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anana3322's review
4.0
Let me start by saying that this was a quick but fun read.
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simmyk91's review
4.0
Definately my favourite novella. amushed in the middle of the night Yelena is forced to lead a troop of men to Ixia to find a powerful weapon hidden there while Valek heads out to free Leif from the men's co-onspirators who hold him as ransom to convince Yelenas corroporation.
celsius273's review
3.0
Read it at Maria V. Snyder's website here: Ice Study
Where did Maria V. Snyder go? The writing in Ice Study wasn't as captivating as I remember the Study and Glass series were :(. (emojis followed by periods are awkward...) The sentences seemed a bit too simple and I didn't the action scenes didn't make my heart pound. I also didn't like how Valek and Lief's POVs were in 3rd person while Yelena's was in 1st person, and did we really need the chapter from Janco? This is a novella though, so I'll let it slide. The writing aside, I liked the whole story about the Ice Moon especially where it was really hidden, so ingenious. The personalities of each of the characters were still the same and on full display and the pacing of the story was done well for a novella, not rushed or choppy. For those who are confused about the chronology of all of Snyder's Ixia/Sitia books (me) the chart at the bottom of the page (linked above) is very helpful. I read the Glass series before this book and so I wasn't sure where events fell chronologically since there were developments from the Glass series that were featured in it. I'm looking forward to reading Shadow Study!
Where did Maria V. Snyder go? The writing in Ice Study wasn't as captivating as I remember the Study and Glass series were :(. (emojis followed by periods are awkward...) The sentences seemed a bit too simple and I didn't the action scenes didn't make my heart pound. I also didn't like how Valek and Lief's POVs were in 3rd person while Yelena's was in 1st person, and did we really need the chapter from Janco? This is a novella though, so I'll let it slide. The writing aside, I liked the whole story about the Ice Moon especially where it was really hidden, so ingenious. The personalities of each of the characters were still the same and on full display and the pacing of the story was done well for a novella, not rushed or choppy. For those who are confused about the chronology of all of Snyder's Ixia/Sitia books (me) the chart at the bottom of the page (linked above) is very helpful. I read the Glass series before this book and so I wasn't sure where events fell chronologically since there were developments from the Glass series that were featured in it. I'm looking forward to reading Shadow Study!
tash_93's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
setauuta's review against another edition
4.0
I liked seeing how things played out across the different perspectives, and that Yelena isn't infallible. There were a couple of issues in editing that threw me out of the story for a second, but I enjoyed it overall.
bookedbyruqs's review against another edition
4.0
This novella is so good. Filled with action, suspense, humour, romance and much more.
I loved how we got multiple POV’s in this book. I really enjoyed it. And I loved how everything came together at the end. Hopefully multiple POV’S continue in the next books. We get yelena, valek, Leif and jancos povs l. It was really good.
The whole aspect of the ice moon was really interesting. I loved the science behind it too. Interested to see where the rest of the series goes.
I loved how we got multiple POV’s in this book. I really enjoyed it. And I loved how everything came together at the end. Hopefully multiple POV’S continue in the next books. We get yelena, valek, Leif and jancos povs l. It was really good.
The whole aspect of the ice moon was really interesting. I loved the science behind it too. Interested to see where the rest of the series goes.
whitefloweryraven's review against another edition
3.0
A nice way of describing the time the main characters have in between books, as a way to keep a story going. Also focusing on adding new elements to the plot of a new book. Marvelous how much a short story can contain.
freesien's review
4.0
Das Ende war ja mal geil! xD
Aber am Anfang war ich die ganze Zeit soo verwirrt, weil ich keine Ahnung hatte, was der Ice Moon war ^^
Aber am Anfang war ich die ganze Zeit soo verwirrt, weil ich keine Ahnung hatte, was der Ice Moon war ^^
hoping4more's review
5.0
*Note: this is a novella written for the fans of the Study and Glass series, not a full length book*
Ice Study is a great short story. I loved the study series and Ice Study brought me right back into it. I wish Maria would write more books in this world! I loved that half of the story was from Valek's perspective. Though it was a quick read, Ice Study was still packed with action and humour. I would suggest reading it when your are done with the two series as it might spoil some plot points for you if you read it earlier. Chronologically it fits between Fire Study and Storm Glass.
Ice Study is a great short story. I loved the study series and Ice Study brought me right back into it. I wish Maria would write more books in this world! I loved that half of the story was from Valek's perspective. Though it was a quick read, Ice Study was still packed with action and humour. I would suggest reading it when your are done with the two series as it might spoil some plot points for you if you read it earlier. Chronologically it fits between Fire Study and Storm Glass.
tthe_cancerian's review
4.0
This was really fun. I loved that we got Leif, Valek, and Janco's POV in this short story as well. It is a good prequel to the 'Soulfinder' Trilogy. Yelena and Valek are still my favourite couple I've ever come across. The dynamic between all these characters is so authentic and electrifying. Leif and Valek's bromance is so adorable and Janco is always a delight in these books.
But I will say that I'm tired of Yelena being kidnapped and ambushed by some rogue magician in almost every book. I still very much enjoyed this story and can't wait to continue with the next trilogy.
But I will say that I'm tired of Yelena being kidnapped and ambushed by some rogue magician in almost every book. I still very much enjoyed this story and can't wait to continue with the next trilogy.