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Geez, this one was rough.((sigh)) There's not a lot here and what is, wasn't great. Please know, this hurts my heart to write this. I have all the books in this series and am obsessed with the covers and naked books. I have read the first book in the series, Fairest of All, and gave it four stars. I don't know if maybe the fact that Beauty and the Beast is my favorite fairy tale made me judge this one differently or if it is, in fact, the content. First, I absolutely hated the Prince/Beast. There was nothing redeemable about his character at all and his story arc was 100% flat. I don't feel he evolved AT ALL. Spoiler Alert: Belle ends up with him and you're like, NOOOOOOO!While reading his chapters, all I could picture in my head was Joffrey Baratheon, and any GOT fan knows that is not a compliment. The story itself was all over the place. Some parts of the book were taken directly from the Disney movie (the original animated one that I have watched 2,568,401 times) which normally wouldn't bother me, but the dialogue was exact and it didn't explore any of the scenes at all. It felt so rushed and there was no heart behind it. Picture: Beast saving Belle from wolves, here's a library, Gaston & Beast fight, a kiss, THE END -- in about 20-pages with no coherent connection or exploration of ideas, thoughts, feelings, etc.One thing I did enjoy was the friendship of the Prince and Gaston prior to him being cursed. That was interesting and I thought that added to the original story in a unique way. Even though this one let me down, I am definitely planning to read the rest of the books in the series. Maybe the others will work for me more as I am not as attached to the stories and characters. I would recommend this for a MUCH younger audience; perhaps tweens wouldn't feel as bent with it as I was! Thanks for reading my rant.

Dunkelheit. Das Gefühl, zu fallen. Und dann: nichts.Eben noch stand Mailin in ihrer irischen Heimatstadt, plötzlich wacht sie in einer anderen Welt auf. Hier, im Königreich Lyaskye, trachtet ihr alles und jeder nach dem Leben – nur nicht der mysteriöse Fremde, der Mailin aus einer tödlichen Falle rettet. Der so gefährlich wirkt und sie dennoch beschützt. Und der ihr nicht verrät, wer er in Wahrheit ist. Erst, als er sie zum Königshof bringt, erkennt Mailin, dass sie aus einem ganz bestimmten Grund in Lyaskye ist: Sie soll Königin werden. Und das ist in dieser Welt ein Todesurteil.

♫ I admit that in the past I've been a nastyThey weren't kidding when they called me, well, a witch ♫Move over Maleficent, 2016 looks to be Ursula's year. Not only is she getting her own Lego, but she's also getting her own book.♫ And I fortunately know a little magicIt's a talent that I always have possessedAnd here lately, please don't laugh,I use it on behalfof the miserable, lonely and depressed ♫♫ Poor unfortunate soulsIn pain, in needThis one longing to be thinnerThat one wants to get the girlAnd do I help them? Yes, indeed ♫This summer we may finally see her side of things when this book is released.

Throughout the Villains series, the Odd Sisters have meddled in the lives of the Wicked Queen, The Beast, Ursula, Maleficent, and Mother Gothel, changing the course of fate for the greatest villains ever known. Now, it's time for their reckoning.This latest novel by the author of the wildly popular Villains series goes deeper into the lives of the twisted, diabolical Odd Sisters, finally revealing the dark truth about who they are and where they're from. The Odd Sisters will appeal to fans who can't get enough of the mischievous sisters, as well as draw new readers to Serena Valentino's darkly fascinating take on the Disney Villains.

From the creator of RIVERDALE comes the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, a new NETFLIX series based on the classic Archie comic series. This prequel YA novel tells an all-new, original story.It's the summer before her sixteenth birthday, and Sabrina Spellman knows her world is about to change. She's always studied magic and spells with her aunts, Hilda and Zelda. But she's also lived a normal mortal life - attending Baxter High, hanging out with her friends Susie and Roz, and going to the movies with her boyfriend, Harvey Kinkle.Now time is running out on her every day, normal world, and leaving behind Roz and Susie and Harvey is a lot harder than she thought it would be. Especially because Sabrina isn't sure how Harvey feels about her. Her cousin Ambrose suggests performing a spell to discover Harvey's true feelings. But when a mysterious wood spirit interferes, the spell backfires in a big way.Sabrina has always been attracted to the power of being a witch. But now she can't help wondering if that power is leading her down the wrong path. Will she choose to forsake the path of lightand follow the path of night?Our exclusive prequel novel will reveal a side of Sabrina not seen on the new NETFLIX show. What choice will Sabrina make and will it be the right one?

What if Cinderella never tried on the glass slipper? Unable to prove that she's the missing princess, and unable to bear life under Lady Tremaine any longer, Cinderella attempts a fresh start, looking for work at the palace as a seamstress. But when the Grand Duke appoints her to serve under the king's visiting sister, Cinderella becomes witness to a grand conspiracy to take the king-and the prince-out of power, as well as a longstanding prejudice against fairies, including Cinderella's own Fairy Godmother. Faced with questions of love and loyalty to the kingdom, Cinderella must find a way to stop the villains of past and present . . . before it's too late.

Danger, romance and excitement await in the swoonworthy and addictive sequel to Crave, by New York Times bestselling author Tracy Wolff.When she arrived at Katmere Academy, mortal Grace's world turned upside down. Now back at school, she is haunted by fragments of days she doesn't remember living, as she struggles to understand who, or what, she really is.Finally reunited with Jaxon, Grace begins to feel safe again – until Jaxon's brother, Hudson, reappears, insisting that there are secrets Grace doesn't know and threatening to drive a wedge between her and Jaxon forever.But there are far worse enemies at their doorstep – and the only thing that Hudson and Jaxon agree on is that leaving Katmere would mean Grace's death.Defeating the evil that is coming will require a sacrifice. But it may be more than Grace can give.

I'm a huge lover of a lot of Disney movies. And initially I also really loved Frozen. And then the hype happened. Everyone was talking about Frozen. Frozen was around every corner, in every store. Every girl wanted to be Elsa (and surprisingly never Anna, because she doesn't have magic, I assume?) and Let it Go (in the version of Idina that gives me headaches) echoed everywhere around me. I never watched the movie again.But, this book reminded me why I loved the story so much and what the true power of this story is. This twisted tale is different from the other twisted tales I've read so far, but in its own way it's still amusing, entertaining and unique. A lot of scenes from the original movie make an appearance in this book, but twisted, in a different context or at a different time. It creates a strange familiar and yet original feel at once.And the heart of the movie, the heart of the story? That has only grown stronger and more prominent in this version of the tale. This tale is even more about the love between two sisters, unconditionally and without doubt. It's even more about two lost girls finding their way back to each other, facing every obstacle. It's about two young women knowing one thing for sure in a world full of questions: They need to help the other, because the other needs them.Thank you so much for letting me rediscover this tale and why I loved it so much! (And thank you for making Hans's betrayal hurt even more in this version of the tale ;-))

What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld?When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang's great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang's spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise⁠—or become King Yama's prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before it's too late? Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will she lose him--and be lost in the Underworld⁠—forever?

Josephine Hurst has her family under control. With two beautiful daughters, a brilliantly intelligent son, a tech-guru of a husband and a historical landmark home, her life is picture perfect. She has everything she wants; all she has to do is keep it that way. But living in this matriarch’s determinedly cheerful, yet subtly controlling domain hasn’t been easy for her family, and when her oldest daughter, Rose, runs off with a mysterious boyfriend, Josephine tightens her grip, gradually turning her flawless home into a darker sort of prison. Resentful of her sister’s newfound freedom, Violet turns to eastern philosophy, hallucinogenic drugs, and extreme fasting, eventually landing herself in the psych ward. Meanwhile, her brother Will shrinks further into a world of self-doubt. Recently diagnosed with Aspergers and epilepsy, he’s separated from the other kids around town and is homeschooled to ensure his safety. Their father, Douglas, finds resolve in the bottom of the bottle—an addict craving his own chance to escape. Josephine struggles to maintain the family’s impeccable façade, but when a violent incident leads to a visit from child protective services, the truth about the Hursts might finally be revealed.

Very cute and pretty little book with great quotes and lovely notes by Belle. I especially loved the details. For every Beauty and the Beast Fan a must-have!

Das dunkelste Geheimnis liegt oft in dir selbst.Mächtig, unsterblich und geheimnisvoll. Valkyren sind die Nachfahrinnen der nordischen Götter und die Einzigen, die die Menschheit vor dem endgültigen Untergang bewahren können. Ihr Auftrag: die Seelen gefallener Helden nach Valhalla zu begleiten. Blair, die als Tochter einer Valkyre keine eigenen Kräfte besitzt, hat mit alldem nichts zu tun – bis ihre Mutter bei einem Autounfall ums Leben kommt. Doch Blair ist sich sicher, dass es kein Unfall war. Ihre Mutter wurde ermordet. Allerdings will ihr niemand glauben, nicht einmal ihr bester Freund Ryan, für den sie schon lange mehr als nur Freundschaft empfindet. Auf sich allein gestellt macht sich Blair auf die Suche nach der Wahrheit und muss schon bald erkennen, dass ihr Schicksal aufs Engste mit dem der Valkyren verknüpft ist – und mit dem von Ryan.

Sometimes it feels so hard to love yourself. We worry that we're not good enough or we're being selfish if we take time to prioritize what we need. But self-love is so important and even if we're our own biggest critic, it can be done! You deserve better xxxHands up if you're fed up with being told to take better care of yourself, sleep better, eat healthier...the list goes ooooon.Anne-Marie's been told these things her whole life too and they didn't make her feel any better. But now, she's discovered the simple tools that mean she treats herself with the love and respect she needs and this, in turn, means she's able to go out into the world and be as strong, confident and true to herself as she can be. And she wants YOU to be able to do the same.You Deserve Better is the must-read book from singer-songwriter Anne-Marie that doesn't give you fluffy promises about self-care but speaks honestly about body image, mental health, being successful at work and more. It's the real advice that every person needs to hear to be happier in themselves and in the world. Cause you know what?YOU DESERVE BETTER., ,

Cruella De Vil is the perfect villain: stylish, witty, relentless...and possibly cursed. From her lonely childhood, to her iconic fashion choices, to that fateful car crash (you know the one), Cruella tells all in this marvelous memoir of a woman doomed. Even the cruelest villains have best friends, true loves, and daring dreams. Now it's Cruella's turn to share hers.This latest novel by the author of the wildly popular and darkly fascinating Villains series brings readers a tale told by the Evil Thing herself-a tale of the complicated bonds of female friendship, of mothers and daughters, and of burning, destructive desire.After all, nothing is as simple as black and white.

Well, that was a book...I wasn't crazy about this one, guys. I just never felt connected to it.It makes me so sad.It's possibly my fault. I finished the lastest edition to the Twisted Tales line-up, Mirror, Mirror, last month and really enjoyed it. Compared to that one, which does have a new author to the series, this one felt very flat and forced.The format of this one worked against it, IMO. The other books I have read in this series follow the events of the Disney movies fairly closely in the beginning. Then one plot element will change, be 'twisted', and the rest of the book will explore what could have happened following the new plot twist.This one did not do that. It began years after the final events of The Little Mermaid, the twist being that Ursula had won and was now married to Prince Eric.Y'all, Ursula slays, so I am fine with that. It was just the story focus was much more political and there were just odd little details everywhere. I don't know, it just felt so off to me in comparison with the other books in this series.I think maybe if you aren't as familiar with The Little Mermaid animated Disney film, you may actually enjoy this more. I think for people who are hella nostalgic over that movie, this book just won't have the right tone for you. But, then again, I could be completely wrong and completely in the minority opinion on this, so, bottom line, if this sounds interesting to you, pick it up!There is a reader for every book. Sadly, I just wasn't the reader for this one!

You know about the Naughty and Nice List, right? Santa's top-secret tracker that he ALWAYS checks twice? Well, this year, the Christmasaurus is on a mission to track down children who have found themselves on the Naughty List to help them put wrongs to rights, naughty to nice!This is a story about mischievous kids learning the error of their ways, but it's also about sharing the true spirit of Christmas and realising that sometimes things aren't quite as they first appear...