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curls's review against another edition
5.0
A Girl in White Winter was a great addition to this fantasy series. Each book has a similar concept, but can be read on its own. So if you haven’t read the first two books, you will not be lost.
Kara is a ward, living with her aunt and serving her quietly. She is sold by her aunt’s husband as a concubine to Royce, who takes her out of her aunt’s manor for the first time. On the way to her new home, they are attacked by a raiding party and she is kidnapped and taken to their village.
She is given a choice, she can leave with the traveling troupe and help them out or she can stay at the village. The mirror comes and she is shown three options - traveling with the troupe, running away and being found by Royce, or staying in the village.
Each choice has a different story. And each story has benefits and disadvantages for Kara. She can find true love, but at a high cost to others. She can find family, but goes through hardships. And she can find her place as a peacemaker. There is no right choice, and I was surprised at what she picked. It certainly wouldn’t have been what I would have picked. The teaser for the next book has me excited for the next in the series.
Thank you to the publisher and author for this advance copy. I reviewed this book without compensation and the opinions are my own.
Kara is a ward, living with her aunt and serving her quietly. She is sold by her aunt’s husband as a concubine to Royce, who takes her out of her aunt’s manor for the first time. On the way to her new home, they are attacked by a raiding party and she is kidnapped and taken to their village.
She is given a choice, she can leave with the traveling troupe and help them out or she can stay at the village. The mirror comes and she is shown three options - traveling with the troupe, running away and being found by Royce, or staying in the village.
Each choice has a different story. And each story has benefits and disadvantages for Kara. She can find true love, but at a high cost to others. She can find family, but goes through hardships. And she can find her place as a peacemaker. There is no right choice, and I was surprised at what she picked. It certainly wouldn’t have been what I would have picked. The teaser for the next book has me excited for the next in the series.
Thank you to the publisher and author for this advance copy. I reviewed this book without compensation and the opinions are my own.
that1creativelady's review against another edition
5.0
Far less repetitive than the previous two. Another one from a male POV would be a nice addition to the series. Js.
that1creativelady's review
5.0
Far less repetitive than the previous two. Another one from a male POV would be a nice addition to the series. Js.
mechbutterfly's review against another edition
3.0
I received an ARC from the publisher via NetGalley, thank you! All opinions are my own.
A Girl of White Winter had some remarkable ideas in terms of storytelling. I liked the idea of the protagonist's different pathes. Nevertheless, I couldn't really get into it as much as I wanted to. Solid three stars.
A Girl of White Winter had some remarkable ideas in terms of storytelling. I liked the idea of the protagonist's different pathes. Nevertheless, I couldn't really get into it as much as I wanted to. Solid three stars.
indigo_han's review against another edition
3.0
Well.... so I received this from Netgallery in exchange for an honest review. And I’m torn.
As what I took to be a fairytale adaptation with multiple endings it was pretty fab.
As part of a series of female protagonists who get to see three possible futures it’s a little more problematic.
I didn’t realise when I requested it, that it as part of a series of the “three options”. I don’t think that I’d actually go back and read the other books with the same narrative.
It was a clever way of exploring possibilities and decisions, and her eventual choice was based on, not so much her own personal happiness, but on the best thing for everyone.
I felt that there was a lot of passivity to the protagonist, which annoyed me quite a bit. Things happened to her, instead of her having agency. Even the choice that she had to make about her three futures was given to her.
Plus,I find it difficult to deal with the part where she is so beautiful that everyone is stunned only she has no idea of her own power.
So, interesting, but frustrating.
As what I took to be a fairytale adaptation with multiple endings it was pretty fab.
As part of a series of female protagonists who get to see three possible futures it’s a little more problematic.
I didn’t realise when I requested it, that it as part of a series of the “three options”. I don’t think that I’d actually go back and read the other books with the same narrative.
It was a clever way of exploring possibilities and decisions, and her eventual choice was based on, not so much her own personal happiness, but on the best thing for everyone.
I felt that there was a lot of passivity to the protagonist, which annoyed me quite a bit. Things happened to her, instead of her having agency. Even the choice that she had to make about her three futures was given to her.
Plus,I find it difficult to deal with the part where she is so beautiful that everyone is stunned only she has no idea of her own power.
So, interesting, but frustrating.
eloiseinparis's review
4.0
I thoroughly enjoy this series, and was not disappointed at all by this book. Kara is timid, but she is able to find strength when needed. So although she is a damsel she often handles her own distress. I also liked that this time the choice was much tougher, at least for her as a person. I love that although I may not agree with her, the life she chose was a complete reflection of her personality. I can’t wait for the next book.
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