The Evil Queen

By: Gena Showalter

Narrated by: Caitlin Kelly

Once Upon a Time meets Game of Thrones in New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter’s magical, romantic dark fantasy series, in which the fairy tales we know and love are prophecies of the future.

Welcome to the Forest of Good and Evil, where villains may be heroes and heroes may be villains…it all depends on who you ask.

In the realm of Enchantia, creatures of legend still exist, magic is the norm, and fairy tales are real.

Raised in the human world, Everly Morrow has no idea she’s a fairy-tale princess—until she begins to commune with mirrors. Soon, a horrifying truth is revealed. She is fated to be Snow White’s greatest enemy, the Evil Queen.

With powers beyond her imagination or control, Everly returns to the land of her birth. There, she meets Roth Charmaine, the supposed Prince Charming. Their attraction is undeniable, but their relationship is doomed. As Everly faces disasters and betrayals, giving in to her wicked side proves more tempting. Can she resist, or will she become the villain she was born to be?

Critics love The Evil Queen:

“Showalter (the Everlife books) delivers an entertaining series opener that condemns prejudice while championing self-determination. Romance-sweet and steamy, gay and straight-features prominently, action and humor abound, and the mystery of how each character figures into the legend imparts intrigue.”—Publishers Weekly

“The novel's conceit has a lot of potential with its deconstruction of a cherished fairy tale, an interesting take on good and evil as actions rather than fate, and a long cast of characters in ever evolving roles that will leave readers wondering who they are supposed to be.”—Kirkus Reviews

The Forest of Good and Evil Series:
The Evil Queen
The Glass Queen

Refreshing take on a fairytale

Those of us who like fantasies have probably read a few books that tell the origin story of the villain. This is one of the more refreshing, new, and innovative ones I’ve read. The whole time you’re wondering if she is good or bad, who is who, and how the story, or prophecy, is going to okay out. The narration is excellent. The only reason a docked a star is because the sappy love stuff got a little annoying, but I suppose it fits with the fairytale/princess part of it!! I say go for it, spend the credit. It’s worth it!

I wasn't sure what to think

but I figured I wanted to listen to something...different so I decided so teen literature might be in store and all I can say is 😲 WOW am I impressed!!! love the story...can't wait to listen to the next one...no credits right now...(hint hint Audible give me some credits at like 40 or 50% off)

Audible worthy🎯‼️‼️

I think stories like this are made to be listened to. Listening to The Evil Queen made me love the story even more. I loved the way Everly brung her modern ways to Enchantia. She kept me laughing.

Great take on the EQ POV

Kept you guessing the entire ride. 😏 loved it because just when I thought all was going to conspire...as the fairy tale dictates.... Wham!

amazing

I absolutely loved this book. It is beautifully written and narrated. A must read if you are into fairy tales.