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A review by eliza_dannie
A Dream of Ebony and White: A Retelling of Snow White by Melanie Cellier
5.0
This might be my favorite Snow White retelling. To be quite honest, it’s never been my favorite fairy tale, but this story did it so well. In this story, Princess Blanche, known by her nickname Snow, is forced to step down and run for her life, with the help of her best friend Alexander. With some help, she’ll have to find the courage to take back the kingdom from her stepmother.
Pros:
-Snow: She is a very relatable character. Despite that she both knows and is insecure over how weak she is, I found her quite likable as well as fairly realistic. Watching her character arc was really fun and she was my favorite part of the book.
-Her grandfather: He was a great addition to the original story, and I enjoyed his complex character at every step.
-The “seven dwarves”: Okay, I loved this element of the story, and Daria makes a great friend for Snow.
-The side characters: All the side characters have purpose in the story, which is nice. Plus they aren’t all nobility, which sometimes happens in fairy tale retellings. I enjoyed watching characters like the captain of the guard and a maid play a part.
Cons:
-Alida: My only problem with the villains in this story is that they never really had much screen time. Although they definitely keep the plot moving and throw challenges Snow’s way, I really wish we had seen more interaction with the villains.
I definitely recommend for anyone looking for a captivating fairy tale retelling with a great character arc. 5/5!
Pros:
-Snow: She is a very relatable character. Despite that she both knows and is insecure over how weak she is, I found her quite likable as well as fairly realistic. Watching her character arc was really fun and she was my favorite part of the book.
-Her grandfather: He was a great addition to the original story, and I enjoyed his complex character at every step.
-The “seven dwarves”: Okay, I loved this element of the story, and Daria makes a great friend for Snow.
-The side characters: All the side characters have purpose in the story, which is nice. Plus they aren’t all nobility, which sometimes happens in fairy tale retellings. I enjoyed watching characters like the captain of the guard and a maid play a part.
Cons:
-Alida: My only problem with the villains in this story is that they never really had much screen time. Although they definitely keep the plot moving and throw challenges Snow’s way, I really wish we had seen more interaction with the villains.
I definitely recommend for anyone looking for a captivating fairy tale retelling with a great character arc. 5/5!