Mirrored by Alex Flinn
ebook, 384 pages
Published September 15th 2015
by HarperTeen
ARC from Edelweiss
In #1 New York Times bestselling author Alex Flinn's modern and mysterious retelling of Snow White, beauty is in the eye of the beholder and true love doesn't necessarily mean Prince Charming.
Celine's life is the stuff fairy tales are made of. She's beautiful, talented, and brave. Unfortunately, her tale comes complete with a wicked stepmother! When Violet steps into Celine's life, everything changes and weird things begin to happen to her—bizarre accidents, strange illnesses, and rabid animal attacks. Celine doesn't feel safe anywhere. It's almost as if some hateful witch is out to get her.
And there is. Violet has been waiting all her life to have Celine's father to herself. Getting rid of his gorgeous daughter is child's play for a witch as powerful as she is. Happy-ever-after isn't enough for Violet. She wants to be the fairest of them all, and Celine is in the way . . . but not for long.
Forced to take refuge with her friend Goose and his family, Celine gives up everything she loves and goes deep undercover. But will it be enough to fool Violet, or will Celine's fate be decided by a reflection in a magic mirror? And where do you find Prince Charming in Miami anyway?
Mirrored is a modern retelling of Snow White—told from the points of view of Violet, Celine, and Goose—with all the magic and mystery readers will love.
Celine's life is the stuff fairy tales are made of. She's beautiful, talented, and brave. Unfortunately, her tale comes complete with a wicked stepmother! When Violet steps into Celine's life, everything changes and weird things begin to happen to her—bizarre accidents, strange illnesses, and rabid animal attacks. Celine doesn't feel safe anywhere. It's almost as if some hateful witch is out to get her.
And there is. Violet has been waiting all her life to have Celine's father to herself. Getting rid of his gorgeous daughter is child's play for a witch as powerful as she is. Happy-ever-after isn't enough for Violet. She wants to be the fairest of them all, and Celine is in the way . . . but not for long.
Forced to take refuge with her friend Goose and his family, Celine gives up everything she loves and goes deep undercover. But will it be enough to fool Violet, or will Celine's fate be decided by a reflection in a magic mirror? And where do you find Prince Charming in Miami anyway?
Mirrored is a modern retelling of Snow White—told from the points of view of Violet, Celine, and Goose—with all the magic and mystery readers will love.
I was so glad that Mirrored was less dark, depressing and confusing compared to Alex Flinn's previous work; Towering. I kind of enjoyed Alex modern day adaptations with its light and breezy tone although the earlier chapters which are told from Violet's POV were really kind of sad. It gives an insight on how the 'evil witch'/stepmother of our 'Snow White' Celine came to be. And I guess readers can't help but feel so sorry for Violet in her childhood years and all those loneliness, sorrow and grudge really shape her into becoming a cruel and vindictive adult.
But honestly the highlight of this book is certainly Kendra. I love how funny and mysterious she can be. And those who have read Bewitching before can expect some witty lines courtesy of our favourite witch. And that happy ending is certainly one you did not expect. The funny twist at the end with the 'dwarf' and the so called 'prince charming' might just seemed unbelievable to some but it rather works for me. I'm really looking forward to more magical mishief with Kendra and hope that the next book also feature this beloved character.
But honestly the highlight of this book is certainly Kendra. I love how funny and mysterious she can be. And those who have read Bewitching before can expect some witty lines courtesy of our favourite witch. And that happy ending is certainly one you did not expect. The funny twist at the end with the 'dwarf' and the so called 'prince charming' might just seemed unbelievable to some but it rather works for me. I'm really looking forward to more magical mishief with Kendra and hope that the next book also feature this beloved character.
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