Reviews

The Isle of the Lost (a Descendants Novel, Book 1): A Descendants Novel by Melissa de la Cruz

kaeliesreads's review against another edition

5.0

Book is slow but good has a movie.

zenithharpink's review against another edition

2.0

Immature. In a word, this book is immature. The only thing this book has going for it is the cover-it's GORGEOUS. But, I must learn-Disney fanfiction just isn't good, even when endorsed by Disney.

The plot is virtually nonexistent, the characters were uninspiring and bland. Meh is really all I have to say. Disney references abound-some of which are incorrect, I was shocked to find (all were around Sleeping Beauty). It was strange.

I really need to stop reading Disney crap. Because that's exactly what it is. Crap, but that Disney brand draws me like a moth to flame.

I don't recommend this book to anybody. Please don't read it, you'll be a better person for it.

lorien13's review against another edition

4.0

After reading Maleficent and being disappointed, I was worried that I wouldn't like this book. And while some things don't match the movie trailers playing like crazy on Disney Channel, I actually really, REALLY liked it.

I adored learning more about these characters, and just what they are going through as the kids of the greatest villains in Disney History (although Cruella is STILL a really odd choice cause greatest and her don't match much). It really sets the stage, leading right up to where the trailer makes it seem the movie will begin.

samsterthehamster's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

danivm's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

maddeluxe's review against another edition

3.0

A fun read in between some series i was reading. I like the humor in it and it's nice to get a story from an villain's point of view. A bit predictable but i can live with that.

rubi7's review against another edition

4.0

I was fully prepared to give this three stars but it picked up at the end. The Very end.
Feeling conflicted about whether or not I’ll continue the series...

knwest1313's review against another edition

4.0

This book was well planned out and put together. It is about Mal, Evie, Jay, and Carlos, four children of Maleficent, Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil respectively, before they go to Auradon Prep as they seek out the Dragon's Eye as an unlikely group. The author does well to express each character's personality and actions throughout the story. The story is very good and I appreciate the different perspectives in the chapters as they weren't took much and didn't take away from the story. This book is perfect for those who want to learn more about the four children before the start of the first Descendants movie

msskai's review against another edition

adventurous dark

3.0

33vee's review

adventurous challenging emotional lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

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Content Warnings

Minor: Emotional abuse