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The Unfairest of Them All
509 pages
A whimsical boarding-school romp where fairy tale legacies clash with the desire to write one's own destiny.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a brightly colored, chaotic boarding school where the weight of destiny hangs over every whimsical hallway. The mood is spirited and playful, driven by a brisk pace as rival factions clash over the fundamental choice between following tradition and forging a new path. The prose is sprinkled with clever fairy tale puns and lighthearted drama, keeping the tone buoyant even as the characters grapple with the heavy burden of fatalism and legacy. It is a story of fractured expectations and unlikely alliances, moving from divided loyalties to the heartwarming realization that friendship can rewrite the rules. Young readers who delight in magical school settings and rebellious heroines will devour this enchanting adventure.
- Mood
- enchanted
- chaotic
- spirited
- lighthearted
- Tone
- playful
- dramatic
- earnest
- whimsical
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- defying destiny · the weight of expectations · unlikely friendships · forging one's own path
- The writing
- Playful and whimsical, leaning heavily into fairy tale puns and spirited dialogue.
- The arc
- From fractured rivalries and anxiety about the future to cooperative problem-solving and unified friendship.
- Who it's for
- Young readers who love fractured fairy tales, boarding school drama, and stories about choosing your own destiny.
Content notes
- peer conflict
- school rivalry
About the book
It's the aftermath of Legacy Day, the day when the students at Ever After High are supposed to pledge to follow in their fairytale parents' footsteps, and everyone is in a huff and a puff! Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, has refused to sign the Storybook of Legends, rejecting her story--and putting everyone else's in jeopardy.
The Royal Apple White doesn't want to think Raven is being a rebellious pain, but Raven's choice means Apple might never get the poisoned apple, Prince Charming, and a kingdom to rule. Behind Apple stands the Royals, those who want to play by the book and embrace their stories. The Rebels, supporters of Raven, believe in breaking free from destiny and writing their own stories.
But when the chaos and rivalry land wonderlandiful Madeline Hatter in trouble, Raven and Apple must bring the Royals and the Rebels together to shut the book on their feud before it threatens to end all of their Happily Ever Afters once and for all.
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