Rating: FIVE STARS

"Kristen Reed's Christian epic fantasy novel, Eirwen's Dream: Inside Snow White's Sleeping Mind, is an inspiring and entertaining retelling of the Snow White fairy tale. Although this is the second book in Reed's Fairetellings series, the author includes enough background to allow it to be read on its own. After Princess Eirwen falls into a deep sleep after being poisoned, she finds herself in an alternative world where she alone can save the realm from an evil Siren. Along the way, she learns what it means to be a fair, just, and merciful ruler. This is a well-written and compelling tale as the young princess goes on her own quest and comes out much the better for it. Eirwen's faith plays a major role in who she is and how she conducts herself, and the role forgiveness plays in her world view is very admirable. I enjoyed reading Eirwen's Dream. It's most highly recommended."

Rating: Four Stars

"Eirwen's Dream is an interesting re-imagining of the classic fairytale. If you like light, easy, and quick fantasy reads, you will enjoy this one."

Rating: FIVE STARS

"For those younger readers and their parents looking for a clean fantasy story based on Christian philosophy, Kristen Reed offers Eirwen's Dream: Inside Snow White's Sleeping Mind. Based loosely on the traditional fairytale of Snow White, Eirwen is to assume the throne upon the death of her father. Young, beautiful, and in love with Prince Roderick, she expects great things to come. But when her stepmother, Nerys, who is concerned there will no longer be a place for her, poisons Eirwen, she 'awakens' in a faraway land, Edwig. There, Lawen befriends her. Together the two surmise that Eirwen may be the one awaited in Edwig -- the one prophecy identifies her as Snow White (which happens to be Eirwen's parents' childhood nickname for her as well). As trouble unfolds in the form of an evil Siren who kills beautiful young women to maintain her beauty and power, Eirwen, Lawen, and their newfound friends, seek to outfit Eirwen with the armor she will require to defeat the evil Siren and her reapers. 

"There is a growing desire for Christian fantasy reads and the rules for the genre seem to be changing. In the case of Eirwen's Dream, Kristen Reed pushes the boundaries a bit in that she is not telling a story only of faith and redemption. Rather, she is portraying through Eirwen's journey a series of principles that a believer endeavors to follow. When Eirwen masters each of them, she is provided with one of the elements of the armor of God (i.e, the 'shield of faith,' the 'helmet of salvation,' the 'breastplate of righteousness,' and so forth). This story is unapologetically Christian in nature, including references to the Bible, to Jesus Christ, and to forgiveness and salvation. Thus, it hits all the points necessary for those looking for a story set in a fantasy world, with unreal creatures and elements of 'magic,' while also promoting the Christian faith. Sure to be enjoyed by late-middle grade readers and up, Eirwen's Dream is a well-written page-turner."