Reviews

The Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill

foreverday's review

4.0

A very enjoyable read, and one that left me excited to get back to whenever I put it down. I think I would've enjoyed if even more if I was just a bit younger.

marykirk's review

5.0

I love this book. It is one of my favorites because of the characters are realistic, the creatures are very cool, and the battles are engaging. The characters make it for me. Thirrin is firey and determined. She cares for her kingdom more than she does herself. She is faced with a ridiculous challenge, along with dealing with the emotional grief of her father's death. Oskan is a Witch's Son who doesn't know who or what he is in the beginning, but as he stumbles to keep up with Thirrin, he falls into what he is and what he is meant to be.
I find it very fun to compare the cultures of the Icemark and the Polypontian with those of the Norweigan Vikings and the Roman Empire.

miathebooknerd's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

tabatha_shipley's review

2.0

Icemark Chronicles, Book 1

Genre
YA Fantasy

Synopsis
When 13-year-old Princess Thirrin's father is killed and her Kingdom is threatened, she must become a true warrior and Queen. In order to defeat her terrible foe, skilled in all aspects of fighting, she must make allies of some strange creatures of legend. Will the werewolves, vampires, and forest creatures come to her aide?

Why Should You Read it?
If you like fight scenes, these are well done.

What Can You Learn From the Author's Writing?
If you happen to need a good fight scene-this is full of inspiration.

Overall Rating
Two smiles

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alice_2606's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

megmoggs's review

4.0

Mmmm, this is one of those books that stays with you. I read it years ago, but still remember the plot perfectly. It wasn't one of the most original books around, but it did have small, satisfying twists. All three books are good, though the second has to be my favourite.
This is aimed for the younger end of the teens I think, but that's just my opinion. A great book :)

bookshelfmonkey's review against another edition

4.0

This was a pretty good kids' fantasy book.

I really enjoyed the expansion of the worldbuilding and all the different creatures it featured, it was oddly charming and so cool to see all of them come together for a shared goal.

The relationship felt very forced (yay comphet) and this book was really walking the line between middle grade and YA and not really doing it that well.

7/10

izzyizreading's review

I loved this book when i read it, but i really don't remember much and reading the back i yelled 13! 13!! Cue me remembering star trek 2009. Oh, good. She's 13!"

And coming on here i find theres a prequel and a book 3. I have book 2. Which i don't think i liked.

Idk if I'll keep them bc I don't know if i could finish a nostalgia reads now or at a later date.

marylou1993's review against another edition

5.0

Τρομερό βιβλίο!Η Θιρίν και ο Όσκαρ είναι και οι δύο πολύ δυναμικοί και γενναίοι χαρακτήρες και η χημεία μεταξύ τους απίστευτη!Δεν έχω διαβάσει ούτε έχω δει το game of thrones αλλά σύμφωνα με την πλοκή αυτό το βιβλίο μου το θυμίζει πολύ!

cinda_lu's review against another edition

2.0

This was an overall good book, but not for me. I would recommend this book to someone who likes detailed battle scenes and just medieval books in general. It has great descriptor words.