I'm a big fan of fairy tales revisited or retold. I new I had to read these Twisted Tales books the first time I saw them, but it took me awhile. Finally, I've read the first one and I can say that I was impressed. I liked how certain aspects of the story seemed to remain the same or seem very similar in spite of Aladdin not getting the lamp to start with. I also enjoyed how there were parts that seemed somewhat flipped (as in, happening to Jasmine instead of Aladdin in this version.) It's definitely much darker and more sad than the Disney animated version, as it should be if Jafar is the one to get the lamp initially. I don't think I was quite prepared for the amount of death, however.

I think fans of Disney films in general and also fans of retold fairy tales will enjoy this book.