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Alice in Zombieland (White Rabbit Chronicles, #1)

Gena Showalter

Start date: May 1, 2013

Finish date: May 31, 2013

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Jul 22, 2011 Rachel (The Rest Is Still Unwritten) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: i-own, arc-s, harlequin-sent, publisher-sent, for-review

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. **Firstly, thank you to HarlequinTEEN Australia for providing me with an ARC to read and review!**

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Brimming with tantalizing romance, delicious humour and edge of your seat action, Alice in Zombieland proves once and for all that Gena Showalter is a literacy master! With a fresh new take on zombies, this book is sure to have you begging for more. I promise you’ve never seen zombie’s like this before!

It wouldn’t be fair to start **Firstly, thank you to HarlequinTEEN Australia for providing me with an ARC to read and review!**

Find my complete review here: http://rachybee-the-rest-is-still-unw...

Brimming with tantalizing romance, delicious humour and edge of your seat action, Alice in Zombieland proves once and for all that Gena Showalter is a literacy master! With a fresh new take on zombies, this book is sure to have you begging for more. I promise you’ve never seen zombie’s like this before!

It wouldn’t be fair to start this review without noting that I am a HUGE Gena Showalter fan. Her books never fail to captivate me, and Alice in Zombieland is no exception what so ever! From the moment I turned the first page, this book had my attention. Wars could have broken out and I wouldn’t have noticed. Gena’s effortless writing and amazing ability to create intricate storylines is at it’s best in Alice in Zombieland, and her fresh take on a paranormal creature we’ve all seen a hundred times is masterful. I guarantee you; there isn’t a book out there with this take on zombies and I loved that! Add in the oh, so awesome inspiration of and reference to Alice in Wonderland that dances throughout the book and this fresh look at zombies is an absolute delight!

As far as heroines go, Alice Bell just plain out rocks! Despite the pain she feels due to her recent family tragedy, Ali, as she likes to be known, is a perfect example of a strong female lead. The resourcefulness, stubbornness and intelligence she demonstrates throughout the book make her fantastic to follow. She’s quick thinking and not afraid to say what she feels. Her sharp tongue and attitude, especially where Cole is concerned, make her a joy to read about and you can’t help but love her. Honestly, this is my kind of girl; one who knows the dangers but fights anyway simply because it’s what she knows is right and what she has to do. Written with the kind of spark and flair that make a great heroine, Ali is going to be one hell of a character to follow throughout the rest of the series!

Now, you will have to excuse me while I wipe the drool off my chin before I talk about a little guy named Cole Holland. Not that he’s anyone special, not that he’s anyone worth noting. He’s only one of the sexiest guys I’ve seen in YA fiction lately! And with his violet eyes, tattoos, and nipple ring (yes, nipple ring) he’s not exactly traditional, but my goodness does this boy know how to make a girl swoon. I can certainly see why he has Ali turning to mush. Gena Showalter certainly knows how to write tough, fierce, and gorgeous male leads with all the sensitivity, kindness and wit that us female readers love. Cole is P-E-R-F-E-C-T. Really, I’m ready to start the Cole Holland fan club. With his dark good looks and protective nature, Cole is the perfect match for Ali.

It’s so evident from the very beginning that Ali and Cole are going to have something. It’s undeniable. The moment they see each other, they’re gone, but not in the way you’d expect. The best part about the romance Showalter so masterfully weaves between Ali and Cole is the chemistry. It’s a gradual thing that intensifies over time, but the sexual tension the two of them share is no less electrifying. It sizzles through the pages and enhances every shared moment between them. From heated kisses to hilarious dialogue, these two have it in spades and will are guaranteed to have you smiling, laughing and shaking your head. All in the best way, of course.

One of the best parts about this book, and really any Gena Showalter book in general, are the characters. Showalter has a fantastic ability of creating vibrant characters, different in personality, but all perfect to the storyline. Every single one of the characters in Alice in Zombieland was captivating in their personalities, sense of humour and the way in which they interacted with one another. From the chemistry shared between our two lovebirds to the fabulous friendships and relationships shown between the other characters, every one of them complimented each other so brilliantly. Apart from Ali and Cole, the other characters stole my heart also. From the cold Mackenzie, who I think isn’t what she seems to the awesome, I-wish-she-was-my-best-friend Kat and her on again/of again boyfriend Frosty; they all had my heart. I admit, I had a feeling about what Kat’s secret was for quite a while, but that didn’t lessen the sadness when we did find out for ourselves.

And yet, you know the worst part about this book; the only thing that makes me want to hide under a rock and bawl? The fact that, since this book doesn’t officially hit stores until October, I have to wait over a year for the next instalment of The While Rabbit Chronicles! Now that just isn’t flair. Considering all the brilliancy that is Alice in Zombieland, I want to be able to dive into the next book A.S.A.P, but alas that’s just not possible *sigh*

Featuring a fast paced and addictive storyline, this is one book you don’t want to miss. Gena Showalter manages to create a fantastic zombie tale with no apocalypse needed and take zombies straight into the modern world. With an exhilarating and revealing ending and with all the hints thrown about, I’m sure Gena Showalter has plenty of twists and turns up her sleeve yet to be dished out. Alice in Zombieland sets the stage for what looks to be a fantastic, engaging new series and I for one cannot wait to discover what’s in store for Alice next!
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Apr 05, 2012 Beth (YA Books Central) rated it liked it

Shelves: zombies-zombies-oh-my

OK so I "Liked" this book---Not sure if I loved it..It started out reallllly slow and the zombies were not what i was expecting....But the last 100 pages I couldnt stop turning....SO i give it a 3.5.....I do wish the entire book had been as fast paced as the last bit...I will definitely read the next one... ...more

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Sep 03, 2012 ɑƨħŵɑɡ ♥Team Magnus Damora FOREVER♥ rated it did not like it

Shelves: fantasy, ya, shame-shame-shame, gorgeous-covers, 2013-reads, ya-fairytale-retelling

It's sooooooo horrible of a story. I know it's 'supposed' to be an Alice in Wonderland retelling but I didn't feel it AT ALL. I kept getting distracted by anything to read or understand what's going on. Shame! One thing going for this is its cover. amazing! ...more

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Oct 26, 2012 Karla BookAddict2 rated it it was amazing

Shelves: supernatural-men, supernatural-women, rofl, favorites

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Nov 24, 2012 Sarah rated it really liked it

There's something about Gena Showalter's writing style that reels me in. With that being said, don't pick this book up expecting a horror fest. Much of this book is just Alice getting to know Cole (AKA every other romance in a YA story where you want to punch the guy in the face, then love him) and Kat, learning about zombies, and training. There are plenty of fighting scenes, which happens to be why I loved Alice in Zombieland so much. The characters are unique and there's a new play on zombies ...more

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Dec 05, 2011 Naomi rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

I just knew my favourite author would not disappoint me with her new series:-)
I absolutely LOVED this book!
Alice is a great character & Cole is mega hot but I have to admit that my favourite character is Kat! She is hilarious.
I shall be biting my nails in anticipation waiting for the next book!!

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