Unfortunately this book was not as good as the rest.

The first chapter did a lot of telling and then showing the exact same thing.

It needed another edit.

The book was also pretty obvious with what was supposed to be twists but the where easy to spot.

I think if I was to reread the series I'd probably skip this book
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

The sheer disrespect to one of my favorite Disney villains. I hated every moment of this book. This is a travesty.
adventurous funny fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark emotional sad fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

So far my favorite of the series
dark emotional reflective sad medium-paced
dark emotional mysterious sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Out of the first five books - definitely the best and darkest one yet.
dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
adventurous dark sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes