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bethhayesss's review
I just don't vibe with the writing style at all, I didn't like Alice or the world building
lemonadelizard's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kinglafayette's review against another edition
5.0
Ti be honest, in first moment I was a bit sceptical before I started reading this but in the end...
I loved it. I have read many retellings of "Alice in the Wonderland" and this book if definitely one of the best ones. For me the book brought back good memories of reading and watching orginal Alice and I am thankful for that. However the author added many other elements and details in that book making it unique and highly enjoyable to read. If you love faes and retellings "Alice the Dagger" will hold you from first to the last page and only very important duties will be able to make you put the book down.
I loved it. I have read many retellings of "Alice in the Wonderland" and this book if definitely one of the best ones. For me the book brought back good memories of reading and watching orginal Alice and I am thankful for that. However the author added many other elements and details in that book making it unique and highly enjoyable to read. If you love faes and retellings "Alice the Dagger" will hold you from first to the last page and only very important duties will be able to make you put the book down.
melissachristene's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 stars
I am a sucker for any kind of fairytale retelling. So, when I heard of this book I knew I had to read it and it did not disappoint.
Overall, this book was weird and whimsical and everything I could ask for in an Alice in Wonderland retelling. I also loved the mixing of the world of Wonderland with fae, as I feel it’s a mix that works so well together.
I am so excited to see where Alice’s journey goes next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I am a sucker for any kind of fairytale retelling. So, when I heard of this book I knew I had to read it and it did not disappoint.
Overall, this book was weird and whimsical and everything I could ask for in an Alice in Wonderland retelling. I also loved the mixing of the world of Wonderland with fae, as I feel it’s a mix that works so well together.
I am so excited to see where Alice’s journey goes next.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
heather_dowell's review against another edition
5.0
A paranormal fantasy full of whimsy, friendship, and kick-buttery about a Fae assassin who must strengthen her powers to liberate her people from the Red Queen.
TOP THREE ATTRIBUTES
WHIMSY
If the tale this was inspired by is known for anything, it’s whimsy. ALICE THE DAGGER delivers with quirky characters like twin pixies, prompt brownies, and hookah-smoking caterpillars. It has all your favorite things about ALICE IN WONDERLAND and more. The setting leaps off the page, fully immersive. I particularly enjoyed the characters’ trip through the forest and the illusions they saw. My heart pounded the whole time wondering how they would make it. And oh my gosh, the shore battle with sea monsters . . . Don’t even get me started!
FRIENDSHIP
Trust me, the second Hatter appeared, I was rooting for a romance, but this first book focuses on their friendship. And boy was their friendship strong. Alice likes to dive headfirst into situations, so Hatter often has to real her to safety. They save each other’s lives throughout the book like they’re playing slap jack. They’re funny. They’re bright. He was her childhood friend.
Learning to trust him would be easier if he memories hadn’t been wiped, but Hatter isn’t the giving up type. He needs to help her remember so she can reach her fully potential as a Fae, one with rare powers needed to kill the queen.
FEARLESS FEMALE
Growing up as an assassin, there’s not much Alice is afraid of, but the lies told to her have made her vulnerable. She must learn the truth and decide what she’s willing to do for the people of Wonderland. Of course she wants to murder her parent’s killer, but that’ll make her the Queen. She’s not a ruler. She’s a warrior. Still, she can’t standby and do nothing, so she joins the resistance.
I love how kick butt she is. Like she even ran into a burning building! But she also has a heart and feel the weight of responsibility for her friends. She mourns when one dies or gets injured and it makes her stronger. It gives her motivation to risk her life for them. I can’t what to see what happens in the next book.
Interview with the author is at https://heatherdowellwrites.com/2020/09/03/alice-the-dagger/
TOP THREE ATTRIBUTES
WHIMSY
If the tale this was inspired by is known for anything, it’s whimsy. ALICE THE DAGGER delivers with quirky characters like twin pixies, prompt brownies, and hookah-smoking caterpillars. It has all your favorite things about ALICE IN WONDERLAND and more. The setting leaps off the page, fully immersive. I particularly enjoyed the characters’ trip through the forest and the illusions they saw. My heart pounded the whole time wondering how they would make it. And oh my gosh, the shore battle with sea monsters . . . Don’t even get me started!
FRIENDSHIP
Trust me, the second Hatter appeared, I was rooting for a romance, but this first book focuses on their friendship. And boy was their friendship strong. Alice likes to dive headfirst into situations, so Hatter often has to real her to safety. They save each other’s lives throughout the book like they’re playing slap jack. They’re funny. They’re bright. He was her childhood friend.
Learning to trust him would be easier if he memories hadn’t been wiped, but Hatter isn’t the giving up type. He needs to help her remember so she can reach her fully potential as a Fae, one with rare powers needed to kill the queen.
FEARLESS FEMALE
Growing up as an assassin, there’s not much Alice is afraid of, but the lies told to her have made her vulnerable. She must learn the truth and decide what she’s willing to do for the people of Wonderland. Of course she wants to murder her parent’s killer, but that’ll make her the Queen. She’s not a ruler. She’s a warrior. Still, she can’t standby and do nothing, so she joins the resistance.
I love how kick butt she is. Like she even ran into a burning building! But she also has a heart and feel the weight of responsibility for her friends. She mourns when one dies or gets injured and it makes her stronger. It gives her motivation to risk her life for them. I can’t what to see what happens in the next book.
Interview with the author is at https://heatherdowellwrites.com/2020/09/03/alice-the-dagger/
mimiathereader's review
3.75
A retelling of Alice in Wonderland with faeries and other weird things? I read the blurb and I was in, hoping this would pick the world created by Lewis Carroll and make it make sense, in a way.
Well, it did not do that, but it delivered an intriguing adventure in a weird word that I enjoyed much more than expected. The only two downsides to this were the pacing that felt a bit uneven to me and the possibly budding love story that I was not sold on.
All in all, a book with a lot of potencial (that ended up being a bit lacking) and which made me want to read the sequel ASAP.
Well, it did not do that, but it delivered an intriguing adventure in a weird word that I enjoyed much more than expected. The only two downsides to this were the pacing that felt a bit uneven to me and the possibly budding love story that I was not sold on.
All in all, a book with a lot of potencial (that ended up being a bit lacking) and which made me want to read the sequel ASAP.
emgibson77's review
4.0
I loved this authors retelling of Alice in Wonderland. She created a whimsical fantasy world that I wish I was a part of! It was great. I even love how she added some slow-burn romance to this story!
shortandsweetreviewsbysam's review
5.0
Thank you to the author, Ashley Mcleo, for providing a copy of Alice the Dagger (The Wonderland Court Series book 1). In exchange, I have reviewed honestly.
Throne of Glass goes to Wonderland!
Alice is an assassin. When an anxious rabbit in a waistcoat appears and reveals her true identity, Alice's entire world flips upside down. Journey to wonderland with Alice, a handsome Hatter and pixie twins as they attempt to overthrough the usurping Queen of Hearts. This Alice in Wonderland retelling is a quircky, fun and exciting fae tale.
Alice the Dagger features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ NA fantasy
○ Fae
○ Retelling
○ YA romance
○ Corrupt royalty
○ Adventure
○ Tournament/Games/Competition
My overall rating for Alice the Dagger is…
4.5 Stars!
Ok, I am a huge Alice in Wonderland fan and an even bigger fan of fae! This book was exquisite! The adventure, the quircky incorporations in a traditional tale, the sass and bad-ass-ary (I swear, it's a word!), the handsome Hatter and the sly evil queen, all work together to make this book complete and empowering. I love the growing attraction between Alice and Hatter; like, who even knew the Hatter could be so sexually tantalising? I can't wait to see their romance blossom in the books to come!
Throne of Glass goes to Wonderland!
Alice is an assassin. When an anxious rabbit in a waistcoat appears and reveals her true identity, Alice's entire world flips upside down. Journey to wonderland with Alice, a handsome Hatter and pixie twins as they attempt to overthrough the usurping Queen of Hearts. This Alice in Wonderland retelling is a quircky, fun and exciting fae tale.
Alice the Dagger features, but is not limited to, the following themes:
○ NA fantasy
○ Fae
○ Retelling
○ YA romance
○ Corrupt royalty
○ Adventure
○ Tournament/Games/Competition
My overall rating for Alice the Dagger is…
4.5 Stars!
Ok, I am a huge Alice in Wonderland fan and an even bigger fan of fae! This book was exquisite! The adventure, the quircky incorporations in a traditional tale, the sass and bad-ass-ary (I swear, it's a word!), the handsome Hatter and the sly evil queen, all work together to make this book complete and empowering. I love the growing attraction between Alice and Hatter; like, who even knew the Hatter could be so sexually tantalising? I can't wait to see their romance blossom in the books to come!