Monsters, serial killers, and imaginary friends—being a Wonderlander can be murder...
Once upon a time, Kayla was lost. Then she found Wonderland, but not the one you know. Run by ex-government agents and funded by an eccentric Silicon Valley billionaire, this Wonderland is the name of a collective of highly trained vigilantes who hunt serial killers. Now Kayla, aka Mouse, works tirelessly alongside her fellow Wonderlanders, Rabbit and Cheshire, baiting dangerous murderers. But even her extensive training hasn’t prepared her for the return of her older brother…
Shilo has spent most of his life in an insane asylum, convinced his mother was abducted by a sinister Alaskan monster who lures the lost away to feast upon their flesh. And now he’s certain that his sister is in the same monster’s crosshairs. But if Shilo is going to save what’s left of his family, he’ll have to convince his sister that maybe, just maybe, we’re all a little mad. **
Review
" This book certainly had the wow factor." - Kelly Clare, YA Books Central
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This is not the Alice in Wonderland story you knew as a child_._ 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.
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 +
An exciting world and intricate characters written with beautiful style.
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"Quite a twist to the Wonderland we all know and love." - Medavis66, Good Reads
I enjoyed theflashbacks to the original book and movie with the little quotes andsimilarities in characters and happenings. Shilo and Kayla aredevastated at the beginning of the story when they lose their mother tothe Alaskan monster in their hometown. Shilo is sent to the insaneasylum and Kayla ends up in Wonderland with foster parents. She becomesMouse who is a trained vigilante righting wrongs. Eventually Mouse endsup in Alaska again and she and Shilo are reunited. Together will theyfigure out what has happened to a friend, or will they come torealizations 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.
ARC provided in exchange for honest review.
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