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Synopsis
A retelling of "Snow White" set in the "gritty gun-slinging west." Her parents were a Nevada silver baron who forced the Crow people to give up one of their most beautiful daughters, Gun That Sings, in marriage to him; her mother's life ended as hers began. Our narrator, born into a world with no place for a half-native, half-white child, is hidden for years by a very wicked stepmother who gifts her with the name Snow White, referring to the pale skin she will never have. Now she's a gunslinger in West that's wilder than any you can evoke....
Six-Gun Snow White: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This dark fairy tale retelling contains strong violence typical of Western gunslinger narratives, exploration of racism and colonialism, and adult themes including forced marriage and cultural oppression. The gritty setting and mature content make it appropriate for adult readers only.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, moderate sexual content, and strong language. Content notes include child abuse, death of parent, and racism (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will appreciate this lyrical, dark reimagining of Snow White as a mixed-race gunslinger navigating identity and survival in the Wild West.