a sassy, stubborn, independent soul who trusts noone. That can be difficult if you depend on others to help you find your way home. There is just so much story here and I did not want to miss one word of it... and the good news is ... it's the first in a series, not counting the excellent book The Fool's Journey (in which we meet Harold). It's going to be very hard to wait for the next book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my honest and unbiased opinion of the tale.
I received a complimentary copy of this book and this is my honest and unbiased opinion of the tale.
March 9, 2023
I received an early copy of this book for an honest review before it releases March 12.
Alice in Wonderland meets Pirates of the Carribean YES PLEASE!
I will admit it took me a bit to get used to the language of this land but once I started to remember what different words meant I couldn't put it down. This book was a super fun adventure with swashbuckling pirates, mage armies, and weird dragon creatures.
Would highly recommend!
I can't wait for the second book! I will be marking my calender for it's release date.
Alice in Wonderland meets Pirates of the Carribean YES PLEASE!
I will admit it took me a bit to get used to the language of this land but once I started to remember what different words meant I couldn't put it down. This book was a super fun adventure with swashbuckling pirates, mage armies, and weird dragon creatures.
Would highly recommend!
I can't wait for the second book! I will be marking my calender for it's release date.
September 18, 2023
Not your childhood Wonderland
Alice portals to a pirate ship in the land of Tarot and as she says, ‘this whole place is one strange mind freak’.
There are cards, a Queen, fantastical beasts, and potions. Also, magic cookies!
The author employs some vernacular jargon, but it’s all Greek to me. Get it? Couldn’t resist…and no apologies.
Seriously, though.
‘There’s a lot of magic on Earth, you just have to know where to look.’
Yeah, in the cookie jar…
Fave quote:
‘Yeah, not today, Devil. I’m d-definitely drunk.
I just found the prequel ‘The Fool's Journey’, so will read that while awaiting ‘The Devil's Gambit’ (expected after mid-September - reading now!).
Alice portals to a pirate ship in the land of Tarot and as she says, ‘this whole place is one strange mind freak’.
There are cards, a Queen, fantastical beasts, and potions. Also, magic cookies!
The author employs some vernacular jargon, but it’s all Greek to me. Get it? Couldn’t resist…and no apologies.
Seriously, though.
‘There’s a lot of magic on Earth, you just have to know where to look.’
Yeah, in the cookie jar…
Fave quote:
‘Yeah, not today, Devil. I’m d-definitely drunk.
I just found the prequel ‘The Fool's Journey’, so will read that while awaiting ‘The Devil's Gambit’ (expected after mid-September - reading now!).
November 26, 2025
DNF at 71%
I really wanted to like this book, and for the most part I did. The world building is phenomenal and original, and I can see the (blatant) references to Alice in Wonderland while still being fresh and new and using Tarot to explain people’s characters, journeys and magic.
The magical land had a “fairytale” ambience, reminiscent of Peter Pan’s Neverland, with sentient animals, talking plants, and warrior tribes.
Odd mythical elements from Ancient Greek mythology are woven in, which I was skeptical about but somehow works.
The heroine is likeable if a bit lost and useless most of the book, which I suppose is fair given she is dropped in this complex land of magic and conflict. Being only book 1 of 4, she is settling as a spectator of the dynamics, being dragged around while on her own “quest” to return to her world.
The male “love” interest (aka the captain) started out as the compelling, tall dark and mysterious asshole, but for me the intrigue wore off and became annoying after a bit. While his standoff-ish behaviour could have been understandable at first, as he believes the heroine to be a spy for the antagonist, when it became clearer and clearer that that was not the case he remained absurdly obstinate in his views. Once presented with the undeniable obvious that she is not a spy, he is not apologetic of his behaviour and continues to be an asshole for no apparent reason. But only to the heroine, while to everyone else he is an honorable and compassionate person. It started to grow old how awful he was being, and the heroine calls him out and he has no justification other than not trusting her. Maybe it’s because he secretly fancies her and this is the third grade, but then again there’s absolutely no romance in this book. In fact, quite the opposite, the heroine is justifyable weary of him given some of the unwarranted stuff he does to her. There’s a few mentions of him being shirtless and ripped which I took as foreshadowing that some romance will happen, but we should bear in mind the heroine starts the book as a sixteen year old so I presume nothing spicy, to remain age appropriate.
The side characters that make up the captain’s crew were cute, if a bit bland.
There’s the gruff and big second in command with a heart of gold. There’s the female member of the group, there solely to demonstrate the male interest is not an asshole to all women and “respects” them. And there’s the quirky gender-fluid guy who is super compassionate to the heroine and becomes her sweet bestie.
Where this book lost me is the sheer amount of quest within the quest within the quest sublots, whether it was to reach a certain page count or because the author’s imagination started to spiral down rabbit holes, I do not know.
The heroine needs to return home. The crew needs to free the captain’s sister. But then an off-page member of the crew is kidnapped, and now the new quest is saving her. On the way there are frequent attacks with the antagonist army for no reason other than the sake of action scenes, and the heroine is briefly kidnapped. As they quest to save the crew member, the rest of the crew is kidnapped too. Then as they quest to save the crew, the heroine and male interest are roped into another quest to kidnap goats or some such other herd animal. And all of this is backdrop to what will be the true plot for the span of 4 books, defeating the Queen of Hearts (ahem excuse me, the Empress).
I see where this is going but the journey it’s just too long, with too many pointless stops for me.
I really wanted to like this book, and for the most part I did. The world building is phenomenal and original, and I can see the (blatant) references to Alice in Wonderland while still being fresh and new and using Tarot to explain people’s characters, journeys and magic.
The magical land had a “fairytale” ambience, reminiscent of Peter Pan’s Neverland, with sentient animals, talking plants, and warrior tribes.
Odd mythical elements from Ancient Greek mythology are woven in, which I was skeptical about but somehow works.
The heroine is likeable if a bit lost and useless most of the book, which I suppose is fair given she is dropped in this complex land of magic and conflict. Being only book 1 of 4, she is settling as a spectator of the dynamics, being dragged around while on her own “quest” to return to her world.
The male “love” interest (aka the captain) started out as the compelling, tall dark and mysterious asshole, but for me the intrigue wore off and became annoying after a bit. While his standoff-ish behaviour could have been understandable at first, as he believes the heroine to be a spy for the antagonist, when it became clearer and clearer that that was not the case he remained absurdly obstinate in his views. Once presented with the undeniable obvious that she is not a spy, he is not apologetic of his behaviour and continues to be an asshole for no apparent reason. But only to the heroine, while to everyone else he is an honorable and compassionate person. It started to grow old how awful he was being, and the heroine calls him out and he has no justification other than not trusting her. Maybe it’s because he secretly fancies her and this is the third grade, but then again there’s absolutely no romance in this book. In fact, quite the opposite, the heroine is justifyable weary of him given some of the unwarranted stuff he does to her. There’s a few mentions of him being shirtless and ripped which I took as foreshadowing that some romance will happen, but we should bear in mind the heroine starts the book as a sixteen year old so I presume nothing spicy, to remain age appropriate.
The side characters that make up the captain’s crew were cute, if a bit bland.
There’s the gruff and big second in command with a heart of gold. There’s the female member of the group, there solely to demonstrate the male interest is not an asshole to all women and “respects” them. And there’s the quirky gender-fluid guy who is super compassionate to the heroine and becomes her sweet bestie.
Where this book lost me is the sheer amount of quest within the quest within the quest sublots, whether it was to reach a certain page count or because the author’s imagination started to spiral down rabbit holes, I do not know.
The heroine needs to return home. The crew needs to free the captain’s sister. But then an off-page member of the crew is kidnapped, and now the new quest is saving her. On the way there are frequent attacks with the antagonist army for no reason other than the sake of action scenes, and the heroine is briefly kidnapped. As they quest to save the crew member, the rest of the crew is kidnapped too. Then as they quest to save the crew, the heroine and male interest are roped into another quest to kidnap goats or some such other herd animal. And all of this is backdrop to what will be the true plot for the span of 4 books, defeating the Queen of Hearts (ahem excuse me, the Empress).
I see where this is going but the journey it’s just too long, with too many pointless stops for me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2025
Soren is a 17 year old foster kid living in a traveling circus with her younger sister and using her sleight-of-hand to get by. After her final con implodes, she is sucked into a portal opened by a magical tarot card and transported to a strange world, where she is captured by pirates!
After being branded a spy by the dark but intriguing Captain, she is tasked with helping him steal a powerful artifact in order for her to get her ticket home.
With talking magical creatures, deadly seas full of pirates, danger lurking around every corner, and an evil ruler with control over endless suffering or death, will Soren be able to complete the task and get out of this alive?
First, I need to say that I am a huge fan of reading books by Indie authors. The first book I read by Killian Wolf was Of Headless Hollows, and it turned out to be my favorite book of 2024. Because of that, I jumped right in to this series. The themes and genre are different for that book, but the writing for both of these series are incredible!
To start, Killian Wolf is an amazing world builder. The world (Tarotland) was described wonderfully and written in such a way that it was easy to picture the scenes and the creatures that appear as Soren makes her way through the strange and beautiful world. Her world is fascinating, with incredible creatures and characters that are both interesting and terrifying. The story at times is very dark, but there is also a lot of themes of love, teamwork, hope, and courage. The FMC is brave but not to the point of stupidity. She has learned from the school of hard knocks so she doesn’t trust easy, but she is clearly open to friendships and alliances and seems to be reaching out for a sense of family. She stands up for herself but doesn’t go after others to protect herself or establish her needs by any means necessary. The MMC is dark, brooding, sarcastic and dry, but also shows how much of a loving heart he has for his crew and his sister. Additional characters in the story (the crew, Gari, Philo, Harold, the Empress) are well written and have distinct characteristics and personalities. The story is not a direct retelling of Alice in Wonderland, but does have some moments of similarity and the story has significant meaning to our FMC.
The premise to this story is so unique and intriguing, with elements of magic, fairy tales, adventure, and romance. The language and lore used in the story were easy to follow and a glossary at the back of the book serves as help on common phrases that you learn throughout the novel. The story was endlessly engrossing and constantly keeping me guessing about what would happen next. The pacing was perfect, and I found it so hard to put it down. The ending leaves you wanting more, immediately reaching for the next book.
If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. If you love adventure, fantasy, romance (clean in this book), and a touch of darkness I highly recommend that you read this book immediately! You will fall in love with Tarotland just like I have!
After being branded a spy by the dark but intriguing Captain, she is tasked with helping him steal a powerful artifact in order for her to get her ticket home.
With talking magical creatures, deadly seas full of pirates, danger lurking around every corner, and an evil ruler with control over endless suffering or death, will Soren be able to complete the task and get out of this alive?
First, I need to say that I am a huge fan of reading books by Indie authors. The first book I read by Killian Wolf was Of Headless Hollows, and it turned out to be my favorite book of 2024. Because of that, I jumped right in to this series. The themes and genre are different for that book, but the writing for both of these series are incredible!
To start, Killian Wolf is an amazing world builder. The world (Tarotland) was described wonderfully and written in such a way that it was easy to picture the scenes and the creatures that appear as Soren makes her way through the strange and beautiful world. Her world is fascinating, with incredible creatures and characters that are both interesting and terrifying. The story at times is very dark, but there is also a lot of themes of love, teamwork, hope, and courage. The FMC is brave but not to the point of stupidity. She has learned from the school of hard knocks so she doesn’t trust easy, but she is clearly open to friendships and alliances and seems to be reaching out for a sense of family. She stands up for herself but doesn’t go after others to protect herself or establish her needs by any means necessary. The MMC is dark, brooding, sarcastic and dry, but also shows how much of a loving heart he has for his crew and his sister. Additional characters in the story (the crew, Gari, Philo, Harold, the Empress) are well written and have distinct characteristics and personalities. The story is not a direct retelling of Alice in Wonderland, but does have some moments of similarity and the story has significant meaning to our FMC.
The premise to this story is so unique and intriguing, with elements of magic, fairy tales, adventure, and romance. The language and lore used in the story were easy to follow and a glossary at the back of the book serves as help on common phrases that you learn throughout the novel. The story was endlessly engrossing and constantly keeping me guessing about what would happen next. The pacing was perfect, and I found it so hard to put it down. The ending leaves you wanting more, immediately reaching for the next book.
If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. If you love adventure, fantasy, romance (clean in this book), and a touch of darkness I highly recommend that you read this book immediately! You will fall in love with Tarotland just like I have!
November 21, 2022
Wolf’s writing completely captured my imagination and pulled me into this mesmerising, surreal world filled with pirates, curses and fantastical creatures where destiny is determined on the flip of a tarot card, and The Empress’s reign of terror is unstoppable.
I enjoy a fairytale re-telling and this story reimagines the original in a whole new compelling light. Soren is a brilliant main character to follow on this journey – she has had a tough start in life and lives to forge a better future for her sister. We see her strength and fierce nature as she does all in her power to keep them together.
Out of nowhere, a seemingly ordinary tarot card casts a portal transporting Soren to a magical dimension. She comes alive in this “cursed” world and must keep her wits to survive in this place of fate, chance and tricks where nothing is as it seems.
I loved the pirate crew – their camaraderie, strength and concern for one another. They are amazingly drawn characters with fleshed out personalities and tragic backstories, you can’t help but feel drawn to them and their plight. I particularly enjoyed meeting Nkella and the way snippets of his past and present are slowly revealed to show his true character. I liked seeing Soren getting to know the crew and her tempestuous relationship with the Captain. We see her grow in so many ways – becoming surer of herself, empowered, and believing in creating her own destiny. She becomes embroiled in a fight she could never have imagined and finds something she never expected.
Epic quests swept me up in mystical adventures and I never knew where the story was going to take me next! It has twists and turns aplenty making for an exciting, unpredictable read. I was not ready for it to end! A fun, entertaining story bringing mythology and tarot together for a whimsical escape to this incredible world.
With thanks to @ZooloosBT and @_killian_wolf for a place on the Tour.
I enjoy a fairytale re-telling and this story reimagines the original in a whole new compelling light. Soren is a brilliant main character to follow on this journey – she has had a tough start in life and lives to forge a better future for her sister. We see her strength and fierce nature as she does all in her power to keep them together.
Out of nowhere, a seemingly ordinary tarot card casts a portal transporting Soren to a magical dimension. She comes alive in this “cursed” world and must keep her wits to survive in this place of fate, chance and tricks where nothing is as it seems.
I loved the pirate crew – their camaraderie, strength and concern for one another. They are amazingly drawn characters with fleshed out personalities and tragic backstories, you can’t help but feel drawn to them and their plight. I particularly enjoyed meeting Nkella and the way snippets of his past and present are slowly revealed to show his true character. I liked seeing Soren getting to know the crew and her tempestuous relationship with the Captain. We see her grow in so many ways – becoming surer of herself, empowered, and believing in creating her own destiny. She becomes embroiled in a fight she could never have imagined and finds something she never expected.
Epic quests swept me up in mystical adventures and I never knew where the story was going to take me next! It has twists and turns aplenty making for an exciting, unpredictable read. I was not ready for it to end! A fun, entertaining story bringing mythology and tarot together for a whimsical escape to this incredible world.
With thanks to @ZooloosBT and @_killian_wolf for a place on the Tour.
April 24, 2023
This is a richly imagined, intricate and fascinating world. However, it's NOT a dark Alice in Wonderland retelling. It has a few similarities with Alice - the main character is female, and travels through a portal to another world, where the ruler is dangerous and female. There is a character (a dragon) who appears and vanishes and smiles like the Cheshire Cat. There are animated cards, but Tarot cards, not regular playing cards. It's more of an 'inspired by' than a retelling, like those movies that say 'inspired by a true story', take some small bit of the real incident, and then create a total fiction from that starting point. So if you're looking for an Alice, you will be disappointed. But if you put aside all expectations, you will find a a very interesting story, with an intricate system of magic all of its own.
It is dark. The main adversary, the Empress, is cruel, and there's a lot of suffering going in, a lot of curses and torture. It's also worth pointing out that, although there is some attraction between the FMC and the captain of the Devli's Gambit, it's not a romance, and there is no spice to speak of in this book. They share a single kiss, and when she leaves to return to the real world, their relationship is still unresolved. Perhaps something more happens between them in book 2, which I haven't read yet.
This is a revision of an earlier book, which was published under the title The Cursed Tarot.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
It is dark. The main adversary, the Empress, is cruel, and there's a lot of suffering going in, a lot of curses and torture. It's also worth pointing out that, although there is some attraction between the FMC and the captain of the Devli's Gambit, it's not a romance, and there is no spice to speak of in this book. They share a single kiss, and when she leaves to return to the real world, their relationship is still unresolved. Perhaps something more happens between them in book 2, which I haven't read yet.
This is a revision of an earlier book, which was published under the title The Cursed Tarot.
I received a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
September 18, 2022
I didn't know anything about tarot cards when I picked up this book, and I probably still don't, but the world that was made via the cards was very cool. Alice, whose name is actually Soren, is a foster kid. Her current family lives at a circus and utilizes her skills as a thief. But when she is caught, or more likely set up, she manages to create a portal into another world using the tarot card she swiped from the local fortune teller she had been visiting earlier. And the rest of the book is spent with her trying to get back to her own world.
But that's only the beginning. Soren discovers a world in which magic is constantly changing. At some point it was controlled by the three fates, but as they traveled to other worlds, they brought back other magical objects, like a tarot deck, and the world absorbed the new magic. So it's kind of hard to figure out all the rules...or how to get back home.
Before she knows it, Soren is caught up with pirates, undead, soldiers, queens, merfolk, and even talking flowers - this is Alice in Wonderland like you've never seen it, larger than life, full-color, and easy to lose yourself in. And it's a fantastically beautiful world. It also has its moments of darkness. Her captor is rather cruel at times, as is the queen who harms people for sport. And even those who are kind to Soren one minute, turn on her the next. It's hard to know who to trust. Which is why she really shouldn't risk falling in love. She has to get back to her sister!
I loved all the twists and turns in this story. It was easy to get lost in it because you really couldn't predict what would happen next and I love that kind of surprise. I also love the sort of stories that take you from place to place meeting all different sorts of people. And this book definitely took me on that kind of a journey. The magic was unique and interesting. People had marks based on tarot cards that determined their roles and potentially their abilities. And different cards had different types of power. Or power might have developed in a person as a teenager. Or they could be born with it. You just never really know. It really makes me want to keep reading to see where the story goes and what kind of powers Soren gets, because she has to!
I received an early copy of the book for editing purposes and have reviewed it willingly. And also, isn't the cover just so pretty?
But that's only the beginning. Soren discovers a world in which magic is constantly changing. At some point it was controlled by the three fates, but as they traveled to other worlds, they brought back other magical objects, like a tarot deck, and the world absorbed the new magic. So it's kind of hard to figure out all the rules...or how to get back home.
Before she knows it, Soren is caught up with pirates, undead, soldiers, queens, merfolk, and even talking flowers - this is Alice in Wonderland like you've never seen it, larger than life, full-color, and easy to lose yourself in. And it's a fantastically beautiful world. It also has its moments of darkness. Her captor is rather cruel at times, as is the queen who harms people for sport. And even those who are kind to Soren one minute, turn on her the next. It's hard to know who to trust. Which is why she really shouldn't risk falling in love. She has to get back to her sister!
I loved all the twists and turns in this story. It was easy to get lost in it because you really couldn't predict what would happen next and I love that kind of surprise. I also love the sort of stories that take you from place to place meeting all different sorts of people. And this book definitely took me on that kind of a journey. The magic was unique and interesting. People had marks based on tarot cards that determined their roles and potentially their abilities. And different cards had different types of power. Or power might have developed in a person as a teenager. Or they could be born with it. You just never really know. It really makes me want to keep reading to see where the story goes and what kind of powers Soren gets, because she has to!
I received an early copy of the book for editing purposes and have reviewed it willingly. And also, isn't the cover just so pretty?
November 16, 2022
This book has such a sumptuous and gorgeous cover I was almost magnetised to it, never mind drawn. With a synopsis that made me want this book straight away, I knew I would have to read it. The first in a new series, the Chronicles Of Tarotland and I really glad I am here...at the start.
The Cursed Tarot is a fantasy that I really got into. I love mythology and the Tarot, I am intrigued by. It is used by my husband to guide him as he is psychic and I can't get enough of these cards. Killian Wolf has so seamlessly woven both mythology and Tarot together and created a story that awed me almost.
Soren finds herself in an alternate world. She soon discovered that everyone in this world are ruled by an evil empress and Tarot cards. She finds herself battling pirates, spirit animals and ghosts, as well as the Empress undead army. In order to find her way home from this magickal world she found herself in.
The characters are very detailed and oh, so vivid as the story develops. The world building is so intricately described. It immersed me in this tale, that brings fairytale vibes along with action and adventure. I loved the twists, of which there are plenty.
This is the type of book that makes me grateful that three years ago, I picked up my first fantasy genre book. I would have missed out on this gem of a fantasy story. I am looking forward to the next book so much!
Thanks to ZooLoo's Book Tours and Killian Wolf for the ARC of this amazing book.
The Cursed Tarot is a fantasy that I really got into. I love mythology and the Tarot, I am intrigued by. It is used by my husband to guide him as he is psychic and I can't get enough of these cards. Killian Wolf has so seamlessly woven both mythology and Tarot together and created a story that awed me almost.
Soren finds herself in an alternate world. She soon discovered that everyone in this world are ruled by an evil empress and Tarot cards. She finds herself battling pirates, spirit animals and ghosts, as well as the Empress undead army. In order to find her way home from this magickal world she found herself in.
The characters are very detailed and oh, so vivid as the story develops. The world building is so intricately described. It immersed me in this tale, that brings fairytale vibes along with action and adventure. I loved the twists, of which there are plenty.
This is the type of book that makes me grateful that three years ago, I picked up my first fantasy genre book. I would have missed out on this gem of a fantasy story. I am looking forward to the next book so much!
Thanks to ZooLoo's Book Tours and Killian Wolf for the ARC of this amazing book.
October 31, 2022
The Cursed Tarot by Killian Wolf is the first book in the Chronicles of Tarotland series.
Soren has been known to cause trouble, and when she steals a beautiful golden tarot card off the fortune teller at the carnival, things go awry. Suddenly, a portal sends her on board a pirate ship, captained by the devil. But Soren needs to get back home to protect her sister, and she can’t do that if she’s a prisoner on a ship in a new land. How will she escape?
The Cursed Tarot is a dark Alice in Wonderland retelling. The world building in this book is vivid and detailed. The magical system is, well, suppressed, as the Empress pretty much outlaws the use of it (unless it serves her, of course!)
Soren is equal parts stubborn and sassy. The character development is truly wonderful. I really loved getting to know all the characters — especially Gari and his magic cookies! And the bond shared by the crew was especially heartening.
If you want to jump into a lush world of suppressed magic, tragic backstories, and found family make for a most compelling read. I’m looking forward to reading the second book in the series once it’s out!
Soren has been known to cause trouble, and when she steals a beautiful golden tarot card off the fortune teller at the carnival, things go awry. Suddenly, a portal sends her on board a pirate ship, captained by the devil. But Soren needs to get back home to protect her sister, and she can’t do that if she’s a prisoner on a ship in a new land. How will she escape?
The Cursed Tarot is a dark Alice in Wonderland retelling. The world building in this book is vivid and detailed. The magical system is, well, suppressed, as the Empress pretty much outlaws the use of it (unless it serves her, of course!)
Soren is equal parts stubborn and sassy. The character development is truly wonderful. I really loved getting to know all the characters — especially Gari and his magic cookies! And the bond shared by the crew was especially heartening.
If you want to jump into a lush world of suppressed magic, tragic backstories, and found family make for a most compelling read. I’m looking forward to reading the second book in the series once it’s out!
October 13, 2023
I was so glad I got the opportunity to read this book. The cover alone is really beautiful, but when I saw it is a loose retelling of Alice in Wonderland I was sold! And it was soo worth my time, I loved it! It took me a little to get into it with all the names and the different language, but when that was settled I devoured this book.
The worldbuilding was amazing, the autor really took her time building the world and describing it. The map in the beginning of the book was a nice extra! And then the characters!? Holy damn, they all had their own things to get through, and I loved the journey Soren took us on and the development she has gone through in this book. And then the pirate crew, where can I get myself a Nkella or a AJ? I really loved how protective he is over his crew and isn't one to trust fast. And AJ is just an amazing sweetheart, he has such a big heart and I loved how he instant liked Soren.
The slow burn was soo nice, I was at the end of my seat waiting for it to happen, and just when I thought yess now? Nah-ahh.. We got to wait for it a good bit, but when something happend it was soo well written! I swooned❤️
I can't wait to dive into the second book, because I really want to know how this adventure will continue! I you love Pirates of the Caribbean and Alice in Wonderland, with lots of magic, a great adventure and a really nice slow burn, this is definitely a must read!
Thank you StoryOrigin and Killian Wolf for the review copy of this book!
The worldbuilding was amazing, the autor really took her time building the world and describing it. The map in the beginning of the book was a nice extra! And then the characters!? Holy damn, they all had their own things to get through, and I loved the journey Soren took us on and the development she has gone through in this book. And then the pirate crew, where can I get myself a Nkella or a AJ? I really loved how protective he is over his crew and isn't one to trust fast. And AJ is just an amazing sweetheart, he has such a big heart and I loved how he instant liked Soren.
The slow burn was soo nice, I was at the end of my seat waiting for it to happen, and just when I thought yess now? Nah-ahh.. We got to wait for it a good bit, but when something happend it was soo well written! I swooned❤️
I can't wait to dive into the second book, because I really want to know how this adventure will continue! I you love Pirates of the Caribbean and Alice in Wonderland, with lots of magic, a great adventure and a really nice slow burn, this is definitely a must read!
Thank you StoryOrigin and Killian Wolf for the review copy of this book!
November 7, 2022
I love retellings, especially when it is one of the stories that I loved as a child and Alice in Wonderland retellings is right up there in my top three.
This was an incredible retelling of Alice in Wonderland in that it took everything I knew and stomped all over it and I loved it for it.
The writing is really engaging and the storyline was absoluteky riveting, I couldn't put it down. The characters are well developed and whether it was the villains such as the ruthless pirates and deadly queens or the protagonist Soren, they were all well developed and utterly believable in the roles they were playing. I loved Soren and I think she was an incredible 'Alice' and I liked her even more than I like Alice which I never thought possible - she was full of sass and totally relatable for the world she finds herself in. The world building in this book is also absolutely incredible and the narrative is full of descriptive language and imagery that made the world come alive and I felt like I could just jump right in and experience it for myself.
I loved it.
This was an incredible retelling of Alice in Wonderland in that it took everything I knew and stomped all over it and I loved it for it.
The writing is really engaging and the storyline was absoluteky riveting, I couldn't put it down. The characters are well developed and whether it was the villains such as the ruthless pirates and deadly queens or the protagonist Soren, they were all well developed and utterly believable in the roles they were playing. I loved Soren and I think she was an incredible 'Alice' and I liked her even more than I like Alice which I never thought possible - she was full of sass and totally relatable for the world she finds herself in. The world building in this book is also absolutely incredible and the narrative is full of descriptive language and imagery that made the world come alive and I felt like I could just jump right in and experience it for myself.
I loved it.
October 23, 2022
Wow!!! I want to say so much but don't want to spoil your journey with reading this spinning tale. Soren is a child who had to make her way through life as a thief with her foster family while living with the circus. She comes across a tarot card that was like no other and ends up finding herself in a world which is designed after the tarot deck where magic is one with the world but outlawed. You will encounter many types of people, creatures and adventures within this non stop tale of power, loyalty and family. I was absolutely engrossed within the story and can't believe I came to the end....until I realized there is another to follow. Kilian has an amazing way of taking a classic tale and putting a dark spin on it. This was my first retell story to read and I am glad it was Killian's writing. A five star was an easy give for this tale and I anxiously wait for the next.
I was given an ARC through Killian and this is my honest opinion.
I was given an ARC through Killian and this is my honest opinion.
March 14, 2023
This was a great start to the Chronicles Of Tarotland series, it was a great blend of Alice in Wonderland and modern fairy tale elements. The characters felt like the same characters from the original tale and still be unique. I enjoyed every part of the journey and it left me wanting to read more in this series.
"Yeah, she is,” I mutter, as I pick up two bags full of food Tessa and Kaehante managed to buy. We follow AJ down the ramp toward the kitchen. “I never felt like I belonged with my people.” Tessa continues. “Or anywhere. . . but then one day, I met a Hermit. He had been all over the world and was a Magician—yes, but so much more than that. He taught me about steam engineering and about being independent. I owe him everything.”
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
"Yeah, she is,” I mutter, as I pick up two bags full of food Tessa and Kaehante managed to buy. We follow AJ down the ramp toward the kitchen. “I never felt like I belonged with my people.” Tessa continues. “Or anywhere. . . but then one day, I met a Hermit. He had been all over the world and was a Magician—yes, but so much more than that. He taught me about steam engineering and about being independent. I owe him everything.”
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
July 13, 2023
It’s a slow burn, but a Harry Potter meets Alice in wonderland. The Author grabs ideas from AIWL like the dragon (Cheshire Cat) the Empress ( Queen of hearts) the tarot cards (playing cards) ect.
I do ADORE Soren and how she is so resilient, not to mention the sass she has! She obviously comes from a hard life and to see her find her her ‘family’ as well as more info about her real family
While there’s a lack of spice for my liking, I did enjoy it. There are some parts I found myself thinking ‘that wasn’t needed/didn’t need that information’. I did however get over that and it held my attention
Favorite quote - neither of us can fully betray someone we care about
I can’t wait to see where the storyline takes us and what else is in store for Soren.
I received a complementary copy of this book. These are my honest thoughts/review.
I do ADORE Soren and how she is so resilient, not to mention the sass she has! She obviously comes from a hard life and to see her find her her ‘family’ as well as more info about her real family
While there’s a lack of spice for my liking, I did enjoy it. There are some parts I found myself thinking ‘that wasn’t needed/didn’t need that information’. I did however get over that and it held my attention
Favorite quote - neither of us can fully betray someone we care about
I can’t wait to see where the storyline takes us and what else is in store for Soren.
I received a complementary copy of this book. These are my honest thoughts/review.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 29, 2023
Loved this book so much. If you like adventure stories, and a little mystery, a little danger, then this is for you. The main character has a rough life as a foster child, and through forces she doesn’t fully understand gets sucked into a word she doesn’t recognize. There she fights to stay alive, with a crew of pirates, and magical animals making her way towards what will bring her home, to those she cares about, while helping the people of this mysterious world. What is waiting for her back home only leaves her with more questions, and a wonderful cliffhanger as we wait for the next book… will she find her way back to Tarotland? Will she find the answers to the questions she now has… will we? We can only hope so. I look forward to reading the next installment in this series.
October 26, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed the journey Wolf took me on into a world of sideshow hustlers, pirates, magic and fate. I was immersed the whole way through. This isn’t a simple retelling, it’s a full on reframing with exciting winks and nods to the original Alice in Wonderland the whole way through. The diverse cast of characters are well developed, realistic, and very relatable. The world she builds and the magic systems are truly unique with much effort clearly put into their “science” and history. It’s a pleasure to read that kind of consistency in the world. A big double thumbs up for The Cursed Tarot from this reader 👍🏼👍🏼 Can’t wait for the next one!
November 14, 2022
I liked the book. I do feel it circled itself in some spots and I didn’t like when Soren would say something and then be like ‘but I didn’t.’ The adventure was great. I loved the addition of the pirates, kind of gave me a Pirates of the Caribbean feel. All of the characters were great, only one I have an issue with is Dimitri, he felt a little too random for me. There’s not enough about him for him to be a villain. Overall I think this book is great for anyone who enjoys YA, adventure, and retellings.
November 16, 2022
The Cursed Tarot by Killian Wolf.
Chronicles Of Tarotland Book 1.
My name’s Soren, and I’m not innocent. But my sister is and I’ll do anything to protect her. When my final con goes wrong and I steal a golden tarot card from a fortune teller that can open portals, I’m whisked away like Alice and the white rabbit, only it’s a spider who beckons me and Tarotland makes Wonderland look like a walk in the park.
Absolutely loved this book. I loved the cover. Gorgeous. So much I bought the paperback. Can't wait for next book. 5*.
Chronicles Of Tarotland Book 1.
My name’s Soren, and I’m not innocent. But my sister is and I’ll do anything to protect her. When my final con goes wrong and I steal a golden tarot card from a fortune teller that can open portals, I’m whisked away like Alice and the white rabbit, only it’s a spider who beckons me and Tarotland makes Wonderland look like a walk in the park.
Absolutely loved this book. I loved the cover. Gorgeous. So much I bought the paperback. Can't wait for next book. 5*.
September 29, 2022
The Cursed Tarot was a great kick off to a series. The world of Tarotland was richly described and wonderfully detailed, and the characters were true to themselves and their character arcs. The attention to detail in each island, The Devil's Gambit, even Gari is so well done that you speed along through the pages trying to soak it all up. I cant wait to see where the rest of the series goes, and to have a few questions answered 😍
October 7, 2022
This book sucked me in from the start and held me captivated through until the end. The writing is descriptive so the reader can easily visualize these magical destinations and fantastically wonderful and sometimes not so wonderful creatures that Soren meets during her journey. I loved the Alice in Wonderland like references. Gari totally needs a spin off series. I highly recommend this to all Fantasy fans. I can't wait to see where the next book takes us
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