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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
AMAZING!! I want, no I NEED more! Even though the ending came Together so well... This book dies not have the super sci-Fi feel so for people who don't like that as much will enjoy this. Honestly one of the better books I've read, but it seems like all Sci-FI books are written exceptionally well. It kind of has a selection and Cinder feel so if you enjoyed those, you'll love this!
Not my cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Our book club picked this but none of us looked at the content warnings before doing so. That was a mistake. This is a very surface level, basic book IMO. I finished it, but most in the group DNF'd. They fell in love so fast after he literally kidnapped her , but I guess that tracks for a Snow White retelling. The narrator was good, but I'd skip it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Incest, Sexual assault, Sexual violence
challenging
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A science Fiction Fairy tale. I think fans of the Winter series would like this.
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Princess Snow is missing.
Her home planet is filled with violence and corruption at the hands of King Matthias and his wife as they attempt to punish her captors. The king will stop at nothing to get his beloved daughter back—but that’s assuming she wants to return at all.
Stitching Snow is a sci-fi space retelling of Snow White. What I really liked about it was that Snow or Essie as she calls herself, is a smart capable girl. She didn't just get that way by accident either. She had to be or she wouldn't have survived. I also liked that the romance didn't take over the story or Essie's brain for that matter. She didn't let her feelings for Dane interfere with what had to be done, and he didn't either. They were both willing to sacrifice what needed to be sacrificed to do what needed to be done. I liked the support they gave each other, it was just really sweet.
I enjoyed the way the different elements of the Snow White story were added to this version. I thought the drones in the place of dwarfs were a great idea and really would have liked to have seen more of them. The apple shaped pendant was another nice touch. The hunter who takes her off to kill her at the queen's orders was there as well, but in the form of a guard. There was no mirror, but the queen's jealousy was given a different reason in this story, a more disturbing reason than just vanity. I was a little surprised that was included in a YA book, not that I think it shouldn't have been it's just not a subject that is included very often in YA. I felt like the author handled the subject well and that it fit into the story and wasn't just added for pure shock value.
One of this book's shortcomings I think is a lack of world building. The tech side of the sci-fi was well covered, I just felt like the space side could have been more detailed. I would have liked more description of the different planets and all of their surroundings so I could feel like I was in space. This did remind me a lot of The Lunar Chronicles and it will be interesting to see what Marissa Meyer does with her retelling of Snow White and how it compares to this one. This is also a stand-alone. There is a companion novel coming out this year, but no sequel. I like that.
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader
Her home planet is filled with violence and corruption at the hands of King Matthias and his wife as they attempt to punish her captors. The king will stop at nothing to get his beloved daughter back—but that’s assuming she wants to return at all.
Stitching Snow is a sci-fi space retelling of Snow White. What I really liked about it was that Snow or Essie as she calls herself, is a smart capable girl. She didn't just get that way by accident either. She had to be or she wouldn't have survived. I also liked that the romance didn't take over the story or Essie's brain for that matter. She didn't let her feelings for Dane interfere with what had to be done, and he didn't either. They were both willing to sacrifice what needed to be sacrificed to do what needed to be done. I liked the support they gave each other, it was just really sweet.
I enjoyed the way the different elements of the Snow White story were added to this version. I thought the drones in the place of dwarfs were a great idea and really would have liked to have seen more of them. The apple shaped pendant was another nice touch. The hunter who takes her off to kill her at the queen's orders was there as well, but in the form of a guard. There was no mirror, but the queen's jealousy was given a different reason in this story, a more disturbing reason than just vanity. I was a little surprised that was included in a YA book, not that I think it shouldn't have been it's just not a subject that is included very often in YA. I felt like the author handled the subject well and that it fit into the story and wasn't just added for pure shock value.
One of this book's shortcomings I think is a lack of world building. The tech side of the sci-fi was well covered, I just felt like the space side could have been more detailed. I would have liked more description of the different planets and all of their surroundings so I could feel like I was in space. This did remind me a lot of The Lunar Chronicles and it will be interesting to see what Marissa Meyer does with her retelling of Snow White and how it compares to this one. This is also a stand-alone. There is a companion novel coming out this year, but no sequel. I like that.
Review also posted at Writings of a Reader
The similarities between this beginning and that of The Lunar Chronicles was ALMOST disappointing but let me tell you, this book took a completely different take on the plot and WOW-WEE job well done! I haven’t been this satisfied with an ending in a very long time!!
Clearly the debut novel, it lacks a certain amount of polish evident in Spinning Starlight. Or rather, this one is more raw and authentic-feeling. Appropriate for the distinct difference between the protagonists and their character arcs. Refreshing and exciting, I enjoyed this adaptation, even if it didn't knock my top Snow White versions from their places. If you like Snow White and futuristic retellings, I highly recommend this book. I appreciate it for tackling some darker themes and updating the tale in such great ways.
Fun concept and story! Unnecessary romance subplot though.