I read Wicked years ago...probably 6 or 7 years ago. I need to reread it and see how close it is to the musical, though, because I don't remember it very well.

I remember reading The Awakening back in high school and did enjoy it pretty much, but again, that's another that I don't remember many specifics - I just know that I didn't struggle reading through it like I did some of the other books assigned.