The Wicked Years

Gregory Maguire

Long before Dorothy arrived in Oz, the Emerald City was a place of political intrigue and moral ambiguity, and a young girl named Elphaba was already struggling to find her place. This novel reimagines the untold story of the Wicked Witch of the West, exploring the complex circumstances that shaped her into the feared figure of legend. Through Maguire's rich and evocative prose, readers are invited to question the nature of good and evil, and to consider the perspectives of those often cast as villains. It's a sweeping, thought-provoking tale that delves into themes of prejudice, power, and the search for identity in a world that judges by appearances.

Gregory Maguire

In a lush, morally charged retelling of the Land of Oz, this novel follows Elphaba—misunderstood, brilliant, and marked by difference—as her choices ripple outward into a world of power, propaganda, and revolution. As alliances shift and reputations are forged or destroyed, the story explores how fear and prejudice can be weaponized, and how charisma and cruelty can wear the same face. With sweeping imagination and sharp emotional insight, it examines themes of identity, injustice, and the cost of becoming a symbol. Gregory Maguire’s distinctive, lyrical style transforms a familiar fairy tale into a complex, character-driven drama about what it means to be “wicked” in the eyes of those in control.

Gregory Maguire

In the aftermath of Dorothy's triumph, a young boy named Liir, believed to be the son of the Wicked Witch, is left for dead and deeply scarred. Nursed back to health by a silent novice named Candle, Liir grapples with his identity and the legacy of his mother. As he seeks answers about his past and his potential powers, he must navigate a dangerous Oz under new and oppressive rule. His journey will lead him to uncover dark secrets and confront the forces that threaten to consume the land, all while trying to simply survive and grow.

Gregory Maguire

Ten years after the events of Wicked, Gregory Maguire returns to Oz to explore the fate of Elphaba's son, Liir. Found near death and tended by a mysterious novice named Candle, Liir must confront his shattered past and uncertain future. As he grapples with his mother's legacy and searches for his half-sister, Liir navigates an Oz under new, perilous leadership. This richly imagined novel delves into themes of identity, family, and the struggle for survival in a world transformed.

Gregory Maguire

In a land teetering on the brink of war, Oz is consumed by social unrest as the Emerald City prepares to invade Munchkinland, Glinda faces confinement, and the Cowardly Lion is a fugitive. Amidst this turmoil, Elphaba's granddaughter, Rain, emerges to confront her destiny and take up her broom. This epic conclusion to a beloved series explores themes of power, rebellion, and the enduring fight for justice in a world turned upside down.