Wicked 2 : Son of a Witch – Maquire Gregory
Gregory Maguire invites readers back to his brilliantly reimagined world of Oz in Son of a Witch, the spellbinding sequel to the international bestseller Wicked. Picking up where the story of the Wicked Witch of the West left off, this installment of the Wicked Years series introduces Liir, a young man grappling with a legacy shrouded in mystery. Is he the son of the infamous Elphaba, or just an orphaned soul caught in the tides of history?
Liir’s journey begins in uncertainty and despair, as he awakens from a near-fatal injury with no memory of how he arrived there. With only fragments of his past to guide him, Liir embarks on an epic quest across a fractured Oz. This land, once familiar to fans of Baum’s original tales, is now darkened by political corruption, social unrest, and the lingering effects of the Wizard’s rule. As Liir navigates the chaos, he must confront dangerous enemies, including fire-breathing dragons, and unravel the secrets of his own identity.
At the heart of Son of a Witch lies a deeply personal story about self-discovery, legacy, and the nature of heroism. Liir is not the confident, destined hero often found in fantasy tales—he is a reluctant figure, filled with doubt, but driven by the need to make sense of his world and his role within it. His journey is one of growth, resilience, and redemption, as he learns to forge his own path in the shadow of a mother whose legend has both inspired and haunted him.
Maguire’s richly imagined Oz comes alive with intricate details, vibrant characters, and a landscape filled with wonder and peril. Themes of love, loss, power, and moral ambiguity weave seamlessly into the narrative, making Son of a Witch more than just a continuation of the Wicked Years—it is a profound exploration of what it means to be human in a world that often feels anything but.
For fans of Wicked, Son of a Witch offers an enthralling return to a beloved yet transformed world. Newcomers will find themselves drawn into Maguire’s masterful storytelling, where every twist and turn challenges preconceived notions of good and evil. A New York Times bestseller, this novel captures the imagination with its dark allure, emotional depth, and unforgettable journey.
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