I’m a sucker for a fairytale retelling and I think this might be one of my favourites. Snow had wonderful character development throughout the book and I liked the way the dwarves were written. I do wish there was more building up of the relationship between Snow and Bregas. But I think it’s true fairytale style for the love story to just kind of happen rather than develop over time.
The cover is gorgeous though I think I like the original title better. Overall I definitely recommend this one.

A new inventive retelling of fairy tales. I really enjoyed this element throughout.
Anything based on witches and fae is right up my street. Another spooky season book for me.
I did think the romance could have been given more depth but overall it read really quickly and I enjoyed the authors writing style.
3.5/5 stars.

I really enjoyed "White as Witching". The story grabbed me from the beginning and I couldn't put it down, so ended up finishing the book in two days. The writing was beautiful, it created a magical atmosphere, with, in my view, the right amount of darkness. There were sad and tough moments, but there were no gruesome details or graphic scenes to put one off.

The book is a reimaging of Snow White. However, it was different enough that it didn't feel too connected even though many of the familiar characters of the classic tale appeared. I enjoyed meeting those and seeing them in a new light.

The chapters were not too long, but each one felt conclusive. I found most of them ended up on a cliffhanger and I needed to continue and see how the story would progress. What I usually dislike in modern-day fairytales is that they're either quite basic or a bit too overcomplicated. I thought White as Witching struck the right balance there. All in all, a very enjoyable read, a lovely adult fairytale. Would totally recommend it to everyone who enjoys magic and lighter fantasy.

This book is a beautiful retelling of Snow White with a lot of small references of other fairy tales (keep your eyes open… there are a lot of them even if some are really subtle 😉). All along the book, we follow Snow in her honorable quest but we grow up with her in her understanding of what is important in life and how to still be a hero but with another point of view. I loved the way she redefines herself step by step and takes us in her journey… It may be a fantasy story, it also brings a lot of reflexion to the reader and that’s definitely what I loved so much about it. The writing is fluid and so easy to read that I finished the book in 3 days even while english is not my mothertongue (I usually read a little slowlier in english). I jumped into the story and didn’t want it to stop as it was so well written and full of important details (but not too much... I don’t like a lot of details 😊) that help me to perfectly imagine the characters, the landscapes and all the fantastic things that were described. I can only recommend to read this beautiful story that has the power to reach your imagination as well as your heart... Well done Katherine Buel !!

“Words have power, but they have weight as well, and some of them are so terribly, terribly heavy.”

I love a good fairytale retelling. White as Witching has a mixture of a few different fairytales, the primary one being Snow White.
Snow’s aunt has killed her mother and father and taken over her kingdom. After seven years in hiding, having half of her face burned by the man who helped her escape in order to keep her identity a secret and believing her sister Rose to be dead, she is tired of running and tired of keeping both her identity and her Magic a secret. All she wants is revenge.
I read White as Witching in one sitting. It’s a short read but it’s also surprisingly captivating. You find yourself cheering for Snow and her friends l, not just to win, but also as she takes her own journey in understanding herself.

I am struggling to put into words how much I LOVED this book! It was witchy, wonderful and haunting. The world building is exquisite and the writing is just perfection. If I had to sum this book up in three words it would be WOW WOW WOW (original I know!)

I'm thankful I had the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Thank you to the author: Katherine Buel and the Victory Editing Netgalley Co-op)

This book was a wonderful magical adventure from the beginning to the very end. It's one of those books that has you hooked from the first sentence. This book follows Gaia after tragedy forces her to flee everything she knows. Seven years later is where we find ourselves at the beginning of this book.
I had a lot of thoughts as I read this book and one was, how did this author make ugly/terrible things sound so darkly beautiful? There are some twists that I didn't expect and a few I did. In this story at times a true death would be almost a relief. I love the way the author included memorable scenes and characters in new refreshing ways. I really enjoyed this book and definitely recommend it to those who enjoy a FANTASTIC fairy tale.

I received an eARC copy of White as Witching from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I did not read the original published version of this book Heart of Snow, so I don't know what changes, if any, were made.

This story is a lyrical retelling of Snow White, along with a few other fairytales, most notably, Snow White and Rose Red. Snow White is in hiding after watching her stepmother, who was also her aunt, murdered her father. A woman she is sure also murdered her mother. Her face is left scared and "ugly" on one side (though there's never any mention of this affecting her sight or abilities to speak or needing special treatment). She gets herself chosen for a "Selection" to be chosen to meet the Queen, somewhere a certain number of girls go each year, and no one sees them ever again, sure she’ll save them this time and remain hidden from her eyes while doing so.

The first part of this book is captivating, and I really enjoyed it. The writing style is the same as the Queen's name "Lyrical" but not impossible to read. Just lyrical enough to fall into a sort of song in your head, but not so like a poem that it becomes insufferable to read.

The Selection itself is interesting and tense. I love how you get to know all the characters, especially the Queen herself, and even start to wonder if Snow White might be a slightly unreliable narrator. Sometimes, I even wonder that now.

Not that the Queen isn't evil. She is, even without me having to reveal how, but she has a Swan Lake backstory of how she and her sister ended up being engaged to the king, and it's heartbreaking, and I wish the Selection really had been the whole of the book. That it hadn't basically broken after the first girl and that the entire book was with Snow White and her stepmother playing mind games while pretending to be nice together while manipulating the girls like chess pieces while more of their morals and pasts were revealed, because I felt like I wanted more of that from Lyric than just the "she's evil, let's just skip to that part and not go into any more of the gray aspects of her character and how she got there". And the "Snow White is so blinded by hatred she can't where she might be wrong" was also more interesting than "Snow White is so pure she apologizes for everything".

What I'm saying is the first part is a 5-star, and the last is a three, which lands us at a 4-star overall. A good story, and interesting, but I ended up not engaging with it as much as I started with at the beginning and that does make me a little disappointed.

This seems to be a title change on a book that was previously published last year(?) I definitely stick with my 5 star rating this book is absolutely beautiful. I am confused at the change of title as I feel like the original was much more fitting and the new one just doesn’t make much sense to me. Below is a copy of the review that I submitted last summer. I will also submit it to the new Goodreads page.


I’ve read quite a few retellings this year but I think this one is by far my favorite. This dark and brooding remix of Snow White is absolutely brilliant. Katherine Buel has a beautiful writing style that sucked me in right out of the gate. The world building was lovely, just the right amount of detail to transport you without over bearing you. I found the magic system to be unique and fun. I loved the characters, especially our MC. I found myself emotionally invested in this storyline. I cringed, I laughed, I got mad, and I even cried. The underlining message of hope and love was tastefully done and honestly well received for me in the world we are living today. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who enjoys a darker retelling of the classics. Or to anyone looking for a badass MC and a deep resonating message of love and justice conquering all.

An interesting take on Snow White that mixes it with elements from Snow White & Rose Red and German folklore. I liked the premise and Snow's character, especially her time with the blacksmith and having to deal with her circumstances as a scarred villager, which I wish had been longer, but not so much the Queen Lyric storyline nor the witching arc, and thought things are a bit too easy for the sisters thanks to that magic they can wield.

If I could give this book half-stars, I would go for 4.5 as I enjoyed White as Witching a lot, finishing it in one evening. I tend to enjoy fairytale retellings and this one was quite an original one. We follow the story of Gala, who is a rightful heir to the throne of the human realm but lives as a poor blacksmith's daughter in order to survive. She has a scar across her face that protects her from being discovered by the evil queen who killed her parents and beloved sister. Yet she cannot stay hidden forever, seeking revenge and truth.

Gala is quite an interesting Snow White, being fierce and brave, instead of the more usual passive princess. She possesses magical powers of frost and ice, which she is not afraid to use if needed, I liked her as a main character with very clear character development, so clear at times that it truly reminded me of fairytale tropes. The author builds the world well, I especially liked the introduction of other magical creatures such as fae or gnomes.

I am not sure if this book is standalone or if there are more books planned with the characters or at least within the universe, but I would love to get to know more.

Thank you Netgalley UK for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this retelling of the Snow White legend which engaged me from start to finish. The characters are really well fleshed out; the witch at times gains your sympathy and Snow is by no means perfect. Nothing is quite as obvious as it seems and the story moves at a great pace. Bits of other fairy tales are incorporated into the story giving it even more depth. A fabulous read!

We follow Snow in this perilous journey of seeing her family murdered before her eyes to being chosen for the selection. Of which five girls are chosen to live with the Queen. There are many familial secrets Snow will have to uncover, especially concerning her aunt, to survive the illusion. This is a wonderful Snow White retelling stemming from the many versions of her story. The characters were bewitching but not something that made me want to continue with the story. This was more of a story driven book which I adore. Overall it just seemed a little rushed. But then again this book is less than 270 pages and packs a punch for what story it does tell. Overall my rating for this is a 3.5/5.

Extended Breakdown:
Characters: 3/5
Story: 4/5
Magic System: 3.5/5

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This was a beautiful retelling of Snow White. I was hooked right from the get-go and enjoyed every page.

During her journey to reclaim her kingdom Snow must learn what it is to love, to lose and the power of the words we say and the ones left unsaid. There is witchcraft and dark magic, demons, fae, dwarves and comical animal friends.

Katherine brings the story to life with her descriptive language and lyrical writing.

White as Witching is a lyrical Snow White retelling. I devoured this book and read it in one sitting. I loved how this was written and loved the dark witchy vibes. There’s murder, magic, witches, demons, fae, and romance. I really cannot recommend this enough.

Thank you NetGalley for an early eARC.

I already knew from the plot that this book was going to be something spectacular:

Snow saw her family murdered by her aunt in front of her eyes seven years ago. She barely escaped with a blacksmith who burned one side of her face to keep her safe all those years.

Each year, the Selection chooses five girl to live in luxury with the Queen Lyric. But Snow knows that her aunt is hiding something. As the Selection comes to her remote village, Snow puts herself forward to be chosen.

She tries hard to lay low while at her childhood castle being magically trained by her aunt. It doesn't take long before Snow realize it's all an illusion.

I literally devoured this book on a rainy afternoon perfect for reading!
I loved this story so much and I have to admit that I didn't think it was so thrilling and full of emotions, I was literally hooked on the story and I was really so emotionally involved.

I loved the fact that it was a retelling of snow white mixing different versions of the famous fable and it all destroyed me (in a good way lol)!

Definitely recommended if you love fairy tales, even a little dark, and obviously if you love snow white.

Thanks to Netgalley and Katherine Buel for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Beautiful. Red it without stopping and it took me up and it took me down and up again. I loved it and hope others will love it too.

What an incredible and emotional book!
This is a kind of snow white retelling but where snows aunt goes crazy and kills her family.
Great if you like fade to black books!
Thankyou netgalley for letting me read this amazing arc!

Snow saw her family murdered by her aunt in front of her eyes seven years ago. She barely escaped with a blacksmith who burned one side of her face to keep her safe all those years.

Each year, the Selection chooses five girl to live in luxury with the Queen Lyric. But Snow knows that her aunt is hiding something. As the Selection comes to her remote village, Snow puts herself forward to be chosen.

She tries hard to lay low while at her childhood castle being magically trained by her aunt. It doesn't take long before Snow realize it's all an illusion.

This book destroyed me! Saying I was emotional is an understatement. It was a beautiful retelling of Snow White mixing different versions, older ones and German mythology, together. I strongly suggest you look up the Snow White Rose Red version if you wanna see different versions of Snow White story. The story was so well made with a good pacing and great plot twists.

White as Witching is a short YA book with magic, fairies, dwarves and a little bit of romance but mostly fade to black.

I would like to thank @NetGalley and @victoryeditingngc for a copy of this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.