Alice

This was quite the interesting twist on Alice in Wonderland. My first audiobook from Christina Henry was Lost Boy, which I absolutely loved. Her way of writing a dark retelling is bizarre and unique. This story is violent, disturbing, menacing, and nightmarish. While the names/characters are the same as Alice, the characters are much more monstrous. I love Alice and Hatcher’s friendship. After spending so many years locked away in an asylum with only each other for solace, their bond is deep and unique. I didn’t love it as much as Lost Boy, but it was still enthralling and worth the listen. Jenny Sterlin was cast perfectly for this role. Her timing, pitch, pace, and tone was perfect. Her accents and characterizations were spot on. I absolutely love her voice. She gives it a Victorian feel, making the listening experience that much more fascinating. I highly recommend the audiobook version of Alice.

This dark adult remaining of the story you grew up knowing is a very INTERESTING thing. Read it and find out why. I know that it is rude of me to not say more, but if I tell you more than this, it would ruin the adventure. I was intrigued by all the characters of this world. It has a slow build but once you are in the thick of it there will be the need to know more.

Ruthless and Entertaining! The characters in this book are evil and without guilt. This is the farthest thing from a fairy tale with its dark & twisted storyline. I hope there's a sequel. Alice & Hatcher make a compelling duo!