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This book took me by surprise. I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did.
What I enjoyed most was that it had a unique concept. That is, the idea that 'Cold' is rare and a commodity that only the rich or worthy can access. Although the plot of rich versus poor, slaves versus their masters has been around forever, the world building sets it apart. The author has really thought about the world and his characters and it shows.
There's no info-dumps to be found here. The reader is thrown into the story and we have to figure it out as we go. I like not being spoon fed all the details and that it challenges us as a reader to pay attention and use our imagination.
There are times the story feels middle grade, but there are also some dark moments here. I liked Micah as a character and found him to be intelligent and thoughtful - traits that aren't always found in the MC of a young adult story!
Overall, recommended for something a little bit different. I'm looking forward to reading the second in the series.
What I enjoyed most was that it had a unique concept. That is, the idea that 'Cold' is rare and a commodity that only the rich or worthy can access. Although the plot of rich versus poor, slaves versus their masters has been around forever, the world building sets it apart. The author has really thought about the world and his characters and it shows.
There's no info-dumps to be found here. The reader is thrown into the story and we have to figure it out as we go. I like not being spoon fed all the details and that it challenges us as a reader to pay attention and use our imagination.
There are times the story feels middle grade, but there are also some dark moments here. I liked Micah as a character and found him to be intelligent and thoughtful - traits that aren't always found in the MC of a young adult story!
Overall, recommended for something a little bit different. I'm looking forward to reading the second in the series.