“Rachel Huffmire is an exciting new voice who takes familiar ideas about fantasy and time travel and SHATTERS those expectations!! ‘Shattered Snow’ is a beautiful reimagining filled with engaging new characters and fresh new ideas. Literary escapism achieved!” -Brian Crosby, Creative Director of Themed Entertainment
In 2069, time-travel is restricted to observation and research. But Keltson … Keltson Grammar doesn’t mind breaking a few laws. Known only as “The Mirror”, Keltson runs an underground empire that rescues unfortunate souls throughout history. However, a single misstep could send an entire agency to reinstate his clients to their original dismal fates.
Lilia Vaschenko is a Russian mechanic surrounded by cinderblock towers, ladders she cannot climb, and a glass ceiling that holds her down like a casket. She’ll do anything to escape— even work for the world’s most wanted renegade.
Margaretha is a young countess, destined to be poisoned at twenty-one. But when she discovers a mysterious mirror in the woods that transforms the world into shadows and ice, her future shatters. Chased from her familiar home, will she ever find where she truly belongs?
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I have a HUGE soft spot for fairy tale reimaginings and this one absolutely hit it out of the ballpark. A classic tale with a steampunk/fantasy vibe that felt original, riveting, but also true to its inspiration. I was immediately captivated by the way the story unfolded and loved every page. I simply cannot wait to read more from this author!
Shattered Snow
By Rachel Huffmire
This story was so intriguing and original, I enjoyed every word. I have never read anything like it and I think it’s a great read for all ages. This story takes some interesting turns and yet still stays true to the fairy tale in many ways. The author was able to spin so many elements into this book and bring them together seamlessly. I was kept entertained throughout the entire story. There are also great characters that you don’t want to miss reading about. I recommend this book you will be taken on quite the adventure. I cannot wait to read more from this author.
Shattered Snow is a wonderful new take on the Snow White story. It combines the well known story with time travel in a new, unique way. I love how all the characters are intertwined later in the story. In the beginning I didn’t think it was a Snow White twisted tale, but as the story moves along, it all came together. There is the evil stepmother, a huntsman, the dwarves, the loving townspeople, and a version of prince charming. It was a little confusing at first, understanding the time travel, but it was clear by the end. I love the book and highly recommend to people who enjoy the re-telling of classics. It has another cute tie in to the Grimm brothers at the end, that I loved. Can’t wait to read the second story, which looks to be a twist on Sleeping Beauty.
4 Stars
Shattered Snow is the first book in The Mirror Chronicles by Rachel Huffmire. Wow, this has got to be one of the most original retellings I have ever read. Snow White meets time travel, history and mythology. I was captivated from the moment I read the blurb. The author’s cleverly crafted plot, superb character development, and imaginative details really brought this story to life. Snow White just got a whole lot more interesting, that’s for sure.
Looking forward to the rest of the series!
Thank you, Rachel Huffmire!
Well, well, well… what a pleasant new take on an old classic. Rachel Huffmire, I applaud you on a job well done. I’m very picky when it comes to classic fairytale retellings. My opinion usually is why change a perfect story. Like I said USUALLY. Rachel Huffmire did a masterful job with this book, by bringing a futuristic twist with the time travel aspect she incorporated.
The characters also brought an extra layer of awesome to the book.
Thank you for making me eat my words.
I give Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire, 5 stars.
This is a retelling of Snow White. There have been many retellings of fairytales lately and to be honest, some of them are not very imaginative. The same cannot be said whatsoever for this book. I completely forgot I was reading a retelling when I first started reading it. When I got further in, I met more and more characters that reminded me and I was thrilled. While staying true to the basic story, this author spins such a fantastic tale and really makes it their own. I can honestly say that I have never read anything like this and I loved that fact! The story and characters pulled me in immediately, I could not put the book down. I throughly enjoy the story and really loved the directions the author took. I am left wanting to know more about this world and these characters.
If you are a fan of fairytales and time traveling with strong, real characters, this book is for you.
Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire
4 Stars
Let me start off by saying that I don’t usually read Sci-fi novels but I love fairytales so I decided to give this book a chance. I believe this is one of the best and original retelling of a classic fairytale. The author did an excellent job of combining actual history with the story using a vast amount of imagination. The flow between the p.o.v was effortless enabling the reader to fully immerse themselves in the characters.
This version allowed us to see more of a back story to the mirror and the evil queen which was enjoyable. I liked the fact that this read was more of an adventure than a romance. I did find the book a little long probably because I don’t enjoy sci-fi so all the back and forth time travelling grew monotonous. All in all, I think the author did an incredible job and I highly recommend this book.
I am at an absolute loss for words, Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire is AMAZING!! If you’ve ever read The Lunar Chronicles, you will LOVE this! I was hooked from start to finish, i could not put it down for even a moment, I had to know what happened next. This is my first book from Rachel Huffmire and I was absolutely blown away, I definitely need more from this author! I look forward to reading more from this very, very talented author!!
I will admit I am a sucker for fairy tale retellings. I may be a thirty something mom but who doesn’t need a little magic and adventure to escape from the world we live in sometimes? Rachel Huffmire was a new author to me but I decided to go in head first and blind as soon as I saw the blurb and cover. This hands down was the most unique and imaginative way to rewrite a classic fav of mine, Snow White. This won’t read like you think it will, it will be even better. There is an element of time travel, something that tends to get a tad confusing at times, but Huffmire did a wonderful job of making it very simple and easy to understand, as well as believable. We get to travel to imaginative and detailed places, you feel as if you stepped into the time travel machine with the characters. I love a good fairy tale with imaginative scene building and this has a lot of it! I was also a mega fan of how the newest characters fit in well with the classics we have grown up loving and knowing. This is a cast of characters you don’t want to miss. I am anxious to get my hands on the next book in the series!
This is my first book by Rachel Huffmire. It will not be my last. Truly masterful. She reimagined an old classic by dusting it off and giving it a spin that was awesome! I loved this book so much and I’m headed to the second ASAP! I love the time travel aspect in this story and I wasn’t sure I would. It was easy to keep up with where Rachel was taking you. Can’t wait for more from her, found a new favorite author.
A retelling of a fairytale classic
I enjoyed this book but found moments of it confusing and had to reread pages several times.
If time travel with a hint of fairytale is your thing I have absolutely no doubt you will love this book.
Rachel Huffmire writes in a really intriguing way and keeps you hooked throughout the book. A good read and I would recommend it.
Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire is the first book in the Mirror Chronicles series. This is an interesting and unique retelling of Snow White that will grab your attention from the first page. This is a YA novel however I would definitely say it has an appeal to adults as well – I enjoyed every part of this book!
I really enjoyed the way the author created this story, it felt like she took you on a journey throughout the book. I found myself connecting with the characters and really engaging with them. My favourite was “The Mirror”. I liked how he was portrayed and the premise behind what he was trying to achieve. I thought he was a clever character with enough intrigue behind him to keep him interesting the whole way through.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I enjoyed her approach to it all. I am certainly looking forward to seeing what else is to come from this author and this series.
This is the first book in The Mirror Chronicles series. The year – 2069. Time travel has existed for quite some time now, but not without harsh effects. Therefore, laws were created to prevent history from being changed. Keltson does not mind breaking a few laws to help people out. But will there be consequences? What an exceptional read on time travel/the retelling of a fairy tale.
Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire is a YA historical SciFi story and is an imaginative and unique retelling of a fairy tale. This time traveling tale is a fresh narrative and out of the box thinking by Rachel. She has woven the complexities and intricacies together to give us a story unlike others. This refreshing reimagining tale should be put on your books to read list.
Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire – Review by Gail Guerrero
Five stars
I love when I find a story that draws me in fast. Where the author hooks my attention and I get consumed in the story. This is a retailing of a classic but with a twist. Well many twists. You don’t just get the typical “Once Upon A Time”. You get an adventure. The story has many selling points. The one I found the most interesting was the time travel. The way it worked and how the author interpreted it into the story. The characters growth and bond an amazing thing to witness. I could hardly put it down. The author made you think. I’m extremely excited that I found this story. The author has an interesting way of telling stories. The flow of the words on every page just beautifully written. There was only one thing I got messed up on it was keeping up with the laws and timeframe. Overall you will not be disappointed in this story. Not many stories out there that do so well in taking something you already love and giving it an amazing twist. There is romance but it’s not the main focus. That truly makes the love that they share seem more genuine.
A reimagining of the classic Snow White fairytale. I have to admit I was initially apprehensive when reading this but I was completely surprised by how much I enjoyed this concept. The book was action-packed from the very beginning and did not disappoint. I loved the time travelling aspect and while it is not a book I would normally pick up; I definitely do not regret it.
However, I would have liked for Rachel Huffmire to develop the characters more to make this a five-star read.
Shattered Snow by Rachel Huffmire has become one of my favorite Fairy Tale retellings! The character development made this story unique and exceptional. I love that we get the villains backstory and the mirror is not just a face stuck on the wall. The author did a great job giving these characters more depth.
The ending was absolutely perfect! I highly recommend this story!
Unique combination of sci-fi time travel with fairy-tale like fantasy. Good to see a strong, female lead within a story which openly discusses feminism. The plot is not taken over by ideology, however, as the reader is eager to discover if Lilia will be successful I’m her quest to save the future by travelling to the past.
This story is the retelling of a great classic story, Being a YA book would stop most from reading it. On the other hand, I grabbed this book and devoured it in one sitting. This book has a familiar plot line. It is filled with fantasy and SciFi all rolled up into it. The amazement of the scenery in the book paints a beautiful picture with some added descriptions on the side. The characters are fully developed. We find the story is about Margaretha and Keltson. Keltson has a looking glass that he uses to be a hero to some. Margaretha has bitten into a poisonous apple, Kelson comes to change everything around. Is the story starting to sound familiar? I highly recommend this story to see the fairy tale told in Rachel Huffmire’s story.
Shattered Snow (The Mirror Chronicles Book 1) by Rachel Huffmire. This was a great story. It’s a retelling of Snow White that we all know and love. In this version the character of Keltson aka “the mirror” uses his abilities to see people and their lives and decides to take it upon himself to help them. Joined by his friend Lilia, a Russian scrap mechanic, they try to reconstruct history. Its a very dangerous game! Margaretha is a young countess laid out to be poisoned at the young age of 21. Keltson and Lilia decides to take fate in their own hands and thinking they are helping the girl they have truly turned her world upside down and no one knows how things will turn out. This retelling is amazing and keeps you on your feet with the time travel and different characters. I didn’t have a hard time keeping up though it moved very smoothly. This is not my favorite genre but I have come to really enjoy it due to some authors talented spins and this is a prime example. Do yourself a favor and read Shattered Snow to find out for yourself!