Shoujo Manga Book Club discussion

From the fan-favorite creator of the bestselling Alice in the Country of Clover series comes an all-new story of adventure and romance based on The Wizard of Oz!

Captive Hearts of Oz is the newest manga series by New York Times bestselling creator Mamenosuke Fujimaru, known for her prolific work on the Alice of Country of... manga series. Based on the beloved classic The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, this original tale of magic, adventure and romance will appeal to fans of Fujimaru’s other New York Times bestselling series like Alice in the Country of Clover and Alice in the Country of Joker.

Captive Hearts of Oz reimagines L. Frank Baum’s original Oz stories in a modern, shoujo style. Each volume in this ongoing series will be released in oversized editions, featuring impressive artwork and several full-color illustrations.

Dorothy Gale, along with her beloved dog Toto, finds herself whisked away by a tornado to the mysterious land of Oz. Something about this strange place feels oddly familiar, but Dorothy just wants to go home. Following the advice of a kindly Witch, Dorothy must travel to the Emerald City and seek out the Wizard of Oz, who alone has the power to send her back to her world.

Alongside a trio of fascinating new companions, and a mysterious young man known as “Zero,” Dorothy must follow the Yellow Brick Road on her journey to escape Oz and some of its less than friendly denizens, the evil Witches. Yet even though all this seems to be happening for the first time, Dorothy feels as if they have all met before... Buried secrets and conflicted romance await Dorothy as she travels through the wonderful land of Oz!

Discuss Captive Hearts of Oz here!

So how do you all like this take on the Wizard of Oz story? I'm two books in and I'm really enjoying it.

I've just started the second book, I agree, I'm enjoying it - I like that it's the traditional story, but has a few twists. And the manga artistry is wonderful. Does anyone know how many books there are in the series?

Mel wrote: "I like that it's the traditional story, but has a few twists."

I liked that as well, and the fact that the masterminds behind this are all very aware of what's going on and are purposefully trying to make it adhere to the original as closely as possible.

Mel wrote: "Does anyone know how many books there are in the series?"

This series is completed at 4 volumes.

Sorry I thought I'd replied, meant to say thanks for answering my question - I haven't been able to locate the 3rd volume, so I've not read the 3rd or 4th yet, but I'm hoping I can soon!