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Snow So White: Urban Magick & Folklore Kindle Edition

by C. Gockel (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.2 802 ratings

Book 1 of 5: Urban Magick & Folklore

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Once upon a future-time, in a city of steel, concrete, and Magick, a wicked queen trapped a mighty warrior with a curse ...

In the tiny village of Somer, far from the city, Cherie knows nothing of the evil spell. Her home is a safe, Magickal place. The Fae travel freely along its roads, Magickal humans and animals are welcome, and everyone is hidden from the Queen’s sight by Jack Frost, the local ghost, who blurs the Queen’s mirror with snow and ice.

But when Jack’s spell begins to crack, the Queen’s eyes fall on Somer. Nothing will keep her from abducting all of Somer’s Magickals, not even a war with the Fae.

To avert a war, save her village--and herself--Cherie strikes a perilous bargain. Aided only by Jack and her own small Magick, she’ll set off on a quest … If she fails, she’ll lose more than her life.

A retelling of Snow White with Urban Magick, plenty of folklore, and a Princess Charming. Perfect for fans of Naomi Novik’s Uprooted and Spinning Silver.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FZVDK3Z
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services (January 21, 2022)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 21, 2022
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4262 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B09M4QWJDQ

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C. Gockel has been writing stories for her friends and family since the dark ages (i.e., before word processors existed.) A few years ago, she started posting those stories to the intertubes. She received emails, messages, and reviews from her fans telling her she should 'do this professionally.' She didn't; she is a coward and life as a digital designer, copywriter and coder is more dependable. But in the end, her husband's nagging wore her down: "You could be the next '50 Shades of Gray' and I could retire!" Unfortunately, the author writes science fiction and fantasy, and isn't particularly good at writing erotica. She is sad about this; she'd love for her husband to be able to retire and just work for her so she could nag him.

At the moment, Ms. Gockel is working on the next installment of the Archangel Project.

Ms. Gockel loves to hear from readers. She can be reached by email at: cgockel.publishing@gmail.com

Her Facebook page is: https://www.facebook.com/CGockelWrites

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J

Fairytale retelling at its finest!

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024

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Set aside what you think you know about the tale. This retelling is brilliant! There were many unexpected twists and turns in this book that I just COULDN'T put down. I'm SO excited what the next leg of their journey looks like, that I've already bought book 2, and I'm heading to start it now!

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Lisa Dawn

Solid Urban Fantasy with a Powerful Romance

Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2023

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Cherie lives in a world that is similar to our own with one major difference. One day, the earth was infused with magic, causing ordinary people to gain supernatural abilities, monsters to roam freely, and certain forms of technology to become unnecessary. People who were younger when the change happened had an easier time adapting to it than those who were used to a more traditional way of life. Cherie doesn't have any great powers that she knows of, but she does have two magical grandmothers and a strong bond with a boy nicknamed Jack Frost. Jack is trapped in a mirror world and can only communicate with Cherie through reflections. Jack is older than he looks and first met Cherie through her grandmother, a doctor, who he seemed to have met before the world was touched by magic and he become trapped in an ageless state in the mirror realm. When the book begins, Cherie's beloved grandmother passes away, and she is in a state of mourning when she embarks on an epic quest to free Jack from his mirror prison and escape his wicked stepmother, the Queen.

While it is an extremely creative book in its own right, this story does not really feel like a gender-bent retelling of "Snow White," and I think that plays in its favor. "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" is the second most commonly retold fairy tale next to "Cinderella," so it was refreshing to see a story that does something completely different with it. I think it works better as a "Snow Queen" retelling. All of the basic elements of "The Snow Queen" are there including a boy who is trapped in an icy prison, a girl encountering numerous perils to rescue him, and a wicked queen who wants to make everyone her slave. In "The Snow Queen," Gerda encounters many supernatural companions who aid her on her quest as opposed to Snow White who spends most of her time looking after the dwarfs in their cottage. In this book, Cherie has a supernatural companion who helps her fight her way to Jack, a vampire named Grendel, who identifies herself as Cherie's grandmother, but due to her age, she is more likely to be an older ancestor of hers. Their companionship plays a major factor in the emotional appeal of the story, especially due to how much Cherie needs a maternal figure in her life after mourning her other grandmother.

Another fairy tale this book reminds me of is "Fairer than a Fairy," which is also about a girl who falls in love with a prince who she can only talk to in reflections. In that story, their communication is limited to the reflection of a rainbow when the hits a specific fountain at a certain angle. "Fairer than a Fairy" also had a brave princess heroine who went on a daring quest to awaken the sleeping body of the prince who talks to her in reflections through his dreams. The love story between Jack and Cherie seems so impossible that the desire for them to overcome the odds and be together is exhilaratingly strong. That is where this book excels despite its complex and occasionally confusing lore. The bond between Jack and Cherie is so strong that it overcomes space, time, and many other powerful forces that fight to keep them apart, which is exactly how a good fairy tale should be told. Even though there were parts of the book that I didn't completely understand due to a lack of familiarity with urban fantasy, my desire to see Jack and Cherie together never faded.

Snow So White by C. Gockel offers a unique twist on fairy tale retellings, diverging from the familiar story of "Snow White" and delving into lesser-known tales like "The Snow Queen" and "Fairer than a Fairy." While it may not fit into the traditional mold of a fairy tale retelling, the book shines in its world-building and emotional connection. The bond between Cherie, and her trapped companion, Jack Frost, is undeniably powerful, driving the reader to root for their reunion despite the challenges they face. Although there were moments of confusion with the urban fantasy elements, the desire to see their love triumph remains unwavering. Ultimately, Snow So White delivers an engaging and satisfying reading experience for fans of fairy tales and urban fantasy alike.

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Not what was expected

Reviewed in the United States on February 19, 2024

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I was expecting something resembling the snow white fairy tale. Boy was I wrong. Very loosely associated with the general theme of the story, (evil queen is the stepmother) but it is so much more. Lots of mythological references /characters.
Well done mixing old and modern to creating something refreshingly new.

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Chicken Dancer

A pleasant book to help me escape from the daily grind and relax.

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2023

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It was an enjoyable book. I especially liked the author 's limited use of profanity. Sexual tension between the main characters was well written without being overly explicit and distracting to the plot development.

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CM

Love!

Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024

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This is an epic retelling! You have an evil Queen, cursed Snow White, vampire, fae, magic cat, talking rat, and more. This is set in a "after the change". No electronics. No cell phones. A lot of Magickal and non Magickal. Can't wait to read book 2!

Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2024

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This is a very unusual book. Parts are very funny. However the mythos is somewhat confusing. The ease of solving complex problems is also almost at a grade school level vs YA or adult fiction. The story is very pleasant and interesting.

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Ilona Nurmela

Gender reversed mashup retelling of Snow White AND Sleeping Beauty with elements of Snow Queen and, interestingly, Red Riding Hood - loved it!

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2022

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Imagine if the collective consciousness summoned all the fantasy fairytales and legends to life. On Earth. Dragons hunting in the skies and sea serpents swimming in the oceans - cool? Nope. Add vampires, far & other dark things and it’s havoc. Two hundred years after old tech fails and the 2nd Civil War aka Human-Vampire war ends, humans live in small communities, as much as awed as afraid of Magick and Magickals.

The book starts with a shocking horror scene. Cherie has had a bit of a bad day, no wonder it ends with her running into & from more monsters and then her life gets curiouser & curiouser.

I loved the idea of Jack Frost imprisoned in a dreamworld and moving through mirrors. Also, Cherie’s quest to go after Jack reminded me of the Eurydice myth where Orpheus goes to Hades to bring her back, but that’s the basis of Snow White in any case. Cherie’s & Grendel’s travels reminded me of I Am Legend and Vanilla Sky (movies). Absolutely loved the redeemable vampire Grandmother Grendel and Cherie as the Red Riding Hood twist. The tower the author picked in modern day USA for the tower to hold Jack was a brilliant idea. I also loved the names of the magickal animals - Genghis Khan for a mouse and Nefertiti for the cat next door, lol. I was at the edge of my seat throughout - will Cherie save Jack and break his curse, will Grendel get a bite out of Cherie and how will it all end. I can’t wait for the explanation behind Cherie’s magical ability (peacekeeping) - hopefully in the next book.

Recommended fir lovers of mashup dark YA & adult fairytales with lovely twists & turns and a bit of a scifi perspective.

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Bigreddwho

oh my goodness

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2024

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A book full of moral dilemmas, and delicious content . A full book of unexpected turns . Super excited read

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Amazon Customer

Excellent, as always!

Reviewed in Canada on December 18, 2023

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C. Gockel's books make us enter a whole new realm and live amazing adventures! Snow White retelling will keep you page turning up till late!

Edith

An unexpected delight

Reviewed in Germany on December 26, 2023

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Retellings of fairy tales are often a little boring, because too close to the original, or trying too hard to be different, so I did not expect much from this one.
But. I'm really happy that I read it, because this one is outstanding. For one its version is very far away from the actual fairy tale - in ways that are very imaginative and smart and fun. If you are told about the premise of this world you wouldn't think it'd work in a novel, but it does, and extremely well.
Mainly it is the characters that are so interesting and well-rounded and believable, and their interaction with each other.
And my favorite thing in this book is how well Cherie, and to some lesser extent some of the other characters as well, are modeling choice. Cherie often finds herself instinctively wanting to react a certain way. Because of fear, of prejudice, of ingrained cultural beliefs. But then she catches herself, pauses and makes a conscious decision about who she wants to be, how she really wants to meet these situations. In no other work of fiction have a read a better description of how to choose one's path, consciously.
Very well done!!

Peter Ffrench

Another take on a fairy tale.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 21, 2023

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Cherie flees Somer to escape the enlistment into the Queen's Magickal (why the k?) army and is drawn into a series of adventures with the fae and a collection of people from various legends to free Jack from the curse which wasn't the curse everyone thought it was. She meets a substitute grandmother who saves her and eventually Cherie fulfils her destiny. The link to the seven dwarves is a bit tenuous but it works somehow and the story is entertaining.

Kim Schaap - Hooiveld

Confuseld

Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 22, 2023

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I dont know yet..

L. Carter

A new take on an Old Fairytale

Reviewed in Australia on April 1, 2023

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I was enthralled immediately. Yes, it’s a gender flip on an old fairytale but in such a unique way. The world as we know it now has been changed forever by the resurgence of magic. I simply must read book 2!