4.6 (35 ratings)

The Mirror of Blood and Madness: Alice and Wonderland Retelling (Dark Ever After Fairytales)

Name: The Mirror of Blood and Madness: Alice and Wonderland Retelling (Dark Ever After Fairytales)
Rating: 4.6 (35 reviews)
Author: M Guida
ISBN: B0GL7XB8ZY

by M Guida

witches

About this book

Alice is a witch on the brink of exile. With her magic spiraling out of control and her coven ready to cast her out, she is desperate for a sign. When a mysterious mirror appears in the Nightshade Crypt, whispering haunting commands, she ignores every survival instinct and touches the glass. Instead of a reflection, she finds a portal to the Elder Dimension, a realm of twisted magic and lethal secrets.

She is immediately thrust into the orbit of Darius Acosta, the legendary Mad Hatter. He is a fractured, silver-eyed demon with a mind as volatile as the world he inhabits. In this dark fairytale retelling, their forced proximity turns into a volatile, slow-burn dance. Darius is dangerous, morally gray, and possessive, driven by a lethal need to protect Alice from the queen who hunts them both.

This gripping paranormal romance masterfully weaves enemies-to-lovers tension with the found-family dynamics of a broken coven. It is a visceral, atmospheric journey where the stakes are high and the attraction is scorching. If you crave a dark romance filled with shattered realities, forbidden magic, and a hero who will burn the world to keep his witch safe, this is your next obsession.

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0GL7XB8ZY

Reader Reviews

Amazing and wonderful read

March 5, 2026

This book right here was an absolute wonderment. I was pulled in to this story from the first line and it didn’t let me go. It held on to me long after I finished reading it. The twists and turns and drama were insane, and pull you from page to page. The characters were so well developed and the connections felt so real. The emotions are raw and genuine. Alice is a strong and badass FMC. Darius is definitely mad but he’s not crazy. He’s intense and I love him. These two needed each other and...

Fate

March 3, 2026

Loved this take. Alice is a witch with powers that aren’t working and falls into the mirror while out with her guardian Tinkerbell. She just happens to land on lol the Mad Hatter himself. Love love love all the characters and how they are spun to be a happy marry band of rouges. Darius is our madman but is he really that crazy. I think not he just needed his Fate to help him think clearly. I only wish there was more time for some 🔥🔥 between the two but alas it was a journey for only two...

Fairytale retelling

March 2, 2026

Loosely based off of Alice in Wonderland. This is the second book in the series so I was a little lost on some of the background. It is also connected to the Red Rose Academy series, which I haven't read all of. Overall an interesting story with plenty going on throughout. )

My favorite

March 6, 2026

Dark, love, and magic. first off i want to say is that Alice in wonderland is my favorite Disney movie, so I was excited to read this book! I was OBSESSED, a different take on a classic movie! ive cried multiple times while reading. Im SO happy about the ending, I felt that I was also fell into the mirror 🪞. )

Worth every page

March 11, 2026

It is a retelling of Alice but with a lot of banter and a wilder spicy ride. It will keep you enthrall from the beginning. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review. )