I couldn't wait to finally read about Levana background story and I have to say that I was quite disappointed with this spin-off. 
 I'm loving the Lunar Chronicles series so far and I always enjoy reading about the villain's story, why they became the way they are, what made them so despicable. I'm intrigued by the evil figures in a story, they come out usually more complex and interesting than any other heros (see Vicious by V.E Schwab). But Levana's personality doesn't really evolve, she goes from crazy bitch to major crazy bitch. 
 I couldn't sympathize with her. I think that what didn't appeal to me was how the writer tried to make you pity her for having such unloving parents and sister. But what I saw was only a spoiled and ambitious brat who doesn't care about using others for her own gain, without considering their feelings. I was not able to justify her stalkerish and dissilluded behavior just on what she is been thought. I would have enjoyed her character far more without the whole pity party. 
 Not everything was bad about this book, in fact I loved the representation of Levana's sister, Channery, also Cinder's mum. She is fuc***g evil, when her sister is in a borderline between evilish and crazy, Channery has it all. She is pure madness, cruel and uncaring to anyone beyond herself. She reminded my of a modern Red Queen from Alice in Wonderland. 
 She is evil and she was like this from the start, It's a shame we don't get to see a lot about her, I would have much prefer to read about her. 
 Beyond the story the writing is always flawless and engaging. The book will be a fast read (only 200 pages) and will give you a better look on the whole story, giving you bits of all the princess start-points. 
 Now I'm left with Winter the last chapter of this amazing series. 
 2.75/5 STARS 
 Here you can find my other review on the Lunar Chronicles series: 
 Cinder #1 
 Scarlet #2 
 Cress #3