A review by sbloss92
The Maleficent Faerie by Rebecca F. Kenney

adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A spicy re-telling of Sleeping Beauty with a gender-bent Maleficent, this was a great in between read to transition from one series to another if that is your preference. It had great world-magic building elements without getting too intense, especially since most people are already familiar with the classic fairytale. I did really enjoy how Aura, the FMC, would take the initiative in many situations throughout the storyline; she did not play the typical "wait around for my rescuer" role that our old school fairytale tropes have. I also really enjoyed the plot twists the author threw in throughout the story, just putting the overall traditional fairytale on its head.