The Secret of Safe Passage

The little girl in me is screaming about this book. Martin Baynton did an amazing job reimagining Wonderland and creating a new Alice for us to love. ( With honorable mention to the amazing Aunt Martha and the delightful Uncle Bertie)

This book is so well written and the pacing is amazing. There is new information on almost every page and Baynton really said “watch what I can do” in the last four chapters. WHAT A CLIFFHANGER TO LEAVE US ON


I am really looking forward to reading the next two books in this series and definitely recommend reading this

I will always love me a good Alice book/ retelling. I admit I rushed through this book to read it in time, and in doing so, I think I missed some things. But, I also think this book will be better on a second read. There were only a few grammar and spelling mistakes that needed to be fixed before publication (one of my biggest pet peeves but nobody is perfect). Alice, our main character of course, I absolutely loved. At first, I didn't like her, thought she was snotty, rude, entitled... But she snuck up on me and I find her absolutely hilarious. Peter on the other hand.. I don't know. I don't really like him because he's just kind of there. He doesn't have much personality in my opinion. I love the mysteries this book has included: why have the wonderland folks lost their memories? Who were they before and what happened? Where is great aunt Alice? What is the secret to safe passage? It's what really drew me in to this book. Alice is quite smart, always thinking in terms of science, logic, and math (STEM girl yasss). I could've used some more Wonderland in this book but I have a feeling the next book will be full of it. This novel does end on a cliffhanger. The book was well written, engaging (except Peter, go away please), and funny. It kept my interest more than I thought it would initially but I am pleasantly surprised. My first four star of the year :) I can't wait to read this again when this comes out and will be looking forward to the subsequent books in the series.

I couldn't contain my excitement about this book! Martin Baynton truly outdid himself by giving us a fresh take on Wonderland and introducing a lovable new Alice. The way this book is written and paced is simply mind-blowing. It's like a rollercoaster ride with surprises waiting on every page. And those last four chapters? Baynton definitely knows how to leave us hanging on the edge of our seats. What a thrilling cliffhanger!