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mike_bolter's review
5.0
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
With the skill of rumpelstiltskin himself Starla Huchton spins the straw of the original Snow White story into epic fantasy gold. I haven’t plowed through a book like this in a good while, even reading one handed at times! (While cooking you pervs!)
“They are calls to action, meant to send the chosen on journeys of great importance.”
A gender bending twist on Snow White, it really has aspects from several classic tales and does a good job laying down some foundation for more stories in the same world. If that proves to be the plan I know I’ll be first in line to read any others that come along!
While a good chunk of this book would easily pass for squeaky clean YA, there is an underlying theme that alludes towards some dark and adult aspects. Read it first before deciding if it’s appropriate for your youngster.
“Soon I would either be dead, or a princess. I wasn’t sure which one terrified me more.”
Another theme that runs through the story is one of female empowerment. The seven sisters, especially Rae kick butt and take names with the best of them while putting the Prince and the boys club in their place!
Great story with a lot of heart, action, adventure, and strong heroines that’s good for most ages!
With the skill of rumpelstiltskin himself Starla Huchton spins the straw of the original Snow White story into epic fantasy gold. I haven’t plowed through a book like this in a good while, even reading one handed at times! (While cooking you pervs!)
“They are calls to action, meant to send the chosen on journeys of great importance.”
A gender bending twist on Snow White, it really has aspects from several classic tales and does a good job laying down some foundation for more stories in the same world. If that proves to be the plan I know I’ll be first in line to read any others that come along!
While a good chunk of this book would easily pass for squeaky clean YA, there is an underlying theme that alludes towards some dark and adult aspects. Read it first before deciding if it’s appropriate for your youngster.
“Soon I would either be dead, or a princess. I wasn’t sure which one terrified me more.”
Another theme that runs through the story is one of female empowerment. The seven sisters, especially Rae kick butt and take names with the best of them while putting the Prince and the boys club in their place!
Great story with a lot of heart, action, adventure, and strong heroines that’s good for most ages!
mellhay's review
5.0
Yes, I've read this book but when I heard Laura's sample narration on Audible, I had to have the audio book too. Wow. I loved the voice Laura gave to Rae. Rae sounds young and with a slight accent that feels to be Rae as I could imagine. She breaths life into Rae and all the characters that feels true to their emotions and personalities in the events happening. Amazing narration! Truly worth picking up to listen to the amazing story.
Sometimes you read a book and you fall in love with the characters and the story, everything fits in place. Sometimes you listen to a narrator and they feel perfect for the story and characters, making you melt. When these two things come together in one place, it's an amazing piece of artwork. That's what happened here for me! Lauren voices the story and characters with the heart and feeling that fits the book that Starla wrote. Wow.
*******
4 1/2 stars
Starla spins Snow White's tale with a Prince. There is life revelations and love mixed with magic and seven witches. Enjoyable fairytale read with a new twist.
****FULL REVIEW****
Rae has been doing her part in protecting the royalty in the kingdom of Bern. Watching to make sure they don't fall victim as others have, to a cruel, evil man. Then one day she meets the Prince Leo. There is magic there that Rae is not ready to face. But Rae will do what she must to protect Prince Leo when his mother falls ill and he is shunned from the city. On the run, Rae faces a past she had buried deep inside her and comes to realize some things are worth the risk.
Godmothers, witches, magic, princes, and love. All with a feel of a lesson learned in the end through the trials and tribulations to get there. The heartache is worth it in the end as it's how Rae learns her hearts desire.
Starla amazes me with her story telling and stories she writes. She has different voice in this story as in any of her other series. Feels old with a blend of fey to it. I like it.
It's AMAZING how Starla has taken an old tale and twisted it around to make something new and fresh with a magical underlining to the world. She takes the basic tale of Snow White and not only flips the genders but also crafts a world and story all of it's own here.
I was stunned at the turn-table of the Snow White tale, gender flipped. The Prince is a fine respected commander of his army but when someone of power wants to turn people against him, it is done. He's not a weak man at all. That's what I enjoyed about him in this tale. So easily he could have been down played, but he wasn't. Rae is an interesting character. There is a whole history we don't know and guess at in the beginning, but when it comes out...WOW. It all falls into place then. Even the evil man we learn to hate is crafted here to the point that I was nervous for Rae on several occasions.
This is a story for those of any age, parents or young adults (over 13). It captivates you and draws you into the world with ease.
Love the twists you made to the story. I love the way Starla turned this tale around and had a great story in it. Well done.
This is a series WELL worth reading.
Sometimes you read a book and you fall in love with the characters and the story, everything fits in place. Sometimes you listen to a narrator and they feel perfect for the story and characters, making you melt. When these two things come together in one place, it's an amazing piece of artwork. That's what happened here for me! Lauren voices the story and characters with the heart and feeling that fits the book that Starla wrote. Wow.
*******
4 1/2 stars
Starla spins Snow White's tale with a Prince. There is life revelations and love mixed with magic and seven witches. Enjoyable fairytale read with a new twist.
****FULL REVIEW****
Rae has been doing her part in protecting the royalty in the kingdom of Bern. Watching to make sure they don't fall victim as others have, to a cruel, evil man. Then one day she meets the Prince Leo. There is magic there that Rae is not ready to face. But Rae will do what she must to protect Prince Leo when his mother falls ill and he is shunned from the city. On the run, Rae faces a past she had buried deep inside her and comes to realize some things are worth the risk.
Godmothers, witches, magic, princes, and love. All with a feel of a lesson learned in the end through the trials and tribulations to get there. The heartache is worth it in the end as it's how Rae learns her hearts desire.
Starla amazes me with her story telling and stories she writes. She has different voice in this story as in any of her other series. Feels old with a blend of fey to it. I like it.
It's AMAZING how Starla has taken an old tale and twisted it around to make something new and fresh with a magical underlining to the world. She takes the basic tale of Snow White and not only flips the genders but also crafts a world and story all of it's own here.
I was stunned at the turn-table of the Snow White tale, gender flipped. The Prince is a fine respected commander of his army but when someone of power wants to turn people against him, it is done. He's not a weak man at all. That's what I enjoyed about him in this tale. So easily he could have been down played, but he wasn't. Rae is an interesting character. There is a whole history we don't know and guess at in the beginning, but when it comes out...WOW. It all falls into place then. Even the evil man we learn to hate is crafted here to the point that I was nervous for Rae on several occasions.
This is a story for those of any age, parents or young adults (over 13). It captivates you and draws you into the world with ease.
Love the twists you made to the story. I love the way Starla turned this tale around and had a great story in it. Well done.
This is a series WELL worth reading.
svnz's review against another edition
5.0
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.
I'm a fan of retellings so this book caught my eye when I was browsing my weekly audiobookboom newsletter. I requested a copy and was provided with an audible code within a day. Thanks for that!
I enjoyed this gender swapped retelling of Snow White a lot. It's not just a straightword retelling of the original classic but takes inspiration from many fairy tale themes while keeping the tone of Snow White at its core. There are many twists to the original characters and settings which all feel both familiar and fresh.
The lead female character was very likable and that made the entire experience a lot more enjoyable. The story doesn't just dwell on her relationship with the male lead character at the expense of all others but makes sure to portray a very positive depiction of sisterly love. I really appreciated that because I love seeing loving and positive relationships between women. I thought the romance was well done even though I admit I was nervous throughout about, so it turned out to be unjustified.
I will definitely be grabbing hold of the other books in the series. I really wish they were available in audiobook format as well but oh well.
I'm a fan of retellings so this book caught my eye when I was browsing my weekly audiobookboom newsletter. I requested a copy and was provided with an audible code within a day. Thanks for that!
I enjoyed this gender swapped retelling of Snow White a lot. It's not just a straightword retelling of the original classic but takes inspiration from many fairy tale themes while keeping the tone of Snow White at its core. There are many twists to the original characters and settings which all feel both familiar and fresh.
The lead female character was very likable and that made the entire experience a lot more enjoyable. The story doesn't just dwell on her relationship with the male lead character at the expense of all others but makes sure to portray a very positive depiction of sisterly love. I really appreciated that because I love seeing loving and positive relationships between women. I thought the romance was well done even though I admit I was nervous throughout about
Spoiler
how the traumatic sexual assault in her past will be handled in the present and I can't say I felt as if she needed a man to save her from her pastI will definitely be grabbing hold of the other books in the series. I really wish they were available in audiobook format as well but oh well.
colorcrystals's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Rape
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Terminal illness
moocowimpi's review against another edition
2.0
A well thought out but very average book. Not a bad read when you really don't feel like thinking very hard.
painterbek's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant retelling of a favorite story. Can't wait for the rest of the series.
lissajean7's review
4.0
I enjoyed this one. Not as much as her Jack and the Beanstalk retelling, but it was good. Her characters are really interesting and so many fun things happen (well, fun as in magical and life-threatening ;) ) that I was enthralled. I had to get to the ending to see how it all worked out. Magically. (The beginning was a little slow for me, but if you push through, you'll be glad you did.)
wolfshine's review
5.0
This is the most brilliant rewrite of Snow White I have ever come across.
I never thought about what would happen if the genders were swapped, but this was awesomely different than anything I could’ve imagined. I think my favorite part about this was that it wasn’t a love at first sight retelling but instead a real relationship formed between the Prince and Rae.
This story is studded with tons of interesting aspects like witches, magic, and love. This is definitely worth checking out if you’re a fan of fairytales.
Also, the narration was wonderfully done. The narrator was able to create a wide range of voices that made it easy to distinguish between characters.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
I never thought about what would happen if the genders were swapped, but this was awesomely different than anything I could’ve imagined. I think my favorite part about this was that it wasn’t a love at first sight retelling but instead a real relationship formed between the Prince and Rae.
This story is studded with tons of interesting aspects like witches, magic, and love. This is definitely worth checking out if you’re a fan of fairytales.
Also, the narration was wonderfully done. The narrator was able to create a wide range of voices that made it easy to distinguish between characters.
This book was given to me for free at my request and I provided this voluntary review.
simply_sam's review
3.0
***3.5 Stars***
This is a little bit Cinderella, a smidge of Sleeping Beauty, and a whole lot of Snow White rolled into one. The best part is that it is not our fair Princess Raelynn who takes the role of Snow White but our noble Prince Leo. Instead of seven dwarves tasked with keeping the prince safe, it is Princess Raelynn and her six witchy (as in the literal sense of the word) sisters, each with their own unique magical skill set. And when I said Raelynn is fair, what I really mean is she is fierce(ish). She doesn't need to be protected or rescued. She is the knight in shining armor in this tale.
While there was nothing overtly spectacular about the story, overall it still managed to be a quick, fun read. I wouldn't hesitate to read another story set in the same world. With five sisters left unattached I'm sure there's more to come for these magical princesses.
Another one bites the dust.
This is a little bit Cinderella, a smidge of Sleeping Beauty, and a whole lot of Snow White rolled into one. The best part is that it is not our fair Princess Raelynn who takes the role of Snow White but our noble Prince Leo. Instead of seven dwarves tasked with keeping the prince safe, it is Princess Raelynn and her six witchy (as in the literal sense of the word) sisters, each with their own unique magical skill set. And when I said Raelynn is fair, what I really mean is she is fierce(ish). She doesn't need to be protected or rescued. She is the knight in shining armor in this tale.
While there was nothing overtly spectacular about the story, overall it still managed to be a quick, fun read. I wouldn't hesitate to read another story set in the same world. With five sisters left unattached I'm sure there's more to come for these magical princesses.
Another one bites the dust.