GLAMITURE #5 - THE SHADOW QUEEN

TITLE:

The Shadow Queen

AUTHOR:

CJ REDWINE

PUBLICATION:

2016

PAGES:

406

RATING:

GENRE:

FANTASY, YA, FAIRYTALE RETELLINGS

This is a fantastic fairytale retelling you won't forget.

This is an epic fairytale retelling complete with a princess who is fit to be Queen, a wicked/evil stepmother, some action, strong characters, lots of magic, romance, a daring journey, a strong heroine, and of course a dragon who is half dragon, half human. Who doesn't love a prince who suddenly find himself as king, and yet has a fiery secret.

Trust me when I say, this story has it all. Love, loss, courage, and the rightful heirs doing what you'd expect them to do - fighting against evil to claim what is rightfully theirs, and a whole lot more. This may be one of my favorite "snow white" retellings. I loved the authors storytelling, world building, and unforgettable characters.

I absolutely love Lorelai, and I admired her courage, and strength. She is one tough girl, who doesn't apologize for who she is. She embraces her magic, draws strength from all she's been through, and stands strong in the face of danger. She is an epic, unforgettable Snow White. She is also loyal, smart, and stubbornly independent. She's someone who's fearless, not afraid to save others, and in the process gains a friend whom slowly starts to fall for. With Kol, she also gains a confident, someone she learns to trust, and has someone who helps her when she needs it.

Kol is the perfect match for Lorelai. sure this king has a lot going for him. Thankfully he has the daring, and feisty Lorelai on his side. Maybe she has saved him a time or two.... which by the way I loved! Unlike the normal fairytale, Redwines heroine isn't a damsel in distress. I loved these two. There is so much these two offer each other, outside of an alliance to take down the evil Queen. As much I loved watching their relationship develop, I also enjoyed getting to know each of them individually, and seeing them together. Neither of them tries to change the other, but instead, they help each other embrace their duties, and their abilities.

No fairytale is complete without sidekicks. Although in this case, these characters are more like family, well some of them literally are. Overall, this is one mesmerizing fairytale. Its a spellbinding story that includes all the elements I love in a well written, unforgettable story. Redwine does Snow White's story justice. I love that she created something all her own, while still adding the elements of a fairytale I loved when I was a kid. This is one fairytale I highly recommend.

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