A review by niffler_for_words
Of Snow and Sapphire by K.C. Silver

adventurous challenging emotional inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

“I would wait centuries to have you, even if our time together is only seconds. I would find you in another life, just to have you again.”

Of Snow and Sapphire is a novella, but despite its brevity, I found that this story about love, self-sacrifice and duty was complete and enthralling. Everything is in it : the love story, characters’ conflict, the world building, a plot for the characters. All characters (even the side ones) are well developed and have their own personality. Of course, I wish there was more world building and descriptions (of the castle and the world for example), but I guess it’s what you have to compromise with when you read a novella. It’s not that it lacked here, just that I wish I had more…

As I said, I loved the characters and the plot. I did not see some twists coming, and the pacing was really great. Ludelle is a strong female character, torn between love and responsibilities, but who wants mostly to remain faithful to who she is, and not just become her husband’s (or son’s) shadow. She has a choice to make, but she’s never whinny. I adored that. Zimyn is one of my favourite MMC in a long time. He’s strong, able, protective but always lets Ludelle be, and makes her own choices. That’s what being supportive is, IMO. (I also loved the idea of his frozen plates, both on a symbolic and aesthetic POV)

I can’t wait to read about the other courts, especially because I love the Weather Gods concept. 

Thank you K.C. Silver and Truly Yours PR for this ARC. My opinions are my own.