Review to come 
 Update 8/23/15: 
 Spelled is a quick, fun read that isn't to be taken too seriously and is very light. I was actually surprised by how much I enjoyed the story, but there were 2 main complaints I had, which resulted in me going down to 3 stars. First, even though the story was fun, I felt it was a bit 
 too 
 over-the-top. I just felt there could have been some things taken out because there was just too much. It's very hard to describe, but if you read this book, you'll see exactly what I'm talking about. A couple of times while reading, I just couldn't help but sigh because I just felt the author was incorporating things just for the sake of incorporating them. The second thing I had a problem with was the fact that as of right now this seems like a once-and-done book. With an ending like this one, me no likey this. This was extremely open-ended and so many things were left unanswered. The no-sequel thing has happened to me before, and I still haven't gotten over it with those books. It makes me a bit mad because I feel like the author could wrap things up a bit more. But if this wouldn't be the only book, and this actually would be a series, I would be much much happier and might go up a star. 
 Nevertheless, this was a very unique and interesting spin on the Wizard of Oz, and I very much enjoyed the author's creativity. Dorthea is a spoiled brat, but I loved her progression and growth over the course of the novel. While she was a bit annoying at times, she was also hilarious. In fact, this book had me laughing quite a bit. There were many twists and turns, and like I said before, the ending was left wide open. The pacing was very good and there weren't any slow or dull moments. One thing that stood out to me with this novel was how Ms. Schow portrayed the classic "good vs evil" theme. It wasn't hero pitted against villain, it was much more realistic. It was girl can choose to be a hero or villain, with everything actually trying to get her to turn into a villain. This was something that really made this book stand out to me, and something I really enjoyed. Something else I loved...NO INSTA-LOVE!!! 
 Overall, if you're looking for something fun and quick that puts a unique and creative spin on the Wizard of Oz story, pick this one up. It's lighthearted and has plenty of humor, action, and adventure to satisfy any reader. It's not perfect, but it's still a good read. 
 Happy reading :)