allithebookgiraffe_'s review against another edition
2.0
This book started out really strong. I was very excited to see what happens next. UNTIL it turned into boyfriend drama! I didn't finish it because i couldn't take it!
raechsreads's review against another edition
5.0
Alice in Zombieland is an amazing take on the Alice in Wonderland tales! The story brings to the table a zombie tale mixing it with a dash of young love and a ton of adventure and discovery. Overall a book to keep you on the edge of your seat!
fictionalkate's review against another edition
5.0
Alice Bell only asks for one thing for her 16th birthday – for the family to attend her little sister, Emmaline’s, dance recital. Sounds simple enough but Alice’s father afraid of what goes bump in the night and refuses to let anyone out after dark. Ever.
But Alice promised Em that they would go to the recital. Not wanting to disappoint her sister, Alice isn’t above to resorting to using emotional blackmail to get what she wants.
Things seem to be fine – Em starred at the dance gig – until the drive home and an accident results in Alice being the soul survivor.
With her parents gone and still mourning the death of her precious little sister, Alice reinvents herself as Ali, starts a new school and new life with her grandparents. Being freed from her father’s crazy notions means Ali can live her life without being scared of what’s in the shadows until she meets Cole – a mysterious bad boy and leader of a gang of what appear to be juvenile delinquents and the guy that Ali keeps having visions about.
And don’t forget about the zombies…
I have to admit I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed this book. Alice comes across as being a little bit spoilt and oh-so manipulative but throughout the novel her transition into a strong and confident young woman who isn’t afraid of kicking some zombie butt to avenge the people she loves is evident. I loved the way her relationship with Cole developed as things went on – finally! No instalove! but a healthy dose of lust mixed in with a camaraderie that blossomed into something more.
The plot kept me hooked until the end. There were twists that I wasn’t expecting and an ending that has left me eagerly anticipating the next book in the series. I’ve never really being a zombie fan. I could never understand why people liked them. But I think this book has finally let me in on their appeal – they are busy drooling and trying to eat people with no hidden agendas so that the heroes can shine. And Cole’s lethal team of would be criminals are fantastic in their role of taking on the enemy. There were some parts of the novel that did seem to drag just a touch but even those were very important for setting the scene and leading up to the drama and action that I found so entertaining and enjoyable.
This is not another retelling of the classic Alice in Wonderland story (nor just another YA book with a gorgeous cover… although the cover is beautiful but rather a fantastic novel that managed to combine contemporary teen issues with a good dose of the paranormal in a fun and interesting way.
But Alice promised Em that they would go to the recital. Not wanting to disappoint her sister, Alice isn’t above to resorting to using emotional blackmail to get what she wants.
Things seem to be fine – Em starred at the dance gig – until the drive home and an accident results in Alice being the soul survivor.
With her parents gone and still mourning the death of her precious little sister, Alice reinvents herself as Ali, starts a new school and new life with her grandparents. Being freed from her father’s crazy notions means Ali can live her life without being scared of what’s in the shadows until she meets Cole – a mysterious bad boy and leader of a gang of what appear to be juvenile delinquents and the guy that Ali keeps having visions about.
And don’t forget about the zombies…
I have to admit I was surprised by just how much I enjoyed this book. Alice comes across as being a little bit spoilt and oh-so manipulative but throughout the novel her transition into a strong and confident young woman who isn’t afraid of kicking some zombie butt to avenge the people she loves is evident. I loved the way her relationship with Cole developed as things went on – finally! No instalove! but a healthy dose of lust mixed in with a camaraderie that blossomed into something more.
The plot kept me hooked until the end. There were twists that I wasn’t expecting and an ending that has left me eagerly anticipating the next book in the series. I’ve never really being a zombie fan. I could never understand why people liked them. But I think this book has finally let me in on their appeal – they are busy drooling and trying to eat people with no hidden agendas so that the heroes can shine. And Cole’s lethal team of would be criminals are fantastic in their role of taking on the enemy. There were some parts of the novel that did seem to drag just a touch but even those were very important for setting the scene and leading up to the drama and action that I found so entertaining and enjoyable.
This is not another retelling of the classic Alice in Wonderland story (nor just another YA book with a gorgeous cover… although the cover is beautiful but rather a fantastic novel that managed to combine contemporary teen issues with a good dose of the paranormal in a fun and interesting way.
echokitsune's review against another edition
2.0
The concept was somewhat interesting, but the series contains problematic, transphobic language, and the characters and dialogue are a bit trite.
witchd's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
bookwormmama's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
aayla_xiaan's review against another edition
5.0
AMAZING SERIES!
Read this, it's huuuuuge
Cole please marry me
Read this, it's huuuuuge
Cole please marry me
megan_kiwi's review against another edition
2.0
The book was mainly about the relationship between Alice and Cole which was not interesting enough for me to enjoy the book. I wanted more zombies and was hugely disappointed that this book had nothing to do with Alice In Wonderland apart from the fact that the main protagonist was called Alice.
However, I did like Alice and I understand why people like this book however personally I did not enjoy it and found it disappointing.
However, I did like Alice and I understand why people like this book however personally I did not enjoy it and found it disappointing.
lexingtonreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
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This was so much fun! Was it the best written book I’ve ever read? No. But I did enjoy reading this book. Zombies typically are not my thing but I actually enjoyed it in this book. There is nothing that gets me out of a reading slump than a paranormal romance. It’s been a while since I’ve read 50+ pages of a book a day. I’m curious to see where this series go ( i didn’t realize there was 4 books in this series T~T) this book is also an Alice in wonderland retelling which I didn’t see that too much in the story besides for the main characters name being Alice and the rabbit cloud- that’s all though. Let’s discuss Cole, our morally Grey love interest *CHEFS KISS* I love him! He’s perfect. Curious to know why Cole and Alice have all those visions though 👀 I can’t believe Alice in 16- I’m 17 and I couldn’t imagine fighting zombies & losing everyone I loved. Like that sucks 💀 anyways me and this book had a fun time together and it was the perfect “ get out of a reading slump” book.
This was so much fun! Was it the best written book I’ve ever read? No. But I did enjoy reading this book. Zombies typically are not my thing but I actually enjoyed it in this book. There is nothing that gets me out of a reading slump than a paranormal romance. It’s been a while since I’ve read 50+ pages of a book a day. I’m curious to see where this series go ( i didn’t realize there was 4 books in this series T~T) this book is also an Alice in wonderland retelling which I didn’t see that too much in the story besides for the main characters name being Alice and the rabbit cloud- that’s all though. Let’s discuss Cole, our morally Grey love interest *CHEFS KISS* I love him! He’s perfect. Curious to know why Cole and Alice have all those visions though 👀 I can’t believe Alice in 16- I’m 17 and I couldn’t imagine fighting zombies & losing everyone I loved. Like that sucks 💀 anyways me and this book had a fun time together and it was the perfect “ get out of a reading slump” book.