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geets88's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
darcerenity's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Short, snappy, and sweet. A great comfort read for those who like magic and/or regency romances.
cassandra67b07's review against another edition
4.0
This was fun especially all the gender swap of roles and expectations. Bit light and frothy, it reminded me of Sorcery and Cecilia or Mary Robinette Kowol’s Glamour series. 3.5 to 4 stars.
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
4.0
Snowspelled was a delightfully enchanting novella that I had so much fun reading.
The world building was great and really interesting. It's set in an alternate regency-like era in a country named Angland where women are the politicians and men have magic. There's elves, trolls, and the mention of fairies. It was so fascinating to learn about this intriguing world.
Snowspelled was really good and while I was reading it I was fully absorbed in it. But when I'd have to set it aside to tend to other things, I found that I wasn't in a rush to get back to it. That's not a bad thing, some books are just like that for me, and that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it. I enjoyed Snowspelled a great deal and am very eager for the next book.
The world building was great and really interesting. It's set in an alternate regency-like era in a country named Angland where women are the politicians and men have magic. There's elves, trolls, and the mention of fairies. It was so fascinating to learn about this intriguing world.
Snowspelled was really good and while I was reading it I was fully absorbed in it. But when I'd have to set it aside to tend to other things, I found that I wasn't in a rush to get back to it. That's not a bad thing, some books are just like that for me, and that doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it. I enjoyed Snowspelled a great deal and am very eager for the next book.
brandypainter's review against another edition
5.0
When this book first came out, I was in the moving process and overwhelmed. Then I decided to wait for cold and the Christmas season came, and I found myself more overwhelmed. As soon as Christmas gatherings were behind me, it became my number one priority. And I loved it so much.
Snowspelled takes place in an alternate historical England (Angland). For such a short work, Burgis did an incredible job of building the world and making the differences from our own believable in the context of actual history but where magic exists and all manner of fantastical beings are real. There are malevolent elves, angry trolls, magicians, and a group of women politicians who rule the country. What is done with the gender roles and politics is clever and subversive without being heavy handed or absurd.
But really I just loved it because it was fun and exactly the sort of romantic story I like: prickly girl who is stubborn, boy down for the count when it comes to her in all ways. Cassandra carries her story well and is a character I will gladly read as many books about as Stephanie wants to write. I love her with Wrexham and everything their partnership is. I also adore Amy and Jonathan (Jonathan is definitely my second favorite character) and want more of them too! This was perfectly what I needed to read this week. I'm so happy it exists.
Snowspelled takes place in an alternate historical England (Angland). For such a short work, Burgis did an incredible job of building the world and making the differences from our own believable in the context of actual history but where magic exists and all manner of fantastical beings are real. There are malevolent elves, angry trolls, magicians, and a group of women politicians who rule the country. What is done with the gender roles and politics is clever and subversive without being heavy handed or absurd.
But really I just loved it because it was fun and exactly the sort of romantic story I like: prickly girl who is stubborn, boy down for the count when it comes to her in all ways. Cassandra carries her story well and is a character I will gladly read as many books about as Stephanie wants to write. I love her with Wrexham and everything their partnership is. I also adore Amy and Jonathan (Jonathan is definitely my second favorite character) and want more of them too! This was perfectly what I needed to read this week. I'm so happy it exists.