Long Live Evil and All Hail Chaos by Sarah Rees Brennan
Every fantasy fan wonders what they would do if they were dropped into their favorite fantasy world and had to play the hero. But what if you were dropped into the villain's shoes instead? 20-year-old Rae is offered that opportunity as she lies dying in a hospital bed. Rae accepts the offer and steps through a door to find herself inhabiting the body of Lady Rahela, The Beauty Dipped in Blood. All she has to do is steal a magical flower, and she will be saved in the real world. The first step is avoiding Lady Rahela's execution. Scheduled for the following morning. Easy, peasy, no? Rae always appreciated the villains in the story, which her sister Alice read to her in her hospital bed. She especially liked the Once and Forever Emperor. After all, does a villain ever see themselves as a villain? Why not have some fun with it? Rae's knowledge of the story allows her to pose as a prophet and escape her impending exe...
