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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
The first novel in the Kanin Chronicles, a new trilogy from Amanda Hocking that correlates to her Trylle trilogy. In this novel we focus on the Kanin tribe. Bryn is a Kanin tracker who has to bring back those from her tribe who were raised in the human world to meet their real parents. Someone is out there hunting the people Bryn has to track until it escalates into a Queen that has been taken. They all think it’s this traitor Konstantin Black, or is it someone higher up who’s controlling him. It’s a novel filled with adventure and mystery, a mystery that will continue into the next novel. There is also a love story thrown in for good measure, although the love story just seems very forced and unrealistic. A character from her Trylle series has crossed over into this trilogy to add depth. Overall, the plotline to the novel is great and intriguing, some subplots lack, which takes the novel down a notch, but it’s definitely worth it to see what will happen next.
So far I like it better than the Trylle series. Ridley is awesome!
Disclaimer: I received a copy of this audiobook from Audible in exchange for a review. All opinions expressed are my own.
[1.5 stars]
My initial interest in Frostfire was sparked not only because of the premise of the book, but also because the author claimed (on her website) that this series will not have a love triangle as one of its conflicts. In this point in the game, I think it’s fair to claim that most of YA fantasy/sci-fi (particularly the ones with a female main character) is riddled with these undesired love triangles and squares which generally don’t add anything to a story. So when I became aware that this one doesn’t follow that cliché, I immediately jumped at the chance to read this book.
Oh how wrong I was! My first issue should be evident since I just explained that tidbit about love triangles in YA…and that is that this book most definitely does have a love triangle. Read her blog post about this book here, where she claims, “There is plenty of romance, but no love triangles.” Wrong! The only different direction this book takes is that instead of a conflict between two boys and a girl, there is a triangle between two girls and a boy. Which crazily enough, is, in fact, a love triangle, despite the false claims the author makes about the book. There we have disappointment number one.
Disappointment number two is how little development there is within the story and with the characters. Much of the story is pretty much a series of encounters between either Bryn and Konstantin or Bryn and Ridley. A few kidnapping attempts and one or two possible murders but honestly, very little besides the romance and an introduction of the fantasy world is discussed within this book. And I assure you, by no means am I exaggerating here.
This leads me to my final disappointment and the ending…
Disappointment number three is where this book really falls apart. Knowing that this book is the first book in whole series, I wasn’t expecting a solid conclusion to everything that jumpstarts the conflict that is this book. But I was expecting some sort of a conclusion, possibly a satisfying transitioning end from this book to the start of the second one. But this book literally just stops in the middle—the most abrupt of endings I have ever had the misfortune to encounter. There is no progress made about why Konstantin tried to attack Bryn’s father, why he apologizes when he hurts people, why he warns Bryn to run, or basically anything else at all. The only thing we really discover by the end of the book is that Bryn has feeling for Ridley. Horrah! (Because we really could not tell from the synopsis).
The only good thing about my experience reading the book was the narrator—who did an outstanding job with the story. I sped through it like fire and though I am disappointed with the story and characters, I was quite impressed by the narrator of the audiobook. So if you do pick up this book for some reason, I would recommend the audiobook because the book itself has very little to offer and is barely scrapping half a star.
There was so much potential within this world of Kanin Chronicles, if only the author could have come up with the motivation to actually write out a proper story with some realistic characters and exciting scenes. Unfortunately, the end of Frostfire leaves you with just as many questions that you began with in the first place.
[1.5 stars]
My initial interest in Frostfire was sparked not only because of the premise of the book, but also because the author claimed (on her website) that this series will not have a love triangle as one of its conflicts. In this point in the game, I think it’s fair to claim that most of YA fantasy/sci-fi (particularly the ones with a female main character) is riddled with these undesired love triangles and squares which generally don’t add anything to a story. So when I became aware that this one doesn’t follow that cliché, I immediately jumped at the chance to read this book.
Oh how wrong I was! My first issue should be evident since I just explained that tidbit about love triangles in YA…and that is that this book most definitely does have a love triangle. Read her blog post about this book here, where she claims, “There is plenty of romance, but no love triangles.” Wrong! The only different direction this book takes is that instead of a conflict between two boys and a girl, there is a triangle between two girls and a boy. Which crazily enough, is, in fact, a love triangle, despite the false claims the author makes about the book. There we have disappointment number one.
Disappointment number two is how little development there is within the story and with the characters. Much of the story is pretty much a series of encounters between either Bryn and Konstantin or Bryn and Ridley. A few kidnapping attempts and one or two possible murders but honestly, very little besides the romance and an introduction of the fantasy world is discussed within this book. And I assure you, by no means am I exaggerating here.
This leads me to my final disappointment and the ending…
Disappointment number three is where this book really falls apart. Knowing that this book is the first book in whole series, I wasn’t expecting a solid conclusion to everything that jumpstarts the conflict that is this book. But I was expecting some sort of a conclusion, possibly a satisfying transitioning end from this book to the start of the second one. But this book literally just stops in the middle—the most abrupt of endings I have ever had the misfortune to encounter. There is no progress made about why Konstantin tried to attack Bryn’s father, why he apologizes when he hurts people, why he warns Bryn to run, or basically anything else at all. The only thing we really discover by the end of the book is that Bryn has feeling for Ridley. Horrah! (Because we really could not tell from the synopsis).
The only good thing about my experience reading the book was the narrator—who did an outstanding job with the story. I sped through it like fire and though I am disappointed with the story and characters, I was quite impressed by the narrator of the audiobook. So if you do pick up this book for some reason, I would recommend the audiobook because the book itself has very little to offer and is barely scrapping half a star.
There was so much potential within this world of Kanin Chronicles, if only the author could have come up with the motivation to actually write out a proper story with some realistic characters and exciting scenes. Unfortunately, the end of Frostfire leaves you with just as many questions that you began with in the first place.
Good and easy read with a little bit of suspense. I look forward to Ice Kissed and finding out more of Konstantin's secrets and if anything develops with Ridley and Bryn
Set in the same world as Amanda Hocking's Trylle Trilogy we once again visit a world of trolls (and not necessarily the ugly trolls of childhood stories.) In this series we meet the Kanin, the most powerful of the troll tribes. The Kanin routinely send their children of royalty to be changelings among the wealthy humans. When the time comes those children and their money are retrieved by Kanin trackers. Bryn is one of those trackers, but also an outsider among her own kind due to her mixed tribe lineage. Soon her world is more than just retrieving changelings when mysterious things start happening and conspiracy may threaten the Kanin way of life.
I enjoyed getting back to the land of the trolls, but I didn't feel like this book accomplished much, but rather just added more questions and no answers. It is the set up book for the series so I'm sure the next book will help. Most people who have read both this and the Trylle series would recommend reading the Trylle trilogy first, but I think the Kanin Chronicles are a great introduction to to the world. This series gives a lot of background to all the tribes and how their world is structured while in the Trylle series I felt overwhelmed with little introduction to what a troll society might look like. You will miss a few cameo appearances by some of the Trylle.
I enjoyed getting back to the land of the trolls, but I didn't feel like this book accomplished much, but rather just added more questions and no answers. It is the set up book for the series so I'm sure the next book will help. Most people who have read both this and the Trylle series would recommend reading the Trylle trilogy first, but I think the Kanin Chronicles are a great introduction to to the world. This series gives a lot of background to all the tribes and how their world is structured while in the Trylle series I felt overwhelmed with little introduction to what a troll society might look like. You will miss a few cameo appearances by some of the Trylle.
EDIT: It doesn't deserves two stars so I made it one. I'm so frustrated with this book. I hope the next one is better but I have low expectations. I still am angry about reading this series and it's been a year and a half.
im glad I read it but I have no desire to read the next one
Amanda Hocking is a great storyteller. This book continues another adventure of the Kanan/troll people from her earlier series. The fluid writing allowed me to jump back into the "world" without hesitation. Can't wait for the next one.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
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:
N/A
Love the entire series. More detailed review to come. Recommended.