A review by octavia_cade
Regina Rising by Wendy Toliver

adventurous fast-paced

1.0

I really enjoyed the Once Upon a Time tv series, but the few tie-in books I've read have not been spectacular, and this, unfortunately, continues that trend. It's set before the series proper, when young Regina makes a friend. Things do not go well. It's Regina, things never go well for her, so I can't say that I'm exactly surprised at the general failure of her life. I am a little surprised, however, at the streak of viciousness that she shows at the end. Now, viciousness is certainly a major part of her character, but the Young Regina of the show, before her unfortunate encounter with Snow White and the consequences thereof, was kind and sweet. Her final actions here undermines that presentation in a not particularly illuminating way, which seems a waste. The whole thing's a bit superficial really; the book's greatest advantage is that at least it's over quickly.