A review by mairead_parade
Snowspelled by Stephanie Burgis

hopeful slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

This had an interesting gender-reversal conceit, but I don’t think it ever quite fulfilled its premise, even taking into account the novella length. A lot of world-building felt elided and ideas thrown out and not explored.
*2.75 stars