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Making Bad Look Good: Disney Villains Book Series Review

October 9, 2017 By Leticia

This is a sponsored post. Thanks to Disney-Hyperion for sending me the Disney Villains book series and for providing a prize pack!

We know the stories of Snow White, Belle, Ariel, and Sleeping Beauty so well but did you ever stop to think about the Wicked Queen, Beast, Ursula, or Maleficent? We know that the Beast was a cursed prince but what are other the stories of the Disney villains? What harm was done to make them wish ill on the lovely ladies in their stories?

Disney Villains Book Series Giveaway

For tweens who grew up knowing the stories of Disney princesses and are ready to move past the happily ever after, the Disney Villains series by Serena Valentino explores how the antagonists in Disney movies became some of the most iconic villains. The four Disney Villains books feature the backstories where readers are brought into worlds filled with terror, beauty, and extraordinary protagonists. Readers get to know how the Evil Queen, the Beast, Ursula, and Maleficent fall into darkness, through the instigation of the mysterious Odd Sisters: Lucinda, Martha, and Ruby.

The fourth and newest book in the series, Mistress of All Evil: A Tale of the Dark Fairy, explores why Maleficent curses Aurora who becomes Sleeping Beauty. Readers will learn what led her towards malice, anger, and hatred and it might not be for the reasons you think! Many tales have tried to explain her motives but this one account comes from the many passed down through the ages and is filled with love and betrayal, of magic and reveries

Disney Villains Book Series Giveaway

In honor of the release of Mistress of All Evil and because the Disney Villains books are best enjoyed when read in order, I’m partnering with Disney-Hyperion for a giveaway of the series! To celebrate making bad look good this Halloween, one winner will receive:

  • The complete set of Villains books best read in order: Fairest of All, The Beast Within, Poor Unfortunate Soul, and Mistress of All Evil
  • Disney Villains t-shirt
  • Branded mug that changes colors when filled with hot water!

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Giveaway open to US addresses only. Prizing and samples provided by Disney-Hyperion. Amazon Affiliate links included in this post.

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  1. Jeanna says

    October 9, 2017 at 10:42 am

    Ursula is my favorite villain, because she can change into whomever she needs to be at the time with her magic! Her tentacles are also scary!

  2. Keri justice says

    October 9, 2017 at 10:43 am

    I think Ursula is my favorite. I just love her look. I love that she’s not the typical skinny females you see in Disney! And she’s amazing.

  3. Stephanie Phelps says

    October 9, 2017 at 10:45 am

    I always like Captain Hook because he is so funny with his crew and then the crocodile he never had a chance!

  4. Keri justice says

    October 9, 2017 at 10:50 am

    My child’s favorite Disney Story is probably The Lion King! But they’re are so many great ones.

  5. Georgia Germer says

    October 9, 2017 at 10:54 am

    Evil Queen because my favorite movie is Snow White.

  6. latanya says

    October 9, 2017 at 11:26 am

    I like Scar from Lion King because he was just downright cruel, but it fit in with the movie and shows the importance of having a great leader and how it affects the community.

  7. Christina Z says

    October 9, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    The wicked stepmother in Snow White so classic and the original.

  8. Heather says

    October 9, 2017 at 3:19 pm

    We love Gaston! He is definitely the best Disney villain.

  9. Heather says

    October 9, 2017 at 3:20 pm

    It is impossible to pick a favorite. We’re watching Monsters Inc today so I’ll say today our favorite Disney story is Monsters Inc. 🙂

  10. nickie says

    October 9, 2017 at 4:38 pm

    I like Ursula, I like her look and how clever she was.

  11. Allison Swain says

    October 9, 2017 at 4:40 pm

    I like Urusla mainly because I was obsessed with the little mermaid growing up.

    Thanks for the chance to win this!

  12. Leigh Anne Borders says

    October 9, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    My favorite story from Disney has to be Snow White. The story of how the girl overcomes and is kissed by her true love–I just love it! Plus, she is my favorite princess.

  13. Leigh Anne Borders says

    October 9, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    My favorite villain is Maleficent. I love SNow White but I like the mysterious nature of the villain.

  14. Elle says

    October 9, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    Ursula because I have always loved that Disney movie.

  15. Nicole Zerbini says

    October 9, 2017 at 5:59 pm

    The Little Mermaid has been my favorite movie since I was a little girl. So much so, that my parents allowed me to name my little sister after Ariel. 🙂 Ursula is therefore my favorite villain.

  16. Olga says

    October 9, 2017 at 6:07 pm

    Cruella de Vil is my favorite villain. She’s not afraid of anything.

  17. Olga says

    October 9, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    The Lion King is my favorite cartoon of all time.

  18. DEBIJOT says

    October 9, 2017 at 8:12 pm

    I like Maleficent the best because she was really bad.

  19. Cynthia R says

    October 10, 2017 at 9:30 am

    My favorite Disney villain is Ursula because she scared me the most when I was a kid.

  20. Ken C says

    October 10, 2017 at 12:48 pm

    Rattigan from the Great Mouse Detective is mine. You have to love Vincent Price’s singing and he is so diabolical.

  21. Jeanna says

    October 10, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    My daughter’s favorite story is The Little Mermaid!

  22. Karen L says

    October 10, 2017 at 1:01 pm

    I like Cruela she just is evil & crazy.

  23. Tomi C says

    October 10, 2017 at 2:55 pm

    My fave villain is Maleficent. After watching her story we now understand what led her to embrace her darker side..

  24. Dawn says

    October 10, 2017 at 2:57 pm

    Our favorite is Ursula because she is so animated.

  25. Amber cheras says

    October 10, 2017 at 6:04 pm

    Maleficent is my favorite because of all she’s gone through to make her who she is!

  26. Mita says

    October 10, 2017 at 8:30 pm

    I like Ursula because liked that Disney movie.

  27. Mita says

    October 10, 2017 at 8:31 pm

    I like Ursula because liked that animated Disney movie.

  28. Tiffany Banks says

    October 10, 2017 at 11:46 pm

    I love Ursula because I love her name and love her look!

  29. Jessica To says

    October 11, 2017 at 7:54 am

    I always liked to watch Cruella but just because the dogs come out on top!

  30. beth says

    October 11, 2017 at 10:51 am

    Ursula is my favorite because she is just so evil!

  31. Steph says

    October 11, 2017 at 2:08 pm

    My favorite villain is Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas. I think he is awesome and a really unique bad guy.

  32. Lauren says

    October 11, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    I like Ursula because of her large presence.

  33. Lauren says

    October 11, 2017 at 3:04 pm

    My kids like Beauty and the Beast.

  34. Yona Williams says

    October 11, 2017 at 3:52 pm

    My favorite villain is Maleficent because I enjoy her backstory.

  35. rochelle haynes says

    October 12, 2017 at 9:33 am

    My villain is the wicked witch in snow white

  36. rochelle haynes says

    October 12, 2017 at 9:35 am

    We like Goldie locks and the three bears

  37. Cynthia R says

    October 12, 2017 at 1:02 pm

    Their favorite disney story is Rapunzel.

  38. Jessica Mcfarlin says

    October 12, 2017 at 7:20 pm

    Scar in lion king is the most evil disney villain for me!

  39. Terra Heck says

    October 13, 2017 at 6:05 am

    My favorite is Ursula from The Little Mermaid. She has this strong presence about her, and she’s got a sinister look. Thanks.
    partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

  40. Edye says

    October 13, 2017 at 12:16 pm

    I like Ursula! I think she is a kind of funny actually, haha!

  41. Kelly D says

    October 13, 2017 at 12:27 pm

    Cruella De Vil is my favorite because it is a surprise that she is evil.

  42. amy stonger says

    October 14, 2017 at 9:15 pm

    I love Ursula because she’s just so wicked. I love the songs that she sings

  43. Birdie Skolfield says

    October 14, 2017 at 9:32 pm

    Maleficent because I have a girl crush on Ms Jolie and she played her so beautifully

  44. bn100 says

    October 15, 2017 at 8:06 pm

    Ursula- was different

  45. Nannypanpan says

    October 15, 2017 at 10:09 pm

    Cinderella’s evil stepmother…scared me cause she could be real

  46. Juliee Fitze says

    October 16, 2017 at 5:53 am

    My favorite is Maleficent , really liked the movie.

  47. Heather Dawn says

    October 16, 2017 at 9:31 am

    Hades is my favorite because he is just hilarious!

  48. Dana Rodriguez says

    October 17, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    Cruella de Vil was always my favorite. She is just wicked!

  49. Ken C says

    October 18, 2017 at 9:06 am

    My family and I love the Beauty and the Beast story

  50. Tabathia B says

    October 18, 2017 at 10:32 pm

    Maleficient and the why is because based on Angelina’s version she wasn’t really bad but betrayed horribly and didn’t go through with harming the man who betrayed her daughter.

  51. ellen beck says

    October 19, 2017 at 12:23 am

    Maleficent would be my favorite villian. I feel somewhat sorry for her, but she is completely evil!

  52. ellen beck says

    October 19, 2017 at 12:24 am

    My daughters favorite Disney story is Sleeping Beauty. She loves the ending!

  53. Terry says

    October 19, 2017 at 1:51 am

    My favorite Disney villain is Maleficent because I thoroughly enjoyed her character and the movie.

  54. Sonya Morris says

    October 19, 2017 at 11:55 pm

    Mother Gothel on Tangled is my favorite Disney because her singing is so catchy! After watching the movie (repeatedly…thanks kids!) I will find my self singing all the songs.

  55. Sherrie Cruson says

    October 22, 2017 at 6:58 am

    I like Maleficent. She’s a very dark almost disturbed character. She even calls herself the Mistress of All Evil. She’s downright creepy but fascinating as well. She’s so evil she curses a baby over being slighted by not being invited to the Chistening.

  56. Sherrie Cruson says

    October 22, 2017 at 6:59 am

    My granddaughter’s favorite Disney story right now is Rapunzel.

  57. Caitlin says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Maleficent because she’s quite complex.

  58. Caitlin says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:27 am

    My child’s favorite is Cinderella.

  59. Michelle C says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:45 am

    I like Cruella De’ville because she’s so stylish!

  60. Michelle C says

    October 22, 2017 at 11:48 am

    My youngest daughter loves Beauty & The Beast!

  61. amanda whitley says

    October 22, 2017 at 4:17 pm

    my favorite disney villian is cruella de ville.

  62. Julie Terry says

    October 22, 2017 at 8:46 pm

    My favorite villian is maleficent because she was really bad.

  63. Juanita May says

    October 22, 2017 at 9:09 pm

    Cruella De Ville because she picked on innocent puppies, you can’t get much badder than that!

  64. Nichole McK says

    October 22, 2017 at 9:26 pm

    I love them all but I favor Ursula because of her song Pour Unfortunate Souls because I sing it all the time for some reason lol

  65. Candace says

    October 22, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    My favorite is the Beast. Deep down he has a kind heart.

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