The Odd Sisters: A Tale of the Three Witches (Villains Series #6)

by Serena Valentino

Overview

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.

Enjoy Serena Valentino's entire Villain's series.

• Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Book 1)
• The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Book 2)
• Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Book 3)
• Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy (Book 4)
• Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch (Book 5)
• The Odd Sisters: A Villains Novel (Book 6)
• Evil Thing (Book 7)

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781368013185
Publisher:	Disney Publishing Group
Publication date:	07/02/2019
Series:	Serena Valentino's Villains Series
Pages:	288
Sales rank:	12,007
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 5.50(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	740L (what's this?)
Age Range:	10 - 14 Years

About the Author

Serena Valentino has been weaving tales that combine mythos and guile for the past decade. She has earned critical acclaim in both the comic and horror domains, where she is known for her unique style of storytelling, bringing her readers into exquisitely frightening worlds filled with terror, beauty, and extraordinary protagonists. The books in her best-selling Villains series are best enjoyed when read in the following order: Fairest of All, The Beast Within, Poor Unfortunate Soul, Mistress of

All Evil, Mother Knows Best, and Odd Sisters.

Editorial Reviews

06/01/2019

Gr 4–7—Circe, identified as the Enchantress from Disney's Beauty and the Beast, sets out to right the wrongs caused by the three women who brought her to life: witches Lucinda, Ruby, and Martha. Her companion Snow White has her own mysteries to explore, and they receive advice from The Fairy Godmother, Nanny, and Oberon. Circe's travels lead her and Snow White to information about the evil witch Nestis and her role in Circe's own family past. The final scene of this sixth book in the series involves Circe and her family and Snow White and her mother Grimhilde, with a cliff-hanger ending. Even die-hard fans will find it difficult to enthuse over this walk on Disney's dark side. Far too many characters with similar titles, roles, and motivations cause the story to lumber along. The first half of the book consists of uninspiring dialogue and lengthy reflections on character backstories that do not provide much clarity or drama. Snow and Circe sit around for over 100 pages before they commit to any action. The backstory often seems written to explain away inconsistencies or fill in gaps rather than to entertain and inform. Exclamation-ridden dialogue reeks with tedious platitudes. The earnest effusions of Snow and Circe don't line up with the edgy exploration of the villainous Disney characters or the intended middle grade audience. VERDICT Avoid unless you have readers eager for every Disney book in existence.—Caitlin Augusta, Stratford Library Association, CT

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