The first three books in Serena Valentino’s New York Times best-selling Villains series, together in one paperback box set for the first time! With all-new art, this box set is the perfect entry point for newcomers to the series, and is a covetable collectible for existing fans.

The Beast Within: A Tale of Beauty's Prince (Villains)

The tale is as old as time: a cruel prince is transformed into a beast. A lovely maiden comes into this monster's life. He is transformed by her compassion, and the love he feels for her in return. The two live happily ever after. 

Now, for the first time, we'll examine the life of the Wicked Queen and find out just what it is that makes her so nasty. Here's a hint: the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror is not just some random spooky visage-and he just might have something to do with the Queen's wicked ways!

Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (Villains)

For anyone who's seen Walt Disney's Snow White, you'll know that the Wicked Queen is one evil woman! After all, it's not everyone who wants to cut out their teenage step-daughter's heart and have it delivered back in a locked keepsake box. (And even if this sort of thing is a common urge, we don't know many people who have acted upon it.)


Now, for the first time, we'll examine the life of the Wicked Queen and find out just what it is that makes her so nasty. Here's a hint: the creepy-looking man in the magic mirror is not just some random spooky visage-and he just might have something to do with the Queen's wicked ways!  

Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch (Villains)

The tale of the sea king's daughter Ariel is a beloved one of losing-and then finding-one's own voice. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the mergirl wants more than her world can offer, and her father demands that she live within the confines of his domain. Her rebelliousness costs the little mermaid her voice and nearly her soul. But the power of good prevails, and Ariel emerges proud and unchanged.

And yet this is only half the story. So what of Ariel's nemesis, Ursula, the sea witch? What led to her becoming so twisted, scorned, and filled with hatred? Many tales have tried to explain her motives. Here is one account of what might have shaped the sea witch into a detestable and poor unfortunate soul.

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Random House/Disney

Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 7, 2021

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 688 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1368076920

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1368076920

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 11+ years, from customers

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.61 x 1.5 x 7.19 inches

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 and up