Legend of the White Snake

A snake spirit transforms into a boy and must hide his true identity after falling for a headstrong prince in this lush, romantic retelling of the traditional Chinese folktale. When Prince Xian was a boy, a white snake bit his mother and condemned her to a slow, painful death. The only known cure is an elusive spirit pearl-or an antidote created from the rare white snake itself. Desperate and determined, Xian travels to the city of Changle, where an oracle predicted he would find and capture a white snake.
Seven years ago, Zhen, a white snake in the West Lake, consumed a coveted spirit pearl, which gave him special powers-including the ability to change into human form. In Changle, Xian encounters an enigmatic but beautiful stable boy named Zhen. The two are immediately drawn to each other, but Zhen soon realizes that he is the white snake Xian is hunting. As their feelings grow deeper, will the truth about Zhen's identity tear them apart?  YA Fantasy Retelling: Based on the classic Chinese Legend of the White Snake, this romantic tale weaves mythology, magic, and destiny.
Enemies to Lovers: Prince Xian is honor-bound to hunt the white snake to save his mother. He never expected to fall for Zhen, the beautiful stable boy who is secretly his target. Hidden Identity: A spirit pearl gave Zhen the power to become human, but as his feelings for the prince grow, his secret threatens to destroy everything. Duty vs. Desire: With his mother's life on the line, Xian must choose between his filial duty and the enigmatic boy who has captured his heart.