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?
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.
Jeanna says
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!
Keri justice says
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.
Stephanie Phelps says
I always like Captain Hook because he is so funny with his crew and then the crocodile he never had a chance!
Keri justice says
My child’s favorite Disney Story is probably The Lion King! But they’re are so many great ones.
Georgia Germer says
Evil Queen because my favorite movie is Snow White.
latanya says
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.
Christina Z says
The wicked stepmother in Snow White so classic and the original.
Heather says
We love Gaston! He is definitely the best Disney villain.
Heather says
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. 🙂
nickie says
I like Ursula, I like her look and how clever she was.
Allison Swain says
I like Urusla mainly because I was obsessed with the little mermaid growing up.
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Leigh Anne Borders says
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.
Leigh Anne Borders says
My favorite villain is Maleficent. I love SNow White but I like the mysterious nature of the villain.
Elle says
Ursula because I have always loved that Disney movie.
Nicole Zerbini says
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.
Olga says
Cruella de Vil is my favorite villain. She’s not afraid of anything.
Olga says
The Lion King is my favorite cartoon of all time.
DEBIJOT says
I like Maleficent the best because she was really bad.
Cynthia R says
My favorite Disney villain is Ursula because she scared me the most when I was a kid.
Ken C says
Rattigan from the Great Mouse Detective is mine. You have to love Vincent Price’s singing and he is so diabolical.
Jeanna says
My daughter’s favorite story is The Little Mermaid!
Karen L says
I like Cruela she just is evil & crazy.
Tomi C says
My fave villain is Maleficent. After watching her story we now understand what led her to embrace her darker side..
Dawn says
Our favorite is Ursula because she is so animated.
Amber cheras says
Maleficent is my favorite because of all she’s gone through to make her who she is!
Mita says
I like Ursula because liked that Disney movie.
Mita says
I like Ursula because liked that animated Disney movie.
Tiffany Banks says
I love Ursula because I love her name and love her look!
Jessica To says
I always liked to watch Cruella but just because the dogs come out on top!
beth says
Ursula is my favorite because she is just so evil!
Steph says
My favorite villain is Oogie Boogie from The Nightmare Before Christmas. I think he is awesome and a really unique bad guy.
Lauren says
I like Ursula because of her large presence.
Lauren says
My kids like Beauty and the Beast.
Yona Williams says
My favorite villain is Maleficent because I enjoy her backstory.
rochelle haynes says
My villain is the wicked witch in snow white
rochelle haynes says
We like Goldie locks and the three bears
Cynthia R says
Their favorite disney story is Rapunzel.
Jessica Mcfarlin says
Scar in lion king is the most evil disney villain for me!
Terra Heck says
My favorite is Ursula from The Little Mermaid. She has this strong presence about her, and she’s got a sinister look. Thanks.
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Edye says
I like Ursula! I think she is a kind of funny actually, haha!
Kelly D says
Cruella De Vil is my favorite because it is a surprise that she is evil.
amy stonger says
I love Ursula because she’s just so wicked. I love the songs that she sings
Birdie Skolfield says
Maleficent because I have a girl crush on Ms Jolie and she played her so beautifully
bn100 says
Ursula- was different
Nannypanpan says
Cinderella’s evil stepmother…scared me cause she could be real
Juliee Fitze says
My favorite is Maleficent , really liked the movie.
Heather Dawn says
Hades is my favorite because he is just hilarious!
Dana Rodriguez says
Cruella de Vil was always my favorite. She is just wicked!
Ken C says
My family and I love the Beauty and the Beast story
Tabathia B says
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.
ellen beck says
Maleficent would be my favorite villian. I feel somewhat sorry for her, but she is completely evil!
ellen beck says
My daughters favorite Disney story is Sleeping Beauty. She loves the ending!
Terry says
My favorite Disney villain is Maleficent because I thoroughly enjoyed her character and the movie.
Sonya Morris says
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.
Sherrie Cruson says
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.
Sherrie Cruson says
My granddaughter’s favorite Disney story right now is Rapunzel.
Caitlin says
Maleficent because she’s quite complex.
Caitlin says
My child’s favorite is Cinderella.
Michelle C says
I like Cruella De’ville because she’s so stylish!
Michelle C says
My youngest daughter loves Beauty & The Beast!
amanda whitley says
my favorite disney villian is cruella de ville.
Julie Terry says
My favorite villian is maleficent because she was really bad.
Juanita May says
Cruella De Ville because she picked on innocent puppies, you can’t get much badder than that!
Nichole McK says
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
Candace says
My favorite is the Beast. Deep down he has a kind heart.