
I’m so happy to have been asked to be part of this blog tour!
I absolutely love Alice in Wonderland, and some good retellings of this story. So I got really excited when I learned about the existence of this one! It is a dark retelling, where wonderland is in the afterlife, and I quite enjoyed it! (My thoughts can be found at the end of the post)
So more about the book:

Title: Wandering in Wonderland.
Author: Aislinn Honeycutt.
Publisher: The Parliament House.
Release day: June 4th 2019.
Genre: YA, fantasy Retelling
What is it about?
“Lewis Carroll didn’t get it right?”
“No, my dear. I don’t think anyone truly will.”
Far away and down a rabbit hole sits the magical world known as Wonderland. A
safe haven for the souls who lived less than ideal lives in the waking world
get to experience peace in their afterlife. Jessica is the newest member of
this enchanted land, but after eating a cookie that took away her memories of
who she was, she doubts herself at every turn.
Jessica participates in The Looking Glass Ceremony to find her new role in the
afterlife, but fate has different plans. As the Queen of Hearts takes Jessica
under her royal wing, plots of regicide bubble up from the depths of
Wonderland. With the help of new and eccentric friends, Jessica might be able
to stop the treasonous threats and bring true peace to Wonderland. But only if
she heeds the cryptic words of the Caterpillar.
Familiar faces take on new roles in this fantasy retelling with a dark and
romantic LGBT twist This isn’t the Wonderland you’ve experienced before, and
you definitely don’t want to be late for it.
Excited yet?!
For this blog tour I got an book excerpt to share! So I hope after reading that you’re really excited to read the book!

Book excerpt:
“I know you
cannot forget what Wonderland is, but the days will grow harsh, and it never
hurts to have a reminder.
Wonderland, as I see it,
is different than most picture it to be. It’s not as dark, or haunted, or
frightening as the movies make it seem. Wonderland is calm and quiet. If I were
to give it a color palette, I would mark it down as pastel. Have you ever seen
chalk paint? It looks dusty and old, yet somehow lovely and calming. That’s
what Wonderland is like.
There are mountains to climb. Some with flowers and some with snow, and there
are fields and forests to dance through. When I say it’s quiet, I mean there is
nothing but silence. The feeling you get when you’re cold, and on the verge of
crying, and there is nothing more you want to do than scream until your head
falls on your pillow is the sound of Wonderland.
But, the forests, oh the forests… They are everything you’d want to ask for.
You cannot get lost unless you want to, and unlike most forests, you can walk
barefoot if you please. The floor is covered in the softest moss, still cool
with morning dew, and it protects your feet from harm. The air is warm and
humid, making it the perfect weather for dancing. It you’re lost and wish to
cry, there are places to hide away. Fairy ponds and cool lakes are scattered
among the trees with fresh berries lining the shores. The water never stings
your eyes, and you can dive for as long as you want, and the surface will only
be an arm’s length away should you need air.
Deep within the trees, you’ll find long abandoned buildings ranging from
Victorians to cottages. Some are down to their foundations with ivy and other
greens taking over their structures. Trees grow from their hearts, and the
ceilings reach down to the floorboards. Others are still in living order with
soft beds ready for your weary heads.
You are alone for as long as you want in the forests, and at the lakes, and in
the forgotten homes, but if you ever need companionship, the town is never far.
Smiling faces and warm arms to fall into at every corner. There are
cobblestones, wooden, and brick buildings along both sides of the streets.
Alleys and alcoves, churches and spires, bookstores, bakeries, pubs,
haberdasheries, dress shops, hat shops, tea shops, and anything else you could
ever want line the streets. It you wander through the alleys long enough, you
will find a hidden park tucked away in the corner along the brick wall guarding
the townspeople from nothing for nothing can hurt you in Wonderland.
The park is simple with a tall tree for climbing or shade, the greenest and
softest grass for picnics or late night rendezvous to stare at the stars, and
benches for lovers to sit on. There is a long table sitting off to the left
side of the park with many chairs of varying styles and sizes, usually sitting
unattended. Attached to the tree and the buildings before the park is a string
of lit paper lanterns. They have never flickered in all the history of
Wonderland.
The rest of the world has more ruins for exploring, with castles made from
pearl and crystal. Some have moonstone and opal, and others are made from cold
stones without a glow. There are crashing oceans full of beasts thought to be
mythical or extinct. There are places deep in the southern woods darker than
the northern woods, yet not as dark as the ones in films.
In those woods, there are faeries, fauns, fawns, mermaids, pixies, and whispers
where the cold sets in, and one can sleep to forget themselves and their
troubles.
The faeries and pixies soothe your mind with dance and song while the mermaids
invite you to swim and play in their icy cold waters while they caress your
body.
But, they cannot hurt you.
Nothing can hurt you in Wonderland.
Wonderland is where you go to heal, forget, and feel at home again. This is
what my Wonderland is. It changes for every soul who goes there, but it shall
always be for you.”
Want to continue??
You can buy on Amazon here!
Giveaway!
There is currently a giveaway going on on Instagram! You can see all the details on my Instagram @Evelynreads! You should go soon since it is already open and will close on June 7th!
US participants can win a signed copy, and a really beautiful notebook (see photo).
But luckily for us who do not live in US there is also a price! Not as spectacular, but you can win an e-book copy!

My thoughts!
I just finished reading this book, and really really liked it! It has all the parts that we know from wonderland, but also so much more. It is dark, even a bit gruesome at times, but so interesting and well done! It respects the original story, while also giving it its own twist. I love that Alice is also included into this story! The main character is really interesting, and I loved figuring this world out together with her!
I would have liked it if this book was a little bit longer though! I wanted to know even more about this world!
I’m always interested in finding more Alice retellings so thanks for sharing.Lynn 😀
Hope you will enjoy if you pick it up!