After a lengthy mid-morning nap, cup of tea #3, and some porridge, I read the next story in Once Upon a Rainbow, Vol. 2, "Snow Fox" by Sara Codair.
This is a wry, snarky, cutting twist on Snow White. It has a modern day setting with magic and enchantments mixed with social media and social media grudges. The whole thing is a bit tongue-in-cheek except that the dark commentary about vanity is spot-on. How is it that I did seem to forget that the Queen was out to murder Snow White for the sheer fact that she was prettier? Because it happens so early on, and the rest of the story is about the comeback. But in "Snow Fox", the point is made more than once so it is kept front and center while the romance aspect plays out. Well done, I'll enjoy returning to this story again.
Now for a mid-afternoon nap.
Link for the anthology: https://ninestarpress.com/product/once-upon-a-rainbow-volume-two/
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