Book Reviews
What Readers are Saying About Wonderfully Wicked
Wonderfully Wicked hooked me from page one. The pacing is fast and so unpredictable. I kept thinking, “Okay, I’ve got this figured out,” and then… nope. Another twist. Another emotional hit. I loved it. This is one of those books where the action grabbed me, but the characters and the storytelling were with me long after I set down the Kindle. If you like retellings with heart, tension, and characters who are highly relatable, you'll want to read this story. To my family and friends, please don't read this part...this is my go-to gift book.
"Already enjoyed this book in written form. Wanted to re read this but no time. So i loved that it was available on audio."
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The narrator did an amazing job in sinking me into this story.
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The story itself is not your typical Cinderella story.
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Those that you believed to be villains have stories of their own.
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Justice doesn’t always look like the way you think it should.
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Love all these characters and can’t wait to visit them again.
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Highly recommend everyone give this a read or listen.
"No one can rewrite the stars. But the narrative? That's a whole other story! This is an adventure I didn’t know I needed but now I can’t wait for the next book! Everything you think you know about the story of Cinderella… chuck it out the window! This book is a dual POV and we get to see the story through the stepmother and Cinderella’s sister. Annalie is a 16 year old girl that is brave, adventurous, and seeking justice for things she believes need justice. Elzbeth is the villain…right?
Throw in a magic system that is interesting… friends/side characters that have main character energy… and an adventure that bends time and never ends up where you thought it was going. I highly recommend this book! I couldn’t put it down and the characters stayed with me long after I finished the book. I can’t wait to tag along for the next adventure!"
"This story/audio is an amazing combination of fairytales (Cinderella) and movie (Wicked) we know and love, with a fresh and exciting take and spin.
I loved the weaving of the world and the traditional fairytale stories with new slants and characters. The combo of Cinderella’s step-sister and the “evil Stepmother” who’s Elphaba-inspired worked so well.
The nods roc characters and scenes from each original story was fun to catch!
The narrator provided me with pleasant tone, variations with the many characters we meet, especially our two main characters (Anna, Elzbeth)…and the Fairy Godmothers often provided some much-appreciated comic relief….and magical insight!
Looking forward to the next book in this series!"
"I love this story! Wonderfully Wicked is a clever and enchanting twist on the classic fairy-tale formula. Kamy Lavin takes familiar elements—stepmothers, magic, and hidden danger—and turns them into something fresh and suspenseful. Annalie is a strong and relatable heroine, and watching her uncover the dark truth about her mysterious stepmother keeps the tension building from start to finish.
What I enjoyed most is how the story balances wonder and danger. The magical elements feel whimsical at first, but there’s an underlying mystery that makes the stakes feel real as Annalie begins to realize just how much is at risk.
If you enjoy fairy-tale inspired fantasy with a touch of intrigue and a heroine you can root for, Wonderfully Wicked is a fun and engaging read."
"I can't give this book enough stars! A masterfully written Cinderella retelling with a WICKED twist! If you love fantasy, romance, mystery, dual POV, converging timelines, unexpected friendships and enemies in plain sight, and some very hidden evil ones.
The moral of the story? Beauty isn't just skin deep but ugly isn't either."
"A deliciously dark fantasy with wicked magic, simmering romance, and unforgettable characters. Lavin delivers a gripping story full of intrigue, tension, and twists that kept me turning the pages. Perfect for readers who love morally gray characters and enchanting worlds."
"Loved this! This is an intricately woven tale with different point of views that will keep you guessing. I loved that women were fighting for women, that was hardcore. Can't wait for the next one 🩷💚"
“There are fairytale retellings that simply give familiar stories a new setting, and then there is Wonderfully Wicked, book 1 in the Virtuous Villains series that turns the Cinderella story into a sharp, magical mystery filled with deception, found family, and the complicated boundaries between good and evil.“