Are You Alice?

After throwing away his dreams, a boy wanders into Wonderland, and he holds the name Alice, which is the primary requirement for survival in that strange place. That premise is a dark, inventive riff on a classic, and the series builds its puzzle-filled tension on a boy who must learn the rules of a world that wants to take what he has left.The strength is the imagination. The dark take on Wonderland is inventive, and the puzzles feel psychological and layered. The atmosphere is tense.The weaknesses are clear. The dark tone can be heavy, and the rules of Wonderland can be confusing at first. Readers wanting a lighter fantasy may find it grim.Recommended for fans of dark, psychological reimaginings with puzzles. Expect a tense, puzzling ride.