If you make a deal with evil, be prepared for the consequences. When a metal dragon kidnaps Alice, Hatter gathers the troops and charges off to rescue her. If only things were so uncomplicated. In the Ivory Kingdom, they find upheaval of the worst kind and all heading to civil war spearheaded by a man known as the Bandersnatch. Turmoil and the terror of fighting against a giant wolf, the Bandersnatch is bad enough, but when the Ivory Queen’s secrets are exposed, Hatter and Alice face off in a battle of wills and points of view. How can Alice trust a woman who deceived them? Why can’t Hatter see the bigger picture? If they don’t reconcile their differences, more could be at risk than the Ivory Kingdom. More questions than answers bombard them in their quest for truth and freedom for all. Who is stealing children? What dark secret overshadows the Ivory Kingdom? Can they avoid the Bandersnatch’s clutches? And most important of all, who can they trust? |
trust and risk are often two sides of the same coin in this next Beyond Wonderland novel.
Genre: Fantasy, Steampunk, Christian
Release date: March 14, 2023
As I have said before, this is what Wonderland was meant to be. The old familiar elements are there in Lost In Wonderland – in addition to some from the ever classic Little Red Riding Hood – but Tabitha Bouldin has given them a shiny new coat of gears and gadgets and flying machines. Those things and more kept this second Beyond Wonderland book moving at a fast clip and me turning those pages even faster...
I read late into the night, or rather into the early morning hours, only putting the book down when I couldn't stay awake any longer and as soon as I woke up I was back into it. The story was captivating and excited the imagination in all of its fantastical Steampunk glory. Every minute with Alice, Hatter, Scarlett, Faolin, and a remarkable cat that I simply fell in love with, was an adventure that I thoroughly enjoyed.
There wasn't a single thing to not like about Lost In Wonderland – except that despite the 300+ pages it ended all too soon. How am I supposed to wait for Tabitha Bouldin's next Beyond Wonderland novel? I just know that it won't be easy...
Tell Tale Book Reviews gives Lost In Wonderland by Tabitha Bouldin a 4.5 Bark rating.
More from Tabitha
Of course, new characters were a must, and Scarlett stepped right up to have her story told.
While Madness in Wonderland is an Alice in Wonderland and Frankenstein mashup, for Lost in Wonderland, I went with a Through the Looking Glass and Red Riding Hood mashup that gave a deeper well of storytelling for Wonderland and brought all sorts of new creatures into the mix.
Alice and Hatter face new obstacles in their journey, and Scarlett is not one to be left behind. Especially when he has her loyal guard Faolan by her side.
Prepare to set sail across a new Wonderland.
Tabitha Bouldin is a student at Southern New Hampshire University, where she is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s in Creative Writing. As a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), she works with critique groups and provides endorsements for other authors. Tabitha’s genre of choice is Contemporary Christian Romance which she describes as: Adventure with heart. Tabitha spent ten years working as a Medical Assistant before God opened the door which allowed her to become a stay-at-home-homeschooling-mom and author. |
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