Theodore Gale in Oz
Genderbent Fairytales Collection Book 5
by KuroKoneko Kamen
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Pub Date Mar 01 2019 | Archive Date Nov 20 2019
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Description
A genderbent reimagining of the classic fairytale The Wonderful Wizard of Oz…
Theodore Gale is a twenty-five-year-old, unemployed, playboy cowboy with the propensity for getting into fights. After winning a bronco riding competition he decides to celebrate with a southern belle he sneaks to the barn at the Gale Farm. The following morning should have started with some kinky fun, but instead his life is turned upside down when a green tornado appears and takes Theo’s barn to another world.
With only his gray horse, Toto, as a companion Theo arrives in Oz. As he tries to make heads or tails out of this strange new world, he ends up liberating various villages from the tyranny of first, the Wicked Warlock of the East, who was killed accidentally when Theo’s barn dropped on top of him, and secondly, the Wicked Warlock of the West, Jadyn, who’d turned an entire village into toys, enslaved them, and was forcing them to brew potions.
It’s on the outskirts of Toy Village that Theo meets a damsel in distress, who is about to get ripped apart by crows. Her name is Anne Raggedy. She calls herself a Scarecrow, but Theo doesn’t find her very frightening, and actually ends up getting confused boners for the life-size doll. When Theo discovers that Anne used to be human, he decides to travel with her to the Emerald City in order to find a way to break her curse, so he can get laid. Joining them on their quest is a Cowardly Lioness and Cyborg Assassin named Tina Woodcutter.
Genderbent Fairytales Collection:
* Handsome and the Yeti
* Petra Pan
* Alister in Wonderland
* King of Hearts: A Wonderland Story
* Theodore Gale in Oz
* Wicked Warlock of Oz
Advance Praise
"""This twisted fairytale follows the original so closely, that it is truly enjoyable to compare them as you read along. Theodore is one fine cowboy. I truly enjoyed how Ann and Leo fought over him throughout the story. There were some very hot scenes that could melt a Kindle. My favorite part had to be Leo's kidnapping and rescue. I really enjoyed this twist of Wizard of Oz and would love to read more by Ms. Kamen."" - Audible Review "
"Really enjoying these genderbent fairytales. You have the over all background of the original story with but with a whole new twist. It allows KuroKoneko to let the imagination run wild and add lots of sexy to mix in with the action."" - Audible Review "
"This was an entertaining listen as we follow Theodore Gale’s adventures in Oz. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this tale. Besides the “genderbent” aspect of this story, there were interesting deviations in the story. I found myself rooting for Jadyn, the Wicked Warlock of the West. I’m hooked with this story, so I’ll definitely want to get the next book about Theodore Gale in Oz to find out if the warnings given to Tina Woodcutter (the cyborg assassin) are really true."" - Audible Reviewer "
"Theodore is a playboy cowboy that loves to fight. One day he is taken by a tornado to a strange new mystical land. This land seems to have danger everywhere. In this new land some things are not what they appear to be on the outside. Toto is his faithful horse. He meets the scarecrow, Anne as well as others that help him. One thing he really wants to do is return Anne back into a human because he loves her. The narrator does a great job of leading us through the land of Oz. Ms Kamen does an amazing job of leading us on this whimsical adventure in this genderbent fairytale. Her imagination takes us on a rollercoaster ride of excitement and new ways to look at an old fairytale. Let your imagination run wild and enjoy this fun story. There is no place like home but home may not be where you think it is."" Audible Review "
Featured Reviews
Jenny D, Reviewer
Theodore Gale is a lover not a killer, he finds himself transported to the strange land of Oz where people think he is the foretold saviour of Oz. He’s not so sure about that, but his barn did land on the wicked Wizard of the East, the infamous Dr Doppelganger, resulting in him acquiring a ruby gauntlet with anti-magic powers. His past experience of bar brawls seems to be ideal experience in navigating past enemies and saving enslaved denizens. Gale’s friendly and easy-going nature is what sets him apart as he refuses to be manipulated into doing others dirty work for them, resulting in him making friends with those he rescued along the way. I loved the tropes running through the story, there are echoes of the original story threaded through with novel, interesting and amusing ideas. All described in KuroKoneko Kamen’s colourful and detailed style. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this story. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Reviewer 605013
This is the first twisted classic fairytale that I have read. It's my normal cup of tea, but I was hooked. This will not be my last. Between goblins to walking talking formerly humans now toys to the demi-humans.
I was not sure what to expect as I read this book, but I loved it! It is a page turner for sure with enough of it's own story to not be "another remake." I was entertained reading Theo's adventures in Oz. It definitely has similarities to the Wizard of Oz, but it is it's own book. If you are a fan of the Wizard of Oz, then read this book! Keep up the good work!
Warning: There are adult scenes and scenarios.
Caroline K, Reviewer
This book was a wild ride and I enjoyed every minute of this. This author is so creative and I'm so here for it. I'm living for the imagination and creativity of this author.
Fiona Y, Reviewer
I’ll get you my pretty and your little dog too! Eh Horse I mean.
As Toto is a horse and Dorothy Gale is Theodore Gale. The Scarecrow is Anne Raggedy, the Lion is Leonora and she is a demihuman part Lion Part Human, the Tin Man is a Cyborg and there is a Wiked Warlock of the West.
I loved this retelling of the Wizard of Oz. Having read Alister in Wonderland I knew it would be a genderbending retelling of the Fairtyale but the characters are plucky and funny and whilst its not a bonkbuster there is a good bit of sex in it.
I enjoyed this I am going to read some of the authors other works, and I am going to finally get around to reading the Wizard of Oz.
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