Villain's Ever After books in order

Villain's Ever After by Camille Peters is a twelve-book fairy tale retelling series that reimagines classic stories from the villain's perspective.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Gothel and the Maiden Prince 2021 Camille Peters Buy
2 The Beast and the Enchantress 2021 Camille Peters Buy
3 Carabosse and the Spindle Spell 2021 Camille Peters Buy
4 The Sultan and the Storyteller 2021 Camille Peters Buy
5 Bluebeard and the Outlaw 2021 Camille Peters Buy
6 The Stepsister and the Slipper 2021 Camille Peters Buy
7 The Goblin and the Dancer 2021 Camille Peters Buy
8 Hansel and the Gingerbread Queen 2021 Camille Peters Buy
9 The Dark King and the Eternal Dance 2021 Camille Peters Buy
10 The Sorcerer and the Swan Princess 2021 Camille Peters Buy
11 The Baker and the Wolf 2021 Camille Peters Buy
12 The Prince and the Sea Witch 2021 Camille Peters Buy

Villain’s Ever After is a twelve-book series by Camille Peters that retells classic fairy tales from the perspective of their villains. All twelve books were published in 2021, each pairing a well-known antagonist with a romantic counterpart. Titles include Gothel and the Maiden Prince, The Beast and the Enchantress, and The Stepsister and the Slipper.

The series covers a wide range of source material, from Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty to The Little Mermaid and Hansel and Gretel. By shifting the focus to the so-called villains, Peters gives readers a fresh angle on stories they already know, adding romantic subplots and moral complexity to each retelling.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Villain's Ever After series?

There are twelve books in the Villain’s Ever After series, published in 2021.

What is the first book in the Villain's Ever After series?

The first book in the Villain’s Ever After series is Gothel and the Maiden Prince, published in 2021.

What makes the Villain's Ever After series different from other fairy tale retellings?

The Villain’s Ever After series tells fairy tales from the villain’s point of view. Each book pairs a classic antagonist with a new romantic interest, reimagining characters like Gothel, Bluebeard, and the Beast as complex figures rather than simple villains.

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