Think you know Alice in Wonderland?
Think again.
What Kind of Book Is It?
To give you a quick snapshot before diving in:
- Genre: Queer Dystopian Fantasy / Retelling / Sci-fi Elements
- Tone: Gritty, poetic, rebellious
- Setting: A warped Wonderland-like dystopia filled with unrest
- Pacing: Tense, fragmented, with lyrical intensity
What Twisted Tale Awaits You? (Spoiler-Free!)
Imagine this: You’re a young witch, unjustly thrown into a monstrous forest called Wonderland. Your former lover is there too, but your shared past is now a bitter wound. Five years later, where do you stand?
Off With Their Heads follows Caro Rabbit and Iccadora Alice Sickle. Once inseparable, their bond fractured in Wonderland. Now, their paths are dangerously different:
- Caro: Thriving (or is she?) in the capital as a “Saint-harvester” for the powerful Red Queen. But palace walls hold dark secrets.
- Icca: A hardened hunter, fueled by a single, burning desire: vengeance. Against Caro, the Queen, and the very throne itself.
What happens when their worlds collide again? Expect a story packed with:
- Betrayal and obsession.
- Ancient prophecies and volatile magic.
- Morally grey characters you can’t help but root for (and against).
- A world where gods are monstrous and fairytales are deadly.
This is a tale of survival, power, and how far two broken girls will go to reclaim what was lost.
Why Will This Book Rule Your TBR?
Still wondering if this is your next obsession?
- An Unforgettable Retelling: Seriously, forget the Disney version. Mikuta crafts a brutal, beautiful, and utterly original world inspired by Korean mythology.
- Complex Characters You’ll Obsess Over: Caro and Icca are messy, real, and their toxic, undeniable connection will keep you hooked.
- Non-Stop Action & Intrigue: With dual timelines and high stakes, you’ll be tearing through pages to uncover every secret.
- Stunning Prose: Mikuta’s writing is as captivating as the story, building a rich, atmospheric world.
- Powerful Sapphic Romance (or Anti-Romance?): The intense, complicated bond between the two leads is at the heart of this story.
Ready to jump down the rabbit hole? Pick up the “Off With Their Heads” on Amazon.
Loved “Off With Their Heads”? Try These Next!
If Zoe Hana Mikuta’s dark brilliance left you wanting more, these reads will hit the spot:
- “Gideon the Ninth” (The Locked Tomb series) by Tamsyn Muir: Necromancers in space! Snarky dialogue, unique world-building, and a powerful queer relationship. It’s weird in the best way.
- “The Jasmine Throne” by Tasha Suri: Indian-inspired epic fantasy. A wronged princess and a powerful priestess forge an alliance of vengeance. Complex characters, lush world, and a fantastic sapphic romance.
- “Iron Widow” by Xiran Jay Zhao: Giant mechs, ancient evil, and a furious protagonist. An explosive, action-packed read with a thrilling polyamorous, queer romance.
- “Cinderella Is Dead” by Kalynn Bayron: Another dark fairytale gone wrong. A compelling queer protagonist fights against an oppressive system in this powerful, magical retelling.
