Fairest Book Report

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Fairest, a fictional book by Marissa Meyer about the coming of the main antagonist, Levana, of The Lunar Chronicles, truly a sensational, stunning inclusion to the already extraordinary series.

The story follows the account of Levana, a complex, tortured soul who entreats for the love she’d never gained from her parents and sister. It commences almost immediately by describing the burns and scars Levana has from a horrendous event it hits at, as well as establishing the feelings she has for Evret, a palace guard who is already married to his wife who’s expecting soon. The book then proceeds to [kill off her parents and place Levana’s abusive, adulterous sister, Channary, in the position of power]. Levana finds many flaws in the amateurish,
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After the [unfortunate death of Evert’s wife, Solstice, during giving birth to her and Evret’s daughter, Winter] Levana starts to manipulate Evert [forcing him to sleep with her and tampers with his emotions.] During this period of time, Levena [convinces Evert to marry him, against his will] and Channary [is impregnated and gives birth to Selene, which is soon followed by Channary’s death.] Levena is [placed temporarily on the throne, but haunted by the prospect of of one day handing her power to Selene, Levana ends up ‘murdering’ her, or at least jettisons

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