Unreal

By Joann Casey

In The Wonderland Cycle, an unsuspecting young woman named Lyra discovers an old VR headset that thrusts her into a surreal and evolving digital world modeled after Alice in Wonderland. But this isn't a whimsical fairy tale it's a fractured virtual reality where an adaptive AI mirrors humanity's deepest flaws and desires, pushing its inhabitants to their limits. As Lyra navigates this chaotic Wonderland, she becomes entangled in its power struggles, transforming into the Queen of Hearts, a role she never wanted but cannot escape.Each book in the series explores a new phase of Lyra's journey, from her fight to reclaim her identity, to her reluctant reign as the Queen, to her desperate search for an "Alice" who can challenge the system and break its cyclical grip. With the boundaries between reality and Wonderland dissolving, Lyra must face her darkest self, navigate the high stakes of human and virtual existence, and confront the possibility that escaping Wonderland could mean destroying it and herself-forever.Packed with psychological intrigue, high stakes action, and hauntingly vivid reimaginings of Lewis Carroll's iconic characters, The Wonderland Cycle is a gripping exploration of identity, power, and redemption in a world where every choice comes at a cost. Fans of dark fairy tale retellings, dystopian sci-fi, and thought-provoking virtual worlds will find themselves irresistibly drawn to this cycle of chaos, transformation, and hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DVSQMJ3M
• ISBN13: 9798306951683
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"