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belava's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Physical abuse, and Medical content
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
fantasy_voyager98's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This thriller story was filled with shocking,and unfortunate plot twists.
Mrs.Park's writing was very detailed,and provided an in depth analysis on the corrupt nature of the film/tv industry,and the secrets that stay hidden by any means necessary.
The main life lesson throughout the story was that the truth always reveals it's self,and when it does there's no where to hide.
The characters each had their own motives,and beliefs. The main character Chobahm made a choice to protect her family,and for a chance at a better life. The teamwork ,and fierce determination from Shinae, Somyoung,and Chobahm was amazing.
From start to finish this thriller captured my attention with it's secrets,mystery,Science Fiction elements, and strong cast of characters.
I look forward to reading the sequel when it comes out Spring 2025.
Mrs.Park's writing was very detailed,and provided an in depth analysis on the corrupt nature of the film/tv industry,and the secrets that stay hidden by any means necessary.
The main life lesson throughout the story was that the truth always reveals it's self,and when it does there's no where to hide.
The characters each had their own motives,and beliefs. The main character Chobahm made a choice to protect her family,and for a chance at a better life. The teamwork ,and fierce determination from Shinae, Somyoung,and Chobahm was amazing.
From start to finish this thriller captured my attention with it's secrets,mystery,Science Fiction elements, and strong cast of characters.
I look forward to reading the sequel when it comes out Spring 2025.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Alcohol, Cancer, Medical content, and Suicidal thoughts
betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I thoroughly enjoyed this! Its vibes felt a little like The Selection, mostly in the reality TV aspect. The world building was well done, and though the story really focused on plot over character, I was in for the ride! The world that Park has created is fascinating, and I'm excited to see more of it in a second book.
There are a lot of twists and turns by the end, even if I could see some of them coming. I also appreciated that this is a dystopia with basically no romance. So definitely bonus points for that!
There are a lot of twists and turns by the end, even if I could see some of them coming. I also appreciated that this is a dystopia with basically no romance. So definitely bonus points for that!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Cancer, Suicide, and Murder
Minor: Child death, Child abuse, and Medical content
bookcaptivated's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Alcoholism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Cancer, Classism, Suicide, Alcohol, and Dementia
Minor: Medical content and Mental illness
sol_journal's review
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
*Thank you NetGalley for this eARC! All thoughts, opinions, and reviews are my own.*
Posted to: NetGalley, Goodreads, and The StoryGraph
Posted on: 1 October 2023
3.8 (rounded up to 4) out of 5 stars.
‘Snowglobe’ was enrapturing with an interesting plot and a few twists towards the end that left me wanting more. While it gets a bit info-dumpy at times, I think it’s a well enough spiel to introduce readers to this world that Soyoung Park is creating. The information didn’t feel too overwhelming and fit in mainly because we are watching the story unravel through Chobahm’s pov.
Chobahm is an interesting character. I really liked this mix of naivety yet also selfishness and desire to be more and have more than what she does. She’s one of those protagonists that knows what she wants yet slowly uncovers the reality of things and has to grapple with this change in what she thought she knew and what she couldn’t believe could happen.
I believe ‘Snowglobe’ is a series, duology to be specific. The ending alone has some closure, but I can definitely see some different paths that a second book could lead into. Split into four parts, the middle part having two sections, I think my favorite was definitely ‘You’ both sections. It where things began to unravel more and we see more into Snowglobe and what’s being harbored beneath the surface of all the glitz and glamour. I can see how ‘Us’ gets confusing for some. For me, it kind of- the pacing was weird and the events felt a little chopped together? It wasn’t exactly a rushed ending so to say, but more-so rushed events that led up to that ending. I think only a few threads were left open, which may resolve in another book.
‘Snowglobe’ was a short but good read! I can see the ties to ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Squid Games’, but I feel like it’s still some newness to it too that leaves one guessing. If this is a duology, I really can’t wait to see where Soyoung Park will take this next!
Posted to: NetGalley, Goodreads, and The StoryGraph
Posted on: 1 October 2023
3.8 (rounded up to 4) out of 5 stars.
‘Snowglobe’ was enrapturing with an interesting plot and a few twists towards the end that left me wanting more. While it gets a bit info-dumpy at times, I think it’s a well enough spiel to introduce readers to this world that Soyoung Park is creating. The information didn’t feel too overwhelming and fit in mainly because we are watching the story unravel through Chobahm’s pov.
Chobahm is an interesting character. I really liked this mix of naivety yet also selfishness and desire to be more and have more than what she does. She’s one of those protagonists that knows what she wants yet slowly uncovers the reality of things and has to grapple with this change in what she thought she knew and what she couldn’t believe could happen.
I believe ‘Snowglobe’ is a series, duology to be specific. The ending alone has some closure, but I can definitely see some different paths that a second book could lead into. Split into four parts, the middle part having two sections, I think my favorite was definitely ‘You’ both sections. It where things began to unravel more and we see more into Snowglobe and what’s being harbored beneath the surface of all the glitz and glamour. I can see how ‘Us’ gets confusing for some. For me, it kind of- the pacing was weird and the events felt a little chopped together? It wasn’t exactly a rushed ending so to say, but more-so rushed events that led up to that ending. I think only a few threads were left open, which may resolve in another book.
‘Snowglobe’ was a short but good read! I can see the ties to ‘The Hunger Games’ and ‘Squid Games’, but I feel like it’s still some newness to it too that leaves one guessing. If this is a duology, I really can’t wait to see where Soyoung Park will take this next!
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicide, Alcoholism, and Medical content
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