About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels weighed down by family expectations or fears they are destined to repeat a parent's mistakes. Set in the popular Ever After High universe, this diary-style novel follows Raven Queen as she navigates the pressure of being the daughter of the Evil Queen while desperately wanting to be kind. It explores the tension between destiny and free will in a way that feels safe and relatable for middle-grade readers. Appropriate for ages 8 to 12, the story balances humor and magical school life with deeper themes of identity and self-determination. Parents will appreciate how Raven leans on a supportive friend group to find the courage to define her own moral compass. It is an empowering choice for children who are beginning to assert their independence and worry about fitting in while staying true to themselves.
