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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Where do I start? This book is amazing! I loved the magic system, the action, the wild ride… everything! I was so invested the entire time. This was a book that was hard to put down. I definitely recommend it to those that live fantasy/dystopian that is YA. Just wow. Well written, and I just had to find out what was going to happen. I love the twists. However there is a cliffhanger so make sure you get the next book right away! I can’t wait to read what happens next!
The Frost Eater is hands down the best YA book I have read in a long time. Maybe ever. Someone give this woman a movie deal and then don't botch the adaptation, please.
Although the genre is slightly different, this really put me in the mind of YA bombshells like Divergent and Hunger Games. I think it's that partly post-apocalyptic flavor. Yet, it had that fantasy/sci-fi edge that I personally really crave.
Anderson's characters are wonderfully imperfect creations. Krey is an arrogant hot-head, but underneath that beats a heart of gold. Nora is naive and more than a little socially awkward, but she genuinely cares for her friends and her people. Ovrun, who has no special gifts or station, is arguably the best of them all.
All in all, excellent book. I'm really looking forward to diving into the next two in the trilogy.
Although the genre is slightly different, this really put me in the mind of YA bombshells like Divergent and Hunger Games. I think it's that partly post-apocalyptic flavor. Yet, it had that fantasy/sci-fi edge that I personally really crave.
Anderson's characters are wonderfully imperfect creations. Krey is an arrogant hot-head, but underneath that beats a heart of gold. Nora is naive and more than a little socially awkward, but she genuinely cares for her friends and her people. Ovrun, who has no special gifts or station, is arguably the best of them all.
All in all, excellent book. I'm really looking forward to diving into the next two in the trilogy.
Loved the characters, especially Nora. Cray and Nora just balanced each other out so well. She was far too trusting, and he was suspicious of everyone. I appreciated his dedication to his girlfriend, and I liked the budding romance between Nora and Auvrin? (I read the audiobook sorry) and would've loved to see that get developed more.
There was plenty of world building and while I felt it was slow to start, the second and third acts more than made up for it.
As for the narrator, she had a nice voice, but I would've liked to hear more modulation between characters.
There was plenty of world building and while I felt it was slow to start, the second and third acts more than made up for it.
As for the narrator, she had a nice voice, but I would've liked to hear more modulation between characters.
Think you're sick of fantasy books about royals? Think again.
I'm always looking for YA fantasy books that veer away from the whole typical 16th-Century-England-with-magic thing, and this book blew me away. The world building was unique and intriguing, the characters were relatable and each had their own personalities and quirks that kept them from blending into the background, and the magic system? Completely new and different.
It was a fast-paced read with plenty of tension, and there's a bit of romance, but not so much as to turn away those who'd rather read a fantasy without it.
Overall, absolutely a book I'd recommend to anyone who loves YA, unique fantasy, or complex characters. Perfect for fans of:
Brigid Kemmerer - A Curse So Dark and Lonely
Shelby Mahurin - Serpent & Dove
Katharine Corr - A Thorn of Swans
Alexandra Christo - Into the Crooked Place
I'm always looking for YA fantasy books that veer away from the whole typical 16th-Century-England-with-magic thing, and this book blew me away. The world building was unique and intriguing, the characters were relatable and each had their own personalities and quirks that kept them from blending into the background, and the magic system? Completely new and different.
It was a fast-paced read with plenty of tension, and there's a bit of romance, but not so much as to turn away those who'd rather read a fantasy without it.
Overall, absolutely a book I'd recommend to anyone who loves YA, unique fantasy, or complex characters. Perfect for fans of:
Brigid Kemmerer - A Curse So Dark and Lonely
Shelby Mahurin - Serpent & Dove
Katharine Corr - A Thorn of Swans
Alexandra Christo - Into the Crooked Place
I really enjoyed the characters and their growth in this story. The magic system and world building is new and interesting, which is hard to do these days.
Can't wait to see what else Nora, Krey, and Ovrun get up to next!
Can't wait to see what else Nora, Krey, and Ovrun get up to next!
A Unique twist on a post-apocalyptic tale. Post diaspora humans established an advanced society on a new planet after a tragedy devastated their original population only to have it happen again. Except this time the some of the survivors find they have strange new abilities.
An interesting blend of fantasy and science fiction. This story give a whole new meaning to "you are what you eat" when a devastating cataclysm has the side effect of giving a small percentage of the population the ability to absorb the properties of specific non-nutritive items.
It the story of a girl in search of a friend, who finds herself on a quest that just might change her world. The story of dragons and magic wielders fighting for freedom and survival in the ruins of what was once a bustling, high tech city. A story of survivors forging ahead in a strange new world.
Fabulous book, highly recommended, especially for readers who like books such as McCaffrey's Dinosaur Planet books or Walsh's The Green Book
The Audible version is read by the author who does an excellent job bringing the book to life. I enjoyed hearing her interpretation of various character's voices and how she pronounced a few words I was unsure of.
An interesting blend of fantasy and science fiction. This story give a whole new meaning to "you are what you eat" when a devastating cataclysm has the side effect of giving a small percentage of the population the ability to absorb the properties of specific non-nutritive items.
It the story of a girl in search of a friend, who finds herself on a quest that just might change her world. The story of dragons and magic wielders fighting for freedom and survival in the ruins of what was once a bustling, high tech city. A story of survivors forging ahead in a strange new world.
Fabulous book, highly recommended, especially for readers who like books such as McCaffrey's Dinosaur Planet books or Walsh's The Green Book
The Audible version is read by the author who does an excellent job bringing the book to life. I enjoyed hearing her interpretation of various character's voices and how she pronounced a few words I was unsure of.
Outstanding YA fantasy novel set in a post-apocalyptic future where cities and technology have given way to a more feudal lifestyle and a new kind of magic has evolved that gives those gifted the power to manipulate various materials after consuming them. Princess Nora is a frost eater who can conjure ice and snow, and her new acquaintance Krey is a feather eater who can fly. Together with hunky palace guard Ovrun, they find themselves on the trail of a conspiracy to enslave other magically-talented citizens. I loved the way the author approached the world building in this novel. Some fantasy novels can get annoying if the constructs the writer builds are overly elaborate. Here, everything is just familiar enough to be a plausible and logical extension of what a world might look like after a catastrophic event wipes out technology and a good portion of the population, and instead of long passages explaining this new society, the details emerge naturally as part of the storytelling. The only drawback for me was the sometimes cheesy romance elements. These may be more appealing to a reader on the younger end of the YA spectrum rather than more sophisticated older teenagers and adults. However, it didn't detract enough to stop me from thoroughly enjoying this imaginative adventure. Oh, and there are dragons. Who doesn't like dragons? Highly entertaining read!
The Frost Eater is chock full of fantastic magical-fantasy goodness. The world is introduced slowly which helped to not feel overwhelmed by the details. The writing and world building are great. I enjoyed the smart, strong, sassy princess. There were some pacing issues making the book feel 50 pages too long, and at times the long-winded descriptions and chatter had started to bore me; I felt that time could have been spent fleshing out the characters a little more. Overall, The Frost Eater is a unique book with passion at its core.
I really enjoyed this. The characters were relatable, the world was interesting, and the plot sizzled along to an unexpected end.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This has to be one of the most unique books I've read in a long time! It did take me a little while to get into, but once I did, I was pretty engaged throughout.
The magic system is strange but fascinating! Some beings in the story have magical abilities that they "feed" through eating fire, snow, feathers, and some other interesting substances.
The character interactions feel real. I could feel the teenage angst and insecurity, but I didn't really feel deeply connected to them as people, and thus it was harder for me to worry about them when they were in danger.
I listened to the audiobook, which was read by the author, who did a fabulous job. I don't know how many indie books I sample audiobooks of and just go with the ebooks instead because the voices are so terrible. Anderson was lovely to listen to, and there were no production value problems. The only thing I can think of with the audiobook that was a little jarring at first was when each chapter started. The majority of the book is in the third person, but each chapter begins with journal notes from the generation before that are written in first-person, and until you get used to that, it is a bit confusing. I do love the history put into the novel in these moments, though. I'm sure it translates much better in print and ebook format.
I did enjoy the way Anderson portrays class differences not only in a way that describes the poor class's plight, but also the difficult decisions of the royals as well.
The downfall of technology and scarcity of creature comforts solidly sells the post-apocalyptic atmosphere without resorting to too many tropes that this genre tends to suffer from. (This was not the Hunger Games, but the world still felt just as tangible!)
I'm looking forward to reading more from this author and more books in this series.
The magic system is strange but fascinating! Some beings in the story have magical abilities that they "feed" through eating fire, snow, feathers, and some other interesting substances.
The character interactions feel real. I could feel the teenage angst and insecurity, but I didn't really feel deeply connected to them as people, and thus it was harder for me to worry about them when they were in danger.
I listened to the audiobook, which was read by the author, who did a fabulous job. I don't know how many indie books I sample audiobooks of and just go with the ebooks instead because the voices are so terrible. Anderson was lovely to listen to, and there were no production value problems. The only thing I can think of with the audiobook that was a little jarring at first was when each chapter started. The majority of the book is in the third person, but each chapter begins with journal notes from the generation before that are written in first-person, and until you get used to that, it is a bit confusing. I do love the history put into the novel in these moments, though. I'm sure it translates much better in print and ebook format.
I did enjoy the way Anderson portrays class differences not only in a way that describes the poor class's plight, but also the difficult decisions of the royals as well.
The downfall of technology and scarcity of creature comforts solidly sells the post-apocalyptic atmosphere without resorting to too many tropes that this genre tends to suffer from. (This was not the Hunger Games, but the world still felt just as tangible!)
I'm looking forward to reading more from this author and more books in this series.