--- product_id: 60175086 title: "Reflection: A Twisted Tale" price: "₩36104" currency: KRW in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.kr/products/60175086-reflection-a-twisted-tale store_origin: KR region: South Korea --- # Reflection: A Twisted Tale **Price:** ₩36104 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Reflection: A Twisted Tale - **How much does it cost?** ₩36104 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.kr](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/60175086-reflection-a-twisted-tale) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description What if Mulan had to travel to the Underworld? Uncover who you are inside with this tale inspired by Disney's Mulan, from the New York Times bestselling series that reimagines beloved Disney films. When Captain Shang is mortally wounded by Shan Yu in battle, Mulan must travel to the Underworld, Diyu, in order to save him from certain death. But King Yama, the ruler of Diyu, is not willing to give Shang up easily. With the help of Shang’s great lion guardian ShiShi, Mulan must traverse Diyu to find Shang’s spirit, face harrowing obstacles, and leave by sunrise—or become King Yama’s prisoner forever. Moreover, Mulan is still disguised as the soldier called Ping, wrestling with the decision to reveal her true identity to her closest friend. Will Mulan be able to save Shang before it’s too late? Will he ever be able to trust her again? Or will she lose him—and be lost in the Underworld—forever? Review: Fantastic retelling! - For the longest time I’ve been debating whether or not to read the Twisted Tales from Disney. Typically, I’ll read any Disney related book, but the first two books in the series got such mixed reviews, that it deterred me from picking one up. Then the Beauty and the Beast one and this one came out and they got better reviews. So I finally decided to try one out. I’m so glad I did because this was really good! First off, I was really happy that Disney choose a Asian author to write this book. I think #OwnVoices literature is so important. You can tell that the author knew the culture so well. She did a great job incorporating the Chinese underworld and mythology into the story. I also have to give the author major props for doing her homework. It was very clear that she watched the direct-to-DVD Mulan 2 movie. There was one part where Shang says, “Perhaps when I marry, I’ll combine the ancestral temples so my bride won’t have to leave her family” (175). That is exactly what ends up happening in Mulan 2. When I read that line, I immediately remembered that part in the movie. Since the book starts during the battle against the huns on the mountain, I was happy that it still referenced earlier events in the movie. They were woven into the story nicely. Overall, I just think the whole book was so well done. From the writing style to the incorporation of mirrors and reflections, it hit all the checkboxes. Review: Dark mythology, well done - First, these are best read when you're familiar with the source story. I've watched the live action film, but not the animated version. This means I had some idea of the plot, and the writing helped me catch up easily. This tale is heavily based in Chinese mythology of the Underworld: "Mulan didn’t know whether she should be awed or frightened. After all, it was the first time she had ever encountered a deity. To her surprise, Yama didn’t glow like his subjects, and he looked nothing like the demons. Yet his appearance was monstrous. Wrinkles contorted his face, and his cheeks were ruddy; his eyes flickered a fiery red and yellow. His neck was thick as the trunk of a willow tree, and his wild black hair was so abundant it rivaled ShiShi’s mane. When he stood, as he did now, the top of his heavy gold crown disappeared into the dark space above, and his black and emerald robes flooded down the steps past his desk." It's a great read for the mythology as well as a continuation of Mulan's tale. I appreciate that it stays culturally true rather than Westernizing into a princess fairy tale ending. I would read more from this author. ## Features - Reflection : A Twisted Tale - Disney Hyperion - ABIS BOOK ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #45,370 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #25 in Teen & Young Adult Fairy Tale & Folklore Adaptations #78 in Teen & Young Adult Sword & Sorcery Fantasy #110 in Teen & Young Adult Fantasy Action & Adventure | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 5,344 Reviews | ## Images ![Reflection: A Twisted Tale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91wxR2CewcL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic retelling! *by J***A on December 14, 2018* For the longest time I’ve been debating whether or not to read the Twisted Tales from Disney. Typically, I’ll read any Disney related book, but the first two books in the series got such mixed reviews, that it deterred me from picking one up. Then the Beauty and the Beast one and this one came out and they got better reviews. So I finally decided to try one out. I’m so glad I did because this was really good! First off, I was really happy that Disney choose a Asian author to write this book. I think #OwnVoices literature is so important. You can tell that the author knew the culture so well. She did a great job incorporating the Chinese underworld and mythology into the story. I also have to give the author major props for doing her homework. It was very clear that she watched the direct-to-DVD Mulan 2 movie. There was one part where Shang says, “Perhaps when I marry, I’ll combine the ancestral temples so my bride won’t have to leave her family” (175). That is exactly what ends up happening in Mulan 2. When I read that line, I immediately remembered that part in the movie. Since the book starts during the battle against the huns on the mountain, I was happy that it still referenced earlier events in the movie. They were woven into the story nicely. Overall, I just think the whole book was so well done. From the writing style to the incorporation of mirrors and reflections, it hit all the checkboxes. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dark mythology, well done *by G***Y on January 19, 2023* First, these are best read when you're familiar with the source story. I've watched the live action film, but not the animated version. This means I had some idea of the plot, and the writing helped me catch up easily. This tale is heavily based in Chinese mythology of the Underworld: "Mulan didn’t know whether she should be awed or frightened. After all, it was the first time she had ever encountered a deity. To her surprise, Yama didn’t glow like his subjects, and he looked nothing like the demons. Yet his appearance was monstrous. Wrinkles contorted his face, and his cheeks were ruddy; his eyes flickered a fiery red and yellow. His neck was thick as the trunk of a willow tree, and his wild black hair was so abundant it rivaled ShiShi’s mane. When he stood, as he did now, the top of his heavy gold crown disappeared into the dark space above, and his black and emerald robes flooded down the steps past his desk." It's a great read for the mythology as well as a continuation of Mulan's tale. I appreciate that it stays culturally true rather than Westernizing into a princess fairy tale ending. I would read more from this author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ At the end of this book, I wish it were in the canon-verse of Mulan. *by K***S on May 7, 2019* Okay, this book sent my little shipper's heart all a fluttering! I'm going to be brief with this review because I don't want to reveal spoilers, and in the fact of that there's SO MUCH that happens in this book. I will tell you guys right up front, this book pays homage and does its predecessor justice with its twisted retelling, where it sends your Mulan X Shang shipping heart all the feels. It's a fanfic come to life! The story takes place after the battle on Tung-Show Mountain, where Mulan as Ping shot their last cannon at the mountain causing the avalanche that obliterated Shan Yu's army. Instead of Shan Yu striking Mulan, Shang leaps in front of her and takes a fatal blow. From there on, facing the possibility of Shang dying from the wound, their descent from the mountain becomes weary. One night, after Shang's condition worsens, General Li's spirit comes to tell Mulan that there is a way to save his son's life. After that, Mulan finds herself in Diyuu, the Chinese version of the World of the Dead, where she strikes a deal with the Underwold ruler himself, King Yuma, that if she can find Shang and escape Diyuu before morning, Shang will live. Mulan, Shang, and the Li family's guardian, Shishi, go through tremendous obstacles throughout Diyuu, where all of them must face both inner and outer demons; Mulan especially. There's even the big reveal of Mulan's gender in this story, in which I find myself favoring over the movie's version of it. And the relationship between Shang and Mulan is just as invigorating as in the movie itself, and even more so in this book. At the end of this book, I wish it were in the canon-verse of Mulan. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.kr/products/60175086-reflection-a-twisted-tale](https://www.desertcart.kr/products/60175086-reflection-a-twisted-tale) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Korea* *Store origin: KR* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*