Tükröm, tükröm

by Jen Calonita, Alexandra Herman (Translator)

Mi lett volna, ha a Gonosz Királynő a herceget mérgezi meg? Hófehérke királysága szeretett édesanyja halálát követően a nép által csak "a Gonosz Királynőként" emlegetett mostohaanyjához kerül. A fiatal hercegnő igyekszik észrevétlen maradni a kastélyban, hogy ne okozzon kellemetlenséget az új királynőnek. Amikor azonban a megöletésére kiötlött terv félresikerül, Hófehérke élete gyökeresen megváltozik. Egy csapat, eleinte bizalmatlan törpe, egy kedves, de szinte ismeretlen herceg, és egy titokzatos múltbeli ismerős segítségével merész küldetésre indul, hogy megállítsa a Gonosz Királynőt, és visszaszerezze a királyságát. Vajon képes legyőzni egy ellenséget, aki minden lépéséről tud, és eltökélte, hogy - akár Hófehérke és szerettei életének árán is - megtartja nehezen megszerzett hatalmát?

Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult, Retellings, Romance, Fiction, Fairy Tales, Audiobook

368 pages, Paperback

First published April 2, 2019

About the author

Hi Goodreads!
I'm Jen Calonita, a MG and YA author who loves what I do because it lets me connect with all of you (and no, I wasn't intending for that to rhyme!).

I've been writing ever since I can remember, but it was fourth grade when I put my "three wishes" for a genie down on paper. They were:
#1. Buy all the Cabbage Patch Kids in the world and give them away for free (because apparently that was how I rolled).
#2. I wanted a mansion, limo, lake house, pool and speed boat (still sounds quite nice).
#3. I wanted to be an author for young readers, which I am!

I love writing novels for teens (and for savvy grown ups who know that YA rocks at any age). My first series was "Secrets of My Hollywood Life" and it followed a teen star named Kaitlin Burke who struggled with the fame game. I have also written the stand-alone novels Sleepaway Girls, it's companion book, Summer State of Mind and the Belles series.

I've been writing middle grade too and am having so much fun with my series Fairy Tale Reform School! The fourth book in this series about a school run by former villains is called Tricked and will be out March 2018. Ever wonder what it would be like if your parents got a job with someone like Taylpr Swift? My other middle grade series, VIP, follows super fan Mackenzie Lowell as she tours with her favorite band, Perfect Storm.

I promise to give book updates here, and on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or my website. I hope I hear from you!

xo
Jen

Reviews

[megs_bookrack · Rating 4 out of 5]

**3.5-stars rounded up**



Ahhhh, Snow White. I've always had a soft spot in my heart for this classic story, but let's be honest, we all know which character I relate to the most.

Spoiler Alert: It's not Snow White.



Jen Calonita's retelling is perfect for Snow White fans, no matter whose side you're on, as it is told in alternating perspectives between Snow and the Evil Queen.

There are multiple small twists to the Disney version most of us are familiar with. It was just enough to give it a new and exciting feel. While it pays fairly strict homage to the original story, you still feel compelled to keep turning the pages!



There is nothing super ground-breaking about this, but I think if you go into it looking for a fun, quick read, you can have a heck of an enjoyable time with Mirror, Mirror.

That was what I was hoping for when I picked this up and I got it.



I would have liked a bit more depth to the characters, Snow and the Evil Queen both, but I do think they had enough nuance to keep you engaged.

I also feel like this reads more on the younger end of the YA-spectrum, maybe even verging on Middle Grade, so just know that going in.



Overall, I would recommend this to any Disney fan, especially people who like to get the villain's perspective.

This is the second book I have read in the Twisted Tales series and you better believe I am going to keep reading them as long as they are putting them out!



Thank you to the publisher, Disney-Hyperion, for providing me a copy to read and review.

As always, I appreciate the opportunity!

[Gavin Hetherington · Rating 4 out of 5]

My first Disney Twisted Tales book and I thoroughly enjoyed it!

In this, we follow the well-known Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs story from the original 1937 animated classic - but with several deviations. Firstly, Snow is 17 in this, and she is way more three-dimensional. The Evil Queen receives a name and a backstory, as did the Magic Mirror. One of the things I loved about this is the story behind the Magic Mirror and its influence.

Even though I thought this was too easily wrapped up, it was a good twist on the tale and it pleasantly surprised me. I can’t wait to read more Disney Twisted Tales now!

[MissBecka Gee · Rating 1 out of 5]

I want my audible credit back!!!

[Abigail · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading this book was like reading bad fanfiction. The plot was copycat, with only a few minor changes from the original story. Snow White has never been my favorite Disney Princess. I’ve always found her bland as oatmeal, and while I was hoping this story would change her character up a bit and make her more exciting, it did not. Oh well. Better luck next time.

[Tucker Almengor · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many thanks to Disney for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!

Another twisted tale! This one was about if the Evil Queen had poisoned the prince instead of Snow White. It was creative and enjoyable although not super memorable in comparison to some of the other twisted tales I've read. I still recommend giving this one a chance!

Happy reading!

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[Alaina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

SPOILERS BELOW GUYS!

OKAY, so I've definitely had my ups and freaking downs with this Twisted Tales series. I was honestly so surprised when I saw that I was approved for this ARC. There was one book before Mirror, Mirror that I had to dive into before I could even open it. Now I know that this is a series but these books have nothing to do with the other. They are all standalones basically but it would've just felt weird reading this one before Part of Your World. Thankfully, this book definitely redeemed the little mermaid retelling.

This book is obviously a retelling of snow white. Now I love a good fairy-tale retelling every now and then, and lately January seems to be my month for retellings. In it, you meet snow but you also meet her stepmother Ingrid. I was definitely intrigued from the start because I don't think we ever knew the stepmother's name?? Or maybe I was just never paying attention to the movies?

These characters were very enjoyable. Snow was just likable and okay. She was definitely independent and didn't need no man to help he with anything. However, I did have my ups and downs with this character but that tends to happen in these books. I wont go into too much detail but I wish I would've liked her a bit more than I did.

Now for Ingrid. The one thing I love about these books is when we get into the mind of the villain. I'm always a bit hesitant though because you never know what you are going to get. Whether it's an okay villain, an annoying one, or the very intriguing one - it's a gamble I hate to take but do it anyway. Ingrid was so freaking good! I loved her point of view way more than Snow's. She's probably my favorite villain out of this entire series.

Overall, I'm so happy that I took a chance on this book. It was definitely a step up from the previous book and I hope there's going to be another one for this series.

[Jenn · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really think it's time to give up on these books. I don't know if it's my love of Disney that keeps me from enjoying them, or if it's the stories themselves. But I am just not connecting with the tales.

For this installment, I will admit that Snow White has never been one of my favorite Disney movies. As the first Disney princess, she was very one dimensional - a sign of the times so to speak. So there was much to build on. Who was Snow White? What did she want? What were her dreams and desires? I still feel like I have no idea.

My main issue is that these stories read like fanfiction. It's basically reading the movie with a few twists. I will admit that this one veered more from the movie than others, but it still felt very light. There were descriptions about the castle and the woods, but there was no deep exploration of the characters. We got a slight back story on the Evil Queen and were able to see Snow White as a child, but everything still felt disconnected. It was very much hit this point, then this one, then this one. It lacked energy and motivation which was surprising because there's so much to build on.

I think this will be the last of this series that I read. They just aren't for me.

[Books_and_Crafts · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨Book Review✨
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mirror Mirror by @jencalonita made my top 4 twisted tales for a reason.

Not only did we get the twist on Snow White’s story, but we also got a really unique backstory to the Evil Queen! Kind of reminds me of the TV show Once Upon A Time with Regina’s role.

I loved how the author incorporated Snow White and Prince Charming meeting at the wishing well and how their relationship developed throughout the story. I absolutely adored it 🤍

Easy 4 stars and top 4 favs

If you haven’t seen the summary of this book, it is available in the twisted tales playlist on my tiktok page!

[Betsy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Major props to Calonita for making Snow White a boss heroine who ends up saving the prince and her kingdom. The author made the evil queen's backstory interesting (and actually gave her a backstory) and gave insight into Snow White's parents. That said, this isn't my favorite story ever (sometimes the plot dragged on a little too long for my taste, and jumping chronologically didn't work for me for this story), but I give the author mad props for taking one of my least favorite Disney princesses and making her much more likable.

[Chloe Reads Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 STARS
I did enjoy this story, but for me it didn’t stray far enough from the original story!

[Eva Gavilli · Rating 3 out of 5]

Un pò deludente, ma probabilmente è solo perchè io avevo aspettative più alte. Il libro è scritto bene, è scorrevole, a tratti divertente, a tratti commovente; la trama è quella che conosciamo tutti, la fiaba classica di Biancaneve (ci sono solo degli intemezzi che raccontano il passato dei genitori di Biancaneve e della Regina cattiva, che spiegano coe si è giunti alla situazione attuale) e pure i personaggi sono esattamente come ce li hanno raccontati i fratelli Grimm e come ce li ha presentati la Disney: Biancaneve è candida sia in senso letterale che in senso figurato (ha l'ingenuità di una bambina di 10 anni, dalla prima all'ultima pagina), la Regina Cattiva è cativa, gelosa e tirannica, Brontolo ha da brontolare su qualunque argomento, Eolo starnutisce e Cucciolo sembra un bimbo piccolo. Ed è proprio questo, secondo me, che rovina tutto: davo per scontato che fosse un retelling della fiaba, con la trama lievemente modificata, i personaggi che evolvono diversamente (o magari, anche solo che evolvo) ed elementinuovi che si fondono con quelli classici, invece sembra più un re-writing, una semplice riscrittura della fiaba che passa dalle poche pagine dell'originale alle quasi 400 del libro. Peccato, un'occasione sprecata.
***
A little disappointing, but it's probably just because I had higher expectations. The book is well written, it is fluent, at times funny, at times moving; the plot is the one we all know, the classic fairy tale of Snow White (there are only some gimmicks that tell the past of the parents of Snow White and the Evil Queen, which explain how the current situation was reached) and even the characters are exactly such as the Grimm Brothers told us and how Disney presented them to us: Snow White is candid, both literally and figuratively (she has the ingenuity of a 10-year-old girl, from the first to the last page), the Evil Queen is evil, jealous and tyrannical, Grumpy has to grumble on any subject, Sneezy sneezes and Dopey looks like a small child. And it is precisely this, in my opinion, that ruins everything: I assumed it was a retelling of the fairy tale, with a slightly modified plot, characters that evolve differently (or maybe, even just that evolve) and new elements that blend with the classic ones. Instead, it looks more like a re-writing, a simple rewriting of the fairy tale that goes from a few pages of the original novels to almost 400 of the book. Too bad, a wasted opportunity.

[Moony (Captain Mischief) MeowPoff · Rating 3 out of 5]

It really felt like a written version of snow white, wich it is. but an adventure all the same. I`m glad the prince had more place here, and we got to see what happend to Snow White`s parents and how The Evil Queen became The Evil Queen. I just wish there were more, espesially of the dwarvs. I think i would have liked them to chase her to death, like in the movies. But oh well^^

[Drew's ambitious reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a fun retelling of snow white! I expected this to be dark but not as dark as it got! RTC SOON!(:

[TL *Humaning the Best She Can* · Rating 3 out of 5]

I liked the extra background info/history, Snow's father still being alive and some of the bits near the end but overall it was just okay for me.

The question on the top of the book drew me in but didn't make up much of the book plot. I enjoyed myself but it left me wanting.. "more"

[Nicoletta Furnari · Rating 3 out of 5]

«E se questo non era ancora un “E vissero per sempre felici e contenti”, beh, ci eravamo molto vicini». Così si conclude “SPECCHIO, SPECCHIO. E SE LA REGINA CATTIVA AVVELENASSE IL PRINCIPE?”, uno dei romanzi appartenenti alla recente collana della Disney, che rivisita sotto forma di ucronia alcune delle sue più celebri produzioni.
È un libro di semplice lettura, dove Jen Calonita ci propone, con uno stile leggero, una Biancaneve decisamente più emancipata rispetto alla versione “Principessa Disney” universalmente conosciuta.
Nonostante la difformità della maggior parte della vicenda, però, alcuni passaggi richiamano fedelmente le scene del film d’animazione, conferendo ad esse una maggior completezza. Ad esempio, leggendo le pagine dove si narra del primo incontro con il Principe, oppure della fuga di Biancaneve dal Cacciatore fino al suo arrivo alla casetta dei Nani (lavori domestici compresi), mi scorrevano davanti agli occhi le storiche immagini, corredate contestualmente dalle descrizioni approfondite non solo degli ambienti ma anche dei pensieri e degli stati d’animo di Biancaneve stessa.
Ma, nonostante le apparenze possano ingannare, la vera protagonista di questo libro è la Regina Cattiva ed ho trovato interessante l’ideazione dell’antefatto: i flashback sulla sua infanzia e sul suo sconosciuto passato movimentano una trama che altrimenti risulterebbe banale e scontata.

[Kari · Rating 1 out of 5]

While this purports to be a "twisted tale" and a new take on an old tale, it is definitely not, and it is tiresome. This poorly-written story is that of Snow White and the backstory of Ingrid, her aunt and evil stepmother. While some parts seemed to want to mirror the innocence of the Disney film, it was unconvincing, especially if it was geared toward a YA audience (the marketing plan indicated as such). It might have material appropriate to a middle-grade reader, but I can't imagine they'd have the patience to read it through.

[Claudio Silva · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nesta reimaginação do clássico da Branca de Neve , a história segue um caminho previsível, é certo, mas há algo de encantadoramente viciante em espreitar pelos vitrais estilhaçados da alma da uma vilã.

Porque, de repente, o espelho já não reflete apenas maldade, devolve mágoas antigas, escolhas pesadas e, talvez, um coração partido que um dia acreditou no amor.

A narrativa mantém o esqueleto do conto original, mas entrelaça-lhe fios novos: o Príncipe Henric é agora quem dorme enfeitiçado, e cabe à Branca de Neve lutar pelo seu despertar. E, no fundo deste espelho mágico, encontramos Ingrid, a Rainha Má, despida das vestes de arquétipo e vestida de memórias.

Os seus flashbacks, quase como feitiços do passado, são onde a história realmente brilha: é aí que a maçã ganha sabor, onde o veneno se mistura com dor e esperança.

Não é uma história densa, nem pretende ser. Mas é doce como um final feliz, uma leitura leve, sim, com aquele toque de nostalgia e magia que aquece o coração.

E mesmo sabendo que não sou o público-alvo, não pude deixar de apreciar o gesto da autora: como quem segura um conto antigo nas mãos… e lhe sopra nova vida.

[Cindee · Rating 5 out of 5]

These books never disappoint me ever I always love the next more than the last and I loved this book so much. I loved the characters they are much more developed in this book than in the Disney movie and I really like that I also loved the added bits to make a more cohesive story. I loved Snow and Henri the most at first Snow was just a shy girl that was so very lonely but then the plot kicked and and she found out how horrible her aunt was and became determined to save her people and defeat the Evil Queen. I liked that Henri was not just a boy who showed up once or twice he was actually developed to be such a great character and an easy one to root for. I loved the plot it started as the Snow White story that we all know and then when the plot started moving it did not slow down for long at all. I loved how the story was changed it made what the Disney movie had much better than it ever was by adding things that removed any plot holes and made for a great read. So overall I loved this book and am very much looking forward to what Twisted Tale comes next.

[Aly · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars

This was an okay read, I just thought it was boring. The beginning was interesting as we learned about Ingrid and Snow and their relationship. Then Snow gets chased by the Huntsman, which leads her to run away and find the dwarves. This is things slowed down. We saw Ingrid's past and how she slowly became evil and Snow gathering followers for a rebellion. I would have liked more action here to keep the plot going.

Having Snow and Ingrid related was okay, I was more interested in the prince being the one who's poisoned. It was cool to see Snow as a stronger character who leads her people and saves them from the queen instead of being helpless. Go girl, you don't need a man to wake you up!

[Marquise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Contains two Snow White retellings, but one of them is inspired by the Disney version of the fairy tale instead of by the Grimms' version, and I can't say it was particularly appealing.

[Avacado · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mirror, Mirror is the 4th twisted tale I have read and so far my least favorite.

This is by no means a bad book. The writing was pretty good, and the characters were lovable as well. Snow White was still kind and compassionate, and Prince Henri was still sweet and charming (as disney princes usually are😂). I also loved the seven dwarfs in this book.

The first half of the book is exactly the same as the movie, but with the Evil Queens point of view added in. By the second half, it started to get more interesting, but still wasn't too different from the original movie.

Overall, I liked this book, but I don't think it was as good as the others I have read.

It still deserves a heart though haha!!❤️

[Stella · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a beloved classic with an amazing twist! 10/10!❤️❤️

[Sophie Crane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! What a fantastic reimagining! What and who had been painted in broad strokes on the screen so long ago are here filled in, textured, given shading and depth, at least to the extent the length of the book allowed. Snow is given agency of her own, her usually - maligned too-passive characteristics of cleaning, singing, communing with birds, and being simply sweet, are interpreted here as subversive acts of survival and finding her own choice, her cleaning à way to brighten her prison - like surroundings and give her routine and a way to survive growing up basically incarcerated, and later a way for her to show kindness to others, her bird - connection and singing an homage to her mother, who we also get to know as an excellent agriculturist, effective and engaged queen, and guiding presence even when gone from Snow's life. I did wish we got to see more of the dwarves ' personalities beyond their stock traits, but the refashioning of the prince from simply handsome and charming to a true ally with interests in common with Snow that range beyond romance was refreshing. I also liked the addition of a female friend, something sorely missing in the older Disney princess tales. I did find the Queen's transformation from one who protects her sister from their abuser to utterly ruthless despot a bit too fast for my liking, but the mirror device did explain it, even if not to the extent I would have wished. Overall, a very well-done retelling!

[christene_littlelibrary · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mirror, Mirror! My first Disney twisted tale book and I really enjoyed it! It's the classic Snow White and the seven Dwarfs story with a twist! It brings me back to my childhood as I read the book. It's one of my fave princess back then. What I like in this book is that in reminds me of Snow White's adventure and how she found the dwarfs, also the backstory of the Evil Queen (I know we all have read more Evil Queen backstories) her childhood and how she owned the magical mirror, also how the Magical Mirror influenced the Evil Queen.

It was creative and enjoyable! Will definitely read the other Disney twisted tale! I'll rate this book a 4/5.

[Amber J (Thereadingwitch) · Rating 3 out of 5]

So I listened to the audio for this one. It wasn't bad but I didn't LOVE it either. I think the Evil Queen was more the MC than Snow White was in this one. The twist really wasn't a big one, it happened near the end so it followed too closely to the original story to really stay interesting to me.

I think if the author had tried to build the story starting after the Queen poisoned the prince, that would have been better maybe? With like the flashbacks being their love story. I don't know, just my opinion on this one.

[Chloe (BrunetteBibliophile) · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

I'm balancing between a 3 and a 4 star. This wasn't my favorite and it did take time to get into this book, but it wasn't terrible. In my book, it was okay and leaning towards good.

[exploraDora · Rating 3 out of 5]

The second book in the Twisted Tales series that was a bit of a miss for me. An interesting take on the story, but I wasn't very invested in the characters.

[Charlotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Murder, attempted murder, mention of animal-slaughter, parental neglect, poison.

Disclaimer: This ARC was sent to me by NetGalley in exchange for a 100% honest review. The following paragraphs consist of my own views and opinions, some of which may differ from yours. Please understand that me not agreeing with you on something is not a personal attack on you! Thanks!

MY REVIEW:
***MILD SPOILERS AHEAD***

The Disney Twisted Tales Collection is something that has been very hyped up lately, so you can imagine my joy and surprise when my request to read Mirror, Mirror was accepted on Netgalley! Speaking of which, before I actually delve into this review, I'd like to express my gratitude to Jen Calonita, Disney Press, and, of course, Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy of this novel! Thank you all very much!

With that being said, let's start with a brief synopsis for those who are not familiar with this book.

Set in the aftermath of her mother's death, Mirror, Mirror follows the story of a teenage Snow White as her kingdom falls into the hands of her wicked stepmother, commonly referred to as "the Evil Queen" by those she dictates. Shunned and condemned by the Queen, Snow keeps her head down at the castle, hoping to make the best of her situation.

But when new information about her parents resurfaces and a plot to kill her goes haywire, everything changes for Snow. With the help of a group of wary dwarfs, a kind prince she thought she'd never see again, and a mysterious stranger from her past, Snow embarks on a quest to stop the Evil Queen and take back her kingdom. But can she stop an enemy who knows her every move and will stop at nothing to retain her power... including going after the ones Snow loves?

This tale is told in alternating third-person perspectives, one being Snow White's, and the other being Ingrid's (the Evil Queen's).

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I have a lot of feelings about this book. Let's start with the good--

I really loved the characters. I know I'm not alone when I say that the Snow White Jen Calonita provided us with was wayyy better than the one originally created by Disney. The Snow found in this book is an intelligent, independent young woman who is capable of defending herself without relying on the assistance of some big, strong, macho-man. But, at the same time, she still manages to retain the few valued traits of the original Snow White we've all come to know: Kindness, compassion, and generosity. And somehow, she didn't read off as a goody-two-shoes, which is actually quite surprising considering how few flaws she had. However, speaking of which, Snow's lack of even the slightest imperfection led her to have not as much depth as a reader might desire. I feel like she could have been a lot more interesting to read about if she just had a few complex qualities about her. But, nevertheless, she was still an admirable female protagonist that I appreciated very much.

I also really liked reading the story in Ingrid's perspective, which is rather odd since she was THE EVIL QUEEN, one of the most despised villains amongst society today!

I thought that Ingrid's character arc was overall very well written. Flashbacks in the book reveal the hardships Ingrid dealt with throughout her past, but it is obvious that Ms. Calonita did not intend for said hardships to excuse Ingrid's wrongdoings. In fact, whilst reading this novel, I felt not an ounce of sympathy for Ingrid. In the book, she is repeatedly given chances to redeem herself after committing unrighteous acts, yet she continues to conduct herself in a cruel and wicked manner anyways. Envy, jealousy, and hunger for power darken her soul and wipe out any goodness that might have formerly resided there. In fact, these emotions end up leading to Ingrid's own self-destruction.

All this information makes Ingrid out to be an utterly hateable character, which I suppose she is, but I still found her exceedingly interesting to read about. I think it is very commendable when an author manages to create a complex villain with the ability to leave your emotions all jumbled up in such a way! Well done, Jen Calonita!

Moving on, I was also (surprisingly) quite fond of the romance. I mean, it wasn't incredible or anything, but FOR ONCE IN YA LIT HISTORY the male love interest wasn't a complete and utter dirtbag! I actually thought that Henri (da love interest <3) was a great character, for he viewed Snow as his equal and always treated her with respect, kindness, and consideration.

Okay, now let's talk about the few things I didn't like about this book.

For starters, the misleading "twist" mentioned on the cover. It wasn't the twist itself that bothered me, but the fact that by being plastered across the cover in bold, dramatic letters (What if the Evil Queen Poisoned the Prince?), it leads readers to believe that it is a major part of the story, which it really isn't. In fact, this so-called twist only occurs within the last 10% or so of the book without any build-up or development... #falseadvertising

Additionally, I disliked how the first 50-60% of the novel basically WAS the original Snow White story we've all heard hundreds of times... Maybe a bit more of a wordy version (considering the book is 350 pages long), but certainly not original enough to be deemed a retelling. Yes, in the latter half of the story the plot does expand and become more intricate, but I just wish that the former half could have been a little more interesting.

But, disregarding those few details, I really enjoyed Mirror, Mirror. It was an enjoyable take on the tale of Snow White, and I'm very glad I read it. I am eager to read more of Jen Calonita's writing, and I'd love to check out the rest of the Disney Twisted Tale series!

Once again, thank you NetGalley, Disney Press, and Jen Calonita for providing me with this lovely story!

***

Thanks for reading this review everyone! I know that it was an especially long one, so I'm extremely grateful if you were able to make it to this point! Anyways, I encourage you to check out Mirror, Mirror and add it to your 2019 TBR! Make sure to pick up your own copy when it hits shelves in April of this year!

Farewell (for now), and have a spectacular rest of your week!

[Bioquímica da Leitura · Rating 4 out of 5]

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Esta história é um retelling do ilustre clássico A branca de Neve, que chega até nós pelas mãos da escritora norte-americana Jen Calonita. Este é o meu segundo contacto com o trabalho da autora, da qual já li "Flunked", o primeiro volume da saga "Fairy tale reform school".
A Rainha Má oprime o povo e todos estão resignados. Isolada de todos, a Branca de Neve vai existindo de acordo com a regras da madrasta. Até o dia que sofre um atentado à vida e descobre a verdade acerca do que aconteceu aos seus pais.
Com um novo fogo no seu ser, a princesa decide tomar as rédeas da situação, criar o seu próprio caminho e lutar pelo que está destinada: tomar de volta o seu reino e governar como rainha.
A narrativa é feita de modo (maioritariamente) intercalado pelas personagens principais, a Branca de Neve e a sua madrasta, Ingrid, também conhecida por Rainha Má. Desta forma, temos as perspectivas e o ponto de vista dos dois lados da história, da heroína e da vilã, facto que gostei imenso. Claro que não é justificação para atitudes mas uma forma de acedermos às experiências vividas, aos pensamentos, atitudes que as distinguem e como enfrentam as situações. (...)

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[ire ⏾ · Rating 1 out of 5]

dire che è un no è riduttivo.
è un immenso gigante grandissimo NO, per me.

la premessa con cui parte e viene venduto questo libro è “e se la regina avvelenasse il principe?” ma in realtà questo scenario non viene contemplato minimamente, fino all’80% del libro è la storia di biancaneve pari pari ma solo con i pov della regina cattiva in mezzo, molti dei quali poi non raccontano nemmeno qualcosa di diverso nella storia ma semplicemente quello che succede da un punto di vista differente, quindi non solo noioso, ma anche ripetitivo.
l’ultimo 20% si discosta LEGGERMENTE da quella che è la classica fiaba di Biancaneve, ma alla fine il finale è pari pari solo che quello mezzo stecchito è il principe ed è la principessa a baciarlo, quindi anche quello non è nemmeno così differente dall’originale.

onestamente mi aspettavo un libro che partiva proprio da quella premessa iniziale e che raccontava una storia non totalmente opposta ma almeno un po’ più diversa, invece ho praticamente letto la fiaba di biancaneve (che a me già di base neanche piace 💀)

mi hanno detto che questo è quello più simile e gli altri invece saranno più differenti, quindi leggerò i due libri della serie che mi sono stati regalati ma penso che non ne comprerò altri.