Disney Twisted-Wonderland, Vol. 1: The Manga: Book of Heartslabyul
Author: Yana Toboso, Wakana Hazuki
Artist: Sumire Kowono
Publisher: VIZ Media
Released: July 11, 2023
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Summary:
Yu has somehow become stranded in the world of Twisted Wonderland – and as one might imagine, getting home is no simple feat! Not when a magical school, ghosts, monsters, and more are getting in the way.
As a student-age child, it seemed logical for Yu to spend his days at the academy, at least until he figured out a way home. But that doesn’t mean he’s doing a great job of staying out of trouble.
Review:
Okay, so before I get into this review, let me start by saying I didn’t play the video game Disney Twisted Wonderland. So I went into Disney Twisted-Wonderland, Vol. 1, very blind about everything that was about to happen.
But still, I enjoy Alice in Wonderland retellings and adore Disney stories, so I figured this would be a good read. Overall, I found the story intriguing, the artwork endearing, and the characters unique.
This book (and presumably video game?) had a lot of fun flipping the common Disney message (be good princes and princesses) and wreaking playful havoc with it. There isn’t a lot of depth, but there doesn’t really need to be.
I have a feeling that fans of the games would probably appreciate this adaptation more, so please don’t let anything I’ve said discourage you from trying it!
Highlights:
- Fantasy Retelling
- Alice in Wonderland
- Adventure and Drama
- Adapted from a video game
Will I continue the series? Probably not
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