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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
“Do you believe in destiny?”
↳ “I believe destiny is an excuse people give not to fight for what they really want in life.”
“Will you fight for what you want?”
↳“Always.”
mini synopsis:
Prince Xian lost his only chance to heal his dying mother when a white snake swallowed the spirit pearl meant to cure her. Seven years later, he is still desperately searching for a way to save his mother. Along his journey he finds himself crossing paths with a boy named Zhen, who he can’t help but feel drawn to. Anddd the story takes off from there
↳ “I believe destiny is an excuse people give not to fight for what they really want in life.”
“Will you fight for what you want?”
↳“Always.”
mini synopsis:
Prince Xian lost his only chance to heal his dying mother when a white snake swallowed the spirit pearl meant to cure her. Seven years later, he is still desperately searching for a way to save his mother. Along his journey he finds himself crossing paths with a boy named Zhen, who he can’t help but feel drawn to. Anddd the story takes off from there
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Legend of the White Snake was a beautiful read from beginning to end.
Lee crafts a whirlwind story that is both romantic and tragic so masterfully that it seems effortless.
Legend of the White Snake is an easy read, fast-paced and captivating.
Xian and Zhen's love story will be one I won't soon forget. It had me smiling, giggling, and crying (more than a little bit).
Lee crafts a whirlwind story that is both romantic and tragic so masterfully that it seems effortless.
Legend of the White Snake is an easy read, fast-paced and captivating.
Xian and Zhen's love story will be one I won't soon forget. It had me smiling, giggling, and crying (more than a little bit).
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
thank you to the author for the arc!
i don't even know how but this book managed to make me sob and i needed like 24 hours to recover. i've always loved this myth/legend, i distinctly remember my mom reading about this to me when i was young and i absolutely adored this retelling! this book has me screeching and pulling my hair out but also kicking my feet (mentally bc i read the majority of this sitting 3 m away from my teacher). personally, i think this book started off a bit slow but i literally couldn't stop after i got a bit more into it. the plot was very interesting, the big twist honestly had me "???" for a whole minute before i could continue reading. also, the romance was just soo sweet i love them sm, their chemistry was so natural. i was so attached to the characters i could feel myself experience everything that was happening in the book and let's just say the last few chapters literally destroyed me...
anyways, i highly recommend this book is you want your heart torn out <33
i don't even know how but this book managed to make me sob and i needed like 24 hours to recover. i've always loved this myth/legend, i distinctly remember my mom reading about this to me when i was young and i absolutely adored this retelling! this book has me screeching and pulling my hair out but also kicking my feet (mentally bc i read the majority of this sitting 3 m away from my teacher). personally, i think this book started off a bit slow but i literally couldn't stop after i got a bit more into it. the plot was very interesting, the big twist honestly had me "???" for a whole minute before i could continue reading. also, the romance was just soo sweet i love them sm, their chemistry was so natural. i was so attached to the characters i could feel myself experience everything that was happening in the book and let's just say the last few chapters literally destroyed me...
anyways, i highly recommend this book is you want your heart torn out <33
Diving into this book was like diving into a pile of warm, fluffy blankets fresh from the dryer on a wintery afternoon. It was an easy, comforting read with fairly low stakes. Yes, the truth of Zhen's identity as the white snake hangs over them both, but that doesn't stop the sweet relationship between Xian and Zhen from blossoming. Sher Lee, in my opinion, did a solid job retelling the traditional Chinese folktale for a young, queer, Western audience. My only issue was that some of the cultural explanations felt a bit clunky at times and would momentarily take me out of the story, but this may be remedied by the time the official version comes out. I otherwise thought this was a great read that I gobbled up most of in one sitting.
Thank you to Sher Lee, NetGalley, and HarperCollins for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Sher Lee, NetGalley, and HarperCollins for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars! Thank you to NetGalley, Quill Tree Books, and HarperCollins Children's Books for this advanced copy! You can pick up Legend of the White Snake on October 15, 2024.
What a stunning, lyrical romantic fantasy! Sher Lee's voice was gorgeous throughout this whole book, and the story she wove was mesmerizing. This retelling of a traditional Chinese folktale, set in a queer-normative world, followed a shape-shifting snake, and the prince determined to capture him to cure his mother's illness. Xian and Zhen had instant chemistry, and though their relationship had more ups and downs than a rollercoaster, I was super invested in their love story. I predicted some of the twists and betrayals, while others took me completely by surprise. Despite being such a short book, Lee included so many pivotal moments, especially in the final third.
If you're looking for a really immersive, lyrical mythology-inspired story with an MLM romance, this is your book!
What a stunning, lyrical romantic fantasy! Sher Lee's voice was gorgeous throughout this whole book, and the story she wove was mesmerizing. This retelling of a traditional Chinese folktale, set in a queer-normative world, followed a shape-shifting snake, and the prince determined to capture him to cure his mother's illness. Xian and Zhen had instant chemistry, and though their relationship had more ups and downs than a rollercoaster, I was super invested in their love story. I predicted some of the twists and betrayals, while others took me completely by surprise. Despite being such a short book, Lee included so many pivotal moments, especially in the final third.
If you're looking for a really immersive, lyrical mythology-inspired story with an MLM romance, this is your book!