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A review by annettebooksofhopeanddreams
City of Villains by Estelle Laure
4.0
I have actually no clue anymore how I came across this book and have absolutely no idea why I decided to pre-order it. However, I think it was the idea of a combined origin stories for a lot of Disney villains that actually pulled me in. And since I'm currently staying at my parents and don't really have the time to read big books right now, this book was the perfect Sunday morning read. I read it in bed in one sitting and enjoyed myself immensely.
Of course, part of the fun is recognizing all the different Disney characters. Some are quite easy (either because they have a very recognizable first or last name), others are a little harder, but I loved how all the characters had something unique and different, something we hadn't seen from them before, combined with some very well known characteristics. I also love how they are now all living in the same city and literally interacting and crossing paths.
Especially because the city seems a really awesome place with quite some history AND an interesting future. I loved how we were thrown into this world and story without info-dumps and lengthy explanations. When we needed certain information we got it, but overall the story was quite fast paced and really moved forward. And yet it never felt like it was rushed. Of course, I wouldn't have been against some more depth and some more emotional scenes, but it's only a minor remark.
And that's mostly because our main character is quite a joy to read about. She has one foot in one world and one foot in the other. Not only does this lead to her being an outcast in both worlds, it also means that there are quite a few moments where she has to choose. And as you might expect from a Villain Origin stories she doesn't always make the easy choice or the one I as a reader would want her to make.
The first book started an exciting story at least and I can't wait to read the next one!
Of course, part of the fun is recognizing all the different Disney characters. Some are quite easy (either because they have a very recognizable first or last name), others are a little harder, but I loved how all the characters had something unique and different, something we hadn't seen from them before, combined with some very well known characteristics. I also love how they are now all living in the same city and literally interacting and crossing paths.
Especially because the city seems a really awesome place with quite some history AND an interesting future. I loved how we were thrown into this world and story without info-dumps and lengthy explanations. When we needed certain information we got it, but overall the story was quite fast paced and really moved forward. And yet it never felt like it was rushed. Of course, I wouldn't have been against some more depth and some more emotional scenes, but it's only a minor remark.
And that's mostly because our main character is quite a joy to read about. She has one foot in one world and one foot in the other. Not only does this lead to her being an outcast in both worlds, it also means that there are quite a few moments where she has to choose. And as you might expect from a Villain Origin stories she doesn't always make the easy choice or the one I as a reader would want her to make.
The first book started an exciting story at least and I can't wait to read the next one!