This one was hard... I knew I wasn't going to get much of Maleficent since I spoiled myself before reading this after Ursula's fiasco, and somehow got me into a reader's block because I was that engaged in this story. Took longer that I would have wanted, buy I did it.

Same as before, we learn more about Circe, the Odd Sisters, Tulip, and Nanny than about Maleficent. We even lear more about Snow White's life after the first book. She's mentioned throughout the book, but more like a side character. Her whole story is summarized in a couple of chapters. Heck, her childhood wasn't even remembered by her, but by Nanny. Maleficent's childhood was narrated from Nanny's perspective. 

Don't read this book if you're expecting actual backstory from Maleficent, she barely talks. Everything we learn from her is shared by someone else and then she appears just to confirm that. 

Overall, the writing is good, I found a couple of typos but it's good writing. Descriptions are well made, and Serena Valentino can make you feel the emotions she's describing if you're engaged enough. I'm just sad on how they sell these books. The first two were awesome, but looks like we're going downhill from the third.