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The Isle of the Lost
by Melissa de la Cruz
This book explores "after" the happily ever afters. What happens to the villains? Well, even if they died - they are brought back to life - to live on the Isle of the Lost. Twenty years later, their teenage children are stuck on the island and desperate for their parents' respect and for their own stories.
The Good:
- It is a really quick and enjoyable read.
- People like Evie, Jay, and Carols were likable.
- With all the Disney references, Disney fans will love it.
The Bad:
- Despite being the lead, I didn't find Mal that likable. Aside from the parents (none of whom were good parents) Mal was probably the least likable character.
- The Disney references can get really bad. Like just over done. I understand that this is based on the Disney films and not fairy tales, but it just gets overdone at a few points.
- Why would you bring dead people back to life, just to stick them on an island - that just gets leftovers and trash to live off of - for no reason. It almost seems cruel and evil.
The Meh:
- The overall story line was fine, but I don't think this has anything to do with the tv film. I'm guessing Disney wants to do a novel series or a tv series after the film, and this was all setting it up.
The Good:
- It is a really quick and enjoyable read.
- People like Evie, Jay, and Carols were likable.
- With all the Disney references, Disney fans will love it.
The Bad:
- Despite being the lead, I didn't find Mal that likable. Aside from the parents (none of whom were good parents) Mal was probably the least likable character.
- The Disney references can get really bad. Like just over done. I understand that this is based on the Disney films and not fairy tales, but it just gets overdone at a few points.
- Why would you bring dead people back to life, just to stick them on an island - that just gets leftovers and trash to live off of - for no reason. It almost seems cruel and evil.
The Meh:
- The overall story line was fine, but I don't think this has anything to do with the tv film. I'm guessing Disney wants to do a novel series or a tv series after the film, and this was all setting it up.