Once Upon a Time Regina Rising: Regina Rising

I proudly added this book to my collection of Wendy Toliver's books. Her beautiful descriptive style and fresh voice always makes for a wonderful read. Although I am an adult, she made me love YA books ever since her first published book, The Secret Life of a Teenage Siren. Regina Rising again did not disappoint. Even though I am not familiar with the Once Upon Time TV series, I enjoyed the unique suspenseful story immensely, just as I enjoyed Red's Untold Tale. The characters were so well described I felt emotionally involved and did not want to let them go after reading the last page. I wanted to read more about them and what their futures held. Regina's terrible fictional childhood did make me think about Regina in the fairy tale, Snow White, and I felt sympathy for her, now knowing what a evil mother she had. So many twists and turns. And I cried for Regina and all she endured during this engaging suspensful tale. I really cannot wait for Wendy's next book.

As a Oncer I love Regina. She has so much backstory to her and I always want to know more about her. I love how this book also gives us the story of her scar on her lip (not gonna give any spoilers away!) I did feel like this story was a bit rushed. There was so much more potential, so much more I wanted to know, and why, yet instead it just came to a sudden closure, which made me wish there was another book coming. You do get to see Regina interact with Snow White as well, which was a nice treat. So many hints at future stories in the Once realm, and interactions as well. I did enjoy it.

Enjoyed getting to know Regina and learning how her heart was hardened into the Evil Queen. Truly enjoyed this story and it is a great addition to the TV series.

Torn on this review.The characters responses felt a little surface at times and there were several inconsistencies.As a bit OOAT fan there were parts that frustrated me. That being said, I still read it over a few days and enjoyed it. The very ending did catch me off guard as well

Got it today for my 31 year old daughter who absolutely loves Regina from Once Upon A Time show. Regina is her absolute favorite character from the show my daughter is very happy. My 31 year old daughter was a bit disappointed there was a little tear in the cover of the hardcover book paper but other then that she loves this book

Good book!

Arrived in perfect condition.Beautiful hard cover, large print, good story for any Regina fan. Any Evil Regal can feel the struggle, pain, and betrayal of the 16 yr. old girl who only wanted love and freedom. This story tells of the deal she made that began the transformation from the mischievous girlto the woman she became. A Queen she didn't want to be.

Amazing book. Love the look behind Regina's upbringing - not as dark as I thought, would have loved to see it go a bit darker. I also thought her and Claire had a crush going on and was very excited about that.Just a great gift to be able to continue to see these iconic 'villains' as relate-able. Love this book - a great read.

O livro veio perfeito! A História contada é maravilhosa! Zero defeitos!

A good read.

Liked it

The best book ever, and Lana signed me so

If you're a true fan of ouat and regina you will adore this a fab book had read the entire book within an hour of it being delivered wonderful 100% reccomend