First, as always with translated books; the translation itself. You'll be pleased to know it's smooth as silk. Apart from the names and some foods, there's no hint that this was not written in English; the language flows, it's colloquial, it's no hardship to read.

Now, the story. What a fascinating idea! The ways that the world adapted around the lowering temperatures are really inventive and I was glued to my page as I read along. The whole Truman Show idea was brilliantly melded in and it all made sense.

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I enjoyed the characters and the inventive setting, and this is a read I'll be recommending to other readers. Fantastic.

Thanks to Random House Children’s Books, NetGalley, and Soyoung Park for the opportunity to review this lovely book. In this world the elite of the world are able to live within the Snowglobe in a temperate environment and they live their lives on camera so that those on the outside can live vicariously through them. Meanwhile, people on the outside work in nuclear power plants to keep the power going and provide electricity to the people in the globe and on the outside. But there are secrets that are hidden both inside and outside and if our heroine is not careful she may end up dead like her predecessor. Something’s wrong with the Snowglobe and she needs to find out who or what it is before her time runs out.
Well worth picking up, you are sure to enjoy this story and find it hard to put down.

This was such a unique concept, and I feel as though it was executed well. I really loved the story, and it had me invested page after page. Thank you netgalley for an arc of this book.

Chobahm lives with her brother, mother, and grandmother in a city that is always cold. Going outside can quickly kill you without protective clothing. She, her mom, and brother all work at a factory where they must walk to keep the machines working to supply power for light and warmth for their city. They are entertained by the TV shows of the one place that has warmth left, Snowglobe, a domed city. Its residents are the stars of reality TV shows, almost always on camera. Chobamh longs to be a director and live in Snowglobe. It looks so wonderful. She'll find what it takes to keep Snowglobe going and the darkness behind the pretty world on TV.
This was an interesting look at a supposed utopia that was just as dystopian as the rest of the planet. Chobahm is ambitious and also has a strong sense of what is right. I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to those like strong female protagonists who may struggle to do what is right. Already purchased for the Young Adult (Teen) Department.

Rating: 3.5 Stars (or ~4 stars)

Soyoung Park’s Snowglobe, the first book in a new science fiction-dystopian duology translated by Joungmin Lee Comfort, is a unique read reminiscent of K-dramas, and dystopian movies like Snowpiercer and Ready Player One. After the world has frozen over in the future, most of the citizens are stuck in the freezing cold and supplying electricity for the rich and powerful. While the working class freezes, the rich and powerful are all safely ensconced within the walls of the Snowglobe, in exchange for having their lives broadcasted for entertainment purposes to the poor souls stuck out in the cold. Chobahm has dreamed of becoming one of the ‘actors’ in Snowglobe her entire life, but when the opportunity finally comes around everything is not as it seems and there’s much more going on then makes it onto the screen.

The setting of this story was really interesting, as it provided the opportunity for the author to make some commentary about the dangers of extreme climate changes while also providing a unique obstacle for the characters to overcome. It’s an extreme take on the idea that the grass is not always greener on the other side. The characters were also interesting; as there was the ‘reality TV’ side to each of them as well as the side that comes out when the cameras go off.

All in all, things blended together in a simplistic yet memorable way. It was a fairly entertaining read, and I’m curious to see how the action wraps up in the final installment of the duology. I would recommend it to teen and adult readers who are fans of dystopian novels with a bit of mystery and elements of K-dramas thrown in. Narrators Shannon Tyo, Greta Jung and Jeena Yi did a great job bringing the story to life with their performance in the audiobook narration. I also want to note how much I appreciate the great work the translator did, as there was never an awkward moment in the wording or grammar.

Thank you to the author, the publisher Delacorte Press, the team at TBR and Beyond Tours, and NetGalley for providing me with a complimentary review copy of the book as part of my participation in the tour. I appreciate the opportunity to read and review Snowglobe immensely. Please note - I voluntarily read and reviewed the book. All opinions expressed in the review are my own and not influenced in any way.

Set in a dystopian world where people work at power plants to help create electricity for the domed city Snowglobe, which provides 24 hour television programming. Chobahm had applied to the film academy but when she's not accepted, she thinks that's the end of her chances of getting to Snowglobe. Then an opportunity appears that she didn't expect and she's on her way to pretend to be her favorite actress, who happens to look just like her. Snowglobe is nothing like she expected and she soon realizes there's something going on that they've been hiding from everyone else. Overall, an interesting concept and a commentary on how we consume media and who the audience is for it. At times it was a little confusing how things worked in the world, but the end of the book really set up the series to delve even deeper into the mystery.

Wow! This was such a fast-paced read with interesting characters and a plot that kept me hooked from the start. I could not put this one down. Upon reflection, though, something didn’t get as much resolution/explanation as I would have liked, and things occasionally felt heavy-handed/contrived, but I enjoyed the story enough that didn’t bother me.

I enjoyed the plot and characters in this fresh take that blends The Hunger Games with the K-Dramas I enjoy. Ultimately the end left me wanting more and eager to read the sequel.

Thank you net gallery for the advanced copy of this book. This is a dystopian young adult novel set in a world that has become frozen. Electricity is made by people walking on treadmills and that is the job of most of the people in this country except for entertainers who live in a climate-controlled bubble. This was in interesting concept. The heroine in this story was plucky and not too over the top.

"Snowglobe" takes readers on a chilling journey into a world where safety comes at a high price. Within the confines of the dome lies a society built on illusion and surveillance, where citizens trade freedom for warmth. The novel's protagonist, Chobahm, becomes ensnared in this web of deception when she is selected to replace a deceased star. As she navigates the intricacies of life inside Snowglobe, she uncovers unsettling truths about the reality behind the televised facade. With its gripping narrative and thought-provoking exploration of power and manipulation, "Snowglobe" is a captivating read that lingers in the mind long after the final page.

Unique dystopian novel!

17yo Jeon lives with her twin brother, mother, and grandmother in the extremely harsh environment surrounding Snowglobe. The main job for residents is producing power by running on giant hamster wheels for ten hours each day. Jeon is asked to leave her home and family to be a replacement for the Snowglobe star Goh Haeri. Jeon is thrilled because this means her family will be taken care of and her mother will no longer have to work but can stay home with grandmother instead. Jeon arrives in Snowglobe excited and happy but things aren’t adding up and when she discovers secret passages by accident, her existence is threatened.

Likes/dislikes: Strange concept that’s hard to grasp and become engrossed in. I enjoyed the mystery behind Goh Haeri. The story has an interesting and unique concept.
Mature content: PG-13 for underage drinking.
Language: R for 49 swears, no f-words.
Violence: PG for death.
Ethnicity: predominantly Korean

Absolutely captivating read! This book truly exceeded my expectations. From the compelling characters to the intricate plot twists, every page kept me hooked. The writing style is superb, effortlessly drawing you into the story. Highly recommend to any avid reader!

I am a fan of Hunger Games and other dystopian books so I was very intrigued when I read the blurb for this novel. This book overall kept my attention, and i enjoyed it.

“In a world of constant winter, only the citizens of the climate-controlled city of Snowglobe can escape the bitter cold—but this perfect society is hiding dark and dangerous secrets within its frozen heart.”

Off the bat, I knew crazy stuff was going on in Snowglobe; you don’t only allow a select few in a climate-controlled dome and leave the rest to suffer if you weren’t doing shady things, but I digress. Snowglobe isn’t just a place for the elite or the rich; it’s a place where people’s lives are streamed 24/7 in a massive scale series of television shows. In Snowglobe you can either be an actor or a director and a director is exactly what Chobahm wants to be.

But she has one thing standing in the way. She looks exactly like SG’s biggest star, Goh Haeri, who has just died and Chobahm is chosen to take her place in SG so viewers will never know their favorite has passed away. She sees this as a way to get out of the harsh conditions outside and help her family, so she agrees. But all the glamor of living in the globe quickly dissipates when she discovers a conspiracy that rocks her world.

This book demonstrates the power and corruption of those in power, but with all the magical components, twists and turns, and ohs and ahs, Snowglobe is like a TV show in itself. To put it not so eloquently, this book was so damn good.

Snowglobe, by Soyoung Park, is a YA dystopian novel that shows the dark side of reality tv.

The premise of this book is uniquely terrifying, and we really get a sense of the desperation of the main character, and Chobahm's resilience makes her tale gripping.

The ending seems like there was more to tell, but this does work as a stand-alone as well.

Snowglobe is a wonderfully inventive dystopian read that will have you happy for warm weather. Follow along as you watch people go about their lives in a globe of warm weather. Is what the people are watching real or is all just a lie and the reality they are showing isn't real. A great read that will bring forth images of other wonderfully written dystopian reads.

Two hundred years ago climate change finally decimated earth, the remaining population living in a frozen wasteland, or at least most of it because at its heart is Snowglobe. A city that, thanks to geothermal vents was able to thrive after the Yibbon Corporation discovered a way to take advantage of those vents. In an attempt to give those living in the Outer World hope the Yibbon Corporation creates television shows out of the population of Snowglobe; everyone here is either an actor or a director and you're life is on display for the world to see. And on this stage Goh Haeri is the beautiful, talented sun that lights the world for those living in the Outer World, the perfect young woman beautiful and confident the type of girl you'd like to be. But what if you could be her? What if someone gave you the opportunity to step into her shoes, to be beloved by thousands? What is the price you'd be willing to pay to be the Sun?

I rarely regret not reading a book. Honestly, I think that putting LOTR off until I was in my early twenties and taking a year to start the Tide Child Series are the only two times I've regretted waiting to read something. Putting Snowglobe off for two months will mark my third time. Park takes the depravity of The Truman Show, mixes it with a brutal commentary of Idol Culture while blending it with a very serious message regarding climate change into one of the best thrillers I have read ever. Even when I was 100% sure I had figured out where this story was heading it didn't matter, I wanted to know, I wanted to see it from "Haeri's" eyes, hell I needed too. Haeri's story becomes so important that it became essential that I heard everything from her, anything less would be unacceptable given the truly deplorable situation she finds herself in. The fact that "she" recognizes her own responsibility in it makes it that much better.

Overall, this was absolutely excellent. It is one of the most unique stories I have ever read and an excellent beginning to a series that I've already decided is a favorite.

As always thanks to Random House Children's and NetGalley for the eArc!

The world has frozen over and only the actors and directors in the bio dome snow globe avoid a bleak life in the cold. Sixteen year old Jeon had always wanted to be a director but like most people she's stuck working at the power plant. One day a director shows up and wants her to replace Snow Globes sweetheart Goh Heari. Jeon agrees for a chance to escape her village but quickly finds out that it's not what it's seems .
This was a great story. I liked all the characters and the twists and turns. Jeon is a smart heroine who thinks quick on her feet.
I enjoyed the twists and turns and thought it would make a really interesting drama series.
I want to get a physical copy for my teen to read because she'd enjoy it too.
I got this Arc free from Netgalley. This is my honest review.

Snowglobe is like a mix of The Hunger Games and Snowpiercer. The main character is likeable yet flawed, and the world she inhabits is dystopian but not to the point of disbelief. The twists are well-written, even if predictable for those who read this genre often. The epilogue leaves the ending open, but this novel could potentially be read as a standalone, if one is okay with some plot threads not wrapped up.

This book is an easy 5 stars. The audiobook was so well done, the narrator did a fantastic job of capturing the characters and setting. I could literally feel the emotion. This book was first published in Korean and is now for the first time being published in English. If I wasn’t told this was a translation I would have had no idea! I never once felt confused and there was no discontent at any point. The book flowed nicely from scene to scene. This book will take you on a ride so you better strap in. Once I started it, I could not put it down. The pacing was so well done. I absolutely loved the main character because she was honest in what she wanted no matter how that made her look to the reader. I loved that she was caring but she also had her flaws. The dystopian setting was perfect and the world was creative and new. Overall, I really loved this book because it had so many moving pieces that were done beautifully. I cannot wait to find out more about the mirrors in the next book. I highly recommend this one. It was well written, it has a creative plot, and characters that you will root for.