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Synopsis
The #1 New York Times Bestselling Series! Mirror, mirror, on the wall. Who is the Fairest of them all? Pure evil has a name, hides behind a mask of deceit, and uses her "glamour" to gain power. But who is Queen Levana? Long before she crossed paths with Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress in The Lunar Chronicles, Levana lived a very different story—a story that has never been told . . . until now. New York Times –bestselling author Marissa Meyer reveals the story behind her fascinating villain in Fairest, an unforgettable tale about love and war, deceit and death. This extraordinary book includes a special full-color image of Levana's castle and an excerpt from Winter, the exciting conclusion to The Lunar Chronicles.
Is Fairest: The Lunar Chronicles: Levana's Story appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA villain origin story contains political intrigue, manipulation, and moderate violence including murder and death. Some romantic elements and themes of obsession and deceit are present.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include emotional abuse, murder, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to learning the backstory of the complex villain Queen Levana and understanding how she became evil.