This is definitely the most interesting Alice in Wonderland retelling that I have read this year alone. Which is saying something since this seems to be the year for retelling Lewis Carroll’s book. 

Throughout the entire book is references to the original Alice in Wonderland and it just helped the book become show that just about everyone is a little mad to be able to chase down serial killers and dispose of them. 

If you need a short fast read, I definitely suggest picking this book up! You won’t be disappointed in it.

I received a free copy of this book for my honest opinion.

If someone writes a book that in any way references Alice in Wonderland I'll read it. Lost in Wonderland starts out with a real bang. We meet Kayla, now Mouse, as she's abducted by a serial rapist/killer. She promptly disposes of her unsub and calls the mysterious Suits to come clean up the body.

Lost in Wonderland never slows down from there. Mouse is an operative for the mysterious Wonderland. The King and Queen run Wonderland while the mysterious Hatter bankrolls it. Mouse has a fake family- her brother Cheshire, sister Rabbit, and parents The King and Queen of Wonderland. After they lost their child, instead of grieving they took action and created Wonderland, an organization of agents who hunt and dispose of terrible people.

Mouse narrates most of the book, but it's told in alternating chapters from her, to Rabbit, to Shiloh (Mouse's biological brother), to the Kushtaka (the monster Shiloh claims is hunting Mouse). These alternating points of view flesh the story out without sacrificing the fast pace, and this story is quick. I finished Lost in Wonderland in a few hours. But, each alternating chapter changes drastically in style, which took some adjusting to. Mouse's chapters are first person, Rabbit's are third person, the Kushtaka's are an odd detached first person, and Shiloh's are third person. The styles and tenses change so quickly that I found myself stopping periodically to check where I was in the story.

Mouse teams up with her brother Shiloh, who was institutionalized for claiming the Kushtaka monster killed their mother. He also has an imaginary friend, Mr. Custard, to help him keep things straight, but that's not helping his "I'm not insane" case. They head home to Alaska to save Rabbit from the Alaskan Abductor. . The story itself was graphic, there's a lot of blood, stabbing, and breaking of skulls. If you're squeamish beware. Strong, smart, and well-trained, Mouse still falls into the standard YA-heroine type. She is rail thin and "weak looking" by her own admission, despite Tlinget people being strong and thick. It would've been fantastic to have a character of a different body type represented instead of the standard model-esq look.

Lost in Wonderland leads you through a thrilling crime story and slaps you with the possibility of magic and fantasy at the end. It's something I love in books. There's so much to read on for- what happens to Mouse? Is Shiloh actually crazy? How much fantasy exists in their world? Lost in Wonderland never stops racing between crime drama and fantasy madness. It's perfect for those with enough muchness who can keep up with the changing POV.

I have been a huge lover of the Alice In Wonderland tale since I was a little girl. It was one of my favorite Disney Film adaptions, both the cartoon and Tim Burton’s take, and I have watched almost all of the live action film adaptions separate from Disney. The story of a young girl chasing a white rabbit carrying a pocket watch, trips and falls down a rabbit hole into a world filled with mind boggling characters speaking in riddles and poems that send you into a quizzical frame of mind any time you read the story.
In Lost In Wonderland, it’s a much different take on the story. It’s not a different adaption, but it takes elements of the classic and transforms it into a darker, mystery narrative.

Kayla and Shilo witnessed the murder of their mother and their fathers suicide at a young age. Shilo is institutionalized, driven mad by memory of the murder and the idea that their mother was murdered by an ancient monster called the Kushtaka. Kayla, on the other hand, gets a completely different fate. She is adopted by two ex-government agents who now train and send out children to hunt down serial killers.

The Wonderland aspect comes into play with her new living situation. Her adoptive parents, along with her other two adopted siblings, are re-named after Alice In Wonderland characters and they frequently quote lines from the story. Even her adoptive parent’s daughter who had been murdered was named “Alice” and the man who started their operative is called “Hatter”.

Now, they receive a new case about women and girls disappearing up in Alaska. The main territory coincidently is where Kayla and Shilo used to live when they were children. This sparks events to begin unravelling that makes Kayla wonder if Shilo was telling the truth about the Kushtaka after all.

I enjoyed hearing the story from both Shilo and Kayla’s perspective. I will mention, though, that there were times I wanted to throttle Shilo. He began to annoy me at times. Yes, I understand he’s troubled because of the past but there are certain things he does continuously that make me wonder if he truly wanted to save his sister or not from the monster that killed their mother.

Other than that, enjoyed the book and recommend it to all of you Wonderlanders out there!

Definitely not your typical Wonderland! Yet amazing in every single way! Kayla, aka Mouse, was lost once upon a time, when she and her brother Shilo, followed her mother into the woods, causing her to grow up fast and with a vengeance. She now works alongside other Wonderlanders to put a stop to vicious killers. 

I loved everything about this book! From the wit of our main character, to the uniqueness that her brother brings, to the fun references to Alice In Wonderland, to all of the mystery, twists, and turns that this book has to offer, and there are a lot! And wait until you read about Mr. Custard! This is truly a fun, unique, and intriguing book. My recommendation: Don't miss this one!!

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"You used to be much more...muchier. You've neglected your muchness, Mouse"

For a book that is only 124 pages, it sure did contain a lot of information and action. Instead of being in the world of Wonderland, it is set in the United States and Wonderland is their organization to help the families who have lost loved ones. This is definitely the most interesting Alice in Wonderland retelling that I have read this year alone. Which is saying something since this seems to be the year for retelling Lewis Carroll's book. 

Kayla, aka Mouse, is our main protagonist who has a constant fear of being lost. She had a very tough childhood that has made her a little bitter towards her brother and a normal way of life. So how does she deal with all of that? She becomes a Wonderland operative and baits serial killers into taking her so that she can end their lives. When her brother comes back to try to save her, she just gets angry at him and blames him for most of her problems. 
"'No rest for the wicked,' Cheshire says with a grin."

Throughout the entire book is references to the original Alice in Wonderland and it just helped the book become curiouser and curiouser. I thought it helped show that just about everyone is a little mad to be able to chase down serial killers and dispose of them. The only problem I saw in this book, was that it wasn't longer. I wish the author dragged out finding the killer in the end. For an event that shaped Kayla and Shilo's (her brother) life, it was over in one day. Kayla could have singled out the murderer after two days or at the very least gone into more than one store.

In the end though, Shilo still told Kayla that the real monster is still out there and Kayla just doesn't believes him. So what does she do? Drops him off back at the insane asylum. It's not until she is leaving and has an encounter of her own that she realizes her brother might not be as crazy as everyone thinks he is. Which sets the series up perfectly for the next installment.

"'But I don't want to go among mad people," I say. "Oh, you can't help that. We're all mad here. I'm mad, you're mad.'"

If you need a short fast read, I definitely suggest picking this book up! You won't be disappointed in it.

Imagine Joss Whedon's Dollhouse meets Criminal Minds meets Alice in Wonderland meets Buffy the Vampire Slayer sans vampires but with kickass Buffy and you might have a taste of what's in store for you with Nicky Peacock's Lost in Wonderland.

Kayla and her big brother, Shilo, live with their parents in a small town in Alaska until their mother disappears. Shilo believes that she was taken by a monster. All evidence points to her running off with an ex-lover, which drives her husband to suicide leaving the kids behind. Shilo ends up in an institution where he talks to his imaginary friend, Mr. Custard. Kayla goes to live with one foster family who can't meet her needs and then goes to a second and becomes Mouse and part of Wonderland, an organization that uses covert intelligence and money from a Silicon Valley computer genius to track down human monsters and do what the police are unable to do.

Lost in Wonderland is a fast paced, darkly humorous ride. Mouse makes a fabulous heroine in the tradition of Buffy. There are smart twists and not much is predictable. You find yourself completely involved and hanging on while this tale careerns towards its ending. I am already looking forward to more installments and hope that they are engaging as this one.

This is classified as "thriller," but I would toss in YA paranormal and mystery as well. There is violence so it's geared for teens 14+.

I received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

If you're looking for a sweet fairy tale retelling, this is not the book. But being a fairy tale fan, I was excited to get my hands on this one anyway, and it was well worth the reading ride.

Kayla is a seventeen-year-old trained assassin who works with a highly specialized group named Wonderland. Their goal is to stop and eradicate those who kidnap young girls for horrible purposes. Kayla, aka Mouse, is very good at what she does and has a caring 'family' which watches over her. Her own history, including her older brother who's locked up in an insane asylum, is another matter altogether.

This books grabs in the first scene and doesn't let go the entire way through. It's told mostly through Kayla's point of view, but also through her brother's and others. There's a lovely touch of uncertainty and mystery to it, which make it unclear what's real and what's not until the very end. Still for all the demented violence and slightly off-kilter personalities (some of which are really easy to adore), it's hard not to feel for Kayla and cheer for her the whole way through.

In many ways, this is a cleverly written tale. The author weaves in phrases from the original Wonderland, making them fit perfectly into this deadly world. It's not a retelling, but still does an excellent job of showing parallels and disclosing some of the delicious insanity. 

There is violence and horrible situations, making it a little harsh for the lower end of the YA audience. And the scenes come across fairly realistic. The end rushes through a bit fast, missing some development but not enough to ruin the story by any means. It ends at a cliff hanger (a rushed one), and I'll be grabbing book two in hopes that it satisfies the missing links. Because this is definitely an adventure worth continuing. Albeit a dark one.

I really liked where this was going, I loved that there was a program where people's code names were from Alice in Wonderland. It was one of the things that drew me into the book, and I was pleasantly surprised that I enjoyed reading this more than I thought I would. Throughout reading this book I fell in love with Mouse, Mr. Custard and Shilo and the epilogue was so beautifully written and made me want another in this series.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review on NetGalley. Thank you to the author, Nicky Peacock, and the publisher, Evernight Teen, for this opportunity. Well this short tale was most certainly curioser and curioser. I anticipated a fantastical tale, akin to the original 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' tales it is rendered from, but what was delivered managed to be both dark, humerus, contemporary, fantastical, thrilling and mysterious! Our protagonist, Kayla A.K.A Mouse, after the murder of her mother, the suicide of her father and the incarceration of her brother into a psychiatric unit, finds herself orphaned and alone. Taken in by ex-government agents, she becomes part of Wonderland - trained assassins assisting in the capture and death of some of the most deadly criminals to stalk the world. Without the Alice references, this would have been a thrilling tale, full of murder, suspense and intrigue, but that it managed to include all that as well as staying true to a lot of the original tale was phenomenal. I enjoyed reading this and discovering the lines taken from the first text or the references that littered the entire story. This is undoubtedly one clever book! The only downfall is that it wasn't longer! At only just over 100 pages, I felt that some of the criminal captures detailed could have been given far more focus and plot progression. I wanted the suspense to build and the gory details of the criminal's demise to be drawn out rather than slotted into just a few pages.This is still a strong first installment and I can't wait to see what the rest of the series holds!

This isn't really a remake of Alice in Wonderland. It's a violent, edgy, and very dark book heavily inspired by Wonderland and all its curiosities. I thoroughly enjoyed this tale of Mouse, Rabbit, Hatter and all the other characters who rise from personal darkness to fight the monsters (human and other) that steal our children away. I found the Alice references delightful. It was never simply a retread of the Alice books, but true to Alice-Form, it twisted away from the original in startling and delightfully dark ways. Note that it *is* very violent, but not gratuitous. The violence fits the edge in the story very well. My only complaint was that I wanted more - much more. I hope the author revisits the stories of Mouse and the other denizens of Wonderland soon!

"Perhaps I did lose myself in Wonderland, but sometimes being lost can be a good thing. Sometimes it forges you into who you need to be". What a crazy ride. If you love Wonderland you will love this book: a lot of wonderland namesakes and references on this one, whilest being its own beast. A crazy good one. Mouse (not her real name) works at Wonderland, a kind of agency that go where police can't to get ride of human monsters. There are other operatives: the Red Queen and King, who act like parents to Mouse, a guy named Cheshire and the albino girl Rabbit. Also there is Hatter, an IT man with lots of money that helps them out. Shilo is Mouse's brother. He has been at an asylum since he saw a monster take their mother away. In his head he ins't alone as he has an imaginary friend: Mr Custard, that talks to him and gives him directives on how to act to be free of the asylum in order to go help his sister against the same monster that killed their mother. I am not gonna say much more, as I feel this book is quite unique and don't want to spoil it. It has a good plot, narrated alternatively by diferent characters; it has darkness and also hope; and some happy quirks and humorous streaks. It is a great book in itself, bu lovers of Wonderland will love it ^.^

Lost in Wonderland is the type of book that pulls you in almost immediately and doesn't let go until the very end. While scrolling through NetGalley the other day, I happened upon this book. I'd never heard of it - or the author, for that matter - before, but the idea of a new take on Alice in Wonderland intrigued me. As did the cover. So I decided to give it a go. And now that I've finished the book? I'm glad that I did. The way the author developed this story was fantastic. She made it her own, while still paying homage to the original story throughout. That isn't an easy task to do, and yet, Peacock did it with such ease. I wasn't sure what I was getting into in the beginning, but Lost in Wonderland ultimately proved to be a story about a family and finding yourself. As we saw with Kayla, she had to lose herself before she came into the person she felt she was meant to be all along. But it's also very much a fantastical and deadly take on Alice in Wonderland. The two shouldn't work, and yet, they do. I adored Mouse, and I liked Shilo. Seeing how their relationship grows going forward, and seeing if their able to look past what got them to this point is going to be interesting. Both characters have their own issues - more so Shilo than Mouse - but seeing them team up together to take down the monster that led to Shilo being put into a hospital would be wonderful. Overall, I highly recommend this book. It's on the shorter side, but Peacock has managed to tell a fully contained story arc with no problem. It's hard not to get excited about what she has planned in future installments!

Kayla now goes by the name of Mouse and has found herself a home in Wonderland. But this isn’t the Wonderland that we know, it’s the name of a group of highly trained vigilantes who hunt serial killers, run by ex-government agents and funded by an eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire. Mouse works alongside her fellow Wonderlanders, Rabbit and Cheshire, baiting dangerous murderers. As dangerous as Mouse’s life is she’s completely unprepared to face her own brother when he shows up. Shilo has spent most of his life in an insane asylum convinced his mother was abducted by a monster and now that monster is after his family again. Mouse is used to human killers that are monster but is a bit hesitant to believe Shilo that there are real monsters out there. Lost in Wonderland is a retelling but one that is the type that I personally enjoy when it borrows a few things from the original to make you remember but goes off on it’s own path. This definitely went way off the path bringing serial killers into the mix and turning this into a rather dark Wonderland but I quite enjoyed the originality. The feel of the book stays true to the original story of Wonderland. The characters had their rather eccentric feel and the book could go into a bit of weirdness here and there but it just felt right and kept the feel you’d expect even with a whole new story line. Overall, great job coming up with a whole new twisted version of a classic story. I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Lost in Wonderland by Nicky Peacock The Story: This is not the Alice in Wonderland story you knew as a child. Wonderland is a vigilante operation—set up in memory of dear Alice—which targets serial killers. And Kayla is the bait. When her lunatic brother, Shilo, escapes from the asylum babbling dire warnings for her life, Kayla must decide if she wishes overcome her fears or remain lost. The Characters: The main protagonist, Kayla A.K.A Mouse, was put in foster care after her parents were murdered and her brother went mad. She is utilized by the King and Queen of Hearts as bait due to her child-like features which help draw targeted serial killers out of the shadows. Kayla is no-nonsense, loves shoes, and is trained for fighting. But under the toughened exterior is the lost young girl who let go of her brother’s hand in the woods and is terrified of being lost again. Shilo saw the Kushtaka kill their mother at a young age. He ran and ran, losing his sister on the way, and now sits in an asylum with only Mr. Custard for company. The problem is, not one person believes his story of the monster with long talons who feeds on the lost. Shilo is an amazing character. We alternate believing him insane and genius, and hope against hope that he will find forgiveness, and forgive himself. The dialogue between Shilo and Mr. Custard is both humorous and heart-wrenching. As well as the main protagonists, there are characters who have parallels to the classic tale of Alice and Wonderland. We have Rabbit, the albino woman who also acts as bait for serial killers. Hatter the FBI infiltrate who targets their next hit. The King and Queen of hearts, who lost their daughter Alice and swore vengeance on murders worldwide. Then there is Cheshire, the tracker with the wide grin, and red-italian shoes. The World: A very clever remake of a classic world. Wonderland is now edgier and dangerous, yet still retains the quirks of the original wonderland in the characters and plot. This side of the world-building draws the reader in absolutely. We get a sense of a large forest in an otherwise normal world. On occasion this setting and the location of the main protagonist was hard to picture. But this blurriness almost added to the authenticity of the lost theme. The beautiful unrealism of the classic version has been captured. The Readability: This author has a unique style; descriptive and rhythmic. Not a word is wasted. And the words used are a great reflection of the classic Alice and Wonderland world. Her dialogue is perceptive of human-nature and its intricacies. In some instances, more depth into the developing plot could be warranted. Ultimately, the character depictions and the fresh take on a tried and true story glue the reader to the book, as well as a few well-executed twists. Lost in Wonderland is professional and edited. Due to some of the serial killer scenes, which have some mild sexual content and moderate violence, the book is suitable for 14-15 years + Final Verdict: An exciting world and intricate characters written with beautiful style. Favorite Quote: “You’re such a grouch. You used to be much more … muchier. You’ve neglected your muchness, Mouse.”

If you're looking for a sweet fairy tale retelling, this is not the book. But being a fairy tale fan, I was excited to get my hands on this one anyway, and it was well worth the reading ride. Kayla is a seventeen-year-old trained assassin who works with a highly specialized group named Wonderland. Their goal is to stop and eradicate those who kidnap young girls for horrible purposes. Kayla, aka Mouse, is very good at what she does and has a caring 'family' which watches over her. Her own history, including her older brother who's locked up in an insane asylum, is another matter altogether. This books grabs in the first scene and doesn't let go the entire way through. It's told mostly through Kayla's point of view, but also through her brother's and others. There's a lovely touch of uncertainty and mystery to it, which make it unclear what's real and what's not until the very end. Still for all the demented violence and slightly off-kilter personalities (some of which are really easy to adore), it's hard not to feel for Kayla and cheer for her the whole way through. In many ways, this is a cleverly written tale. The author weaves in phrases from the original Wonderland, making them fit perfectly into this deadly world. It's not a retelling, but still does an excellent job of showing parallels and disclosing some of the delicious insanity. There is violence and horrible situations, making it a little harsh for the lower end of the YA audience. And the scenes come across fairly realistic. The end rushes through a bit fast, missing some development but not enough to ruin the story by any means. It ends at a cliff hanger (a rushed one), and I'll be grabbing book two in hopes that it satisfies the missing links. Because this is definitely an adventure worth continuing. Albeit a dark one. I received a free copy through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Quite a twist to the Wonderland we all know and love. I enjoyed the flashbacks to the original book and movie with the little quotes and similarities in characters and happenings. Shilo and Kayla are devastated at the beginning of the story when they lose their mother to the Alaskan monster in their hometown. Shilo is sent to the insane asylum and Kayla ends up in Wonderland with foster parents. She becomes Mouse who is a trained vigilante righting wrongs. Eventually Mouse ends up in Alaska again and she and Shilo are reunited. Together will they figure out what has happened to a friend, or will they come to realizations too late to help? With the help of his imaginary friend and a little guidance from a new one, Shilo has to be strong for Kayla.

When Kayla and her brother Shilo were kids they saw how a monster took their mother. Shilo ran so hard to keep up and try to save his mother that he failed to protect Kayla. Their dad couldn't take the pain after his wife died and he chose to end his own life. Leaving Kayla and Shilo behind as orphans. Kayla found a new place with her foster parents in Wonderland. Shilo has been in an asylum ever since. In Wonderland there are no rules. Everyone is trained to take down murderers and Kayla (in her new life known as Mouse) is very good at her job. Together with her foster siblings Cheshire and Rabbit they take down serial killers when the normal police department fails. Mouse looks young even though she is already nineteen years old. With the right clothes she still looks like a little girl. Once she was vulnerable, but now she is a force to be reckoned with. Shilo has forgotten how life used to be outside the asylum. Because of his fear of the monster he is in no hurry to leave. He also has an imaginary friend who helps him through the days and also encourages him to find a way to get back to the outside world. The monster has tasted Kayla's blood and the time has come for him to collect his prize. Shilo knows that he has to step up to protect her and to finish what he failed to do in the past. Lost in Wonderland is dark, intense and twisted. I really liked all the references to Alice in Wonderland. Because of that it made me feel like I was reading a fairytale which crossed over to the dark side. The characters all have their own strengths and weaknesses. Because of the fact that Nicky Peacock includes both they feel real. I have read other books written by Nicky Peacock and she never fails to amaze me with her way of telling a story. She keeps me interested until the very last lines. She's leaving little clues within every chapter and because of them I didn't want to stop reading. If you have never read anything by Nicky Peacock you should give her stories a try. If you liked her previous books you should definitely pick up this one as well. I highly recommend any of her books and advise you to read them when the sun goes down. I think the cover of Lost In Wonderland is just as fantastic as the story.

Kayla now goes by the name of Mouse and has found herself a home in Wonderland. But this isn't the Wonderland that we know, it's the name of a group of highly trained vigilantes who hunt serial killers, run by ex-government agents and funded by an eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire. Mouse works alongside her fellow Wonderlanders, Rabbit and Cheshire, baiting dangerous murderers. As dangerous as Mouse's life is she's completely unprepared to face her own brother when he shows up. Shilo has spent most of his life in an insane asylum convinced his mother was abducted by a monster and now that monster is after his family again. Mouse is used to human killers that are monster but is a bit hesitant to believe Shilo that there are real monsters out there. Lost in Wonderland is a retelling but one that is the type that I personally enjoy when it borrows a few things from the original to make you remember but goes off on it's own path. This definitely went way off the path bringing serial killers into the mix and turning this into a rather dark Wonderland but I quite enjoyed the originality. The feel of the book stays true to the original story of Wonderland. The characters had their rather eccentric feel and the book could go into a bit of weirdness here and there but it just felt right and kept the feel you'd expect even with a whole new story line. Overall, great job coming up with a whole new twisted version of a classic story. I received a copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I received this book in exchange for an honest review on NetGalley. Thank you to the author, Nicky Peacock, and the publisher, Evernight Teen, for this opportunity. Well this short tale was most certainly curioser and curioser. I anticipated a fantastical tale, akin to the original Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Other Stories tales it is rendered from, but what was delivered managed to be both dark, humerus, contemporary, fantastical, thrilling and mysterious! Our protagonist, Kayla A.K.A Mouse, after the murder of her mother, the suicide of her father and the incarceration of her brother into a psychiatric unit, finds herself orphaned and alone. Taken in by ex-government agents, she becomes part of Wonderland - trained assassins assisting in the capture and death of some of the most deadly criminals to stalk the world. Without the Alice references, this would have been a thrilling tale, full of murder, suspense and intrigue, but that it managed to include all that as well as staying true to a lot of the original tale was phenomenal. I enjoyed reading this and discovering the lines taken from the first text or the references that littered the entire story. This is undoubtedly one clever book! The only downfall is that it wasn't longer! At only just over 100 pages, I felt that some of the criminal captures detailed could have been given far more focus and plot progression. I wanted the suspense to build and the gory details of the criminal's demise to be drawn out rather than slotted into just a few pages.This is still a strong first installment and I can't wait to see what the rest of the series holds!

The Story: This is not the Alice in Wonderland story you knew as a child. Wonderland is a vigilante operation—set up in memory of dear Alice—which targets serial killers. And Kayla is the bait. When her lunatic brother, Shilo, escapes from the asylum babbling dire warnings for her life, Kayla must decide if she wishes overcome her fears or remain lost. The Characters: The main protagonist, Kayla A.K.A Mouse, was put in foster care after her parents were murdered and her brother went mad. She is utilized by the King and Queen of Hearts as bait due to her child-like features which help draw targeted serial killers out of the shadows. Kayla is no-nonsense, loves shoes, and is trained for fighting. But under the toughened exterior is the lost young girl who let go of her brother’s hand in the woods and is terrified of being lost again. Shilo saw the Kushtaka kill their mother at a young age. He ran and ran, losing his sister on the way, and now sits in an asylum with only Mr. Custard for company. The problem is, not one person believes his story of the monster with long talons who feeds on the lost. Shilo is an amazing character. We alternate believing him insane and genius, and hope against hope that he will find forgiveness, and forgive himself. The dialogue between Shilo and Mr. Custard is both humorous and heart-wrenching. As well as the main protagonists, there are characters who have parallels to the classic tale of Alice and Wonderland. We have Rabbit, the albino woman who also acts as bait for serial killers. Hatter the FBI infiltrate who targets their next hit. The King and Queen of hearts, who lost their daughter Alice and swore vengeance on murders worldwide. Then there is Cheshire, the tracker with the wide grin, and red-italian shoes. The World: A very clever remake of a classic world. Wonderland is now edgier and dangerous, yet still retains the quirks of the original wonderland in the characters and plot. This side of the world-building draws the reader in absolutely. We get a sense of a large forest in an otherwise normal world. On occasion this setting and the location of the main protagonist was hard to picture. But this blurriness almost added to the authenticity of the lost theme. The beautiful unrealism of the classic version has been captured. The Readability: This author has a unique style; descriptive and rhythmic. Not a word is wasted. And the words used are a great reflection of the classic Alice and Wonderland world. Her dialogue is perceptive of human-nature and its intricacies. In some instances, more depth into the developing plot could be warranted. Ultimately, the character depictions and the fresh take on a tried and true story glue the reader to the book, as well as a few well-executed twists. Lost in Wonderland is professional and edited. Due to some of the serial killer scenes, which have some mild sexual content and moderate violence, the book is suitable for 14-15 years + Final Verdict: An exciting world and intricate characters written with beautiful style. Favorite Quote: “You’re such a grouch. You used to be much more … muchier. You’ve neglected your muchness, Mouse.”

Mouse has been trained most of her life to bait and trap serial killers. Her mission is to save lives of other potential victims they may find. All missions are done in Alice's memory. Meanwhile, her brother is in a mental hospital convinced a monster exists and that it killed their mother. This book is all kinds of twisted and intense. It's dark yet humorous. To me, it felt like Criminal Minds meets Alice In Wonderland. I absolutely loved it. I can't wait to read the rest of this series. I was captured from the very beginning. I've already recommended it to quite a few people. Needless to say, I fully recommend this. However, I will say that if you don't like violence, this will not be the book for you.