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A review by alexandra_medley1995
The House of Frost and Feathers by Lauren Wiesebron
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
****Many thanks to Netgalley, Avon and Harper Voyager for an advanced eArc in exchange for my honest opinion****
3.5 but I will happily bump this up to 4 stars.
This is a book that must be read in the dead of winter, with snow drifting outside your window and a cup of something hot beside you. It is most definitely a low (ish) stakes cozy read. The plot is simple and slow moving. I happen to enjoy reading the filler; daily chores, food, places traveled, background information etc. So this was moved at the exact pace it was meant to.
Olena and Marisha are both very strong POV's. I liked how we didn't get Olena's POV until the middle part of the book, you learn about Koldunri through Marisha's skeptical eye and then it goes further with Olena's viewpoint.
COMMUNICATION is key and would have solved and avoided multiple situations LOL.
Valdim. Can we TALK about VALDIM?! This is the first character in the THOUSANDS of books I have read with a condition similar to my own, Misophonia. Sensitivity to certain sounds! The second I read it I was like "NO WAY!" I loved that was included in this book. Makes you feel like you aren't alone, I don't know if that was her intent but she described it perfectly. His gift of seeing aura colors was unique wrapped up in creativity. Making sure the right person got the right violin. ANNND the way he SAW Olena made me heart all mushy. These two are perfect.
Perfect read for those dead months in winter (November - February) when you want something light and fluffy.
3.5 but I will happily bump this up to 4 stars.
This is a book that must be read in the dead of winter, with snow drifting outside your window and a cup of something hot beside you. It is most definitely a low (ish) stakes cozy read. The plot is simple and slow moving. I happen to enjoy reading the filler; daily chores, food, places traveled, background information etc. So this was moved at the exact pace it was meant to.
Olena and Marisha are both very strong POV's. I liked how we didn't get Olena's POV until the middle part of the book, you learn about Koldunri through Marisha's skeptical eye and then it goes further with Olena's viewpoint.
COMMUNICATION is key and would have solved and avoided multiple situations LOL.
Valdim. Can we TALK about VALDIM?! This is the first character in the THOUSANDS of books I have read with a condition similar to my own, Misophonia. Sensitivity to certain sounds! The second I read it I was like "NO WAY!" I loved that was included in this book. Makes you feel like you aren't alone, I don't know if that was her intent but she described it perfectly. His gift of seeing aura colors was unique wrapped up in creativity. Making sure the right person got the right violin. ANNND the way he SAW Olena made me heart all mushy. These two are perfect.
Perfect read for those dead months in winter (November - February) when you want something light and fluffy.