Legend of the White Snake by Sher Lee

A snake spirit transforms into a boy and must hide his true identity after falling for a headstrong prince in this lush, romantic retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale.

When Prince Xian was a boy, a white snake bit his mother and condemned her to a slow, painful death. The only known cure is an elusive spirit pearl—or an antidote created from the rare white snake itself. Desperate and determined, Xian travels to the city of Changle, where an oracle predicted he would find and capture a white snake.

Seven years ago, Zhen, a white snake in the West Lake, consumed a coveted spirit pearl, which gave him special powers—including the ability to change into human form.

In Changle, Xian encounters an enigmatic but beautiful stable boy named Zhen. The two are immediately drawn to each other, but Zhen soon realizes that he is the white snake Xian is hunting. As their feelings grow deeper, will the truth about Zhen’s identity tear them apart? 

Review

“This sweet, queer romance based on the Chinese legend of the white snake explores themes of longing, fated love, and zhi ji. This makes an easy pick for fans of author Mo Xiang Tong Xiu looking for YA fare.” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

“Deeply romantic and utterly captivating.”  - ―Sarah Underwood, New York Times bestselling author of Lies We Sing to the Sea

Product details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quill Tree Books

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 15, 2024

Language ‏ : ‎ English

Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages

ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0063327198

ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 9780063327191

Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.6 ounces

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.04 x 8.25 inches