Legend of the White Snake is a beautiful and queer retelling of a Chinese folk tale. Xian was once saved and doomed by a mysterious white snake. It pulled him from a lake, but swallowed the pearl that could have cured his mother. Zhen is a white snake who has been transformed into a snake spirit after swallowing the pearl. When the two meet, an instant connection forms and Zhen is recruited to help Xian hunt down the cure for his mother. When the truth is revealed, will their relationship crumble? 

Legend of the White Snake is a well-paced and captivating retelling. The stunning cover initially drew me in. I love reading LGBTQ+ retellings and also enjoyed learning about the original folktale. Xian and Zhen have a sweet and warm relationship. It was very interesting to see how Sher Lee wrote the magic of the snakes and what it means to be a snake spirit. Legend of the White Snake is an excellent re-imagining of an epic Chinese folktale. Readers who love queer retellings and magical folktales should check out Legend of the White Snake.    

Thank you to Sher Lee, Quill Tree Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.