The last quarter of eighth grade is a hectic mess and an intense rush to the finish line as you fight to finally leave behind the middle school and move on to the unknowns of high school. For many, this period of time is marked by end-of-year dances, messy friendship breakups, and the belief that you are way more grown-up than you actually are. But for me, the end of eighth grade will forever be remembered as the first time I read The Outsiders.

As longtime fans of the original broadway musical, many Wicked enthusiasts, including myself, were on the edge of their seats waiting for this musical movie adaptation to hit the screens, only to be completely thrown off by the wonders of this story being brought to life in every aspect.