Wonderfully Wicked: Book 1 of The Virtuous Villains Series

Wonderfully Wicked: Book 1 of The Virtuous Villains Series

"Sixteen-year-old Annalie thought life couldn’t get worse after her father was enchanted into marrying Elzbeth, a bewitching socialite. But when Annalie’s newfound magic reveals her stepmother’s true form—green skin and sinister illusions—she uncovers a deadly pattern: a trail of wealthy husbands, all dead—including her father. Annalie sets out to uncover the truth of her stepmother’s murders before she strikes again. As she races to unravel the truth about Elzbeth’s agenda, she discovers that good and evil aren’t always what they seem." Wonderfully Wicked is a YA Fantasy retelling of the Cinderella fairytale chock-full of magic, deception and twists that you never saw from the princess’s POV. Dive into this story today to learn why no one can rewrite the stars. But the narrative? That’s a whole other story! Praise for Wonderfully Wicked Kamy Lavin is an enchanting new voice in retellings, putting her own modern, empowering, and magical take on powerful girls from Wizard of Oz and Cinderella. It’s Wicked meets my Wish of the Wicked in this twisty, spellbinding debut. Danielle Paige New York Times Bestselling Author of Dorothy Must Die BookLife Review - Editor's Pick - Wonderfully Wicked "In the world of Wonderfully Wicked , daring magic abounds—and the truth shifts, based on who is telling the story. Elzbeth, a serial bride with a string of dead husbands in her wake, charms everyone she meets through her enchanting beauty. Everyone except her stepdaughter Anna, whose supernatural ability to "see through lies, which included spells, enchantments, illusions" allows her to glimpse Elzbeth's green skin concealed beneath shimmering glamour. When her seemingly healthy father unexpectedly and mysteriously dies mere weeks after marrying her stepmother, Anna grows suspicious: she's certain that Elzbeth is responsible, though no one believes her. Lavin deftly blends Cinderella and The Wizard of Oz , blurring the boundaries between good and evil with every revelation. When Elzbeth announces her engagement to King Tyson (a connection she owes to the recent marriage between the king's son, Prince Edgar, and Anna's sister Cyndra), Anna swears she will unmask Elzbeth's true nature once and for all—before she can dispose of the king and take control of the entire kingdom. Readers begin with Anna's perspective—one where Elzbeth functions as both an evil stepmother and a wicked witch—but slowly realize that, while Anna's magic binds her to the truth, she is blinded to who Elzbeth truly is. Lavin transforms the story through surprising flashbacks that build tension and dread, shaping it into a tale of abuse, escape, and a journey of reclaiming power in order to protect the most vulnerable. Wonderfully Wicked boasts inventive magic, political intrigue, and an aspirational story of fighting the world's deepest evils. Well-known characters—from the Fairy Godmother to the Prince—transform into the unexpected, while Lavin introduces twists and turns through captivating new cast members. The ending sees past and present collide in a spellbinding shower of shock and betrayal, leaving readers clamoring for Lavin's next installment in this exciting YA series debut." Takeaway: Suspenseful YA fantasy breathing new life into well-loved tales. Production grades Cover: A Design and typography: A Editing: A Marketing copy: A Source: BookLife Reviews Kamy Lavin started creating imaginary friends and worlds at the age of three and hasn't stopped since. She lives in Northern California with her amazing husband, two magical daughters and adorable fur babies. When she isn't writing books, she can be found reading them and cosplaying as some of her favorite characters on social media.