Return to Oz with stories shaped by power, consequence, and the Wicked universe’s tangled magic.
Oz might sparkle in Technicolor, but Gregory Maguire’s Wicked universe reminds you that light always has a shadow waiting behind it. These books take everything familiar about Oz and reveal the politics, consequences, and personal histories hiding beneath its bright surface. If you want one place to understand the full reading order and how the world expands across both series, this guide brings everything together.
Why Readers Keep Returning to Wicked
The Wicked universe stands out because it turns a well known world into something far richer. Instead of good versus evil, you get complicated motives, shifting loyalties, and characters shaped by choices that never feel easy. Maguire leans into the idea that every story has another side, and the result is a version of Oz that feels layered, human, and worth revisiting long after you close the final page.
If you’re curious where to explore next or wondering how the sequel trilogy fits into the larger arc, the sections below lay it out step by step.
Where to Go After the Wicked Books
If finishing the Wicked books leaves you craving more fractured fairy tales, political intrigue, or character driven fantasy, you have options. Maguire’s universe pairs well with stories that reimagine legends, explore power from unexpected angles, or twist familiar worlds into something far more complicated. That includes dark retellings, gothic fantasies, and modern takes on myth that focus on motives rather than magic tricks.
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The Wicked Books Reading Order
Here is the full Wicked universe in one place, including the Another Day trilogy that expands the story beyond Oz while keeping its legacy at the center.
