17-19: The Walk, Wicked, Magyck

Here's an update on the last three novels I have read...

1. The Walk by Richard Paul Evans is a wonderful novel.  The first in a series about a man's walk across the United States after experiencing several personal catastrophes.  So good, I bought the next novel in this series, and it now sits, waiting patiently for summer to arrive when I will have ample time to read what I know will be an excellent read. (Other novels by Richard Paul Evans...The Christmas Box, Timepiece, The Letter, The Locket and more.)
   ALSO, I just learned about a new young adult series entitled Michael Vey :  The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans.  More about that here...yes, please help me spread the word!
2. Wicked by Gregory Maguire was recommended by a student who, at that time, was reading the second in this trilogy.  This novel brings to life the Wicked Witch of the West...or, at least, Maguire's version of it.  (NOTE:  I expected this novel to be a young adult read.  No.  Caution: it does contain adult content.)  The story, though, is interesting.  Interesting enough that I ordered the second in the series:  Son of a Witch (already own A Lion Among Men, the third novel in this series).  Reading Guide may be found here.
   Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, was a name that my daughter recognized...as she and the rest of her Select Choir are performing it this Thursday night at their concert.  Probably a mom-thing, but I thought that was interesting!
   Elphaba is a character that held my sympathy, while I kept hoping more for her.  This novel certainly provided a different perspective of Oz than the one I had previously held!
3. Magyck by Angie Sage is a novel that I bought two of...one for me and one for my daughter, for we had grand intentions of reading it together.  But I could not wait for her!  This novel, the first in a series of seven (maybe for Septimus, who is the seventh son of a seventh son?), held my attention much like the Harry Potter series did.  AND, yes, I have already ordered the next in the series (and am awaiting its arrival!)

Have you read any of these novels?  Please let me know your thoughts!  Happy reading!