Mistress of All Evil

In this haunting reimagining of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, Mistress of All Evil centers Maleficent as a complex anti-heroine. Serena Valentino explores what drove her to curse a princess destined for slumber, weaving themes of betrayal, power, and longing into a richly layered narrative. By shifting perspective from the fairy to the cursed, the novel challenges readers to reconsider assumptions, empathize with flawed characters, and unpack the role of history in shaping identity. With its thematic depth and emotional nuance, the book invites analysis of narrative voice, character motivation, and how reinterpretation can enrich storytelling.