I received a copy of “Curiouser And…” as part of the Speculative Fiction Indie Novella Competition (SFINCS).
This is the story of Ashlyn Jones, a girl who has always obeyed her parents and never caused trouble. But one afternoon she tries to save a white rabbit trapped and falls… into another world.
We follow Ashlyn’s journey as she seeks to find a way back home and meet many of the characters we are familiar with from “Alice in Wonderland”, but this is not your usual retelling.
This is a journey of self-discovery and redemption. The story builds up slowly, with crucial hints being dropped almost casually and a subtle foreshadowing that perfectly hides the incredible twists and turns of this tale. Each character is well-crafted and carries their own voice from the beginning till the jaw-dropping end. I found myself quickly hooked and could not put it down until it was finished.
Fans of fantasy and fairy tale retellings in particular need to add this book to their library.