A review by starryeyed9
Snowglobe by Soyoung Park

adventurous dark 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

4.0

The line between reality and fiction blurs in this twisty dystopian novel. Chobahm has dreamed of leaving her freezing cold village and moving to Snowglobe, a temperature controlled settlement in a climate-ravaged world. But to live in Snowglobe one must either be an actor whose life is constantly filmed or a director who makes the actors' stories television-ready. When the most famous director in Snowglobe approaches Chobahm with a mysterious opportunity to move to Snowglobe, Chobahm readily agrees. Everything may be televised in Snowglobe, but nothing is as it appears. Chobahm finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew, including herself, as she walks the line between truth and fiction. The translation from Korean to English is impeccable and dystopian fans will enjoy the familiar beats of the genre. The well-paced plot keeps readers engaged while the ending leaves them excited for a sequel.