When It Snowed
Alexandria Babiy
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The novel, WHEN IT SNOWED, tells the tale of a royal girl, Ada, and a peasant boy, Ness, as they struggle to take back the country they once called home. Black clouds, and dark intentions shroud over the Kingdom of Velykym, as the former Prince, and Ada’s brother, turns the land into his own personal toy. In order to stop the destruction of Velykym, Ada flees her life in the castle, and joins forces with unlikely allies in order to bring her brother’s reign of terror to an end; however, life in the castle could never have prepared her for the world outside its walls. Not only must she deal with the elements, enemies, and monsters, but also her own inner demons; guilt a constant weight upon her heart. Her mother’s mysterious death, and her brother’s sudden shift in character haunt her as she attempts navigate the world she never knew she could be part of.Ness embarks on this journey by no choice of his own. Forced to face a royal whom he hates, while facing the truths of his own dark, and desolate life. Himself haunted by the deaths of his father and brother, and the girl who fed the dying dog. He leaves behind a broken family, friends who can barely survive, and a life that is barely worth living. Ness travels around the country in an attempt to change everything, simply because if things remain the same, there might as well be nothing.Both Ness and Ada break barriers, and look into the lives of those on the other side. Each of them struggling in a world where loyalty, trust, and allies are often in short supply; they must bridge the gap between the haves and have nots. Each step they take, each breath, every single choice… it all leads to one thing… a revolution.