For anyone who’s seen Walt Disney’s Snow White, you’ll know that the Wicked Queen is one evil woman! After all, it’s not everyone who wants to cut out their teenage step-daughter’s heart and have it delivered back in a locked keepsake box. (And even if this sort of thing is a common urge, we don’t know many people who have acted upon it.)
Now, for the first time, we’ll examine the life of the Wicked Queen and find out just what it is that makes her so nasty. Here’s a hint: the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror is not just some random spooky visage — and he just might have something to do with the Queen’s wicked ways!
The series
In the Villains series, fairytales are reimagined through the eyes of those we were taught to fear. Serena Valentino invites readers to step behind the masks of iconic Disney villains, offering an intricate exploration of their backstories, motivations, and desires. These aren’t the one-dimensional antagonists from the stories we know—these are multi-faceted characters with rich histories, complicated emotions, and, perhaps, reasons for their actions that will leave you questioning everything you thought you understood about good and evil.
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Each book in the series delves deep into the psychology and lives of figures like Maleficent, the Evil Queen, and Ursula, revealing the layers of betrayal, heartbreak, and desire that have shaped them into the characters we love to hate. Valentino’s writing blends gothic, atmospheric storytelling with a touch of whimsy, making each novel a captivating journey into the darker corners of familiar tales. The Villains series doesn’t just retell fairytales; it transforms them, presenting these legendary figures as more than just obstacles for heroes to overcome.
The series invites readers to empathize with characters often relegated to the shadows, offering a fresh, nuanced take on their lives. The result is a world where magic and darkness intertwine, and where the line between villain and hero becomes blurred. Through Valentino’s lens, we begin to see that even the most wicked figures have their own version of the truth, and sometimes, their greatest flaw may be their inability to be understood.
With each new installment, the Villains series expands its web of intrigue, drawing readers deeper into a world where the familiar is always up for reinterpretation, and every character’s story is worth telling. Whether you’re a long-time fan of the original tales or a newcomer to this darker reimagining, this series is bound to captivate your imagination and change the way you view the classic villains who have been a part of your childhood.
#1 · 2009Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen 
#2 · 2014The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince 
#3 · 2016Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch 
#4 · 2017Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy 
#5 · 2018Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch 
#6 · 2019The Odd Sisters 
#7 · 2020Evil Thing 
#8 · 2021Cold Hearted 
#9 · 2022Never, Never 
#10 · 2023Fire & Fate 
#11 · 2024Kill the Beast 
#12 · 2025Heartbroken 
#13 · 2027Villains Book 13 Be the first reviewer
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