Allison's Adventures in Underland (Harem of Hearts, #1) in Reverse Harem Readers

Jun 20, 2019 Annette rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: reverse-harem, fairytale-retellings

Sometimes a woman has to do weird things and has to be a little mad. I saw the cover of this book and didn't even read the synopsis. I collect Alice in Wonderland editions and retellings and the cover alone was reason enough to want to have it. I was clearly not entirely aware of what I got myself into exactly, but surprisingly enough I really really enjoyed it a lot.

This book is the definition of a guilty pleasure. The book is very clear on what it is: A woman's fantasy written down. I mean, wh Sometimes a woman has to do weird things and has to be a little mad. I saw the cover of this book and didn't even read the synopsis. I collect Alice in Wonderland editions and retellings and the cover alone was reason enough to want to have it. I was clearly not entirely aware of what I got myself into exactly, but surprisingly enough I really really enjoyed it a lot.

This book is the definition of a guilty pleasure. The book is very clear on what it is: A woman's fantasy written down. I mean, who doesn't want to fall down a rabbit hole to end up in a world where all the males are literally mad for you? It totally would take some time to get used to and just like Allison I'm also not the kind of girl who just dives in head first (pun intended), but I think, just like Allison I could have grown quite used to this.

What makes the book an even more amusing read is the fact that the author, and Allison, is constantly very aware of all the clichés. No, she's totally not going to be such a heroine falling easily for the first hot man she meets. No, she's not interested in being their saviour, because being the chosen one sucks and why the hell are all the men so handsome? Where are the ugly ones like they have in the real world? I could identify surprisingly well with Allison and just like her I did fall for the charms of the handsome guys she meets.

But, strangely enough the story is not JUST a guilty pleasure. Buried under the amusement, the smut and the constant sexual tension, there are actually quite interesting themes that are never forgotten. Rape and consensual sex, free will, ptsd, it's all hinted upon and lingers constantly in the background. For me that's what made this story the perfect middle ground.

The book has just enough interesting layers (thin ones, but still) to keep me interested and curious to see how this story will continue. And therefore the pleasure parts of the story, become all the more pleasant!

I WANT MORE! (There are two more books, I will order those tomorrow!) ...more

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Dec 27, 2017 Missy rated it it was amazing

What a ride!

Ok, I'm going to be honest here. I have never read a re-telling/different version of Alice in Wonderland that I actually enjoyed. Until now. I was reluctant to read this because of that reason, but knowing it was written by C.M Stunich, I decided to give it a try.

I'm so glad I did! Wow, her imagination is fantastic! This is just the start of Allison's journey and I can't wait to read the second part. ...more

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Mar 07, 2018 Margaux Espinosa rated it it was amazing

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This story was incredible, in case you didn’t get it from the title this is a dark and sexy retelling of Alice in Wonderland....but.so.much.better. These characters are constantly on the go, they are complicated as hell and there is lots of crazy and lots of sexy around every corner, it’s a magical and action packed story. All of these characters are freaking amazing, they are all kind of jerkish and rude, Rab is a bit of a psycho (just mt type) and the chesire cat is as peculiar and perplexing ...more

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Dec 26, 2017 Heather rated it it was amazing

Wow!!

What an interesting take on Alice! Stunich did not disappoint!! This was a fascinating story! I was so surprised when I got to the .. it happened too quickly! I can't wait to see what happens next for Allison in her adventure in Underland. ...more

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