Mirrored - Kendra Chronicles

Brief Description: A modern, multi-generational tale of Kendra, the witch from "Snow White," who trains Violet, an ugly, lonely, and heartbroken girl in the 1980s who transforms herself into "the fairest one of all" but still cannot win Greg's heart, and Celine, Greg's daughter with Violet's high school rival, Jennifer. Marc Notes: A modern, multi-generational tale of Kendra, the witch from Snow White, who trains Violet, an ugly, lonely, and heartbroken girl in the 1980s who transforms herself into the fairest one of all but still cannot win Greg's heart, and Celine, Greg's daughter with Violet's high school rival, Jennifer. Jacket Description/Back: Mirror, mirror in my hand . . . Beauty is the key to everything. At least, that's how it seems to Violet ugly, bullied, and lonely. To be beautiful, in her eyes, is to have power and love. And when Kendra, the witch, teaches Violet how to use magic, she may finally get what she wants. For Celine, beautiful since birth, her looks have been a hindrance. She discovers that beauty is also a threat especially to her stepmother, Violet, who doesn't want anyone sharing the attention she worked so hard to get and who will do anything to be the fairest of them all. But beauty isn't only skin deep and love isn't based on looks alone. And though Violet and Celine may seem to be completely opposite, their lives are almost . . . mirrored"Review Quotes: Thrilling and thought out to the last detail, Mirrored is a page-turner that assures enjoyment. 4 ? stars.--Romantic Times Book ReviewsPublisher Marketing: In #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Flinn's modern and mysterious retelling of Snow White, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and true love doesn't necessarily mean Prince Charming. Celine's life is the stuff fairy tales are made of. She's beautiful, talented, and brave. Unfortunately, her tale comes complete with a wicked stepmother! When Violet steps into Celine's life, everything changes and weird things begin to happen to her bizarre accidents, strange illnesses, and rabid animal attacks. Celine doesn't feel safe anywhere. It's almost as if some hateful witch is out to get her. And there is. Violet has been waiting all her life to have Celine's father to herself. Getting rid of his gorgeous daughter is child's play for a witch as powerful as she is. Happy-ever-after isn't enough for Violet. She wants to be the fairest of them all, and Celine is in the way . . . but not for long. Forced to take refuge with her friend Goose and his family, Celine gives up everything she loves and goes deep undercover. But will it be enough to fool Violet, or will Celine's fate be decided by a reflection in a magic mirror? And where do you find Prince Charming in Miami anyway?Mirrored is a modern retelling of Snow White told from the points of view of Violet, Celine, and Goose with all the magic and mystery readers will love." Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 05/15/2015 (EAN 9780062134516, Hardcover)

School Library Journal 06/01/2015 pg. 123 (EAN 9780062134516, Hardcover)

Romantic Times 09/01/2015 pg. 39 (EAN 9780062134516, Hardcover)

Contributor Bio:  Flinn, Alex Alex Flinn loves fairy tales and is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Beastly, a spin on Beauty and the Beast that was named a VOYA Editor's Choice and an ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. Beastly is now a major motion picture starring Vanessa Hudgens. Alex also wrote A Kiss in Time, a modern retelling of Sleeping Beauty; Cloaked, a humorous fairy-tale mash-up; Bewitching, a reimagining of fairy-tale favorites, including Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, The Princess and the Pea, and The Little Mermaid, all told by Kendra, the witch from Beastly; and Towering, a darkly romantic take on Rapunzel. Her other books for teens include Breathing Underwater, Breaking Point, Nothing to Lose, Fade to Black, and Diva. She lives in Miami with her family.