Snowspelled

Snowspelled is delightful, lighthearted romantic fantasy set in an alternate version of England in which Boudicca's rebellion against the Romans succeeded, leading to a tradition of matriarchal rule. While only women handle politics, magic is considered the domain of men. However, Cassandra Harwood has always dreamed of being a magician and becomes the first woman to enter this male-dominated sphere–until an incident leaves her unable to cast the simplest spell without risking her life.

This novella picks up four months after this occurred and follows Cassandra as she contends with her loss, a devious elf-lord, and the ex-fiance she believed to be better off without her. Though Cassandra's devastation is palpable, it still remains a fairly light, optimistic novel since a lot of the focus is on moving forward and societal progression (and this is further enhanced by fun dialogue and a great romance!). It's a little too straightforward and predictable to be a book that sticks with me despite admiring the author's ability (thus the 3 1/2 star rating), but I still found it very enjoyable: the perfect match when in the mood for a fairly short, diverting, engaging tale.

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