My First Book Review
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Ok, so technically I’m reviewing a series of books but I digress. I was drawn to this series due to its connection to Disney. I am a Disney fanatic, as I’m sure you have figured out by now. If you haven’t figured that out, just take a look at some of my previous posts and, I promise, it will become clear.
This series is entitled Villains. It is written by Serena Valentino and published by Disney Press. This series of books focuses on the villains in several iconic Disney stories, while intertwining them with each other. Each book focuses on how the villain became the villain; their backstory. In addition to well known characters, there are three other characters, known as the Odd Sisters, that make their way mischievously through each story. Their little sister, Circe, also makes several appearances in all the books. I really enjoyed the way Serena used known facts, deleted scenes, and the original stories to develop the details of the villains’ pasts. There were several surprises that took some thinking to make sense. Of course, the additional characters were engaging and really added a new depth to each story. I would definitely recommend this series, especially if you love Disney. Even if you don’t, it is a great take on how villains can be created by the simplest of choices.
Below, I will review each book individually. Caution: spoilers may occur.
Disney World, Here We Come – Part 2
Here is the second half of our first trip to Disney World!
Wednesday, February 4
Park Hopper Day! We started out at Animal Kingdom, then ended the day at Epcot. We didn’t have any FPs at Animal Kingdom but we did get to ride the Kilimanjaro Safari. We saw giraffes, rhinos, elephants, and so many other animals. The next part was pretty amazing! We happened to stumble upon the line for Festival of the Lion King and it was short! We even got seats on the front row! Then Callee was chosen to participate in the actual performance! She thought that was the coolest thing that had every happen to her! Right before we left Animal Kingdom, Jeff, Corey, Zoe, and Stella were able to ride Expedition Everest – Legend of the Forbidden Mountain. Another thrill ride for those 4 thrill seekers!
Disney World, Here We Come – Part 1
When we discovered I was pregnant, we decided that Callee needed a “last time as an only child” trip. Jeff and I decided on Disney World because none of us had ever been. Then my mom, my brother, Corey, and his girlfriend, Zoe, decided to join us. So, I found out I was pregnant in September of 2014. The trip planning started in September of 2014. We made our reservations at the Art of Animation resort. We chose The Lion King suite because it was the only room big enough to hold all 6 of us. After we started planning, my granny, my aunt Tammy, and my cousin, Stella, resolved to come with us too. However, there was not a room big enough for all 9 of us and no more rooms at Art of Animation, so they stayed at Disney’s Pop Century resort. Their resort wasn’t that far from ours, so it was convenient. Our plan was to arrive on Sunday, February 1, 2015 and come home Saturday, February 7, 2015. Even though I would be 6 months when we went, I was still excited to go. We planned from September 2014 until the day before we left. It was fun and exhausting at the same time, but nothing would ever compare to our first trip to Disney World.
