SYNOPSIS: Apple White (daughter of Snow White) has always been at peace with her destiny. She is more than happy to endure a poisoned apple because she knows it will lead to her Happily Ever After. However, Raven Queen (daughter of the Evil Queen) is not content to follow her mother's footsteps. She would rather choose for herself. Unfortunately, there are others affected by her choices, and they are not happy with the changes she would like to make.
AUNT SHARON'S TAKE: I have been a big fan of Shannon Hale's books, but these two were a little disappointing to me. When compared with Princess Academy, which is intended for readers of the same age, it is clear that Ever After High is inferior. While anyone, child or adult, can enjoy Princess Academy, these books seem simplistic and shallow. However, I will admit that younger readers would likely enjoy them. I just didn't feel the writing quality was equal to that of Hale's other novels. Because the books are written for young readers, there was no mature content. They were very mild.
AUDIENCE: Children and Pre-teens
RATING: G
STARS: 1 1/2
BOOKS LIKE THIS: Percy Jackson, Small Persons With Wings
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