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Legend of the White Snake
by Sher Lee
Despite being his father’s favored son, Prince Xian feels lost, desperately seeking a cure to save his dying mother, still blaming himself for losing the spirit pearl that was meant to heal her.
When an oracle predicts that he’ll find the cure in the city of Changle, Xian wastes no time and manages to convince his father to let him lead the mission.
Meanwhile, Zhen, a white snake who once devoured the spirit pearl and gained the ability to transform into a human, also arrives in the same city, unaware that his fate is tied to the prince he had stolen the pearl from.
But when destiny plays its hand and the two boys come face to face, will their bond be strong enough to withstand the storms coming their way, or will they be torn apart by past mistakes?
Xian and Zhen's story made me smile and laugh like an idiot in the middle of the night, while also frustrating me enough to throw my hands in the air. The twists and turns kept me hooked, and the fast pacing made it easy to follow. Although I found the world-building and legend itself somewhat lacking, I enjoyed the book all the same. The side characters were fun, and the Chinese cultural elements were fascinating. I just wish the author had taken more time to develop their romance because, while sweet, it felt a bit insta-lovey for me personally.
When an oracle predicts that he’ll find the cure in the city of Changle, Xian wastes no time and manages to convince his father to let him lead the mission.
Meanwhile, Zhen, a white snake who once devoured the spirit pearl and gained the ability to transform into a human, also arrives in the same city, unaware that his fate is tied to the prince he had stolen the pearl from.
But when destiny plays its hand and the two boys come face to face, will their bond be strong enough to withstand the storms coming their way, or will they be torn apart by past mistakes?
Xian and Zhen's story made me smile and laugh like an idiot in the middle of the night, while also frustrating me enough to throw my hands in the air. The twists and turns kept me hooked, and the fast pacing made it easy to follow. Although I found the world-building and legend itself somewhat lacking, I enjoyed the book all the same. The side characters were fun, and the Chinese cultural elements were fascinating. I just wish the author had taken more time to develop their romance because, while sweet, it felt a bit insta-lovey for me personally.