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The Ice Beyond
by Olivia Wildenstein
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Stars - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice - 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Favorite Character - Zaskja
Favorite Moment - The chaos after Zaskja runs into the Wilds.
"The Ice Beyond" was like a lingering kiss.
Slow and thoughtful, forceful when needed, leaving you wanting more.
The story is about Zaskja and Nordin. Members of the Vales - a tribe of wolf shifters beholden to Fenrir.
Both very possessive main characters. Zaskja secretly loves him, but Nordin's obligated to duty and betrothed to another. Something he can't easily change, being son to the Alpha.
The story took its time to set up the magical division of the realms, Ljosamär, Isamär, and Hasamär; which creature they belong vampires, wolves, and valkyrie; what Norse god they worship Odin, Fenrir, and Freya; then to explain how Zaskja fits within it. She comes of age and learns many truths in a short period of time. She becomes jealous and possessive of Nordin. Many obstacles in her way to reaching him.
I very much enjoyed reading as Zaskja came into her own. Meek and small, eventually gaining confidence and asserting her place.
Some of her friends, I found childish. Saga, particularly felt unrefined most the time, more there to push the plot and create trouble over support Zaskja. She felt out of place, till she didn't, then again was askew. Her unreliability and some of Zaskja unfounded jealousy are the only reasons I can't commit to a full rating. Otherwise, wonderfully done. I didn't think vampires and Norse Mythology would work, but it did, and the suspense! I am curious already for the next installment and learning how much stronger Zaskja can become.
Spice - 🌶🌶🌶🌶
Favorite Character - Zaskja
Favorite Moment - The chaos after Zaskja runs into the Wilds.
"The Ice Beyond" was like a lingering kiss.
Slow and thoughtful, forceful when needed, leaving you wanting more.
The story is about Zaskja and Nordin. Members of the Vales - a tribe of wolf shifters beholden to Fenrir.
Both very possessive main characters. Zaskja secretly loves him, but Nordin's obligated to duty and betrothed to another. Something he can't easily change, being son to the Alpha.
The story took its time to set up the magical division of the realms, Ljosamär, Isamär, and Hasamär; which creature they belong vampires, wolves, and valkyrie; what Norse god they worship Odin, Fenrir, and Freya; then to explain how Zaskja fits within it. She comes of age and learns many truths in a short period of time. She becomes jealous and possessive of Nordin. Many obstacles in her way to reaching him.
I very much enjoyed reading as Zaskja came into her own. Meek and small, eventually gaining confidence and asserting her place.
Some of her friends, I found childish. Saga, particularly felt unrefined most the time, more there to push the plot and create trouble over support Zaskja. She felt out of place, till she didn't, then again was askew. Her unreliability and some of Zaskja unfounded jealousy are the only reasons I can't commit to a full rating. Otherwise, wonderfully done. I didn't think vampires and Norse Mythology would work, but it did, and the suspense! I am curious already for the next installment and learning how much stronger Zaskja can become.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Suicide, Stalking, Pregnancy, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Abandonment, Sexual harassment