Once Upon a Time Regina Rising: Regina Rising

I proudly added this book to my collection of Wendy Toliver's books. Her beautiful descriptive style and fresh voice always makes for a wonderful read. Although I am an adult, she made me love YA books ever since her first published book, The Secret Life of a Teenage Siren. Regina Rising again did not disappoint. Even though I am not familiar with the Once Upon Time TV series, I enjoyed the unique suspenseful story immensely, just as I enjoyed Red's Untold Tale. The characters were so well described I felt emotionally involved and did not want to let them go after reading the last page. I wanted to read more about them and what their futures held. Regina's terrible fictional childhood did make me think about Regina in the fairy tale, Snow White, and I felt sympathy for her, now knowing what a evil mother she had. So many twists and turns. And I cried for Regina and all she endured during this engaging suspensful tale. I really cannot wait for Wendy's next book.

Received quickly with no issues and good quality

As a Oncer I love Regina. She has so much backstory to her and I always want to know more about her. I love how this book also gives us the story of her scar on her lip (not gonna give any spoilers away!) I did feel like this story was a bit rushed. There was so much more potential, so much more I wanted to know, and why, yet instead it just came to a sudden closure, which made me wish there was another book coming. You do get to see Regina interact with Snow White as well, which was a nice treat. So many hints at future stories in the Once realm, and interactions as well. I did enjoy it.

When I first ordered this book and read it was about Regina's backstory it had me to intrigued. I thought the author would spin along the Tv show and I would learn about how she meet Daniel and so on. The tale in itself stands well on its own telling the tale of young Regina and her friend Claire . I had a feeling all along she was under Cora's power. So when I learned she was near the end I was not surprised at all. However I liked the adventures she had with Regina before Regina knew. I also liked the flashbacks where we lean about Regina's younger self, as I found them possible to have happened. I cried over Rosinante's mother Hwin and I was sure Cora had killed her. It just made sense. Also I liked the part where Regina is afraid of thunder as a child. The fact that Cora let her stay while it last, shows she does care about her daughter, and I found it cute that instead of leaving Regina alone in her room once the storm stopped, she stayed. The ending is perfect as Clair gets her punishment for her betrayal .

Beautiful cover & Book, can't wait to read it. Definitely buy. Again

This book, the second in this series by Wendy Toliver, added much additional enjoyment to the TV series Once Upon a Time. The author puts the reader right inside the minds of each character using vivid expressions and emotions. This book is an excellent read. The book format is very attractive.

Got it today for my 31 year old daughter who absolutely loves Regina from Once Upon A Time show. Regina is her absolute favorite character from the show my daughter is very happy. My 31 year old daughter was a bit disappointed there was a little tear in the cover of the hardcover book paper but other then that she loves this book

Arrived in perfect condition.Beautiful hard cover, large print, good story for any Regina fan. Any Evil Regal can feel the struggle, pain, and betrayal of the 16 yr. old girl who only wanted love and freedom. This story tells of the deal she made that began the transformation from the mischievous girl to the woman she became. A Queen she didn't want to be.

Die Autorin Wendy Toliver erzählt in dem Buch „Once Upon a Time - Regina Rising“ die Geschichte der 16-Jährigen Regina, die auf der Suche nach Abenteuer, Romantik und Anerkennung ist. Letzteres erscheint bei einer Mutter wie Cora, die von dem Ziel getrieben wird, Macht zu erlangen, um ihre Tochter zur Königin zu machen und dazu bereitwillig Menschenleben opfert, nahezu unmöglich. Freundschaften waren für Regina immer selten. Ob sie nun endlich einen wahren Freund gefunden hat, oder ob dies alles zu gut erscheint, um wahr zu sein, wird sich zeigen. Regina kämpft, um ihre eigene Identität zu finden und ihr eigenes Schicksal zu schaffen. Dabei entdeckt sie, dass ihr vermeintliches Schicksal darin besteht, dass sie all das werden könnte, was sie verachtet. Die Geschichte liest sich zügig und leicht. „Regina Rising“ ist sowohl als Begleitbuch zur Serie „Once upon a time“ geeignet (obwohl es zwischen Buch und Serie immense Abweichungen gibt), sowie als eigenständiges Werk betrachtbar (hier mag dem Leser, der Reginas wahres Schicksal nicht kennt, die schockierende Schlussfolgerung, weswegen sie der Dunkelheit verfallen ist, seltsam erscheinen. Das Buch umfasst 359 Seiten und ist in englischer Sprache geschrieben. Die Maße lauten 18,4 cm (Höhe) x 14,4 cm (Länge) x 2,8 cm (Breite). Der Einband wirkt durch die angedeuteten, schwarz glänzenden Herzen sehr edel. Der Clou: Alle Seiten sind in der Lieblingsfarbe Ihrer Majestät umrandet: Schwarz. Besonders hat mir gefallen, dass die Lieferung ohne umweltschädliche Plastikfolie erfolgte und trotzdem in tadellosem Zustand ankam. Ebenfalls bereits erschienen: „Once Upon a Time: Red's Untold Tale“.

I love OUAT and I loved this story. If you are a OUAT fan give it a go. You learn more about Reginass childood and its soo good. I must say she is my favorite but man its good =)

Buen libro si te gusta la serie y leer en inglés. Regina es un personaje completo y que da mucho juego.

If you're a true fan of ouat and regina you will adore this a fab book had read the entire book within an hour of it being delivered wonderful 100% reccomend

The book is a great bonus to the show Once Upon A Time and I loved to read it !