"A decade after she flew Out of Oz in Maguire's Wicked series, Elphaba's granddaughter crash-lands on an island inhabited by seven sacrificial virgins. The arrival of the green-skinned teen (and her talking goose) upends their enclave. An exquisitely crafted introduction to a new fantasy trilogy." -- People on The Brides of Maracoor "Fans will look forward to reading more about the interaction of Oz, Rain and the strange society of Maracoor." -- Wall Street Journal on The Brides of Maracoor "Wonderful attention to detail. [Maguire] does excellent character work. The larger world of Maracoor Abiding . has echoes of Greek mythology and looks to be fertile ground as a setting for more books.

An expertly crafted introduction to a new series of magic and adventure." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) on The Brides of Maracoor "The Brides of Maracoor once again shows Maguire's rich, mesmerizing world building, full of small, frustrating human absurdities. It also shows off his gift for crafting compelling characters. It's an intriguing, witty start to a fantastical proposed trilogy." -- Booklist "With its rich character development and a healthy dash of Maguire's humor, this latest Oz tale is as satisfying a read as the Wicked Years quartet." -- Buzzfeed on The Brides of Maracoor "[A] complex, enticing fantasy. Maguire cleverly teases out the characters' motivation and desires, turning what at first appears to be a straightforward tale into a gripping page-turner. Fans will revel in this triumphant return to the world of Wicked.

" -- Publishers Weekly on The Brides of Maracoor.