Review: I loved this novella and can't wait for Dorothy Must Die
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 25, 2014
This is more than just an added content novella. It is almost 200 pages long and a complete story on its own. After finishing this novella, I immediately pre-ordered Dorothy Must Die. I was intrigued by the upcoming book already, but this novella has got me completely hooked.This novella follows the famous Dorothy Gale. She is back in Kansas and life just isn't what it used to be now that she knows there's a whole world of magic out there, just over the rainbow, out of reach. She receives a mysterious gift on her 16th birthday and ends up on a whole new adventure. I won't spoil the story any more than that, but the places this story goes are amazing!No matter your familiarity with Oz, you will enjoy the magic in this novella. For those diehard Oz fans, characters from the original books make appearances or are mentioned. And for those who have only seen the movie, you may be slightly confused by some names and subtle differences because this novella follows the book. There weren't ruby slippers in the original novel. The silver shoes were made more vibrant to showcase the beautiful technicolor of the movie. All differences are explained in the context of the book, though.I am always a fan for retellings and stories that continue classic stories. This novella continues Dorothy's tale in an interesting direction. There are some darker themes in this than the source material. And it seems like the first full book in the series, Dorothy Must Die, will continue that darker theme.I loved the way this novella was told and I look forward to reading the novel when it comes out in April. If you are a fan of retelligns or continuations of classic tales, I think you'll like this. I haven't read Dorothy Must Die, but if you are planning on reading it I suggest checking out this novella first. I give this novella a 5/5.