![]() (Those Valentino tie-ins will keep me coming back every time. (The Fairy Godmother’s appearance makes me hope a Lady Tremaine story is going to bibbidi-bobbidi-boo its way into the villains series soon!) The explanation of a fairy’s role as charge to a princess (or a Pinocchio) was, I thought, particularly crafty, along with the significance of turning sweet 16. Not only do Valentino’s stories give readers the opportunity to explore villains they know and love, readers are also introduced to new characters that operate behind the scenes of classic Disney plots, giving tales-as-old-as-time a. But always the maiden finds out that she is a princessa princess who has been cursed by a dark fairy to prick her finger on a spindle and fall into an eternal sleep. The story has been told many times and in many ways. We also learn more about the relationship between witches and fairies, particularly through Nanny and the Fairy Godmother. 4 out of 5 stars Author Serena Valentino has taken the world by storm with her best-selling Disney Villains novels published by Disney Press. The tale is told as if its happening once upon a dream: the lovely maiden meets her handsome prince in the woods. To say that Maleficent’s “intentions were good…” rings true and yet the crux of the story lies in those three telling dots. Although oft riddled with heartbreak, the reader is encouraged to reflect on what it means to be family and what one is willing to do to protect his or her family. As a result, we see new complexities arise, particularly as they relate to relationships. As I suggested in my Poor Unfortunate Souls review (read it here), Mistress similarly demonstrates that magic is not a simple, straightforward business. ![]()
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