Review: Snow White as you've never seen her before
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 12, 2014
This book is definitely a different take on the story of Snow White. It begins as her daughter Raven is nearing her wedding day and Prince Charming has been dead about a year. Snow is still is a deep depression since the passing of her true love - so deep that she has been nothing short of a recluse. Snow journeys up to the long-neglected tower that once belonged to her step mother, the evil queen. There she finds the magic mirror. Is this mirror evil? What will the mirror show her when she looks into its depths? After all a mirror only shows a reflection of oneself, right?Mr. Meredith has taken the beloved fairy tale of Snow White and presented it in a unique and intriguing way. This isn't a "Disney" retelling of the story, nor is it a child's fairy story. The Reflections of Queen Snow White is deep, emotional, and raw. In my opinion it was a bit graphic, but the graphic nature, along with the format (one of memories and reflections) is what makes it stand out from other Snow White retellings.While I cannot say I "enjoyed" the book (it's too raw and graphic for that) I truly appreciated this insight and perspective on the story of Snow White - it provides a depth to Snow White's character that I personally haven't come across before. It is thoroughly engaging and definitely worth the read.FYI  - I agree with Tifferz' note: there are a couple intimate scenes that are more descriptive than I care for in my reading material, but that can easily be skipped over when reading. The abuse Snow White faces is also fairly graphic. If you have delicate sensibilities or are considering this book for a reader under 18 I'd suggest caution with this one :)Source - author in exchange for honest review