The Shadow Queen by C.J. Redwine
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Dear Pretties,

A completely different take on Snow White. The magic system for this world is really well done, as are the settings. Going to finish the series as they come into the library.

It's an enjoyable guilty read to while away the hours. That's all for now.
Ta-ta,
shizuku

View all my reviews

Forgive us, my lord, for you have us at a disadvantage. My sister is frankly deplorable at conducting courtly conversation. The only thing worse than her ability to make appropriate small talk with royalty is her attempt to let a man lead her on the dance floor. Your timely interruption has saved me from the chore of attending dance lessons with her. My feet thank you.

A warrior doesn’t focus on the odds stacked against her. She focuses on her heart, on her will to face the evil in her world and defeat it, and then she finds a way to do it.

You don't go into battle because you're sure of victory. You go into battle because it's the right thing to do.