A review by nerfherder86
The Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill

4.0

Fun fantasy about a teenage princess who becomes queen of the Icemark kingdom during a time of war, and has to lead her people in battle against the aggressive Polypontian Empire's massive armies, led by their battle-hardened genius general, Scipio Bellorum. She forms alliances with werewolves, vampires, and even meets giant talking leopards! Lots of cavalry battle action and a little bit of magic too. Sequel is [book: Blade of Fire].