The novel, a reimagined version of Snow White set in 16th-century Italy, received mixed reactions from readers and critics after publication.
According to the novel’s official summary, Bianca’s peaceful life changes after Lucrezia and her brother Cesare Borgia arrive at her home. Don Vicente is later sent away on a dangerous mission, leaving Bianca vulnerable to Lucrezia’s jealousy. Bianca escapes an attempt on her life and later finds refuge with seven dwarves, while the magical mirror becomes central to the story.
One review published by Bookish Live Journal gave the book a 1-out-of-5 rating and sharply criticized the pacing and plot structure.
The same review argued that the novel skipped important events and relied too heavily on time jumps, making it difficult for readers to connect with the characters or understand their decisions.
The reviewer also criticized the use of magic in the novel, saying it appeared only when convenient to the story. The dwarves, who were expected to play a larger role, were described as underdeveloped and uninteresting.
Another criticism focused on Lucrezia Borgia’s motivations throughout the novel. The reviewer questioned whether the character’s jealousy toward Bianca was believable enough to drive the story for years.
Even with the criticism surrounding Mirror, Mirror, Gregory Maguire remains one of the best-known fantasy authors in modern publishing.
The success of Wicked helped Maguire gain worldwide recognition. The story was later adapted into a two-part movie series, with the first film released in 2024 and the second arrived in 2025.
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