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What happens when you don't read the blurb of a book but choose to read it based solely on the cover?

Well, let me tell you what happens.

You are pleasantly surprised by it! It is well known I am a suck for beautiful covers, and Legend of the White Snake was no exception for me. And as the story started, I thought to myself, what is this book even about?

Luckily, it wasn't a heavy fantasy read and great for any young adult age. The story and plot were very simple without too much depth. This creates a very cozy fantasy read, rather than deep world building. Honestly, the only fantasy aspect of this book is that it doesn't take place in the "real" world (even though it could very easily do so) and there are spirits. So, if any young adult reader wants to venture into a new genre - this would definitely be a book to do so.

The plot moves very fast, and I mean very fast. It was definitely an easy book to read but that hindered some of the character arcs story for me. Everything was very insta-happening, including the romance. There was never a real build up towards it, but instead is the insta-love trope. This works for some people, but I've never been a huge fan of the trope. However, for this book - it's exactly what was expected to happen.

Overall, Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee was a great introductory fantasy read. This book creates a more cozy fantasy read than a in-depth world building. The plot itself was interesting and definitely kept my attention. This is a retelling of a story that I wasn't familiar with but makes me want to learn more. I enjoyed the dual point of view as well, even though there was the insta-love trope which I'm usually not a fan of. I highly recommend this book for any who are looking for a lighter fantasy read.