Two sisters. One enchanted forest. And a hidden destiny that could doom them both… Swept away to the castle beside the Darkwood, Rose Valrois is thrust into a world full of secrets and forbidden magic. There she meets her new stepsister, the enigmatic Princess Neeve, who will either become her best friend - or her worst enemy. When Rose follows her stepsister into the enchanted shadows beneath the trees, she is attacked by dangerous creatures and rescued by Thorne, the mysterious Dark Elf guardian of the forest. He binds her to the Darkwood and forbids her to speak of its mysteries. Yet despite the danger surrounding her, Rose continues to risk everything in her quest for answers, until the day she steals into the depths of the forest and discovers the most perilous secret of all... ✓ YA / Crossover Fantasy Romance ✓ Fairy Tale Retellings (Snow White & Rose Red) ✓ Dark Elf Hero ✓ Grumpy x Sunshine Sisters ✓ Bound by Magic ✓ Sibling Rivalry & Secret Keeping ✓ Royal Court Intrigue ✓ Hidden Identity & Forbidden Magic
- Heat Level: Clean / No Spice (romantic angst and crushes in Book 1, developing as the series goes on) - Vibes: Atmospheric, lush, adventurous, fairytale - Setting: A castle on the border of the dangerous and magical Darkwood - Trope Tags: Dark elf guardian hero, secret identity, fairytale retelling From USA Today bestselling author Anthea Sharp, a fantasy fairy-tale weaving elements of Snow White & Rose Red with romance, magic, and dangerous secrets that will destroy a kingdom. Will appeal to fans of Sylvia Mercedes, Naomi Novik, Holly Black, and anyone who loves a fairytale beautifully retold~
"★★★★★ "White as Frost is a beautifully written fantasy novel of the recently quite popular fairytale-retelling flavour, and I'm all here for it! It's a little bit Cinderella, a little bit Sleeping Beauty, and a whole lot of something all its own."
