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3.84 AVERAGE
3.84 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Another great book!! I just can’t get enough from Rebecca’s worlds. I adored healer to the ash king and so many other books.
And as you can see I’ve read the maleficent faerie in one sitting just a couple of hours after it’s release.
Magnificent story concept! Can’t wait for the next one ;)
Can recommend for a hundred percent.
And as you can see I’ve read the maleficent faerie in one sitting just a couple of hours after it’s release.
Magnificent story concept! Can’t wait for the next one ;)
Can recommend for a hundred percent.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Mental illness, Kidnapping, Abandonment
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
The Maleficent Faerie by Rebecca F Kenney is part of the For the Love of the Villain Series. This is a Sleeping Beauty Retelling, it’s described as; “with a male version of Maleficent, a dying realm, and intriguing twists on the old tale.” When I found out what this book was about I never jumped to my kindle as fast as I did, my favorite fairytale is Sleeping Beauty. I also knew from reading Rebecca’s other books I was going to LOVE this one. Which I absolutely did and it’s definitely in my top ten of favorite reads.
This author has a gift to transport you into the world that was created, to make you fall in love with the characters on the page. I also really enjoyed the mental health representation that was expressed, dealing with self esteem and self worth issues. It makes me feel not so alone when I read characters facing and learning to live with it. I absolutely LOVED Malec, the Void King. I loved watching him and Aura come together and the growth both of their characters go through. I was invested from the very first chapter all the way to the final one; I was sad when it ended. ( Not because it was a sad ending but because I finished the book!) I do recommend just to be on the safe side to check your trigger warnings. Rebecca is an amazing writer and I will always jump to read her books; I highly recommend you read this book and maybe all the others. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed!!
Final Review
5 out of 5 stars
Malec and Aura
5 out of 5 hearts
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
OK, Ok, I have said this before, but truly I didn’t think Rebecca could outdo herself after a court of sugar and spice but her writing and stories just keeps getting better and better! This is a sleeping beauty retelling with gender bend for maleficent. The character is now male in this book, Malec. Oh, you still get the outline of the well loved, classic story of sleeping beauty, but Rebecca adds her own amazing, brilliant twists and turns throughout making it a masterpiece all her own! It is dual POV, so you get the perspective of both FMC and MMC which is one of my favorites when books are written this way. That way you get to understand what the “villain “is also thinking right along with your heroin. Malec (Maleficent) our MMC is dark, brooding and sad, but a complete cinnamon roll! Aura, our MFC is sassy, boisterous, dominant, tough and brilliant, and a strong female character lead! I just love the dynamics between the two main characters! The spice is also well done! Spicy/Smutty that fits in perfectly with the plot, and it doesn’t take over. It is so well done, and it will definitely captivate you! Never a dull moment, and a complete page turner! Each chapter ended on a cliffhanger, which will keep you enthralled! I am a big fan of Rebecca‘s Work, but this is the first five star review I have given her. This book is my favorite she has written so far! The adventure, the world building, the spice, the plot, all of it is absolutely well done and tied together in this neat little bow at the end! If you are into dark and kinky and classic retellings, this is 100% for you! 5/5⭐️ 4/5🌶 Enjoy and Happy reading!
adventurous
dark
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A spicy fairytale book that was as if Sleeping Beauty and 50 Shades of Grey were mixed together and were written by an amazing author. The kinky, bondage-loving Malec and the strong-willed Aura are a perfect match.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual content, Blood, Vomit, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Alcohol