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Wonderland

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Tracey T, Reviewer

I love this new world of folk/cosmic horror that is becoming mainstream. First was Camilla Bruce's amazing You Let Me In, and Zoje Stage's Wonderland is equally as impressive.

Zoje Stage's debut, Baby Teeth, was extraordinary. I still think about it over two years after reading it.

The theme of children continue in Wonderland, with Orla, her husband Shaw, and their children, moving from the bright lights of New York City to a secluded house in the woods. Orla, a ballet dance, is retiring, and allowing her husband to follow his artistic dreams.

Who would have thought living in a literal cabin in the woods could go wrong?! From a creepy encounter with a huge tree, to freak weather patterns, it is clear that something has made this family a target. But until they figure out what that thing is, they can't stop it.

Wonderland is a rollercoaster. The chapter are pretty brief, but it felt like something nerve-wracking happened in every chapter. Things move very fast, and spiral into the realm of the supernatural at an alarming pace. I was genuinely terrified for this family.

I love Stage's writing style. Simple, but not condescendingly so, and she really knows how to drive a plot forward. Do not be mislead by the simplicity; this book gets incredibly dark. This is not a light-hearted read.

Recommended for fans of Stage's previous book, Stephen King, Graham Joyce's The Silent Land, and the aforementioned You Let Me In, by Camilla Bruce.
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