Chapters 7 & 8: Mirrors and Light & The Man in the Mirror Summary

The Queen receives word that her husband will be home in two weeks' time, just in time for the winter solstice. The Queen arranges a beautiful party to celebrate his return and to celebrate the changing of the season. She knows she has packed a variety of solstice decorations from her childhood home, and begins opening boxes she hasn't even thought of since moving to the castle. Immediately, she is filled with dread as memories of her childhood rush over her. Verona helps the Queen unpack and speaking boldly, says that she doesn't trust the sisters to be alone with Snow White. The two friends laugh about the triplets' peculiarities and continue decorating for the party. On the day of the solstice party, Snow White walks into...