Legend of the White Snake
A Queer YA Romantasy
by Sher Lee
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Pub Date 17 Oct 2024 | Archive Date 27 Sep 2024
Macmillan Children's Books | First Ink
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Description
A snake spirit transforms into a boy and hides his true identity after falling for a headstrong prince.
Sher Lee's Legend of the White Snake, is a lush, queer romantasy retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale. Gorgeous cover design by Kuri Huang.
When Prince Xian was a boy, a white snake bit his mother and condemned her to a slow, painful death. The only known cure is an antidote created from the rare white snake itself. Desperate, Xian is determined to capture one and cure his mother.
Soon, Xian encounters an enigmatic but beautiful stable boy named Zhen, and the two are immediately drawn to each other. But Zhen might just be the human embodiment of the white snake Xian is hunting, and as their feelings grow deeper, will the truth about Zhen’s identity tear them apart?
'Deeply romantic and utterly captivating ...' - Sarah Underwood, New York Times-bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781035053971 |
| PRICE | £14.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 352 |
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Featured Reviews
Tina W, Reviewer
What better time to read this than during Pride Celebration Month?
I absolutely adored this book! From the moment I stumbled upon it, I knew it would be something I would enjoy: Asian fantasy, a Chinese folk tale retelling, and historical fiction – yet I ended up enjoying it a lot more than I anticipated! I must say, it is probably my favourite read so far of 2024.
A great story comes with great characters, and this book absolutely has it all. The main romantic interests, Xian and Zhen, were both so likable, and I also adored Qing – she is the best little sister anyone could possibly wish for. This story was exciting, gripping, emotional, and moving. I was taken on a truly beautiful and enchanting journey, and I was so immersed, I often found myself completely lost in this world.
Sher’s writing flows like liquid silk. I adored her way of storytelling, especially when it came to the heartfelt emotions and intense romantic feelings between Xian and Zhen. I flew through this book, and it was such a joy to read. Not only was it heartwarming and wholesome, it was also full of action and surprises, and it had me hooked from start to finish. I loved the twist and turns, and the elements of Chinese culture were interwoven so beautifully.
Thank you to NetGalley and author Sher Lee for the e-ARC, I feel so privileged to be able to experience this beautiful fantasy world in advance, and I am so excited for its official release. This story absolutely has my heart, and if you’re one to enjoy Asian fantasy, myths and legends, romance and LGBTQ themes, I am sure it will have yours too.
P.S. Deng I think I forgive you. Maybe. Maybe not.
Ren H, Reviewer
Thank you to NetGalley and to Macmillan Children's Books for approving my request to read an arc of this book.
Fake Dates And Mooncakes was Sher Lee’s debut novel and while I enjoyed that one, I was so excited for Legend Of The White Snake. Being an avid fan of The Untamed and other historical Chinese fantasy shows and books I was sure that this would be right up my street. I read through this book so fast because of the gripping plot and suspense. I needed to know how it would end. My favourite character was Zhen. I wanted to protect him so badly!
All in all this book did not disappoint. The only thing I wished for is more moments between Xian and Zhen because I loved them so much.
CW’s gore, torture, injury detail, blood
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