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Ivory White by Cambria Hebert
4.5
I really loved this book. No, seriously, I LOVED IT. Now, this didn't come as a surprise, because Cambria Hebert is truly one of my all time favorite authors. What did surprise me however was the originality and the humanity and the vulnerability portrayed in the book, which made it feel all the more real. Plus, it's a modern take on a classic fairytale, updated to fit the times, and who doesn't love those?
In this contemporary interpretation of the story of Snow White, Ivory White is an heiress, a present day princess in the exclusive Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City. When she is attacked by the mysterious Huntsman and he spares her life, she follows his advice not to trust the people she knows, and runs from the comfort zone of her old life, straight into the lives of an intriguing stranger and his band of misfits.
Ivory is not perfect, and you know what? I love her all the more for it. She grew up privileged and spoiled, but she is unapologetic, and also incredibly kind and compassionate, and does not hesitate to adapt to her new situation when she finds herself without the comforts she is used to. She is a fierce badass who runs her own businesses and takes no shit from anyone, while also being cute and feminine and vulnerable and authentic. In the end she is imperfectly perfect in her own way, and there's nothing more human and relatable and inspiring than seeing that on the pages of this book.
It's the same with Neo. I so loved his character, and not because he is flawless (he isn't), but because he is so clearly human. While he has the traits I always look for, the caring nature and the protectiveness, he is not your standard "alpha" male, and I really appreciated that. There is a vulnerability there, a fear shining through, that makes him that much more endearing, and also original. He has some not-so-flattering moments, but they really do fit into his character's story and it just serves to highlight his humanity.
What I liked the most about the supporting characters was their unpredictability. Fletcher, Earth, Beau, and even Ethan, they all surprised me with something unexpected, an undiscovered facet of their characters, somewhere throughout the story, and it was lovely to see. Fletcher became such an intriguing character with so much depth peeking through, and I truly can't wait to see what's in store for him in his own book!
Overall, I loved the story, all of it. It was original and unexpected, but above all I loved how relatable the characters are, the humanity they displayed. No character was perfect, each had their own quirks and flaws, but that just made them and the relationships between them more real.
I highly recommend this book. It was a very pleasant surprise in a world of books about alpha male cavemen and pushover damsels in distress that need to be saved. It is a story that tells us that it is okay to be vulnerable, to be strong and a badass but still ask for help when needed. I love the message, and I can't wait for what else Cambria Hebert has to say in the next books of the House of Misfits series.
In this contemporary interpretation of the story of Snow White, Ivory White is an heiress, a present day princess in the exclusive Upper East Side neighborhood of New York City. When she is attacked by the mysterious Huntsman and he spares her life, she follows his advice not to trust the people she knows, and runs from the comfort zone of her old life, straight into the lives of an intriguing stranger and his band of misfits.
Ivory is not perfect, and you know what? I love her all the more for it. She grew up privileged and spoiled, but she is unapologetic, and also incredibly kind and compassionate, and does not hesitate to adapt to her new situation when she finds herself without the comforts she is used to. She is a fierce badass who runs her own businesses and takes no shit from anyone, while also being cute and feminine and vulnerable and authentic. In the end she is imperfectly perfect in her own way, and there's nothing more human and relatable and inspiring than seeing that on the pages of this book.
It's the same with Neo. I so loved his character, and not because he is flawless (he isn't), but because he is so clearly human. While he has the traits I always look for, the caring nature and the protectiveness, he is not your standard "alpha" male, and I really appreciated that. There is a vulnerability there, a fear shining through, that makes him that much more endearing, and also original. He has some not-so-flattering moments, but they really do fit into his character's story and it just serves to highlight his humanity.
What I liked the most about the supporting characters was their unpredictability. Fletcher, Earth, Beau, and even Ethan, they all surprised me with something unexpected, an undiscovered facet of their characters, somewhere throughout the story, and it was lovely to see. Fletcher became such an intriguing character with so much depth peeking through, and I truly can't wait to see what's in store for him in his own book!
Overall, I loved the story, all of it. It was original and unexpected, but above all I loved how relatable the characters are, the humanity they displayed. No character was perfect, each had their own quirks and flaws, but that just made them and the relationships between them more real.
I highly recommend this book. It was a very pleasant surprise in a world of books about alpha male cavemen and pushover damsels in distress that need to be saved. It is a story that tells us that it is okay to be vulnerable, to be strong and a badass but still ask for help when needed. I love the message, and I can't wait for what else Cambria Hebert has to say in the next books of the House of Misfits series.