Take a photo of a barcode or cover
3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
This was... Spectacular.
I'm honestly struggling to form sentences to say more than that. I could babble on incoherently for a while, but that would be of no use to anyone.
Within its lovely 283 pages, this book has managed to present many real-life issues in a creative and safe setting. Also, the markers linking back to Lewis Carroll's work were amazing.
Can I just say that the links to 'Clean' and 'Meat Market' were an incredible touch. Juno Dawson isn't just writing books, she's creating a world.
Oh, and how delighted was I to read this over the weekend upon which the story takes place? VERY.
I'm honestly struggling to form sentences to say more than that. I could babble on incoherently for a while, but that would be of no use to anyone.
Within its lovely 283 pages, this book has managed to present many real-life issues in a creative and safe setting. Also, the markers linking back to Lewis Carroll's work were amazing.
Can I just say that the links to 'Clean' and 'Meat Market' were an incredible touch. Juno Dawson isn't just writing books, she's creating a world.
Oh, and how delighted was I to read this over the weekend upon which the story takes place? VERY.
dark
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A gripping tale where luxury meets illusion. Alice's search for her missing friend leads her to an exclusive, wild party. Will she find what she's looking for, or is it a journey of self-discovery?
This book celebrates queerness, tackles mental health, and defies societal norms with humour and heart.
A must-read for those who love their YA deep, authentic, and unapologetically bold.
#Pudseyrecommends
This book celebrates queerness, tackles mental health, and defies societal norms with humour and heart.
A must-read for those who love their YA deep, authentic, and unapologetically bold.
#Pudseyrecommends
Rep:Trans Female pansexual protagonist, MC with mental illness , gay side characters, lesbian side characters, bisexual side characters, Ownvoices for Trans representation.
*Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.*
Wonderland was one of the wildest books I’ve ever read and I loved it. With our main character Alice, we are brought on a journey to Wonderland- a annual party held by very, VERY rich teenagers- while she desperately searchers for her friend Bunny. Of course being an Alice in Wonderland Retelling- EVERYTHING IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS.
Not to be punny but this book truly was wonderful. Now not the sunshine and rainbows type because believe me this was dark read. However, the twist and turns had my head spinning and I love that quality in a book. The plot was so entertaining. I worried because it’s set mostly during the party, that it would get boring but believe me, if anything it got more exciting as the book continued.
Alice was such a messy, unreliable narrator and I LOVED HER SO MUCH. Due to most of the plot surrounding Alice I can’t say much without spoiling. However let me leave you with one of my favourite Alice quotes.
“Why any girl would bestow the gift of her vagina to those oafs is quite the enigma.”
In addition to Alice, the side characters were so developed. Juno Dawson’s writing truly is phenomenal and I adore how they link in to the original Alice in Wonderland. Especially the mad hatter and Cat.
Alice has money and all of the characters in this book are filthy rich; Wonderland not only explores Alice’s illness and desperate search for Bunny, but it explores privilege- especially the rich and how they get away with everything. Alice is ready to take on the elite? Are you ready to see who comes out victorious?
I will admit the reason this isn’t five stars was the ending. It just wasn’t concluded as good as I expected. The rest of the book was amazing; I felt the ending then let it down. I still highly recommend. Especially if you’re looking for a YA that focuses on the things teens do- exploring their sexuality, drugs, alcohol - that most YA tend to run from, or if you’re in the mood for a unique retelling.
I would also like to point out that even through Wonderland is part of series it can be read as a stand alone.
Content Warnings: Discussions of past suicide, attempted rape, sexual assault, drugged without consent, incest, attempted murder, homophobia, transphobia, outed without consent, drug usage, alcohol usage.
*Thank you to Netgalley and Publisher for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review.*
Wonderland was one of the wildest books I’ve ever read and I loved it. With our main character Alice, we are brought on a journey to Wonderland- a annual party held by very, VERY rich teenagers- while she desperately searchers for her friend Bunny. Of course being an Alice in Wonderland Retelling- EVERYTHING IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS.
Not to be punny but this book truly was wonderful. Now not the sunshine and rainbows type because believe me this was dark read. However, the twist and turns had my head spinning and I love that quality in a book. The plot was so entertaining. I worried because it’s set mostly during the party, that it would get boring but believe me, if anything it got more exciting as the book continued.
Alice was such a messy, unreliable narrator and I LOVED HER SO MUCH. Due to most of the plot surrounding Alice I can’t say much without spoiling. However let me leave you with one of my favourite Alice quotes.
“Why any girl would bestow the gift of her vagina to those oafs is quite the enigma.”
In addition to Alice, the side characters were so developed. Juno Dawson’s writing truly is phenomenal and I adore how they link in to the original Alice in Wonderland. Especially the mad hatter and Cat.
Alice has money and all of the characters in this book are filthy rich; Wonderland not only explores Alice’s illness and desperate search for Bunny, but it explores privilege- especially the rich and how they get away with everything. Alice is ready to take on the elite? Are you ready to see who comes out victorious?
I will admit the reason this isn’t five stars was the ending. It just wasn’t concluded as good as I expected. The rest of the book was amazing; I felt the ending then let it down. I still highly recommend. Especially if you’re looking for a YA that focuses on the things teens do- exploring their sexuality, drugs, alcohol - that most YA tend to run from, or if you’re in the mood for a unique retelling.
I would also like to point out that even through Wonderland is part of series it can be read as a stand alone.
Content Warnings: Discussions of past suicide, attempted rape, sexual assault, drugged without consent, incest, attempted murder, homophobia, transphobia, outed without consent, drug usage, alcohol usage.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not a fan of the Alice in Wonderland theme but still love Juno Dawson’s writing
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I absolutely adore Juno Dawson and absolutely lap up anything she has to offer. I am so glad she has continued with this strand of story as I love reading anything set within the upper strata of British society, especially when it's written as a grungey expose. This was no different, it was written from the perspective of a 'new money' kid too which added to the outsider voice and therefore the fascinated cynicism which I like to read from. Also, I adored how the story kept to the skeleton of Alice in Wonderland whilst veering and modernising in the best possible ways.
Finally, Dawson has SUCH a way with words. I am sure this is a story that could be read again and again and still enjoyed thoroughly.
Finally, Dawson has SUCH a way with words. I am sure this is a story that could be read again and again and still enjoyed thoroughly.
It was a ride! The story was so rich and captivating that I felt like I was living it with Alice. It also broadened my perspective about a Transgender person's view of things. Honestly, I think Juno Dawson is such an underrated writer. This book was genius. Thank you to Zoella Book Club for recommending it.