WHAT CAME FIRST
“Carol Snow explores motherhood, fatherhood and what it means to be a family in this brilliant novel about three colourful women and one lacklustre man.” — Amazon UK Editors’ Pick: Best Books of the Month
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“Carol Snow tackles the compromises some women face when they decide to have children. The subject matter is heavy, but in Snow’s deft hands, the book is funny, insightful, and heartbreaking as it follows three women linked by one thing: the father of their kids.” — Westways magazine
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“Filled much humor as well as a bit of angst, this down-to-earth story is sure to please.” — New York Journal of Books
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“magnificently crafted and genuinely unpredictable . . . if you’re a fan of contemporary literature, don’t miss out on this novel!” — Dreamworld Book Reviews
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“I was hooked the moment I started reading.” – Good Choice Reading
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“My only warning to potential readers is that Carol Snow books are incredibly addictive.” – The Book Chick​
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“Carol Snow never fails to deliver, keeping the emotions dancing in this compelling and delightful tale. The characters are relatable and modern, all on different paths in life but Snow merges them together with zest and wit. Charming, page-turning and engrossing, What Came First is a must read!” – Minding Spot
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“A delightful read, underscored with serious issues such as fertility, trust, fidelity, and acceptance” — Book Club Queen
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JUST LIKE ME, ONLY BETTER
“A divorced Orange County suburbanite’s life gets a delicious jolt in Snow’s superb romantic comedy … wonderfully witty…” —Publisher’s Weekly
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“One of my favorites…Highly recommended!” —Chick Lit Plus
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“Original and quirky…a fantastic read” —Trashionista
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“A sweet story of lost love, found fame, and new found love” —Examiner
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“A really great read” —Chick Lit Reviews
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“You HAVE to get this one!” —Bookshipper
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“With excellent pacing and plenty of humor, the novel absolutely flew by.” —Write Meg
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“Fast paced, witty and insightful” —Single Titles
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Guest post: My Book, The Movie
HERE TODAY, GONE TO MAUI
“. . . smartly written, with appealing characters and a plot just wacky enough to be plausible.” –Fresh Fiction
”This is easily Carol Snow’s best book to date—and that’s saying a lot because all of her previous books have been wonderful.” —Curled up with a Good Book
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"HERE TODAY, GONE TO MAUI is brimming with Carol Snow’s warm, engaging style; and her talent for crafting complex, witty, and sympathetic characters truly shines through." —LA Splash Magazine
GETTING WARMER
“With its entertaining combination of a realistically flawed heroine, sharp writing and tart humor, Getting Warmer is absolutely delightful!” —Booklist
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"Telling fibs has never been so fun!" —Fresh Fiction
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"Carol Snow does a wonderful job creating realistic, likable characters. Natalie is genuinely flawed, and readers can’t help but like her for it." —Curled Up With a Good Book
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT
“Snow’s humorous, wise debut serves up romance with a bit of social commentary on the state of singledom and the benefits of maturity in a youth- and romance-obsessed society.” —Publishers Weekly
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"Carol Snow dares to explore some "what ifs" of college life in a novel full of zany adventures, reflecting the wisdom of an adult revisiting the past and trying not to make the same mistakes. The author's subtle digs at ethics in journalism are right on target for her character's development, but this story has plenty of surprises. BEEN THERE, DONE THAT is insightful and fun, with a hint of mystery and romance." —Fresh Fiction
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THE LAST PLACE ON EARTH
“Snow gives the dystopian novel an intriguing twist, starting her story just before everything falls apart. She has her level-headed, independent, somewhat naïve protagonist confront increasingly challenging situations in believable ways. Romance takes second place to survival, and the characters’ language is appropriate for young teen readers” –ALAN (Assembly for Literature for Adolescents of the NCTE)
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“Snow’s latest is tricky to summarize without giving away a major plot point, but its original premise and crisp, unpredictable characters are a compelling reason to pick it up . . . With a title like The Last Place on Earth, readers might be duped into thinking they’ve trod into dystopian territory, but instead, Snow weaves a modern teen-crush story into a far-fetched but nonetheless possible (and at points both laughable and tragic) adventure tale.” —Booklist
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“Sixteen-year-old Daisy Cruz hasn’t heard from her best friend Henry Hawking for days. She’s worried that an awkward moment they shared has damaged their friendship, but as the days pass, she knows it has to be more. Also, why is everyone at school suddenly falling ill? A note on Henry’s desk leaves Daisy certain that he’s in danger, and additional clues lead her deep into California’s Los Padres National Forest, and finally to an underground bunker. Then things get really weird. Snow (Bubble World) presents a quirky entry into the “Is this it for humanity?” genre, as Daisy is thrust into a potential apocalypse she is ill-equipped to handle. Daisy’s engaging voice and dry wit are a real highlight, especially where her survivalist ineptitude is concerned (“Did you know that straight bleach can actually burn a hole in your clothes? Neither did I!”). Themes of loyalty, friendship, and family bonds are the foundations of a winning story filled with small, poignant moments that, against a background of uncertainty, don’t feel small at all.” –Publishers Weekly
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“Each page turned offers some new twist … a must-read!” —Teen Ink
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“Daisy’s wit and sarcasm enlivens this story of courage, loyalty to friends, and love of family.” –International Literacy Association
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BUBBLEWORLD
“Freesia lives on a seemingly magical island where every whim is answered in this nifty sci-fi comedy . . . With constantly clever comic writing, Snow disguises her serious examination of the dangers involved in immersion in fantasy and living by whim. . . . Freesia’s plenty spunky, and so is this hilarious book.” ” —Kirkus Reviews
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“Snow nestles a powerful message about bravery, self-confidence, and integrity in the midst of fluffy, irreverent talk of fashion and teen idols and a virtual world at the crossroads of The Matrix and Barbie’s Dreamhouse.” —Booklist
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“Carol Snow’s provocative novel asks teens to consider various ways in which people escape from reality.” —Shelf Awareness
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“Freesia’s world is perfect: sunny weather, extensive wardrobe, no homework. But when she discovers that ‘Freesia’ is an avatar in a virtual reality experiment, she’s forced to contend with a real world she barely remembers. Snow contrasts the flawless, eerily possible ‘Bubble World’ with a messy, unattractive, but still appealing reality, raising interesting questions about the nature of technology and truth.” —Horn Book Guide Reviews
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"Themes of privacy, beauty, free speech, and education are explored in a subtle, effective way. The quick pacing will propel readers forward, and a few nicely placed plot twists will keep them satisfied." —School Library Journal
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“Carol Snow’s novel . . . considers questions of parental responsibility, teen agency and the potential perils of being more invested in a virtual world than in one’s actual life. BUBBLE WORLD is a satire, for sure, but it’s also a surprisingly rich character study of one young woman’s growing disillusionment and her decision to take her life into her own hands.” —Teenreads.com
SNAP
“As in Switch (2008), Snow blends mysticism, suspense and realistic family problems into a well-tuned chiller with enormous teen appeal.” —Kirkus Reviews
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“Snow’s novel is a page-turning blend of romance, mystery, and the supernatural, with the backdrop of the mortgage crisis as viewed through the eyes of an angst-ridden teen, providing a sense of freshness and currency.” —School Library Journal
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“In a field rapidly being devoured by teenage girl vampire romances, Snow tells a cool, modern and scary story about a lonely young girl whose photography hobby takes a turn to the supernatural when mysterious figures start appearing in her pictures.” —Mysterious Bookshop newsletter
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“Snow . . . takes on a whole new voice, surprisingly moving and compelling, in this thoughtful meditation on death and transformation.” —Booklist
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“suspenseful and spellbinding” —Children’s Literature
SWITCH
“An electrifying page-turner—you’ll love this book.” —Sarah Mlynowski, author of Bras & Broomsticks
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“Claire’s quick-paced narration comes laced with bolts of sarcasm; the realistic problems blend successfully into a suspenseful, mystical story that will attract fans of both chick-lit and the supernatural.” —Kirkus Reviews
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Claire is an easy-to-like, ordinary-girl narrator, and her story will interest readers of fantasy and realistic teen fiction. —Children's Literature
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