I have never read a wizard of oz retelling before this and I really enjoyed it! The story was very well thought out and the romance was perfectly executed.

Into a wicked world was a really fun read. I loved The Wizard of Oz growing up and I really enjoyed the land of Oz that Swan created. While he stuck to our basics of what we knew about our friends who take Dorothy along for the ride (no heart, no brain, no courage) it really flips a lot of it on its head. Does someone have a heart if they can’t show any emotions? Do you have a brain if you’re learning the world for the first time but could solve any math problem? What is actually a courageous action? I actually loved that Dorothy is from present day earth and her banter was really fun. There were some plot points that were a little confusing and the story felt a little unfinished at the end, obviously there’s going to be another book but I just felt like it ended in a weird place. Overall I would recommend this book to a friend, especially if they have a special place in their heart for Oz.

Into a Wicked World was a great retelling of Wizard of Oz. This imaginative story created a vivid and enchanting world filled with our beloved characters, including the Straw, Nick, and Lional. In this modern version, Dorothy is plagued by her narcissistic mother's demand for money after her father dies. She is whisked to the land of Oz while trying to escape her mother. She runs into the cast of characters on their way to the Emerald City.

This retelling was an exciting take on the story and was different enough to keep me wanting to know more. The back story of the Wicked Witch and the Tinman's storyline was creative and set the plot. The writing was fun and humorous. This book was a light-hearted fantasy with a touch of romance. It is a must-read for anyone seeking a journey into the land of Oz.

I received an ARC copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for the opportunity.

5 STAR READ FOR ME. I LOVE TO FIND 5 STAR READS. IT'S AMAZING TO FIND BOOKS THAT GIVES US EVERYTHING LIKE THIS ONE.

I was really excited to have the chance to read this ARC. The wizard of Oz was one of my favorite movies growing up. This was a really interesting, modern retelling of the story , that had my giggle in some places. I will definitely say this is a 5 star and I don't give those often

I felt like it could have been cut down.
The scarecrow character wasn’t very likeable and the tinman was too stoic because he couldn’t express emotion.
Felt very YA.
It was ok but I didn’t feel like it added much to the original story.