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3.09 AVERAGE
3.09 AVERAGE
This was a great, action packed fantasy. It was very enjoyable from beginning to end. It was my first read by this author, and I can’t wait to read more!
This book has multiple POVs...in FIRST person narration. You've been warned.
With that said, that was the majority of the problem I found with this book. The characters all read like the same person. It would have been better if the story was told in third-person limited or omniscient (depending on how much the author wants the reader to know).
This book also needs another round (or three) of edits: grammar (switching between present and past), weird use of modern jargon in a complete fantasy setting, and what's with the story of Camelot thrown in? It just didn't make sense until right at the end.
I also liked NONE of the characters (maybe because they all sounded the same) and their actions didn't make any sense.
The setting and worldbuilding felt non-existent, I couldn't picture where each character was at any given point in the story. Lots of kingdom names were thrown at us, but it was like, so what? There was nothing to establish the relationships between these places; it would've been easier for us to understand if we had a closer connection to the characters and how they perceived each of the kingdoms.
I really wanted to like this book because the two main characters were non-white (black and Asian), but I just couldn't. I got the same feelings I did when I read Dragonfly, another fantasy book with a hate-love romance between the two royals of different ethnicities, and I DID NOT like that book.
Overall, it could use another reworking of the story, but so far, I do not recommend it (and won't be reading the rest of the series).
With that said, that was the majority of the problem I found with this book. The characters all read like the same person. It would have been better if the story was told in third-person limited or omniscient (depending on how much the author wants the reader to know).
This book also needs another round (or three) of edits: grammar (switching between present and past), weird use of modern jargon in a complete fantasy setting, and what's with the story of Camelot thrown in? It just didn't make sense until right at the end.
I also liked NONE of the characters (maybe because they all sounded the same) and their actions didn't make any sense.
The setting and worldbuilding felt non-existent, I couldn't picture where each character was at any given point in the story. Lots of kingdom names were thrown at us, but it was like, so what? There was nothing to establish the relationships between these places; it would've been easier for us to understand if we had a closer connection to the characters and how they perceived each of the kingdoms.
I really wanted to like this book because the two main characters were non-white (black and Asian), but I just couldn't. I got the same feelings I did when I read Dragonfly, another fantasy book with a hate-love romance between the two royals of different ethnicities, and I DID NOT like that book.
Overall, it could use another reworking of the story, but so far, I do not recommend it (and won't be reading the rest of the series).
As an editor, I read through and work on multiple manuscripts a month. However, Brittni Chenelle's novel was more than just a job. I found myself engrossed in the story and the characters, which I don't experience often enough.
If you enjoy kingdom politics, romance, or fiction based in the pre-Arthurian era, I highly recommend checking this out. You won't be disappointed.
If you enjoy kingdom politics, romance, or fiction based in the pre-Arthurian era, I highly recommend checking this out. You won't be disappointed.
I used to love reading YA Fantasy. But lately I haven’t been reading a lot of Fantasy at all. I just don’t seem to love it as much anymore. But when I received a review request about ‘Kingdom Cold’ I was intrigued and decided to give it a try.
In ‘Kingdom Cold’ we meet sixteen year old Princess Charlotte. Charlotte is an only child and definitely a little spoilt. When Charlotte’s parents arrange for her to marry a young prince she has never met, she is angry and frustrated. But soon Charlotte’s life is turned upside down. People she cares about are dying and many people are in danger. And soon marrying is the least of her problems.
‘Kingdom Cold’ is a fun and easy to read book that makes you want to keep on reading. From the moment I started reading this book I just wanted to know what would happen next and I just didn’t want to stop reading until the very last page. The world that’s set in this book is kind of mysterious and I found myself curious about this world and the people that lived there.
The characters in this book were also definitely fun. The main character Charlotte wasn’t one of my favorite characters, especially in the beginning. Obviously I get why you don’t want to marry someone you’ve never met before, but she was just so spoilt and childish at first. I just didn’t like her. Thankfully her character became much more likeable after a little while. The character of Prince Young luckily was one I enjoyed much more. He was just so kind and honest. I enjoyed reading about him.
Overall I enjoyed this book. But I also had some issues. For one I don’t get why the author called this book a YA Fantasy. It’s a YA book, but I just couldn’t find a Fantasy element in there. Secondly I felt like the ending was very rushed. A lot of time went by in just a view paragraphs and I almost felt like I missed some pages. I’m also still not quiet sure if I liked the way this book ended.
This book is supposedly a standalone novel. But I think it would be the perfect book for a series. The author obviously had so much to say about these characters that I think three books would make it perfect. And it would definitely solve the problem I had with the rushed ending.
Overall ‘Kingdom Cold’ was definitely a fun read.
In ‘Kingdom Cold’ we meet sixteen year old Princess Charlotte. Charlotte is an only child and definitely a little spoilt. When Charlotte’s parents arrange for her to marry a young prince she has never met, she is angry and frustrated. But soon Charlotte’s life is turned upside down. People she cares about are dying and many people are in danger. And soon marrying is the least of her problems.
‘Kingdom Cold’ is a fun and easy to read book that makes you want to keep on reading. From the moment I started reading this book I just wanted to know what would happen next and I just didn’t want to stop reading until the very last page. The world that’s set in this book is kind of mysterious and I found myself curious about this world and the people that lived there.
The characters in this book were also definitely fun. The main character Charlotte wasn’t one of my favorite characters, especially in the beginning. Obviously I get why you don’t want to marry someone you’ve never met before, but she was just so spoilt and childish at first. I just didn’t like her. Thankfully her character became much more likeable after a little while. The character of Prince Young luckily was one I enjoyed much more. He was just so kind and honest. I enjoyed reading about him.
Overall I enjoyed this book. But I also had some issues. For one I don’t get why the author called this book a YA Fantasy. It’s a YA book, but I just couldn’t find a Fantasy element in there. Secondly I felt like the ending was very rushed. A lot of time went by in just a view paragraphs and I almost felt like I missed some pages. I’m also still not quiet sure if I liked the way this book ended.
This book is supposedly a standalone novel. But I think it would be the perfect book for a series. The author obviously had so much to say about these characters that I think three books would make it perfect. And it would definitely solve the problem I had with the rushed ending.
Overall ‘Kingdom Cold’ was definitely a fun read.
Charlotte’s pretty cool. I also liked Young and Miseo. The plot went through a lot and I enjoyed most of the twists and turns. They legitimately surprised me most of the time!
Unfortunately I felt like the pacing was very off. The book skipped through events that I felt should have been focused on. For example, when Miseo was suddenly in love with Charlotte. We didn’t get to see any of it. We were told he was, and then given a brief description of the months the book skipped. That’s not enough time for me to adjust to such a sudden character change.
Also, the ending was totally not what I expected. It made me sad, actually...
But yeah, I did enjoy it overall. It definitely kept me turning the pages!
Disclaimer: I received a free ebook arc from the author in exchange for an honest review.
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
An entrancing story of love and war
Thank you NetGalley for this free book in exchange for an honest review!
I love the cover of this book, it’s what made me want to read the book in the first place. I like the premise of the story, but as I started reading I found myself thrown off by a few things, but mostly, the time discrepancies.
So much was going on. I see where the author was going with the twists and turns in the story, but I just wish the scenes were fleshed out more. More of show me, don’t tell me is needed. Time jumps fast throughout Kingdom Cold and not because the characters have some teleporting powers or anything like that. The scenes are rushed which is one of the reasons why I had trouble getting through this book.
It seemed like the story was just speeding down to a conclusion, with an attack here, a villain there, a love quadrangle thrown in, a few deaths, Princes available for marriage and I even got confused with Prince Young and Prince Minseo’s perspectives at one point!
This story has a lot of potential, it is a seed of ideas. But like a seed, it needs a few elements to grow. All the ideas from this one book, could be stretched out into a three book series. Kingdom Cold, needs some focus on world-building, the plot, pacing and character development. With those fixes, I think this could be a good series.
I love the cover of this book, it’s what made me want to read the book in the first place. I like the premise of the story, but as I started reading I found myself thrown off by a few things, but mostly, the time discrepancies.
So much was going on. I see where the author was going with the twists and turns in the story, but I just wish the scenes were fleshed out more. More of show me, don’t tell me is needed. Time jumps fast throughout Kingdom Cold and not because the characters have some teleporting powers or anything like that. The scenes are rushed which is one of the reasons why I had trouble getting through this book.
It seemed like the story was just speeding down to a conclusion, with an attack here, a villain there, a love quadrangle thrown in, a few deaths, Princes available for marriage and I even got confused with Prince Young and Prince Minseo’s perspectives at one point!
This story has a lot of potential, it is a seed of ideas. But like a seed, it needs a few elements to grow. All the ideas from this one book, could be stretched out into a three book series. Kingdom Cold, needs some focus on world-building, the plot, pacing and character development. With those fixes, I think this could be a good series.
I received a free copy of Kingdom Cold through a Goodreads giveaway.
I didn't love it and I didn't hate it. It was a fast read, but I felt like it was really rushed. I feel like more background could have been helpful and this book alone could have been a series. This author shows a lot of promise as a writer so I look forward to what she releases next.
I didn't love it and I didn't hate it. It was a fast read, but I felt like it was really rushed. I feel like more background could have been helpful and this book alone could have been a series. This author shows a lot of promise as a writer so I look forward to what she releases next.
