Salla Simukka

When seventeen-year-old Lumikki travels to Prague to find some peace after helping to bring down a crime ring, she is approached by a strange woman who claims to be her sister.

As White As Snow

Lumikki Andersson may be innocent, but she's no Snow White... Three and a half months have passed since Lumikki Andersson was left for dead in a snowdrift - a bullet wound in her thigh and frostbite creeping into her skin. But the scorchingly hot streets of Prague in summer provide a welcome contrast to that terrifying time, and now Lumikki just wants to move on - forget the events of the past year, forget about the Polar Bear's crime ring - and escape her parent's oppressive concern... She's alone again, which is just how she likes it. But Lumikki's peaceful solitude is about to be shattered. She is approached on the street by a nervous young woman, who, unbelievably, thinks she might be Lumikki's long-lost sister. Lumikki is unconvinced - although Zelenka's story seems to ring horrifyingly true - but there's something weird about her. Something jumpy, and suspicious. Turns out Lumikki is right to be wary, as Zelenka is part of a dangerous religious cult who believe they are descendants of Christ - and that Lumikki is one of them, and must be 'martyred' alongside them. On the run for her life again, Lumikki must once more draw on her all her powers of resolve and strength if she is to survive.

As White as Snow

Janna Niemi

This second installment in the series was a lot better and a lot more compelling than the first book in the trilogy. I totally loved it. It was thrilling, and gripping and absolutely enjoyable. I like Lumikki's character a lot and she's a very Finnish girl in nature even when you take out all the changes pullying has made to her character and personality. 
The ending to this book was better than I thought it would be and I'm quite happy at the moment. I can't wait to get my hands on the final book in the trilogy as this series just got better on a whole new level.

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I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The second installment of the Lumikki Andersson series is as interesting and entertaining as the first book. If “As Red As Blood” had you hooked, “As White As Snow” would not disappoint you as Lumikki’s adventures take her to one of the most atmospheric cities in the world, Prague.


The Plot

After the first book, I gave up on looking for plausibility in the plot of this series and decided to enjoy it for what it is - an adventure full of action and (improbable) twists of fate. “As White As Snow” comfortably sits within this frame. It works well as a short piece of fiction of entertainment and adventure.

The plot of a cult that traps many blind souls may feel a bit cheap but it got me hooked anyways. Major props to Salla Simukka for giving me the chills while reading about the White Family and the reporter’s findings.


The Setting

Prague is one of the most beautiful and haunting cities in the world. Initially, I was thrilled to find out that the plot was set in it. However, I feel like the book just doesn’t make the best of it. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of the city does not come through through the pages and it often feels like the story could have been set anywhere else in the world to the same effect.


The Characters

I still like Lumikki a lot. It was interesting to learn more about her past and see how it has affected her. Unfortunately, much like the first book, the rest of the characters feel underdeveloped and one-dimensional. I think that a lot of them have potential but are crippled by the fact that we barely get to see them outside of their interactions with Lumikki.


The Verdict

“As White As Snow” is a good read if you need a quick distraction with a kickass heroine. The novel is good even as a stand-alone, so you don’t have to read the first book before getting into this one. I would recommend for days where you feel like you just need to relax and not think about what you are reading.

As White As Snow

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