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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Jennifer Estepnek már megint sikerült jó kis darabot összehoznia. Mondjuk azt előre kell bocsátani, hogy a rejtély rész elég egyszerű volt és az olvasó (azaz én) hamar kitalálta, hogy ki szövögeti a hálót, még ha az okok esetleg meglepetést is tartogattak. Úgyhogy ez a része a regénynek elég egyszerű meg nem hoz semmi újat és azért remélem, hogy nem az lesz továbbra is, hogy kicsit megint előre lépünk, de az utolsó pillanatban a gonoszok huss kirepülnek a jók kezei közül (szó szerint). Viszont a feszültség és néhány váratlan fordulat azért akadt. S az írónő megint hatalmas csapásokat mért Gwenre. Amikor az egész iskola őt tartja a legutálatosabb személynek, na az elég érzékletesen van megírva, s akaratlanul is eszembe jutott, hogy ilyen lehet, amikor valakit kipécéznek maguknak az iskolatársak és csúfolják, bántalmazzák. Nagyon érzékletesen volt megírva, mennyire kétségbeejtő annak a helyzete aki kapja a sok csapást és nem tud ellene tenni semmit. Az ember szíve szinte megszakadt Gwenért, s akkor még ott volt a befejezés, ami megint csak jól megszorongatja mindenki torkát, meg az ember pislog és nem hagyja, hogy megsirasson valami kis YA hősnőt.
Úgyhogy igen, ebben látom főleg Jennifer Estep hatását rám: olyan hősöket ad, akikkel együtt tudok érezni, tényleg érdekel a sorsuk és lerágom a körmömet meg elmorzsolom a papírzsebkendőket velük vagy helyettük. S az egész mitológiás dolog még továbbra is nagyon pöpec, szeretem amikor ráismerek motívumokra, s azt még inkább, ha a már meglévő tudást és ismeretet kreatívan használja az író, és sikerül egész új, de mindenképp az alapmotívumhoz illő vonulatokat becsempészni a történetbe. S mindezt a Mítosz Akadémia megadja nekem.
Aki eddig is kedvelte a sorozatot, annak ez se fog különösebben csalódást okozni, s tényleg azt lehet felhozni ellene, hogy a rejtély átlátszó és még mindig nem közeledünk a megoldáshoz. Viszont minden más nagyon lehengerlő s van az egésznek egy jó kis érzelmi balegyenes hatása, nem csak Gwenre, de az olvasóra is.
Részletek: http://olvasonaplo.net/olvasonaplo/2013/02/27/jennifer_estep_crimsonfrost/
Úgyhogy igen, ebben látom főleg Jennifer Estep hatását rám: olyan hősöket ad, akikkel együtt tudok érezni, tényleg érdekel a sorsuk és lerágom a körmömet meg elmorzsolom a papírzsebkendőket velük vagy helyettük. S az egész mitológiás dolog még továbbra is nagyon pöpec, szeretem amikor ráismerek motívumokra, s azt még inkább, ha a már meglévő tudást és ismeretet kreatívan használja az író, és sikerül egész új, de mindenképp az alapmotívumhoz illő vonulatokat becsempészni a történetbe. S mindezt a Mítosz Akadémia megadja nekem.
Aki eddig is kedvelte a sorozatot, annak ez se fog különösebben csalódást okozni, s tényleg azt lehet felhozni ellene, hogy a rejtély átlátszó és még mindig nem közeledünk a megoldáshoz. Viszont minden más nagyon lehengerlő s van az egésznek egy jó kis érzelmi balegyenes hatása, nem csak Gwenre, de az olvasóra is.
Részletek: http://olvasonaplo.net/olvasonaplo/2013/02/27/jennifer_estep_crimsonfrost/
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
The pages just flew by, and oh, wow, that ending, I want Midnight Frost now!!!
Crimson Frost begins with Logan and Gwen finally going on a date! But things go wrong when Logan's dad shows up with his crew to arrest Gwen for freeing Loki! Uh oh... Now Gwen and her friends have to figure out how to prove her innocence along with showing them who the real bad guys are... It's another adventure at the Mythos Academy!
Dang I felt so bad for Logan and Gwen. They just can't seem to get a break. I'm beginning to think that they won't ever really go to be together! This book totally had my emotions all over the place. From humor, to heartache it was that crazy! I love how Gwen handles everything in this book. I feel like she's really improved over the books, and in this one she really shined. She's starting to become an awesome warrior, and I can not wait for her blossom more. Not only that but the rest of Gwen's friends seem to be growing as well. I did feel bad for Logan though. That poor guy has been through so much, and now he's just suffering more. But I still was mad at him in the end. But I still loved how Gwen handled that as well. Now I'm super super excited for the next book!
Dang I felt so bad for Logan and Gwen. They just can't seem to get a break. I'm beginning to think that they won't ever really go to be together! This book totally had my emotions all over the place. From humor, to heartache it was that crazy! I love how Gwen handles everything in this book. I feel like she's really improved over the books, and in this one she really shined. She's starting to become an awesome warrior, and I can not wait for her blossom more. Not only that but the rest of Gwen's friends seem to be growing as well. I did feel bad for Logan though. That poor guy has been through so much, and now he's just suffering more. But I still was mad at him in the end. But I still loved how Gwen handled that as well. Now I'm super super excited for the next book!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Definitely the best one so far. A lot less repeating of the back story and a lot more getting to the nitty gritty of the story. More action, more magic and more twists and turns. This book was so easy to get carried away and has made me love these characters a lot more. This is delivered a lot cleaner than the previous books in the series and I hope it continues into the next one.
GENRE: YA Fantasy
THEME: Myths/Romance
RECEIVED: Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
Jennifer Estep really knows how to make her readers get emotionally attached to her characters. Crimson Frost not only continues with Gwen’s quest to stop the evil Loki, but emotionally hit my two favorite leads with some intense and heart pounding scenes leading me to read this book in one sitting.
Crimson Frost once again follows Gwen Frost in the middle of a battle, but this time its for her life and innocents. She has been accused of releasing Loki and working with the Reapers, the charges are being lead by none other than Logan’s father. Everyone thinks she’s guilty beside her friends and teachers that witnessed what happened. But reapers are behind Gwen’s trial and Loki is closer to getting what he wants.
Gwen, I swear this girl needs a major vacation and asap! She pretty much goes through hell and back in this book, fighting for her life and pretty much no one can help her. Logan’s father is down right hateful of her and won’t listen to his son’s plea that she’s innocent. Though every book she gets stronger and is really starting to stand on her own, she always seems to get wrong end of the sword. I wish I could give her some luck, but her friends Daphne and Carson are there by her side fighting with her. Plus Logan, her Spartan and boyfriend will do anything to protect her. I pretty much felt frustrated with how Gwen was being treated, it was hard to read how much my favorite character was suffering and really falling apart. She was able to use her gypsy gifts to help her find the truth behind the trial and find the reapers, I hope she continues using her abilities more and more. But Estep known’s how to strengthen her characters after loosing so much and being brought back from hitting the bottom.
Logan, as always this Spartan steals my heart just like he does with Gwen. I feel this book emotionally was hard on his character. He not only has to deal with his past but the harshness of his father who is a lead warrior and accusing his own girlfriend for Loki’s return. Logan and Gwen pretty much keep each other from falling apart, they are each other’s rocks and Estep challenges that and then some. The ending was a tough for me as the reader but I love his character and how he is with Gwen, I can’t wait to see how they get through this next challenge.
Daphne and Carson are not only Gwen’s best friends but I feel they are going to be super important to taking down Loki. No matter what, they stick by Gwen’s side and battle the reapers, defending her against all the student who are bulling her thought out the story. Plus they add a little humor in between all the battles and Gwen trying to find out the truth.
Alexei is a new character and is assigned to keep an eye on Gwen while the trial is going on. He also has a soft spot for Gwen’s friend Oliver, which I felt softened up his super serious attitude. I liked Alexei as a new addition to the team, while following Gwen around he gets to see what she really goes through and that she really is Nike’s Champion. I look forward to seeing how he works with Gwen and the team to take down Loki.
Overall this was the best book by far in the series, I feel the battles are getting tougher, the powers are getting stronger and Gwen is even more ready to stop Loki. The characters are developing more and more, growing up with each challenge that’s thrown at them. After the somewhat of a little cliffhanger I’m so ready for the next installment and can’t wait for Gwen to kick some serious butt with her trusty sword Vic.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is a young adult novel with heavy focus on Greek Mythology. Fans of the House of Night Series and Vampire Academy series will love the teen angst and supernatural elements in Dark Frost by Jennifer Estep.
THEME: Myths/Romance
RECEIVED: Author
BLOG: http://seeingnight.blogspot.com/
REVIEW:
Jennifer Estep really knows how to make her readers get emotionally attached to her characters. Crimson Frost not only continues with Gwen’s quest to stop the evil Loki, but emotionally hit my two favorite leads with some intense and heart pounding scenes leading me to read this book in one sitting.
Crimson Frost once again follows Gwen Frost in the middle of a battle, but this time its for her life and innocents. She has been accused of releasing Loki and working with the Reapers, the charges are being lead by none other than Logan’s father. Everyone thinks she’s guilty beside her friends and teachers that witnessed what happened. But reapers are behind Gwen’s trial and Loki is closer to getting what he wants.
Gwen, I swear this girl needs a major vacation and asap! She pretty much goes through hell and back in this book, fighting for her life and pretty much no one can help her. Logan’s father is down right hateful of her and won’t listen to his son’s plea that she’s innocent. Though every book she gets stronger and is really starting to stand on her own, she always seems to get wrong end of the sword. I wish I could give her some luck, but her friends Daphne and Carson are there by her side fighting with her. Plus Logan, her Spartan and boyfriend will do anything to protect her. I pretty much felt frustrated with how Gwen was being treated, it was hard to read how much my favorite character was suffering and really falling apart. She was able to use her gypsy gifts to help her find the truth behind the trial and find the reapers, I hope she continues using her abilities more and more. But Estep known’s how to strengthen her characters after loosing so much and being brought back from hitting the bottom.
Logan, as always this Spartan steals my heart just like he does with Gwen. I feel this book emotionally was hard on his character. He not only has to deal with his past but the harshness of his father who is a lead warrior and accusing his own girlfriend for Loki’s return. Logan and Gwen pretty much keep each other from falling apart, they are each other’s rocks and Estep challenges that and then some. The ending was a tough for me as the reader but I love his character and how he is with Gwen, I can’t wait to see how they get through this next challenge.
Daphne and Carson are not only Gwen’s best friends but I feel they are going to be super important to taking down Loki. No matter what, they stick by Gwen’s side and battle the reapers, defending her against all the student who are bulling her thought out the story. Plus they add a little humor in between all the battles and Gwen trying to find out the truth.
Alexei is a new character and is assigned to keep an eye on Gwen while the trial is going on. He also has a soft spot for Gwen’s friend Oliver, which I felt softened up his super serious attitude. I liked Alexei as a new addition to the team, while following Gwen around he gets to see what she really goes through and that she really is Nike’s Champion. I look forward to seeing how he works with Gwen and the team to take down Loki.
Overall this was the best book by far in the series, I feel the battles are getting tougher, the powers are getting stronger and Gwen is even more ready to stop Loki. The characters are developing more and more, growing up with each challenge that’s thrown at them. After the somewhat of a little cliffhanger I’m so ready for the next installment and can’t wait for Gwen to kick some serious butt with her trusty sword Vic.
RECOMMENDATION:
This is a young adult novel with heavy focus on Greek Mythology. Fans of the House of Night Series and Vampire Academy series will love the teen angst and supernatural elements in Dark Frost by Jennifer Estep.
Another great Gwen Frost book from Jennifer Estep! I so enjoy all the characters and mythology in this series. Things just get more and more intense and in depth every book.
The only thing is that this book only covered about 3 days. I wish it would cover more than that so we can get more from each book!
The only thing is that this book only covered about 3 days. I wish it would cover more than that so we can get more from each book!