Review: Follow the White Rabbit by Kellie Sheridan

What: Follow the White Rabbit (Beautiful Madness #1) by Kellie Sheridan

Who#2: Patchwork Press

When: 2013

How: A copy of this novel was provided on behalf of Patchwork Press via Net Galley.

For centuries, Wonderland thrived as the domain of beautiful bedlam and unapologetic madness. It was a place like no other. All it took was one girl slipping in through the cracks of the universe to start chaos spiraling toward order. In the 150 years since Alice’s visit, the realm has become tainted—almost normal. Rabbits in waistcoats and playing card minions are little more than creatures of myth, and Wonderland is literally falling to pieces.

For Gwen, Rose, and Lucky, Wonderland is home, and yet they know little of its former glory. When the Alice prophecy resurfaces, they’ll have one chance to use Wonderland’s own legends to bring a little mayhem back into their reality. For she who controls Alice controls the fate of Wonderland.

Follow the White Rabbit is a reimagining of Carrol’s classic Alice in Wonderland. The last time Alice visited Wonderland, everything changed. Now, over a century later, Wonderland is not what it used to be. The Red Queen has ultimate power, and the essence of Wonderland is fading. Now, it is up to three girls to change the fate of Wonderland. Now, it is time to bring Alice back.

Follow the White Rabbit is a really cute novella. I finished it so quickly, and I was left wanting more.

An aspect of this novella that I particularly enjoyed was the subtle hints as to which original characters the three girls represented. I had no clue who Gwen was supposed to be until she spoiler bought a hat – which I thought was so cute, and was my favourite part of this novella end spoiler.

I appreciated the description of Wonderland as a living thing, and not just a planet, or an alternative universe. I liked it when one of the characters said something along the lines of: you don’t control the fate of Wonderland, Wonderland controls your fate. I’m sure I have gotten that wrong; it may not even be ‘fate’ that was used. But you get my point. You can’t change Wonderland in this world; Wonderland changes you. I like that idea.

I am a fan of Sheridan’s writing style, and have loved her previous works that I have read, and I must say that I was not disappointed with the writing in Follow the White Rabbit. It was easy to read, and yet was not lacking in style, either.

I am eagerly awaiting the next instalment of the Beautiful Madness series, for Follow the White Rabbit ended all to quickly, and with so much left open.

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