So I’ve read this book before, but instead of reading it this time I decided to use one of my Audible credits to get the audiobook version and give it a listen. I know that one of the stars of Descendants, Sofia Carson, is the narrator for all four Descendants novels, and I’m a fan of her music so I figured she’d do a great job narrating the novels. And a great job she did.

It was very easy to invest my brain in the story as I listened to her narrate. She was definitely the perfect candidate for this job – she even captured the tones of her co-stars’ characters perfectly! I have to say that at some times of reading Mal’s dialogue, she imitated Dove Cameron very well!

The story itself was good, and I enjoyed once again getting the backstory of Mal and Uma’s rivalry. There was also some good tension that had me a little worried about the characters (even though I’d knew they’d be fine) while they were recovering the trident and honestly if this wasn’t a Disney middle-grade novel, there would’ve been a different outcome that could’ve possibly had me flipping my lid.

My favorite scenes however had to be between Evie and Doug because they’re my OTP of the entire Descendants franchise. What irks me about the movies is that their relationship is overshadowed by Mal and Ben’s, and I really would’ve loved to see more Devie in the movies because their relationship has the most to be explored given the characters’ family histories. At least the book gave me some good Devie moments.

Overall, I enjoyed this book the first time reading it, and even more so this time around listening to the audiobook, and if you’re a Descendants fan you should definitely make sure you get your hands on this book if you haven’t already. And if you’re not a Descendants fan… what are you waiting for? ( )

I finished them. Not quite sure why. You'd think Uma and Mal in a fight to be the first to King Tritan's trident would be exciting, but they were still quite stodgy books. There were little sparks in them (like a description of that feeling when you've been away and go home and don't fit in with home any more) but they mostly felt a bit written on demand to a formula. ( )

I have no idea why I like these books so much but I do. I'm 22 and should have grown out of watching DCOMS by now. I guess you're never too old for Disney.

This was a great follow up to the last book and a great set up for the movie.

I thought this was another solid book in the series/franchise. I liked that Lonnie was in this because she is one of my favorites. I also liked the new characters and can't wait to see them in the movie.

All in all, it was an enjoyable read for Descendants fans. ( )