Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Villains Series #4) by Serena Valentino
The tale is told as if it's happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome prince in the woods. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the maiden finds out that she is a princess—a princess who has been cursed by a dark fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal sleep. Though her three good fairies try to protect her, the princess succumbs to the curse. But the power of good endures, as her true love defeats the fire-breathing dragon and awakens the princess with true love's first kiss. The two live happily ever after. And yet this is only half the story. So what of the dark fairy, Maleficent? Why does she curse the innocent princess? What led to her becoming so filled with malice, anger, and hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account, pulled down from the many passed down through the ages. It is a tale of love and betrayal, of magic and reveries. It is a tale of the Mistress of All Evil. Evil is made, not born. Enjoy Serena Valentino's entire Villain's series!
- Suggested age range - 10-14 Years
- Format - Hardcover
- Dimensions - 5.5" W x 7.1" H x 1.3" D
- Genre - Fiction
- Publisher - Disney Press, Publication date - 10-03-2017
- Page count - 320
- ISBN - 9781368009010
Web ID: 16223762
The Best & Saddest Book Out of the Series!
This book is super good! Maleficent was so mistreated & was doubted so much because of who she truly was. I loved how much love Maleficent had in her heart for others & did try to become the best version of herself because she did have a few friends/mom/mentors who believed in her, but I hated how much she had to try to become someone different than who she was born to be. I don't believe in putting others down because of who they are (depending on the circumstances) & I believe that family isn't just those who you are blood related to. I cried a lot when it came to this book & I hated to see Maleficent's demise in the end (you all know how Sleeping Beauty ends) but I'm glad she is at peace with life now & no longer emotionally or mentally suffering while alive. All she wanted to do was protect her family, be herself, & wanted to be loved & supported. I will always highly recommend this book.
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