The Unfairest of them All - Shannon Hale - 4 stars

This is book 2 of the Ever After High series. This is a middle grade read and is so very delightful. This was not a planned read for me for this month, but I am so glad that I continued with this story.
Synopsis
It's the aftermath of Legacy Day, the day when the students at Ever After High are supposed to pledge to follow in their fairytale parents' footsteps, and everyone is in a huff and a puff! Raven Queen, daughter of the Evil Queen, has refused to sign the Storybook of Legends, rejecting her story--and putting everyone else's in jeopardy.

The Royal Apple White doesn't want to think Raven is being a rebellious pain, but Raven's choice means Apple might never get the poisoned apple, Prince Charming, and a kingdom to rule. Behind Apple stands the Royals, those who want to play by the book and embrace their stories. The Rebels, supporters of Raven, believe in breaking free from destiny and writing their own stories.
But when the chaos and rivalry land wonderlandiful Madeline Hatter in trouble, Raven and Apple must bring the Royals and the Rebels together to shut the book on their feud before it threatens to end all of their Happily Ever Afters once and for all.
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall...Who's the Unfairest of Them All?

I just love the plotlines of these books. This one was even better than the first and I think it is such a great read for middle graders highlighting the importance of making our own choices and what happens because of those choices. I just think that it is brilliantly written where readers, especially middle grade, can grasp the meaning of what is being said. Everything is written with such great imagery that makes the entire story come to life. There are so many great adventures to go on as readers turn each and every page. This would be a make believe place that I would have loved to have escaped to when I was kid.

The characters are amazing, colorful, and so full of life. They are very easy to relate to even though they are deemed 'make believe' both in the story and out of the story. I can see a lot of kids being able to relate to every one of these characters. They are a lot of fun to read about and they make me wanna jump right into the story and be a part of them.

I recommend this book/series to everyone because we all need an escape and a little fun in our lives. If you love all the great children's fairy tales then you will love this series! Chock full of fun and adventure for everyone! I look forward to the final book of this series and maybe even the novellas as well.