A review by rosebloom
The Frost Queen's Blade by Meg Smitherman

5.0

I expected to like this book based on the blurb and the author's other work. I didn't expect for Rune to worm his way into my heart, to love Elma so much for her strength and her heart, and to be shocked and speechless at every twist and turn. It was a thrill and delight to read this book. It's action-packed. The romance is perfection. Meg's dialogue and world-building is beyond compare. The dialogue is quick and witty and made me laugh out loud even in some of the most stressful moments. Rothen and Slodava feel like places I've always known. Meg's ability to describe the small details of her worlds--their smells, colors, the emotions they elicit, small moments in the life of its citizens--brings them to life in a vivid and vibrant way. I can't recommend this book enough and I know it will be one that I often come back to and read again.