Mina grows up in the kingdom of Whitespring in the shadow of her father, a magician who makes a mirror and who tells her that she has no heart. After becoming queen by marrying the king, she faces her new stepdaughter Lynet, a girl who was made from snow and glass by her late mother's wish. Melissa Bashardoust retells the Snow White story from the perspective of both Mina and Lynet, and the two are drawn together as secrets come out.
Fans of fairy-tale retellings and young adult fantasy will enjoy the focus on two female characters, rather than on a prince. The story revolves around power, beauty and family.
Escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
