I really enjoyed the subtle talk about sexuality and gender identity. I like that it was not the sole focus and was often just how it should be. Wonderland, and most of its inhabitants, are fully accepting of every individual who arrives. There are moments where Jessica questions who she is, but everyone in Wonderland (except one) is encouraging, kind and a comfort. Slowly allowing her to explore and realize who she truly is. I did find that the novel being so short meant there was a lot packed in and the reader was sort of thrown from one situation to another too quickly. The writing could have been more fluid. Moments happened really fast that could have been more interesting if the reader was able to fully experience it and if there was more of a build up. Also, I felt there were too many characters and too many love interests that confused the plot and diluted the story line. Overall, I loved this new take on a childhood classic and I am very interested to see where Jessica's story will lead to next. The few characters that were really focused on were well written and their motivations perfectly explained. I really want to know more about Farren, my favourite of all the characters. I was given a copy of this ebook, by The Parliament House Press, in exchange for an honest review.
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