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One of the least twisted stories in the series so far! It stayed pretty true to Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. This warmed my heart as the story is so magical already it didn’t need much twisting. It was interesting to read about Snow’s mother and Ingrid and their childhood. I found it surprising how much I related to the Evil Queen and her backstory. She did indeed work hard for all she gained. I did find the ending a bit rushed. I wished there would have been a showdown between the Evil Queen and the Mirror where she had to destroy the one object that brought all of her desires to life and filled her with power. Overall, a good story. I disliked this particular author’s writing style compared to the other authors in the series. One paragraph could last an entire page and it made it seem so lengthy. It was hard to pay attention to and didn’t grasp my attention or imagination like the others did. Not looking forward to her other books in the series.

invisible_universes's review

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adventurous slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

There are moments in this book that feel straight from the fairy-tale, and there are some really good and interesting ideas to twist the story a little bit. I wish the writing was a little bit more. It's a YA book, but the writing is sparse enough that I think it reads more as middle grade. For that age group, I think this would be a really great read, but it's not one of those books you're going to look at as an adult and be stunned. Even beyond the writing, the plot depth can be a little lacking and the stakes oversimplified. I did like it though and the love story definitely shines more than in other Snow White retellings. I just wish it committed a little bit harder to it's ideas and offered a little more on most dimensions.

lotte310's review

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slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

sharonsm_28's review

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4.0

This was an enjoyable read. This retelling of Snow White was great. The blurb stating “What if the Evil Queen poisoned the Prince?” Had me intrigued because it also gave me Once Upon A Time feels. This story was like a young adult version of the TV show, Once Upon A Time for me because Snow White is 17 in this story. The backstory of Ingrid gave me total Regina vibes from Once Upon A Time. I found myself loving Ingrid’s POV more than Snow’s because I got more insight into Ingrid’s past and that was exciting to see. I did feel like the book did drag in some places, but I enjoyed listening to the audiobook. I enjoyed the ending. I can't wait to read the other books in the series. Six done, and six more to go. Overall, a great read.

cynickat's review

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adventurous fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

5.0

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