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The Wicked Will Rise (Dorothy Must Die, #2)

Danielle Paige
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The Wicked Will Rise (Dorothy Must Die, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2015

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Danielle Paige

The Wicked Will Rise (Dorothy Must Die, #2)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2015
Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oz • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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Super Short Summary

In The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige, Amy Gumm continues her quest in the transformed land of Oz. Striving to overthrow Dorothy to restore balance, Amy faces challenges and alliances. The narrative is a part of the Dorothy Must Die series, blending fantasy and adventure.

Reviews & Readership

4.1

36,948 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige impresses with imaginative twists and dynamic characters, deepening the dark reimagining of Oz. Readers praise the brisk pace and evocative world-building but note a reliance on cliffhangers and occasional predictability. Overall, it successfully captures interest, despite minor flaws in originality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wicked Will Rise (Dorothy Must Die, #2)?

Fans of dark fantasy and young adult fiction will relish The Wicked Will Rise by Danielle Paige. Readers who enjoy retellings and twists on classic tales, such as Gregory Maguire’s Wicked or Marissa Meyer’s Lunar Chronicles, will find this sequel to Dorothy Must Die thrilling and absorbing.

4.1

36,948 ratings

64%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

293

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Oz • Fantasy World

Publication Year

2015

Recommended Reading Age

14-18 years

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