Board Thread:Spoilers!/@comment-1916997-20160726221148/@comment-1867880-20170528054820

I didn't expect much from this book, but I actually thoroughly enjoyed it. It was much better than Red's Untold Tale. I think what made me like this book more was because it actually answered questions about Regina that I had: such as her history with the Blind Witch, or the origins of the poisoned apple.

Unlike the one on Red, Regina Rising actually read like the show. With Red's Untold Tale, I felt like I was reading a story about Little Red Riding Hood, but not the version depicted on the show, and I felt nothing after finishing it. With this one, I can honestly say I feel better having read it. I think it gives some real insight into the characters of Regina, Cora, and the Blind Witch.

And unlike what some people on here have said, I did not notice any contradictions or inconsistencies with the series and have no trouble seeing this book as canon. It was Red's Untold Tale I had a tendency to view that way.