Thursday, June 2, 2022

Book Beginnings + Friday 56: Madness in Wonderland by Tabitha Bouldin

Book Beginnings is a weekly meme hosted by Rose City Reader that asks you to share the first sentence (or so) of the book you're reading. Friday 56 is hosted by Freda's Voice and asks you to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and share a non-spoilery sentence or two. I'm also linking up with Carrie at Reading is My Superpower for First Line Friday.

This week I'm featuring Madness in Wonderland by Tabitha Bouldin. This is such a fun steampunk Alice in Wonderland retelling with a Frankenstein twist. 

About the Book
Wonderland is in trouble.

Under the rule of the Red Queen, Wonderland is under constant threat. In fear for her throne, children are taken into the queen’s army and only the strongest survive.

Alice is nothing but a pirate, but with the help of Hatter, they hatch a plan to sneak into the Red Queen’s palace to free Hatter’s sister. After all, Alice has always wanted to fly an airship.

Dr. Frank N. Stein has created an army of automatons to serve their queen. Of particular note: a prototype soldier. Part man. Part machine. The best of both worlds.

Doc’s monster is a threat to everything they know, but Alice sees something in the man that begs she look beyond what he’s done and search out the heart of the beast for the better of the realm.

He’s their only hope of survival, but how can a monster learn to love when all he’s known is hate?

Book Beginnings / First Line Friday
There should be a law that says no arrests before tea.

Friday 56
Doc's approaching steps thudded, and both women jerked their gazes toward the open door.

What have you been reading lately?

26 comments:

  1. Alice in Wonderland and Frankenstein...that's an interesting combination. I like the quotes, especially the opening.

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  2. This has a bit of a steampunk vibe to it. Sounds like a fun read for the weekend! Have a good one!

    Elza Reads

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  3. Sounds like a great "retelling".

    Have a great weekend!

    Emily @ Budget Tales Book Blog
    My post:
    https://budgettalesblog.wordpress.com/2022/06/03/friday-56-war-babies-by-rachel-billingham/

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  4. This is a different take! Hope you like it. Here is mine: https://moretoodiscover.blogspot.com/2022/06/book-spotlight-friday-bones-will-speak.html

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    1. It's a really fun read. Thanks for coming by! :)

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  6. Oh wow, what an interesting retelling!! I look forward to hearing what you think.

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    1. Thank you, Cindy! I had a fun time reading it! :)

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  7. I LOVE the sound of this one! A steampunk Alice in Wonderland tale. Count me in. :D

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    1. I didn't realize how well steampunk and Alice in Wonderland would go together, but it's like they're made for each other. :D

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  8. OOOOOhhhhhh this sounds cool! Happy weekend!

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  9. My first lines today are from Midnight’s Budding Morrow by Carolyn Miller
    Yorkshire 1811
    “Oh, Sarah, please. please? What would it take for you to reconsider?”

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    1. What a great opener! I've been seeing this book a lot lately, and I'm very intrigued. Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  10. this looks like a creative re-telling. I love books that remind me of favorites. My quotes from The Island of Sea Women are here

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    1. Me too! There's something so comforting about it. Happy reading! :)

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  11. Happy Friday!
    I'm currently reading Turn to Me by Becky Wade. It's outstanding!
    "Immediately after Finley woke from her coma, Luke had promised her that she'd be ok. It was proving harder to convince himself of that."
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

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    1. Ooh, I want more! I really need to read this series. Thanks for stopping by! Hope you have a wonderful weekend too! :)

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  12. That's a great first line!

    I posted about the first line from In Honor's Defense by Karen Witemeyer. https://daniellegrandinetti.com/2022/06/03/in-honors-defense/

    Hope you've had a great weekend!

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    1. Thanks for coming by, Danielle! Hope you have a great rest of the weekend! :)

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