November 2014 by HarperCollins
100 pages
Four stars
"There’s a new Wicked Witch in Oz—and her name is Dorothy. This digital original novella is the second installment in the prequel arc to the edgy and exciting New York Times bestseller Dorothy Must Die.
Dorothy Gale is back . . . and she’s not the sweet little heroine of Oz anymore. She’s power-hungry and vicious, and she leaves a trail of destruction beneath her spike-heeled, magical shoes. But behind the scenes, there’s someone else pulling the strings. Someone who doesn’t want fame or glory—just control.
Glinda of the North brought Dorothy back to Oz for a reason. And in The Witch Must Burn, a young maid is about to discover that a witch who says she’s Good might be the most dangerous kind of Wicked.
The Witch Must Burn, by debut author Danielle Paige, is a dark and compelling reimagining of a beloved classic and is perfect for fans of Cinder by Marissa Meyer, Beastly by Alex Flinn, and Wicked by Gregory Maguire." - Goodreads
I loved this novella so much! This series is so good in the first place, and the novellas just add to it and make it so much better. There is so much we didn't know while reading Dorothy Must Die. In both the novellas I've read so far, we are getting a glimpse into the past of Oz to see how things changed and evolved.
This story is told from Jellia's point of view, who is Dorothy's head maid at the palace. Jellia is a great character and I've wanted to know more about her and her motives. She's spunky, witty and caring. She protects others from Dorothy's wrath. I was really pleased to see this story was from her perspective.
Not only do we get a glimpse into Dorothy from Jellia's viewpoint, but we also get to see Glinda. For being the so called "good witch", she is truly awful! It was really nice to see how the resistance started and how she got involved with it.
I highly recommend reading this novella after reading Dorothy Must Die. This is a truly amazing series.
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