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bad_wolf95 's review for:
Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch
by Serena Valentino
I loved where this story began, but low-key hated where it went and ended. I love a good origin story—especially for a good villain. This story had so much potential and it started really well, in my opinion. It was dark, a little eery, I could see where it was going, it made sense, I was here-for-it. Andddd then they brought in some unrelated characters. I was still here for it. I could see where they fit in and how it helped the story. I suspected nothing. Then we get to where the story starts trying to wrap up and tie together with the Disney movie and suddenly everything just felt disjointed and weird.
The story became more about these behind-the-scenes characters and whatever drama they've got going on instead of about the true villain and main character of the story. The ending completely changes tone and perspective from where the book began. I get they're trying to tie this origin story to the happy-go-lucky Rapunzel Disney movie but this was not the way to do it—Yes that is my strong opinion, no I will not back down.
Overall, I think I will continue to read the rest of the books in this collection because I'm curious and, like I said, love a good villain origin story, but my excitement has dwindled considerably.
The story became more about these behind-the-scenes characters and whatever drama they've got going on instead of about the true villain and main character of the story. The ending completely changes tone and perspective from where the book began. I get they're trying to tie this origin story to the happy-go-lucky Rapunzel Disney movie but this was not the way to do it—Yes that is my strong opinion, no I will not back down.
Overall, I think I will continue to read the rest of the books in this collection because I'm curious and, like I said, love a good villain origin story, but my excitement has dwindled considerably.