Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Villainous
Helen Whistberry · 2021
63/100
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Giving fairy tale villains their own narrative voice is a premise with real creative potential, and having ten stories means readers will likely find at least a few that land well. The small-press origins and uneven quality across ten contributors keep this from scoring higher — it's a pleasant find for fairy tale fans but not a standout recommendation.
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Verdict receipt0–100
safety62
substance60
craft58
originality70
accuracy55
hype45
age-fit65
human-eye60
Penny’s verdict63
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