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totallynotanerd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Everything about this reading experience was just blissful.
Love a book that drags me through a whole range of emotions <3
Love a book that drags me through a whole range of emotions <3
telemwill's review
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
bekab20's review against another edition
5.0
Laura Wood did it again. The cover of this book alone would make me pick it up. But I knew it would be good because of my love for A Sky Painted Gold. Welcome to the theater world of London, 1931. Can a young country girl make her way in this wild, unconventional world behind the stage? The real world is nothing like her imagination and Freya has to learn what she wants more, fantasy or reality. Truly coming of age story!
"Ambition. Opportunity. Want."
"Ambition. Opportunity. Want."
thebooksareeverywhere's review against another edition
4.5
Myself and Courtney have read a lot of Laura Wood’s books now, but we tend to pick them up on our summer reading holidays. We always wondered when we would get around to reading A Snowfall of Silver, as this one is set in winter and it never quite felt like the right time. When we booked a winter reading retreat for January, we knew it would be the perfect time to pick this up, and we were right.
Every time we pick up a Laura Wood book, we’re astounded by how enveloped in the story we end up being. We read this in one sitting because we didn’t want to put it down, and we both absolutely loved how much we felt like we were in the story. It was so lovely to follow Freya, who is the sister of the main character in A Sky Painted Gold.
I loved the plot of this story and I found it so much fun to follow Freya as she travels around the UK. The atmosphere is brilliant and I would argue this is more of a wintery story than autumn – reading it on a cold, frosty January afternoon was absolutely perfect.
The group of main characters who travel with this theatre company were so much fun to read about and such a lovely friendship group to be a part of. I also really enjoyed the romance, as I always do with Laura Wood stories! Overall, this one was a very enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to picking up The Agency for Scandal on our next reading holiday.
★★★★★
4.5 out of 5 stars
4.5 out of 5 stars
iesje_eg's review against another edition
5.0
December 2020: 4/5
December 2022: 5/5
So I finally reread this book and it was absolutely spectacular.
I loved this book even more then reading it for the first time.
The vibes, plot, characters, romance, friendship everything about this book was amazing.
Truly transportive just like all Laura Woods her books.
December 2022: 5/5
So I finally reread this book and it was absolutely spectacular.
I loved this book even more then reading it for the first time.
The vibes, plot, characters, romance, friendship everything about this book was amazing.
Truly transportive just like all Laura Woods her books.
l1nds's review against another edition
5.0
This is the bookish equivalent of a mug of hot chocolate, and I'm not exaggerating when I say it's one of the highpoints of my year! I know comparisons aren't always helpful but honestly if you like Eva Ibbotson romances, Noel Streatfeild and I Capture the Castle, this is a pretty safe bet.
It is possible the pantaloons were a mistake.
How can you not love a book with an opening line like that!? It's warm and sweet and funny, with a delightful romance, although that element is more of a subplot to the main storyline of finding your place in the world.
Warning: this book will make you furious that you've never had a costumed dinner party while snowed in at a beautiful regional theatre. Unless you HAVE done that, and then I'm furious at you too!
It is possible the pantaloons were a mistake.
How can you not love a book with an opening line like that!? It's warm and sweet and funny, with a delightful romance, although that element is more of a subplot to the main storyline of finding your place in the world.
Warning: this book will make you furious that you've never had a costumed dinner party while snowed in at a beautiful regional theatre. Unless you HAVE done that, and then I'm furious at you too!
hayleyyelyah_'s review against another edition
5.0
Utterly delighted by this story, though a sky painted gold had my heart, this is a close second. I want more from these sisters!
heather_freshparchment's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Sexual assault