Is anybody else already rehearsing their efficiency of “Defying Gravity” — and hoping they gained’t get kicked out of the movie show? What modern and over-the-top Elphaba and Glinda costumes are floating throughout everybody’s socials? And who else’s TikTok is overflowing with the lyrics to “Well-liked”?
With so many individuals excited concerning the new Depraved film adaptation, what lots of people won’t know is that earlier than the musical, it was a guide … which was primarily based on the traditional 1939 film that was, sure, additionally a guide!
In the event you haven’t learn Gregory Maguire’s Depraved or L. Frank Baum’s The Great Wizard of Oz, don’t fret! It’s not too late to run to your nearest bookstore and seize a duplicate — I’m positive they’re positioned entrance and middle proper now.
And when you’re there, make sure to try these 5 fashionable novels impressed by the traditional story. They. Will. Be. Well-liked!
Dorothy Should Die by Danielle Paige
Oz isn’t the place you’ve been led to consider. No, it’s a spot the place Good Witches can’t be trusted and Depraved Witches could be the great guys. Amy Gumm learns this the arduous manner after a twister whisks her from Kansas to Oz, the place Dorothy has seized energy — energy that’s gone to her head. Recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Depraved, Amy has a tricky mission forward: to take away the Tin Wodman’s coronary heart, steal the Scarecrow’s mind, take the Lion’s braveness, and naturally — kill Dorothy.
Toto by A. J. Hackwith
Who’s the true hero of The Wizard of Oz? That’s proper: everybody’s favourite little canine, Toto. On this delightfully snarky reimagining, Toto lastly will get to inform his facet of the story. Whereas Dorothy runs round Oz — falling into the mistaken crowd and enjoying tug-of-war over a pair of slippers that don’t even style good — Toto tries his hardest to maintain her out of bother. However when she simply refuses to hear, this wise little pup is compelled to save lots of the day himself. And he’ll — as a result of little canines can get away with something.
Spelled by Betsy Schow
On this wickedly charming YA trilogy, being the topped princess of Emerald isn’t all it’s cracked as much as be. Certain it has its perks, however a compelled marriage to the not-so-charming prince Kato shouldn’t be what Dorthea had in thoughts for her enchanted future. Attempting to repair her prince drawback by hoping on a (cursed) star royally backfires, leaving the dominion in chaos and her dad and mom caught in some place referred to as “Kansas.” Now it’s as much as Dorthea and her pixed off prince to search out the mysterious Wizard of Oz and undo the curse… earlier than all spell breaks unfastened.
The Fairytale Lifetime of Dorothy Gale by Virginia Kantra
Impressed by the traditional story, this novel follows Dorothy “Dee” Gale in her seek for a spot to belong. After her relationship ends with heartbreak, humiliation, and a twister of damaging publicity, Dee joins a writing program in Dublin. Her journey to Eire results in new companions: the seemingly brainless Sam Clery, the allegedly heartless Tim Woodman, and the fiercely loyal Reeti Kaur. Together with her new mates and the mentorship of highly effective girls within the writing program, Dee finds the boldness to confront her greatest fears — together with her intimidating graduate advisor, who is probably not so depraved in any case.
Tin by Candace Robinson and Amber R. Duell
It’s been over a decade since Dorothy visited the faerie world of Oz, and he or she’s misplaced every part — her household, her canine, her farm. So when a inexperienced portal opens in her wheat area, she jumps on the alternative to return. However issues have modified. She didn’t look forward to finding Tin as soon as once more cursed with a coronary heart of stone. Tin — an murderer on a mission to ship Dorothy to Lion — didn’t look forward to finding a vivacious, grown lady. As the 2 journey collectively, their lives start to make sense once more. Quickly, they have to resolve the place their loyalties lie — on the danger of shedding every part.