Ready to return to the world of Snowglobe? Or perhaps you are looking for a nice little duology to read this summer? If you live in the Midwest, now is the perfect time to read something that takes you to a colder world for a bit to escape from the heat wave this week!

Sometimes the world moves so fast that it’s difficult to notice the changes happening around us. That certainly seems to be true for the people of Snowglobe, who live in a world that is obsessed with powering forward to supply what those higher up in government and class think they require to live. Just as it is in any society, these people have concern only for themselves and those they acquaint themselves with. They want to be able to lead comfortable lives while those they see as less than live their lives just trying to scrape by.

For our protagonist, Chobahm, life has been really rough lately. And now, offered a part of playing the lead character in a show while she attempts to find the real missing actress…well, her life just got even more complicated. If you’ve read the first Snowglobe book then you know how corrupt deeds and nefarious plans are being played out right under the noses of citizens. This continues in the sequel, and we learn even more about how the government in Snowglobe is run and what their priorities are.

Being calm and compliant can get you far in a world of forced labor and dictatorship, but as Chobahm and her friends are learning, when morals don’t align with actions, something needs to change. Obviously, things are made more difficult if you’re facing something like this alone, but as time goes on, the group of people who are ready for a radical change begins to grow and Chobahm finds herself in the midst of a fight for her life and those she cares about the most.

This is a very fast-paced addition to a duology that was really fun to read and explore. I wouldn’t be surprised if the author decides to write a companion series to give their readers another taste of the chilly world of Snowglobe and if that’s the case, I’m here for it!

Review of a Digital Advance Reading Copy from Random House Children’s Books

An amazing second act, the straightforward named Snowglobe 2 doesn’t disappoint. Fast-paced, filled with intrigue and danger, Snowglobe 2 takes readers on another suspicion filled on-air adventure as Chobaum rushes to find a killer and expose the secrets of Snowglobe once and for all. Lovers of K-dramas and action will love the Snowglobe duology - exciting, endearing characters and more twists and turns than a bendy straw, will keep readers turning pages until broadcasts go off the air!

Thank you net gallery for the advanced copy of this book. This is a follow up to the first book in which the world is frozen and people create the power for heat. The second book resolves things in an action-packed way. I would definitely recommend.

Chobahm is realizing that her perfect life in Snowglobe isn't what she expected. She now knows that everything she thought was real was only an illusion created by the evil Director Cha. Even though Cha is locked up the Yibonn Media Corporation is still in power. They don't want people to know the truth behind what is going on in the Globe. Knowing that Chobahm can show people what is going on they frame her for murder. There is one person who can help clear her name but will they and can she trust them?

This book did not disappoint! I loved the first book in the duology and this picked up right where it left off. This story jumped right into the action and kept everything moving at a fast pace. Just like in the previous book, the writer took us on lots of twists and turns and introduced a lot of over-the-top k-drama-esque moments. It also scratches that dystopian itch for those who love dystopias.

Things I loved:
-The found family of the Haeri girls
-Watching characters from the first book get redemption or at least make up for their previous crimes
-Seeing Chobahm grow even more into her "savior" role.
-Seeing more of the underside of Snowglobe
-A satisfying end to the duology

My only complaint is the same one I had with the previous book. Sometimes, we would be introduced to a new interesting thread in the story and than the story shifted in a different direction before I really got to settle in and enjoy the introduced element long enough. On the positive side, this tactic never made the book feel boring and always kept the book moving forward at a break-neck speed--which I liked! However, sometimes I felt like I got whiplash trying to keep up with the different turns the story took.

Ultimately, though, I loved Chobahm and all the other characters in this story so much that I would read more books with them!

This was such a satisfying ending to the Snowglobe Duology. I love the story and world idea and in this book things got even more dystopian as we learned more about how the city of Snowglobe came to be and how those that help to power it are treated. Things get a bit more sci-fi/fantasy at time too as we are introduced to some hypnotic abilities people have, as well as special drugs that keep people susceptible to this hypnotism. I still did not feel super connected to the characters, but the plot and world are so overwhelmingly good, that it did not really matter much.

4.5 Stars

Thank you to @delacortepress and @netgalley for the eARC. All thoughts are my own.

This one picks up right after the first book, which I listened to on audiobook. It was hard for me to keep track of all the characters (and I know some Korean and lived there for 2 years). I think it was ok, but not fantastic. I do think this author has a lot of promise, and possibly with better editing into English it would be a better book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC.

The cast of clones from the first book are back in their own reality show: You, Me, and Us. They may look alike, but their personalities often clash making for interesting viewing.

The Snowglobe begins in disaster mode. You will be surprised at what disaster the weatherman draws out of the hat and what a problem it can be.

Meanwhile Jeon Chobaham(her name means "early summer night") is determined to finish what she started in the first part. Unfortunately she knows a secret about the ruling family and they don't want her to share. Who will win in the end?

I enjoyed the return of so many characters from the first book -- even those with small roles like Licorice, the taxi driver. There are also some fantastic plot elements like the mirrors that transport to many corners of the globe and the clothing with heat technology--so innovative!

While this one went on a bit long, I do feel like we got closure and that the world of the Snowglobe is improved and heading in a better direction. Thank you to Random House Childrens and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Soyoung Park for providing me with a complimentary digital ARC for Snowglobe 2 coming out May 6, 2025. The honest opinions expressed in this review are my own.

I really loved the first Snowglobe. I thought it was really a unique premise. It was kind of like Snowpiercer, but I enjoyed the diversity of it. I’m not quite sure what happened. I really enjoyed the first half of the book, but I was a little lost in the second half. I didn’t really enjoy what was going on. So I think I just loved the first book a lot more. I would definitely read more books by this author.

I was excited to pick up Snowglobe 2 By Soyoung Park and reexplore this version of a dystopian future.
After Chobahm expose all the Haeri clones are living in the same house in a reality show.. Things are especially tense with Serin who wants the focus to be on her. But as with all reality shows things are not what they seem. This story explores more of how the Snowglobe is run and takes some very interesting turns. This book changes gears fast and the ending was surprising.
I would have liked to see some more development between the characters like the other Haeri girls besides Serin. I liked that even though Serin isn't the most likeable character Chobahm finds a way to work with her.
The concept and the world are so interesting that it I find myself recommending it to all my daughter's friends since it is YA. It feels like reading a Korean drama but far less violent than Squid Game.
Thank you to NetGalley for this arc. All views expressed are my own.

Like my favorite K-dramas, this novel kept throwing twists and turns at the readers. I found myself questioning many times if we finally knew the truth about Snowglobe and their society, and although some of the book verged on the ridiculous, I could not look away. I really enjoyed watching the Haeris and their friends turn society upside down.
This completed duology is worth the read.

Sometimes the villains are in plain sight, and our decisions lead us right into the arms of someone else who wants to use us.

Picking up almost half a year after the events of the previous book, Snowglobe 2 continues to follow the Haeri clones as they adjust to their new lives and as Chobahm attempts to figure out how to deal with all the secrets she is carrying.

Add in some twists to what is actually going on behind the scenes in Snowglobe and an extreme weather event, and it gets wild for sure. Nice wrap-up to the duology.

Definitely not where I thought this was going, but so worth the ride!

***Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for providing me with a digital copy of this book to review.***

❄️🩵 Snowglobe 2 ARC Review 🩵❄️

Thank you so much to Soyoung Park and Delacorte Press for the opportunity to read and review this book!

Snowglobe 2 is a dystopian fantasy novel and book 2 in the Snowglobe duology. As always, this will be as spoiler free as possible, so if this review feels vague - that’s why. After the events at the end of the first book, Chobaum’s life in Snowglobe is anything but normal. She’s trying to adapt to her new life as best she can, but what will she do when the illusion threatens to collapse??

This book was a wild ride and I loved every minute of it! This book picked up where Snowglobe left off. These characters went through so much between these two books and i absolutely loved this story. This is such a cool world and I found myself wanting more time in it - it was so good!

Overall this was a 5 star read! I love the characters and this world so much! It’s a wild ride all the way through! This book definitely has some darker moments, so please check triggers if you’re sensitive. This book had hints of a possible future romance, but nothing major on page - so no ratings will be given for spice

If you’re a fan of sci-fi dystopian books with strong characters, unique world building and a dash of reality TV shows, then absolutely pick this one up! As this is a continuation of the story started in Snowglobe, I’d absolutely recommend reading them in order.

Having finished Snowglobe a few weeks ago, I was very excited to get an ARC for Snowglobe 2 (thank you Penguin Teen Canada and Netgalley!). However, the sequel felt a little lacking to me.

While Chobahm was impulsive and brave in the first book, she now feels thoughtless and reckless. She kept making bad decision after bad decision but with no real consequences. She even had not one, but two, "deus ex machina" moments when a completely improbable person seems to magically appear to save her.

The shy romance that appeared to be blooming between Chobahm and Bonwhe disappears, and he is absent for most of the book.

The subterranean prison isn't what you think and doesn't really make sense. In fact, most explanations don't seem to add up in any logical way, and all the end results and final solutions are gained far too easily.

The final chapters wrap everything up and re-introduce people and ideas from the first book, but even having just read Book One, I still had trouble remembering why they were significant.

Overall, I gave it 3 stars. Chobahm is still a very likable character, and I wanted to see her succeed.

I really enjoyed this as a finale to the Snowglobe series, it had that element that I was wanting and enjoyed about the first book. I thought the use of the temperature was wonderfully done and had that feel that I was looking for in this story. Soyoung Park always does a fantastic job in writing a interesting storyline and characters, and I'm excited for more from Soyoung Park.

I became so invested in this story after reading the first installment and this sequel was a much-anticipated and much-needed return to this fascinating world! I loved the way the author connected this story to the first book with deeper meaning and new reveals. This was a really fun and satisfying read I'd recommend to all readers of fantasy and dystopia. However, you should definitely read book 1 first!

It’s rare for a sequel to outshine the original, but Snowglobe 2 pulls it off. This conclusion to Soyoung Park’s dystopian duology is a fast-paced, twisty ride that kept me hooked from start to finish. The pacing is spot-on—just the right balance of action, suspense, and emotional stakes.

The plot picks up right where the first book left off, plunging us deeper into the chaos of the Snowglobe world. There are shifting alliances, and some wild surprises I didn’t see coming.

That said, the characterization still isn’t as strong as I’d like. Serin, in particular, is so bitter and antagonistic that it becomes distracting. While I understand her motivations, her constant negativity made it hard to connect with her.


Still, the story delivers a satisfying conclusion to the duology. If you enjoyed the first book, this one is definitely worth the read.

Thank you NetGalley, Random House Children's Books, and Soyoung Park for the opportunity to read this e-ARC!

This book was a bit out of my comfort zone - while I do like the dystopian elements, it was difficult to follow along with many of the names. Soyoung Park did a good job of putting in hints about who the person was to remind us from book 1.

Overall, I thought the beginning of the book was a bit slow. By the middle to end of the book, the action had really picked up and got to the heart of Chobahm's mission to help bring down the Yibonn Media Corporation, the corrupt group that runs Snowglobe.

This book did not feel the same as book 1. As much as I loved the first book I could not get into its sequel. I’m sure some people loved it but not for me personally.