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A review by book_nerd_bri23
Heart of the Moors: An Original Maleficent: Mistress of Evil Novel by Holly Black
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Holly Black has easily become one of my favorite authors, so it was a huge surprise to be that I had overlooked Heart of the Moors in my kindle library. That oversight has now been rectified.
Maleficent is a bad ass. She was once only an evil villain, but several recent retellings have given her shape and heart. Holly Black took the basics from recently released movies and molded them into her own retelling of all that happens after Aurora is crowned not only Queen of her kingdom, but also Queen of the Moors, the land on the outskirts of Penceforest, inhabited by the Fair Folk, otherwise known as the fae.
Aurora struggles to unite both lands under a peace treaty, but there are humans who wish to see the treaty demolished and Maleficent back in chains. With the help of Diaval, Prince Phillip, Maleficent and a host of other lovable creatures, Holly Black brings to life a new fairy tale, while keeping intact the concept that love conquers all as in every other fairy tale.
Maleficent is a bad ass. She was once only an evil villain, but several recent retellings have given her shape and heart. Holly Black took the basics from recently released movies and molded them into her own retelling of all that happens after Aurora is crowned not only Queen of her kingdom, but also Queen of the Moors, the land on the outskirts of Penceforest, inhabited by the Fair Folk, otherwise known as the fae.
Aurora struggles to unite both lands under a peace treaty, but there are humans who wish to see the treaty demolished and Maleficent back in chains. With the help of Diaval, Prince Phillip, Maleficent and a host of other lovable creatures, Holly Black brings to life a new fairy tale, while keeping intact the concept that love conquers all as in every other fairy tale.