A review by 88sofher
Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen by Serena Valentino
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
i really enjoyed the whole “villain” backstory and why the are who they are.
the queen was emotionally abused by her father.. <so once gifted the mirror and his soul being trapped inside he had no choice but to tell her she was beautiful> her motives were completely driven by vanity and the need to feel accepted by her father.
the grief definitely made her more susceptible to being so involved with the magic mirror. the love from her husband was no longer there when he passed.
Spoiler
the queen was emotionally abused by her father.. <so once gifted the mirror and his soul being trapped inside he had no choice but to tell her she was beautiful> her motives were completely driven by vanity and the need to feel accepted by her father.
the grief definitely made her more susceptible to being so involved with the magic mirror. the love from her husband was no longer there when he passed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse