A review by black_boysread
Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee

adventurous emotional lighthearted sad medium-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? It's complicated

5.0

First, I would like to express my gratitude to @sherleeauthor for providing me with an E-ARC. It means the world to me that you wanted me to read and review your next title before its release. Sher Lee has once again captivated me with this story! I thoroughly enjoyed Fake Dates and Mooncakes, and this story has surpassed my expectations. It is a beautiful tale of love, sacrifice, and redemption. "Legend of the White Snake" is a retelling of a Chinese folktale of the same name. The story is narrated from a dual point of view. One perspective is from Zhen, the Snake Spirit who has transformed into a boy and must conceal his true identity as he falls in love with the Prince. The other perspective is from Xian, the Prince who is attempting to find a white snake in order to cure his mother, and also falls in love with the boy, who happens to be the very snake he is seeking. As they develop feelings for one another, Xian discovers that Zhen is the white snake he has been searching for. With their deepening emotions for each other, will Zhen's true identity and his role in saving Xian's mother hinder their chances of a long life together?