Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West (Wicked Years, #1)

by Gregory Maguire

As if her big public smile were composed of the light glancing off knives and lances, as if her deep voice masked the rumbling of distant explosions.

Glinda's thoughts on Madame Morrible, appropriate.

At teatime, still awed and amused, Glinda reported Miss Greyling’s little heartfelt speech to the two Thropp sisters. Nessarose said, “Only the Unnamed God creates, Glinda. If Miss Greyling confuses sorcery with creation she is in grave danger of corrupting your morals.” “Well,” said Glinda, thinking of Ama Clutch on the bed of mental pain Glinda had once imagined for her, “my morals aren’t in the greatest shape to start out with, Nessa.”

Good illustration of Glinda!

Glinda suspected that Nessarose might develop a knack for being witheringly superior. She winced in advance, even while taking

Again, Glinda's character shines through!

Nessarose’s suggestion to heart.

Maybe the definition of home is the place where you are never forgiven, so you may always belong there, bound by guilt. And maybe the cost of belonging is worth it.

Elphie contemplating things after her sister's death and she goes back to check in with her father.