Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where we spotlight upcoming releases that we’re eagerly awaiting. This week I’ve chosen a book that I first learned about through other blogs’ WOW posts. And then about a week ago I learned that I might get to be a moderator at a discussion with this author, along with three other authors, and now I’m even more eager to read this book. Here is the blurb from Goodreads.com:
I didn’t ask for any of this. I didn’t ask to be some kind of hero.
But when your whole life gets swept up by a tornado—taking you with it—you have no choice but to go along, you know?
Sure, I’ve read the books. I’ve seen the movies. I know the song about the rainbow and the happy little blue birds. But I never expected Oz to look like this. To be a place where Good Witches can’t be trusted, Wicked Witches may just be the good guys, and winged monkeys can be executed for acts of rebellion. There’s still the yellow brick road, though—but even that’s crumbling.
What happened?
Dorothy. They say she found a way to come back to Oz. They say she seized power and the power went to her head. And now no one is safe.
My name is Amy Gumm—and I’m the other girl from Kansas.
I’ve been recruited by the Revolutionary Order of the Wicked.
I’ve been trained to fight.
And I have a mission:
Remove the Tin Woodman’s heart.
Steal the Scarecrow’s brain.
Take the Lion’s courage.
Then and only then—Dorothy must die!
Sounds pretty interesting to me! Especially if like me, you grew up watching The Wizard of Oz every spring when they broadcast it on network tv.
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Yes! I'm waiting for this ones release date too! I'm fascinated to see what this is all about! I love fairy tales and classic mixed up and retold!
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It's out in April! So just a little over a month to wait! Thanks for stopping by and I'll check out your WOW as well!
This was one of my WoW posts too! I'm dying to read this book. Here's my WoW
I probably saw it on your blog! Thanks for checking out my WOW, and I'll check out yours too!
I can't wait for this one either!! Everyone is talking about it and the book isn't even out yet!
Angie
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Well, after the Supernatural tv show did an episode about Dorothy, now I'm really excited for it! Thanks for stopping by and I'll check out your WOW as well!
I love retellings, so I'm also excited for this one! The take on the characters from The Wizard of Oz sounds really cool. I've seen so much around about it. Great pick 🙂
It definitely sounds good! Thanks for stopping by!
I've seen this book around! I'm not really interested in it, but I know that a ton of bloggers are excited about it. Hope you read it and enjoy!
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Alyssa @ The Eater of Books!
Yeah, there are some around that aren't really my type, but there are always people who want them! Thanks for stopping by my post as well!
I can't wait for this! Retellings are some of my favourite books so hopefully this will be amazing too 🙂 Great pick.
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Zareena @ Books and Books
I love when they do the retelling in a very creative way. Hoping this will be that way too!
Ah, yes! I've been seeing this one around a lot and it sounds promising. I hope you love it when you read it!
Thanks for sharing and thanks for stopping by my post earlier. Happy reading!
Sarika @ The Readdicts
I hope it lives up to the hype as well! Thanks for stopping by!
As someone who has read this book just have to say excellent choice!
So jealous! I must get this book! Thanks for stopping by!
Ahh I've seen this book around before – it looks sososo good! I've even more desperate to read it now that you've brought it back to my attention xD At the moment I'm reading Gretel and the Dark which, to be honest, I'm not that impressed with, so I really want to read some more fairytale related stories! Hope you get this book soon and have fun being a moderator if you get the chance! 🙂 Thanks for stopping by my WoW and following 🙂
Laura @ What's Hot?
Hmm, hadn't heard of Gretel and the Dark. It's too bad when things don't live up to our expectations. Thanks for stopping by!
Seriously, I NEED this book. I first found it on other's blogs as well, and I've been DYING for it to release! I really wanted an ARC from NetGalley, but the book odds weren't in my favor on that front . . . I'll just have to [[impatiently]] wait like everyone else!
Looks like only a month left to wait!! Thanks so much for stopping by!