The Wonderland Trials (the Curious Realities Book 1)

If you loved the high-stakes, deadly competition and dystopian setting of "The Wonderland Trials," "The Hunger Games" offers a similar adrenaline-fueled experience. Katniss Everdeen, a fierce female protagonist, must navigate a televised fight to the death, uncovering rebellion and challenging oppressive systems along the way.

For readers enchanted by the magical, mysterious game-like structure and atmospheric world of "The Wonderland Trials," "Caraval" delivers a captivating experience. Scarlett Dragna enters a fantastical, immersive game where illusions blur with reality, forcing her to solve puzzles and uncover secrets to save her sister.

If the dark, imaginative retelling of "Alice in Wonderland" was your favorite aspect of "The Wonderland Trials," then "Heartless" is a must-read. This origin story delves into the tragic past of the Queen of Hearts, exploring her journey from a hopeful young woman to the tyrannical ruler of Wonderland.

For those who appreciated the gritty, darker psychological elements and a strong female lead fighting for survival in "The Wonderland Trials," Christina Henry's "Alice" offers an even more intense take. This horror-infused retelling reimagines Alice's story years after her supposed adventures, as she navigates a brutal asylum and a quest for vengeance.

Fans of the thought-provoking dystopian setting and moral dilemmas presented in "The Wonderland Trials" will find "Scythe" equally compelling. In a future where humanity has conquered death, two teenagers are chosen to become Scythes, tasked with the grim duty of ending lives, forcing them to confront profound ethical questions.

If you enjoyed the unique world-building, high-stakes trials, and witty, strong female lead in "The Wonderland Trials," you'll be captivated by "Gideon the Ninth." This book throws a swordswoman and a necromancer into a decaying gothic palace filled with deadly puzzles and ancient secrets, all vying for a powerful position.

For readers fascinated by the portal fantasy aspect and the darker implications of magical worlds in "The Wonderland Trials," "Every Heart a Doorway" explores what happens after children return from their fantastical adventures. This novella features a boarding school for these "returned" children, where a dark mystery unfolds, blending whimsy with a sinister edge.

If you were drawn to the magical, dark fairy tale atmosphere and the journey of a strong female lead discovering her power in "The Wonderland Trials," "Uprooted" offers a rich, immersive experience. Agnieszka is taken by a mysterious wizard to serve him, uncovering ancient magic and battling a malevolent forest that threatens her homeland.

Readers who enjoyed the action-packed dystopian setting, a strong female lead, and a thrilling cat-and-mouse game in "The Wonderland Trials" will find "Legend" an equally engaging read. Day, a notorious criminal, and June, a brilliant prodigy, are on opposite sides of a war-torn society, but their paths intertwine in a conspiracy that could change everything.

If the gothic atmosphere, deep mysteries, and a protagonist grappling with a complex, potentially unreliable reality in "The Wonderland Trials" appealed to you, "A Study in Drowning" is an excellent follow-up. Effy travels to a remote, crumbling estate to design a cover for a famous author, only to uncover dark secrets about the author, the house, and a mythical creature.