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Can’t get enough of Maleficent? You probably know the sequel movie released in mid-October, but you might not know there is a story that exists between the first and second films.
Brand new book, Heart of the Moors, takes place between the two films MALEFICENT and MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL and it is an original story and not a movie tie-in.
I have the scoop on this book below, plus a great giveaway!
Heart of the Moors
In May 2014, just before the first movie, MALEFICENT, released, I attended the press junket for the film and had the opportunity interview many of the cast and filmmakers, including Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning. I have loved this story ever since. It’s a totally different viewpoint of the story of Sleeping Beauty.
I haven’t made it to the theater yet to see the second movie, but can’t wait to see what will unfold next. And now, I’m excited to read the book that comes between these two films, Heart of the Moors.
From New York Times bestselling author Holly Black comes a captivating original novel set between Disney’s MALEFICENT and MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL, in which newly-queened Aurora struggles to be the best leader to both the humans and Fair Folk under her reign; her beau, Prince Phillip, longs to get to know Aurora and her kingdom better; and Maleficent has trouble letting go of the past.
You can check out Heart of the Moors on Amazon, and follow Disney Books on social: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.
The Giveaway
The generous folks at Disney Book Group are sponsoring a giveaway just for See Mom Click readers! One (1) winner receives a fun Mistress of Evil prize pack that includes a copy of Heart of the Moors, plus a $50 Fandango gift card for a MALEFICENT: MISTRESS OF EVIL movie night!
This giveaway is open to US residents ages 18+ only and will end at 11:59pm ET on Friday November 1, 2019. Good luck!
Nikki F says
I have not seen either of the movies but I want to!
Elle says
I have seen the first Maleficent movie only.
Jessica To says
I have not seen either movie yet.
Amy Hofmann says
I LOVED Maleficent! Tasty and dark. 🙂
beth shepherd says
I have seen them with the girls. We love them and look forward to this one as well. Thank you!
Deborah Uhl says
I loved the first movie and my whole family is eager to see the second
Ann Fantom says
We have seen only the first Maleficent movie.
Danielle Wood says
We’ve seen the first one and loved it
Karen Frye says
I have not seen either Maleficent movies. I do follow Disney Movies on Facebook.
Billie R says
Yes, I’ve seen one and I’m waiting to see the next. Thanks for the chance to win.
Kelly D says
I have not seen these movies yet.
Susan Yeager says
I haven’t seen them. I like to read the book first.
Jessica W. says
I have not seen either of the movies yet, but I think my daughter would love to watch them.
Thomas Gibson says
No.I have not seen any of the Maleficent movies yet. My niece has and likes it.
Nanette Olson says
I haven’t seen these shows.
Katherine S says
No we havent but I have been wanting to
Stephanie Liske says
I haven’t seen them yet.
Lauren Becker says
I have not seen either of them yet!
monique s says
No, I haven’t seen it, but would love to
Donna Clifford says
I have not seen either of them.
mami2jcn says
I’ve seen the first Maleficent several times.
Natalie says
I saw the first Maleficent movie a couple times and enjoyed it.
Ronda Patrick says
Yes I have a few times!
Stephanie Jones says
i have not seen the movie yet
kathy Persons says
We have not seen them yet
Linda G says
No, I have not seen the movie
Nickie says
I have not seen both movies
Patricia E says
Not yet, but I have heard great things about it.
Liz N. says
I saw the first one but didn’t care for it, so I’ll be skipping the new one.
Luc says
First movie was entertaining
shelly peterson says
I have seen the first one and cant wait to see the new one.
Julie says
I have and I really enjoyed it!
heather says
I saw the first movie can’t wait to see this one.
cheryl s says
Yes we saw the first one and liked it
Bryan Vice says
I seen the first one with the kids they loved it this one looks much better though
Natosha M says
I only seen the first and can’t wait to see the new one!
I would watch with my mom, she was the one who took me to the movie theater to see the first.
Wehaf says
I saw the first one and am open to seeing the sequel.
Edye says
YES! We love the Maleficent world!
Cindy Peterson says
I have not see either Maleficent movies.
Jeani B says
I saw the first movie and am really looking forward to the second!
Ken C says
Saw the first movie looking forward to seeing the next one
Jeanna says
My daughter and I have seen the first movie and we are excited to go see this new one!
Jessica Walker says
I have not seen any of the movies or read the books.
TJ says
I’ve only seen the first one.
meghan says
Not yet, but I want to!
Darlene Carbajal says
I have only seen the one with Angelina Jolie in it. 🙂
Robin M says
I saw (and enjoyed) the first one
Jack B says
I saw the first movie.
Anne Higgins says
I have not seen either movie but my grandkids are anxious to watch it with me (they said they will keep me from being scared!).
Steph says
I have not seen any of the Maleficent movies yet. The book looks super good.
Tony Platz says
We watched the first one during a family movie night/
Renee Grosskreuz says
I haven’t seen either of the Maleficent movies.
Carla Moschetti says
I have not seen either movie.
steve weber says
I actually haven’t seen either of these movies yet.
Ashley c says
I saw the first one and thought it was good
Linda K says
I have not seen the first Maleficent movie but I am going to see the latest one with my niece next weekend.
NICOLE MARTIN says
I saw the first one and I loved it!
Will G says
I have, but I watched on a plane .. so i feel like i need to watch it again.
Rachel says
I have yet to see either movie.
Desiree grubbs says
I havent seen any of the maleficent movies… yet!
Stephanie Shipley says
I own a copy of the first Maleficent movie and have seen it many times! I absolutely love it! I haven’t seen the new one yet, but I can’t wait to!
Susan Christy says
The first one was great and I’m anxious to see this one.
Quinn says
No but I want too!
Kris I. says
Yes, I love the first one; i havent seen the second one yet.
Keri Justice says
I have seen the first one. Can’t wait to see the new one.
Kathy says
I HAVE NOT SEEN THE MOVIES BUT MY KIDDO HAS AND WOULD LIKE TO SEE NEXT ONE
HS says
I have not seen either of the Maleficent movies.
Tracie Cooper says
We are planning to watch the first one on dvd tonight and going to see the second one at the theaters tomorrow!
Shelly Dixon says
We saw the first Maleficent movie and liked it!
Tiffany F says
I haven’t seen either movie.
jeanette h sheets says
yes!!its my favorite movie i watch the first one about 2 month,huge fan ,i am so excited to see part 2
Jessica S says
Yes I have seen the movies.
Christina O says
I have not watched either one yet.
Tracie Cooper says
We just watched the first one last night and plan to see the new in the theaters this weekend!
Antoinette M says
Yes, I’ve seen the first one.
Molly M. Hacker says
I have not seen any of the movies yet, but hope to soon.
Lisa says
I have not seen either movie.
Tracy Shafer says
I saw the first one and loved it. I can’t wait to see the second one.
Ron frampton says
have seen first will see 2 nd tomorrow
Shawn Stover says
The first Maleficent movie only
Tiffany S says
No I haven’t seen either, but I would like to.
Tabathia B says
I saw the first movie and really enjoyed it
latanya says
no, I have not
Minta Boggs says
No – I have not seen it yet although the preview looks really, really good.
Christina Moore says
I have not seen this movie, but I would love to
Elizabeth Miller says
We saw the first movie. We absolutely loved it. My daughter is hoping for more of them.
Michelle Tucker says
I have seen the first one. Loved it! Need to see the second one soon.
Amber says
We all loved the magic of the first film and look forward to seeing part 2 soon!
Leela says
I haven’t seen either of them.
ae minx says
I’ve seen the first one. Will probably wait until the new one is out on DVD. I’m not much of a theater goer
Alexa Rosa says
Loved the first movie. Very excited to see the second one. Thank you for this opportunity.
Alena Rosa says
Oops. Auto correct!! Alena Rosa
Janice Cooper says
No unfortunately I haven’t seen it, but my friend saw it and loved the movie.
cassandra m says
i have seen the first movie with my husband.
Eileen Boyce says
I have not seen either movie but would like to.
Gina Malone says
I saw the first one and really want to see the second one! But now I have a 2 and 3 year old and I’m pregnant so I’ll probably wait until it’s available to rent!
Jayda says
I’ve seen the first Maleficent movie! Really loved it
Julie Lundstrom says
We have seen Maleficent movie and we loved it. My kids enjoyed it and they would love reading the book.
Heather Kaufman says
I saw the 1st & loved it…cannot wait to see the new one.
DanielM says
saw the 1st one liked it
Ken Ohl says
I have seen both of them and we all loved them both
aaron r says
Yes, I really enjoyed Maleficent and think that I am waiting to see if there will be any more of the franchise.
Maranda Hymes says
We are hoping to rent/stream the first one soon haven’t had movies in the budget lately. I love sleeping beauty though!
Jo Ricker says
I haven’t seen either movie but I really want to.
Sarah Cool says
I saw the first movie and I’m sure I’ll see the new one
Jaclyn Reynolds says
I haven’t seen the films yet but would love to!
Kristen says
No, I haven’t seen either, but I think I will see the new one.
Tricha Leary says
No I have not seen either yet
Sarah L says
I haven’t seen them but my niece has. She’ll love this book.
Thanks for the contest.
Belenda says
I caught part of the first movie on TV. Would love to see both and read the book.
Leah Shumack says
I’m not really into the whole live action Disney movies. My daughter is and saw the first movie!
Ed says
Yes, I have viewed the original.
Mary Gardner says
I have seen the first Maleficent movie and was surprised at how much I liked it, so I am looking forward to the new movie.
Audrey Stewart says
We saw the first Maleficent. We are going to see the new one this weekend.
Ellie Wright says
I actually have not seen either movie.
Sarah Mayer says
I have not seen any of these movies.
AEKZ2 says
I have seen the first Maleficent movie.
Courtney H. says
Not yet
Pat F says
I haven’t seen them yet, but I intend to.
Breanne says
I’ve seen the first one.
Susan Smith says
I have not seen either movie yet.
Beverly Metcalf says
I’ve seen the first Maleficent movie, but not the new one. Thanks for having the contest!
Amy Z. says
I saw the first movie with my kids, and we all enjoyed it!
Janine says
I haven’t seen either but I’d like to
Julieh says
I have not seen them yet.
DanV says
I have not seen the movies yet
Sand says
I saw the first one, but haven’t seen the latest one.
vivian blevins says
haven’t seen either yet.
Philip Lawrence says
I saw the first one and I am looking forward to seeing the new one.