SNOWGLOBE 2

An intrepid teenager battles a powerful, corrupt family to liberate the ordinary people of her frozen world in this translated work from South Korea.

In this duology closer, 17-year-old Jeon Chobahm is living in Snowglobe with a few other girls who, like her, recently learned—and exposed to shocked viewers—the secret that they’re clones of Goh Haeri, the star of the world’s most popular reality show. The most recent Haeri died by suicide; now Chobahm vows to discover the fate of the original Haeri, who mysteriously disappeared three years ago. She investigates the Yibonn Media Group, which rules over Snowglobe, while also contending with resentful fellow clone Serin, eluding constant surveillance, and dealing with uncertain feelings about sympathetic Yibonn heir Bonwhe. Chobahm’s movements are impeded by the extreme weather, blackouts, and human-induced environmental disasters that abound in Snowglobe. When Chobahm learns she’ll be framed for a terrible crime, she sets out to reveal an explosive secret to the world, one that the Yibonn family would do anything—including committing murder—to keep quiet. The entertaining plot is deftly interwoven with weightier themes: How does entertainment distort reality? How does one soften the pain of remembering—and what is the price of forgetting? The story is complex, and the heavier themes are handled with a light touch, allowing Chobahm’s strength, intelligence, and compassion to shine. This volume is accessible to new readers but is best appreciated by those familiar with the series opener.

Layered, distinctive, and memorable.