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kmaries2017's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
mbenzz's review against another edition
3.0
Another fine installment of the Disney Villians Series. I liked the background of where Ursula came from and who she really was in relation to Triton...I thought that made her anger and hatred all the more believable.
Again, the Three Sisters play an enormous role in this story. It seems the further into the Villians series we go, the more prominent they become, almost eclipsing the main character entirely.
I personally don't mind this as I like Circe and her three sisters, but some people seem to be irritated by this. Just something to keep in mind if you've finished the second book and are trying to decide if you want to continue on.
So far, I'm really enjoying this series!
Again, the Three Sisters play an enormous role in this story. It seems the further into the Villians series we go, the more prominent they become, almost eclipsing the main character entirely.
I personally don't mind this as I like Circe and her three sisters, but some people seem to be irritated by this. Just something to keep in mind if you've finished the second book and are trying to decide if you want to continue on.
So far, I'm really enjoying this series!
eemillers15's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alyssiadavis's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
Finished this book in less than 24 hours! Amazing amazing read!
l_black_33's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
3.0
When books are quick reads, it's easier to pick them up. So, this series has become my Wednesday afternoon series. Usually I have about two more hours to read then and so far the books could be read within that time easily. (Not sure if the same can be said about the next books, but that's an issue for next time!) And since the first two books in the series were quite entertaining, I was looking forward to get to this one.
And I have to admit that in a way this book felt a little underwhelming and I have some issues to pinpoint why. I think the main issue is that it never feels like this story is about Ursula. In the previous two books we really got to know the characters before we meet them in the movies and got a lot of background, here it wasn't the case. Ursula's history was told in two chapters and that was all we got to see of her past.
The biggest part of this book was about Princess Tulip, who we've met in the previous book, and the Odd Sisters and Circe. Don't get me wrong. I loved to see those characters again. I loved to see Tulip again and to see how her story continued after her experience with the Beast. I also really loved Circe and how the Odd Sisters do everything for her, even though they have no idea what doing good actually means. But it was not what I expected.
Combine that with the constant switching point of views in the middle of pages and the result is a book that had some trouble really grabbing me. I think what I missed most in this story, was focus. Although all the individual stories were interesting and although all the characters were nice, the story lacked focus. As if the author had trouble picking which of the storylines was most important. And I think especially Ursula, who should have been front and centre, deserved better.
However, I'm really looking forward to the next book still! 2 out of 3 were quite entertaining and nice, so the odds are still in my favor!
And I have to admit that in a way this book felt a little underwhelming and I have some issues to pinpoint why. I think the main issue is that it never feels like this story is about Ursula. In the previous two books we really got to know the characters before we meet them in the movies and got a lot of background, here it wasn't the case. Ursula's history was told in two chapters and that was all we got to see of her past.
The biggest part of this book was about Princess Tulip, who we've met in the previous book, and the Odd Sisters and Circe. Don't get me wrong. I loved to see those characters again. I loved to see Tulip again and to see how her story continued after her experience with the Beast. I also really loved Circe and how the Odd Sisters do everything for her, even though they have no idea what doing good actually means. But it was not what I expected.
Combine that with the constant switching point of views in the middle of pages and the result is a book that had some trouble really grabbing me. I think what I missed most in this story, was focus. Although all the individual stories were interesting and although all the characters were nice, the story lacked focus. As if the author had trouble picking which of the storylines was most important. And I think especially Ursula, who should have been front and centre, deserved better.
However, I'm really looking forward to the next book still! 2 out of 3 were quite entertaining and nice, so the odds are still in my favor!
undadarsea's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nieve24's review against another edition
4.0
This book is the third instalment of the villain series all about Ursula’s backstory and how she came to be so vengeful, full of hate and power hungry. I enjoyed this book particularly learning more about the relationship between Ursula and Triton, and how the string of events that unfolded throughout the progression of the book influenced who she became in the end.
I also loved that it made emotion from the characters such a vital part of the storytelling, allowing you to fully experience their minds and journeys! I also loved the originality the author showed in this book really making it her own, whilst delivering lots of little twists and turns to the story that kept you guessing and wrapped up in the mystery!!!
The ending of this book appears to set up the next instalment of the series which I am excited to read! I would definitely recommend this series overall as it offers enjoyable backstories for well known villains, often with a dark twist that gives you a different perspective on them !!!!
I also loved that it made emotion from the characters such a vital part of the storytelling, allowing you to fully experience their minds and journeys! I also loved the originality the author showed in this book really making it her own, whilst delivering lots of little twists and turns to the story that kept you guessing and wrapped up in the mystery!!!
The ending of this book appears to set up the next instalment of the series which I am excited to read! I would definitely recommend this series overall as it offers enjoyable backstories for well known villains, often with a dark twist that gives you a different perspective on them !!!!
penniew79's review against another edition
5.0
So I’ve been wanting to read this series. I did not realize til half way through this book that it was book 3. But I went ahead and finished it. I love Disney movies. These books give you the villains back stories, with some parts of the story that intertwine them all to each other. You also will get parts from the movies. This one even had one of the songs from The Little Mermaid. If you are a fan of Disney movies, I suggest you read this!