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seregelda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Not what I expected, an interesting take followed by the story we know from the film.
Moderate: Blood, Death of parent, Child abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Slavery
junglejelly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The writing is good with a nice character arc (even though you know where it's going). People aren't so simple and the author really created a complex character who was previously shown just to be evil.
As a book aimed at kids/pre-teens, you do have to keep this in mind with the language used and the length of the book. While I do wish some scenes would have been longer, I think the pace and length overall was good.
It is dark even as a children's book but it suited the origins of the Evil Queen.
Overall a fun quick read especially for Disney's Snow White fans.
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Blood
reading_books_as_escapism_lol's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Suicide, Violence, War, Toxic relationship, Torture, Grief, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Death, Child abuse, Death of parent, Blood, Gore, Emotional abuse, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, and Gaslighting
lifeofchrstnlvly's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This series is marketed towards children, but it's also for adults - especially those who grew up reading and watching Disney stories. Since it's for 10+ year olds, the writing is easy to understand and it's quick to read (Fairest of All is under 300 pages).
I love villain stories so of course I had to start reading this series. I never thought this will make me teary-eyed and sad. The Queen loved Snow White. She really did.
The story's build up was good, making you love The Queen so when she became evil, you'll find yourself understanding her actions.
Every villain has a story. Every villain has a reason why they became evil. It will never justify the evil things villains do, but origin stories help us understand them more. It's a pain knowing how a pure heart becomes corrupted.
I cannot wait to read the rest of the series. I think the next one is about Beauty & The Beast.
Graphic: Blood, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Body shaming, and Grief
z_thatsit's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Grief, Physical abuse, Abandonment, and Child abuse
Moderate: Blood, Slavery, Suicide, Violence, Addiction, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gaslighting, Infertility, Cannibalism, Injury/Injury detail, Gore, Pregnancy, and War
bookwormabby54's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Blood and Death of parent
Minor: Grief
lunarxcross's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Graphic: Blood, Child abuse, Death, Bullying, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
brandie_abbie19's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Death, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Grief, Murder, Slavery, and Blood