Instead, such events leave the reader shaken as these incidences highlight the villainy of Jafar. These sudden changes in events leave a lasting impression because it is not a direction that you would expect from a Disney retelling. One thing that is quite surprising about A Whole New World: A Twisted Tale, is that it has a number of dark plot twists.

Talk about being a force to be reckoned with! She manages this by using her wit, charm, and by leading through example which enabled her to win the loyalty of the rebels. I loved how this book portrays Jasmine as a strong-willed, brave, and intelligent young woman who effortlessly assumes a leadership role in a rebellion to free Agrabah from Jafar’s tyranny. Having this kind of insider view, makes the story more interesting.Īnother aspect that truly shone in this book was how they portrayed princess Jasmine. This is because it gave me a glimpse of the thoughts that were running inside Aladdin’s mind when he was running away from the guards and, most importantly, what his first impression of Princess Jasmine was. Though not many may appreciate this lack of deviation from the first few chapters, I personally liked it. For the first few chapters, the events in the book remain faithful to the movie. It gives an inside perspective on how Aladdin lived his life in the streets and the relationships that he had while growing up. So when I learned about the Twisted Tales series which gives Disney movies an alternate ending, I decided to give the series a read.Ī Whole New World by Liz Braswell is a twisted tale of what would happen if Aladdin was never able to retrieve the lamp from the Cave of Wonders and Jafar is the owner of the lamp. I have always been a fan of Disney movies. And about one moment changing everything. Soon Aladdin and the deposed princess Jasmine must unite the people of Agrabah in rebellion to stop the power-mad ruler from threatening to tear the kingdom apart. With the help of an ancient lamp, Jafar attempts to break the laws of magic and gain control over love and death. All she wants is to escape her fate, to see what lies beyond the palace walls.īut everything changes when the sultan’s trusted adviser, Jafar, suddenly rises to power. Jasmine is a princess, one who is about to enter into an arranged marriage. Like most, he’s just trying to survive another day in impoverished Agrabah.

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