Snow Fall

by Liz Bullard

Sometimes spreading holiday cheer leads to a bit of disaster...



In "Snow Fall," readers are transported to a fantastical world filled with elemental magic and mighty warriors. In this short side adventure, readers are introduced to the world of Zodia and the central characters. The Chosen One, Tabatha, longs to share a piece of her native land with a strange world full of fierce warriors, but her naivete may bring about the opposite of holiday cheer. As Tabatha struggles to control her abilities and spread holiday spirit, she must also navigate the path to doing the right thing in a world filled with danger and uncertainty. Will she be able to make amends and save the holiday season, or will her actions lead to devastation and ruin?



The Prophecy Series, a three-part adventure, is set in a fantastical world rife with elemental magic and mighty warriors. This novella, a short side adventure, introduces the world of Zodia and the central characters.

Genres: Fantasy, Ebooks, Christmas, Holiday, Romance, Novella

51 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 22, 2022

About the author

Liz Bullard is a author, therapist, and creative coach nestled in New England. She’s best known for her Prophecy Series and the Lira Somer Mysteries, praised for fast-paced plots, vivid scenes, and unforgettable characters. Liz is passionate about helping creatives move from feeling stuck to getting started, sharing honest stories and practical strategies along the way. When she’s not podcasting on the eReads Podcast or writing, Liz loves spending time in her garden, cooking delicious meals, and relaxing with her corgi Preston and a good book. With a focus on creativity, wellness, and living authentically, Liz’s work invites readers to find joy and freedom in their own creative journeys.

Reviews

[Lydia Schoch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hope is essential for a good life.

Christmas isn’t celebrated in Zodia, so Tabatha has her work cut out for her when she attempts to help the people who live there understand the many bizarre traditions like cutting down trees that nobody in Zodia would think to do for perfectly understandable reasons that other readers should discover for themselves. Some of the most interesting scenes were the ones that explored all of the reactions to this holiday, from confusion to horror to curiosity to cautious joy.

I would have liked to more attention paid to a mistake the main character made that had serious repercussions for the village she was staying in. It involved her performing magic without knowing how to properly guide her powers or ensure that they had the right effect on the land. When her actions destroyed some crops, I was expecting her to be in huge trouble. What actually happened was disappointing due to how quickly everyone around her brushed it off. Just because she’s the Chosen One doesn’t mean that everything she does is the correct choice, after all, so I wish those scenes had been explained better.

Speaking of mixed reactions, I loved the way the characters reacted to each other’s opinions about Christmas as well. There was so much kindness in their interactions, and no one was pressured to feel any sort of way about this new experience for them no matter whether their impression were positive, negative, or somewhere in between those two extremes. This is something I wish were more common in our world as the pressure to express nothing but happy feelings about Christmas can overshadow the moments of joy I might otherwise find in it. Kudos to the author for creating such sensitive and sensible characters!

Snowfall was an interesting glimpse into a new fantasy world.

[Emilija · Rating 3 out of 5]

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This was a very quick short story set in the Prophecy Series. As somebody who hasn't read the rest of the series, I was pretty confused on who everybody was, but other than that, the story was quite sweet. The main character wants to introduce Christmas and snow (and accidentally a snowstorm) to a land that doesn't celebrate, so she spends the entire story trying to spread Christmas spirit. It was short and sweet.

[Marissa Z • Emzee_Reads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m not usually a novella gal, but wanted a fun short little romp. The story was cute and all, but I felt like I was watching a movie at 10x speed or was reading the spark notes version of a book

[Carmen Savage · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a cute short story. I love how detailed the Author was. I would love to see this as a movie short. I feel like my daughter would want to be Tabitha in this book. I am getting ready to start her other book, New Moon, and now I know I am going to enjoy this. For sure pick this quick read up.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a wonderful book. The main character Tabitha is such a wonderful character. She never gives up ,even when things get tough. I highly recommend you read this. LIZ is a wonderfully talented author.

[Nina · Rating 1 out of 5]

The story itself wasn't all bad, but I just wasn't a huge fan. The writing was very repetitive, which made it hard for me to read. I know it's probably how the characters themselves would speak but the language in the book was so formal it made it feel stiff.

[Nicole Field · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very cute feel good Christmasy read.

[Tracy Chamberlin · Rating 3 out of 5]

a fun read

This was a fun read for the holiday. I liked the correlation with Christmas and The Chosen One while having an element of fantasy

[BoriBookBabe · Rating 5 out of 5]

📖 Book Review: Snow Fall by Liz Bullard ❄️✨

Snow Fall is a mesmerizing holiday novella that blends the magic of winter with the intrigue of elemental fantasy. Liz Bullard crafts a beautiful tale where the chill of snow mirrors the emotional journey of the characters, creating a heartwarming yet powerful story. With enchanting world-building and a dash of holiday spirit, this novella pulls readers into a spellbinding world where love and destiny intertwine. Perfect for fans of magical, wintry reads that leave you wanting more.

[_____Kat_____ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Reading the description for this novella, it says that this book is supposed to be an introduction to the world and characters of this series. But reading it, I felt like i was a book or two behind and had me checking to make sure that this was the first book.

Also, I'm not a super big fan of the way the dialog is written. It feels very stiff and repetitive. The overall lack of description and world building is disappointing. I thought this was going to be a snowy setting based on the book cover, but it's not.

[Cynthia Carver · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snow Fall delivers a bit of home sickness from the protagonist, Tabitha. She does her best to bring the winter holidays to Zodia and share her world with an alien culture. The two cultures don’t always mesh.

The story is fast paced, the characters are well developed. The over all impression I am left with is this is an author to follow. This feels like a first book and I'm excited to continue reading this series to 1) see where the story leads and 2) to learn how this author grows.

[slimsbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is was so christmassy and cute 🥹. If you like fantasy and need a novella between fantasy novels this is a great read☺️ more specifically to put you in the Christmas spirit. It felt like a magical hallmark movie but with black characters. The main character Tabatha is basically just teaching them about Christmas traditions and Christmas hope✨. Except we add some elemental magic to the mix. Definitely gave warm and fuzzy Christmas spirit 🎄🤗

[Cindy Navarro · Rating 5 out of 5]

Snow Fall" is the perfect short holiday read to snuggle up with on a cozy winter evening, accompanied by a warm cup of cocoa. As a fan of the Prophecy series, I thoroughly enjoyed this lighthearted side adventure. It beautifully captures the essence of the holiday season, reminding us that its true meaning lies in love and connection. Whether you're familiar with the series or not, this delightful story is sure to warm your heart and leave you with a smile.

[Amelia E. · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars ⭐️

I was looking for a short read with Christmas-y vibes and this book delivered that. It’s a warm and cozy little story set in an intriguing fantasy world. I probably would have enjoyed it a little more if I had already read the main series, and it could have used some more polish in terms of grammarish things (wrong tense is used at times, etc.). The character arcs were really fast but that does sorta fit a novella, and anyway the characters are really fun. Overall, I enjoyed it!

[April Pou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok.

Hmmm. It's hard to fairly rate a short work, but Snow Fall had potential that kind of fell flat. The dialogue fell flat and the conclusion seemed more about that it should have. The premise of the story (the issue prepared for) doesn't come to fruition. Instead, what seems like an Easter egg becomes the entire plot.
It reads as if a scientist took a swing at fiction. I'm still looking forward to the Prophecy series as this is my first book by Liz Bullard.

[DrizzleReads · Rating 2 out of 5]

I think this novella was just an introduction to the series and the characters? Unfortunately it was just a little confusing. I couldn’t really figure out the ages or relationships to each other. There were also a lot of characters that popped up too many to keep track of. It didn’t really make me want to pick up the series.

The Christmas storyline was great I think it successfully showed that Tabitha was taking a tradition that she misses and brought it to this world.

[Hope Griffin Diaz · Rating 4 out of 5]

I read this as a standalone so I went in with a slight disadvantage. That being said, I enjoyed the story and did not feel like I was really missing anything.

Tabatha introducing her "foster" family and the village to Christmas is delightful. I loved the relationships and how, in 63 pages, there is growth. I genuinely loved the character Onmai. Wise Sage who has fun!

[Raven · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was my 1st try at fantasy/DNF. I got to about 45%. Being that this is a novella, I expected a faster paste to the conclusion. Explanation to plot was given at the beginning. However I was bored. I did receive this book free from the BRAE 2024 event. I do want to thank the author the opportunity to read their book. Maybe fantasy isn’t for me.

[Bianca Newby · Rating 3 out of 5]

I haven't read any other books in this series, so I went into this blind. Although I don't know much about the overarching story, I enjoyed my short Christmasy time in this world. It felt a little cheesy at times, but, I mean, it's someone teaching a whole new world about Christmas. It was cute.

[🥀📖Kailey Marie📖🥀 · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute little story

Cute little Christmas story. Was fun to get to know the world. I haven’t read any of this series so I don’t know any of the characters or what’s going on but this does intrigue me to read it

[Alicia Laramore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, now I'm interested in the rest of the series.

[Lucy Gould · Rating 2 out of 5]

The concept was great but unfortunately the narration felt detached and the dialogue felt stiff.

[Natalie Mundy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very decent and interesting novella. I love the winter setting and I would be interested in reading the series this book is based in. Very good writing as well

[Virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[flyingunicorn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Half read the book 😭

[Addison · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Enjoyable and worth picking up!