((gulp)) Well, that explains a lot. Fairest was brutal; even for me and I love brutal.After reading this, I can't say I am surprised Levana turned out the way she did. However, the girl still deserves some credit, some of that cruelty was all her own.Fairest: Levana's Story was published after Cress and just prior to Winter.Even though that was the publication order, I actually chose to read it directly following my completion of Winter. Frankly, I think it could be read at any time, or not at a...

“She cried for the girl who had never belonged. A girl who tried so hard, harder than anyone else, and still never had anything to show for it.” 4 1/2 stars. This is easily my favourite book of the series. Well... so far, but I find it hard to imagine that Winter will top this.I enjoyed this book immensely and I had the feeling beforehand that it would be the villain's story that affected me most. There's just something really great about reading the stories behind the villains, finding out w

this book honestly didn't do much for me, other than confirming how terrible levana is.

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Seven of my favorite Bookish Villains in one BookTube Video! The Written Review An absolutely essential read.Rarely (and I do mean rarely ) does a companion novel enhance, improve and brings another dimension the original set. Fairest does all that and more.Lunars (the advanced civilization living on the moon) can manipulate what you see and think through bioelectric energy. Princess Levana (age 15) is neurotic about maintaining her glamour at all times due to a disfiguring "accident" cau

Book 24/100 of 2015WOW SO GOOD! I really shouldn't like nor sympathize with Levana, kind of made me! Well...not exactly like, but definitely understand who she is and why she ended up that way. The pacing was great and I was never bored, which should be expected as it is only 222 pages. I also liked that we got a whole backstory for Cinder and Winter as well! I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL WINTER IS RELEASED

*makes devastating sobbing noises and cries myself to sleep*• • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1.11.2014.I don't know why, but she'll forever be my queen Levana• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • OH MY FREAKING GOD LEVANA IS COMING LEVANA IS COMING IT'S ALL I'VE EVER BEEN WAITING FORTHIS IS REALLY HAPPENING Young Cinder and Winter. Dr. Erland. Love. Death. This story will kill me.

“Levana knew a great deal about beauty, just as she knew a great deal about ugliness.”I liked reading Fairest to pass the time waiting for Winter. But I just loved Winter.Marissa Meyer demonstrates again how she can build fantastic worlds and interesting characters from nothing. It was intriguing reading about the Lunar world, especially from the bad guys POV. Even though it did not make Levana more sympathetic. Just more pathetic, naive, self-centered and cruel.The thing is, I did not really

Buddy read with amazing Tanya (:YES._________________ When I decided to read this book, I did it having in mind every other book in this series: funny, compelling and perfectly okay stories. That would explain why I was really not expecting the level of creepiness, weirdness and are-you-fucking-kidding-me-ness this book had to offer. She hated mirrors. Hated their reflections, their truths. Among Meyer's characters, Levana is definelty the most complex one. I could easily describe the

2.5 ish maybe?Kind of wish I had skipped this one. I wasn't a fan of the back story, it just seemed unoriginal and on top of that there was a scene that made me very uncomfortable because it is essentially in every way rape unless I misunderstood? I don't know. Just not worth the read for me.

Full Review on YouTube: https://youtu.be/RAd1c5jKxA8Yikes. This queen is cray...We all knew that Queen Levana was a bit psycho from reading Cinder, Scarlet, and Cress... I never realized how many issues this lady really has. I LOVED this book, just like the other books in the Lunar Chronicles. If you haven't read this series yet, I would suggest that you don't start with this book, however. I know that it's a prequel, but so much information is shared in this book that you don't learn until book...

Reviewed by: Rabid ReadsIt didn't occur to me that some readers might skip this installment of THE LUNAR CHRONICLES, counting it as a novella. Technically, while being a prequel, I think it's still a full-length novel. I don't know the word count, but I did the math (with a calculator, and everything), and even excluding the preview of WINTER that begins at 79%, Levana's story is still over 200 pages.FYI.And regardless, any fan of the series will want to read this book, b/c:1. What does Levana r...

Yet another extremely outstanding story. I'm slowly turning into a fan, an adept and an evangelist of M.M., I think!Q:She tried to distract herself by planning who she would be that day. A thousand possibilities floated before her. (c)Q:Levana knew a great deal about beauty, just as she knew a great deal about ugliness. (с)Q:It calmed her, sinking into the glamour. (c)Q:She was a beautiful fool, though, which was the worst kind. (c)Q:A risqué effervescent spirit. (c)Q:The stronger Luna’s economy...

Mirror, Mirror on the wall ~ Who's the fairest of them all Well, it sure as hell isn't evil Levana! Re-read through audio =) Wow! I can see where Levana turned evil from all she went through from childhood etc. But she didn't have to turn evil, it just takes over if you let it. I see all the reasons she became sad, tired of it all, jealous, whatever you want to call any of it, it's just that I feel she could have become so much more. She seemed to be the happiest when she was the most evil thoug...

Actual rating: 4.5 starsIf you thought Queen Levana was evil before, you will see just how corrupted she really is! I don't often read novellas, but this one is a bit longer than average and completely worth it to be able to see Levana's childhood and how she grew up to be who she is. It also gives us a glimpse at our beloved characters' childhood so we get a real 360 look at what happened in the past. Despite her evil ways and sometimes shocking delusions, Levana's story is just plain sad. This...

Omg... I'm feeling so many emotions right now and it's absurdly late, and I'm just trying to process it all. Wow. That was intense.So I debated whether I was going to give this three stars or four, mostly because... this is not a happy read. But then I reminded myself that any piece of writing with can evoke the depth of feeling that this little book did for me is just good writing. So, hence the four stars.I just feel so sorry for everyone in this story! Except for Channary. That hussy is strai...

Okay so I knew I didn't like this book, but I didn't know I hated it.Life is just full of surprises.I like Levana as a villain in the real Lunar Chronicles books (I am already actively removing this from my conception of the series) because a b*tch is RUTHLESS. She is kicking ass and taking names and committing acts of biological warfare that lead to long-term genocide.Your fave fantasy villain could never.She's also crafty and smart and mysterious and all of that is what makes her cool as hell....