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Mistress of All Evil

Serena Valentino
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Mistress of All Evil

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017

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Serena Valentino

Mistress of All Evil

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2017
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Fairy Tale World • Medieval Fantasy

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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Super Short Summary

Mistress of All Evil by Serena Valentino explores the origin of Maleficent, revealing her complex backstory and transformation into a formidable villain. The book delves into her relationships, motives, and the events that led her down a dark path, offering a deeper understanding of this iconic character within the Disney universe.

Dark

Mysterious

Emotional

Fantastical

Reviews & Readership

4.4

22,110 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Mistress of All Evil by Serena Valentino offers a deeper backstory of Maleficent, intriguing fans with its dark, atmospheric storytelling. Positive insights highlight its imaginative expansion of Disney lore, while some find the narrative pacing uneven. Ideal for fairytale enthusiasts seeking a nuanced villainous perspective.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Mistress of All Evil?

A reader who enjoys Mistress of All Evil by Serena Valentino likely appreciates dark fantasy and fairy tale retellings. Fans of works like Gregory Maguire's Wicked or Marissa Meyer's Queen of Hearts series, which delve into the backstories of famous villains, would find this book captivating.

4.4

22,110 ratings

76%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Fairy Tale & Folklore

Fantasy

Science Fiction
Setting

Fairy Tale World • Medieval Fantasy

Publication Year

2017

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

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