Reflection-A Twisted Tale

For the longest time I’ve been debating whether or not to read the Twisted Tales from Disney. Typically, I’ll read any Disney related book, but the first two books in the series got such mixed reviews, that it deterred me from picking one up. Then the Beauty and the Beast one and this one came out and they got better reviews. So I finally decided to try one out. I’m so glad I did because this was really good!First off, I was really happy that Disney choose a Asian author to write this book. I think #OwnVoices literature is so important. You can tell that the author knew the culture so well. She did a great job incorporating the Chinese underworld and mythology into the story.I also have to give the author major props for doing her homework. It was very clear that she watched the direct-to-DVD Mulan 2 movie. There was one part where Shang says, “Perhaps when I marry, I’ll combine the ancestral temples so my bride won’t have to leave her family” (175). That is exactly what ends up happening in Mulan 2. When I read that line, I immediately remembered that part in the movie.Since the book starts during the battle against the huns on the mountain, I was happy that it still referenced earlier events in the movie. They were woven into the story nicely.Overall, I just think the whole book was so well done. From the writing style to the incorporation of mirrors and reflections, it hit all the checkboxes.

An interesting read on a new perspective of Mulan

First, these are best read when you're familiar with the source story. I've watched the live action film, but not the animated version. This means I had some idea of the plot, and the writing helped me catch up easily.This tale is heavily based in Chinese mythology of the Underworld:"Mulan didn’t know whether she should be awed or frightened. After all, it was the first time she had ever encountered a deity. To her surprise, Yama didn’t glow like his subjects, and he looked nothing like the demons. Yet his appearance was monstrous.Wrinkles contorted his face, and his cheeks were ruddy; his eyes flickered a fiery red and yellow. His neck was thick as the trunk of a willow tree, and his wild black hair was so abundant it rivaled ShiShi’s mane. When he stood, as he did now, the top of his heavy gold crown disappeared into the dark space above, and his black and emerald robes flooded down the steps past his desk."It's a great read for the mythology as well as a continuation of Mulan's tale. I appreciate that it stays culturally true rather than Westernizing into a princess fairy tale ending. I would read more from this author.

I was a little skeptical about this book at first because it started out extremely slow. I pushed through the slow parts and I was surprised. The author has a great way of writing to spike the readers emotions and keep them wanting more. I couldn't put it down because enjoyed this book so much.

I love these books. The concept is so interesting, but also relatable due to the finney nature.

I enjoyed reading this book. Worth reading

I almost wish that either the animated or live films had given this story. It feels much deeper and more meaningful to me. Although, it is odd that we don't know what happened to Shan Yu.

love it, a very good read

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Of course the original will always be my favorite but this version of the story take the reader to mulan inner worldI wouldn't recommend it for small kids but teenagers and adults wonderful adventure with a twist

Just finished this book td, didn't feel right writing a review just based on the cover. It was a really great tale had once I got to half way done the book I couldn't put it down. The accuracy of the depiction of Chinese mythology was just as great as how the kept to the original story while twisting it like only A Twisted Tale can't wait to complete the hole set

Te da un nuevo punto de vista de que hubiera pasado si en todos los cuentos excelente para los niños

Chegou corretamente embalado. No prazo..Muito satisfeita