"What are some alternate POV story retellings like Wicked?"
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Several recent novels retell classic stories from a villain or witch’s point of view—just like Wicked—offering darker, more nuanced perspectives.
Quick Facts
- Heartless (Queen of Hearts POV) – a popular Alice‑in‑Wonderland retelling.
- The Never King – a gritty Peter Pan story told from the villains’ side.
- Circe and Spinning Silver – mythic and fairy‑tale rewrites centered on the witch’s voice.
AI Consensus
Models Agreed
- All models list Heartless as a key villain‑POV retelling of Alice in Wonderland.
- The Never King appears in every response as a dark Peter Pan retelling.
- Circe and Spinning Silver are universally recognized as mythic retellings with a witch‑or‑magical‑hero perspective.
Points of Debate
- Once and Future Witches is mentioned only by the llama response, not by the others.
- The author name for The Never King varies (Nikki St. Crowe vs. Nikki Styx), showing a discrepancy in citation.
- The inclusion of The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch appears in two responses but is omitted from the third, indicating differing emphasis on literary‑classic retellings.
Alternate‑POV Retellings Like Wicked
If you love the way Wicked re‑imagines a classic tale from the “evil” character’s perspective, you’ll enjoy these books that flip the narrative lens onto villains, witches, or otherwise marginalized voices.
1. Villain‑Centric Fairy‑Tale Retellings
| Book | Original Source | POV Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Heartless – Marissa Meyer | Alice in Wonderland | Queen of Hearts |
| The Never King – Nikki St. Crowe (also listed as Nikki Styx) | Peter Pan | Peter Pan & Lost Boys as antagonists |
| The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch – Melinda Taub | Pride & Prejudice | Lydia Bennet as a witch‑like figure |
| Dorothy Must Die – Danielle Paige | The Wizard of Oz | A darker heroine opposing Dorothy |
2. Mythic & Folklore Re‑Imaginations
| Book | Original Myth/Story | POV Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Circe – Madeline Miller | Greek myth (Odyssey) | The sorceress Circe |
| Spinning Silver – Naomi Novik | Rumpelstiltskin | The heroine who wrestles the magic |
| The Once and Future Witches – Alix E. Harrow | Various fairy tales | A collective witch perspective |
3. Why These Work for Wicked Fans
- Dark, morally ambiguous protagonists – each novel centers on characters traditionally painted as “evil.”
- Rich world‑building – authors expand the original settings, adding political intrigue and personal backstory.
- Modern sensibilities – themes of empowerment, gender, and identity are explored through the new POV.
4. Quick Picks by Theme
- Queen‑of‑Hearts vibe: Heartless
- Pirate‑ish villainy: The Never King
- Classical myth twist: Circe
- Fairy‑tale gold‑smithing: Spinning Silver
- Oz rebellion: Dorothy Must Die
Feel free to start with whichever original story intrigues you most; each offers a fresh, often edgier lens that mirrors the spirit of Wicked.
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