I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

I'm a fan of retellings so this book caught my eye when I was browsing my weekly audiobookboom newsletter. I requested a copy and was provided with an audible code within a day. Thanks for that!

I enjoyed this gender swapped retelling of Snow White a lot. It's not just a straightword retelling of the original classic but takes inspiration from many fairy tale themes while keeping the tone of Snow White at its core. There are many twists to the original characters and settings which all feel both familiar and fresh.

The lead female character was very likable and that made the entire experience a lot more enjoyable. The story doesn't just dwell on her relationship with the male lead character at the expense of all others but makes sure to portray a very positive depiction of sisterly love. I really appreciated that because I love seeing loving and positive relationships between women. I thought the romance was well done even though I admit I was nervous throughout about

Spoiler

how the traumatic sexual assault in her past will be handled in the present and I can't say I felt as if she needed a man to save her from her past

, so it turned out to be unjustified.

I will definitely be grabbing hold of the other books in the series. I really wish they were available in audiobook format as well but oh well.