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carina_shephard's review
3.0
3.5 stars // read November 2022
Beware of the ninja bananas.
A fun, refreshingly original MG fantasy set in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland world. There were some great elements, but the story just wasn’t for me. However, if this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d 100% recommend it.
Beware of the ninja bananas.
A fun, refreshingly original MG fantasy set in a whimsical Alice in Wonderland world. There were some great elements, but the story just wasn’t for me. However, if this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I’d 100% recommend it.
the_bookish_raven's review
4.0
4/5 stars
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Madnes Hatter is bored with the uninteresting life he is living on his island hometown. He never expected a talking cat to show up and wreak havoc on his life! The cat informs Madnes that he is the new Madness Solver, a person entrusted to keep both Earth and Wonderland peaceful. Madnes is suddenly forced to handle problems between the worlds, learn to use his newfound powers, and hide all of this from his friends. But the power comes with a price: it slowly is sucking away his life. And then a bigger problem surfaces—the Red King is using a dangerous spell that poses a threat to both of the worlds.
This was such a pleasant and fun read! I’m not sure what the intended age group is, but I would highly recommend it for middle-grade readers! The shenanigans of Madnes and his friends and the craziness of Wonderland would definitely appeal to younger readers! I also think YA readers would enjoy this! This unique take on Wonderland and the way it crosses over with Earth is so cool! I also really liked the author’s writing style—it strikes me as rather clever and witty. This is a fun tale of adventure and friendship with interesting world-building and enjoyable characters! It is also a clean read which is why I have no problem suggesting it to younger readers. Fans of Alice in Wonderland and readers looking for a short and amusing read should give this book a shot!
I received an ARC of this book, and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Madnes Hatter is bored with the uninteresting life he is living on his island hometown. He never expected a talking cat to show up and wreak havoc on his life! The cat informs Madnes that he is the new Madness Solver, a person entrusted to keep both Earth and Wonderland peaceful. Madnes is suddenly forced to handle problems between the worlds, learn to use his newfound powers, and hide all of this from his friends. But the power comes with a price: it slowly is sucking away his life. And then a bigger problem surfaces—the Red King is using a dangerous spell that poses a threat to both of the worlds.
This was such a pleasant and fun read! I’m not sure what the intended age group is, but I would highly recommend it for middle-grade readers! The shenanigans of Madnes and his friends and the craziness of Wonderland would definitely appeal to younger readers! I also think YA readers would enjoy this! This unique take on Wonderland and the way it crosses over with Earth is so cool! I also really liked the author’s writing style—it strikes me as rather clever and witty. This is a fun tale of adventure and friendship with interesting world-building and enjoyable characters! It is also a clean read which is why I have no problem suggesting it to younger readers. Fans of Alice in Wonderland and readers looking for a short and amusing read should give this book a shot!
storiesforhisglory's review
4.0
Interesting
I found this story interesting and it pulled me into the story. I wasn't sure what was going on, like Madness. The storyline bounced along engagingly. Would have liked to see it not end on a cliffhanger (of sorts). Curious about Alice.
I found this story interesting and it pulled me into the story. I wasn't sure what was going on, like Madness. The storyline bounced along engagingly. Would have liked to see it not end on a cliffhanger (of sorts). Curious about Alice.
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