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Published: Sep. 08, 2012
Words: 61,163 (approximate)
Language: English
Short description
As the frozen world of the Frost grows even more perilous, can Lia survive?Extended description
**Book #2 in The Frost Chronicles series.**Lia Weaver went against everything she’d ever known when she risked her life to help a Farther fugitive named Gabe escape from the Aeralian soldiers, and her life changed forever. And the Frost changed, too—the Farthers have taken over her village, a new group of vigilantes calling themselves the Blackcoats are making plans to overthrow the Farther occupiers, and the Thorns are seeking for her to join them.
Lia seeks to fight back against the evil and injustice that has swallowed up her home, but danger lurks at every turn. The monsters that dwell in the deepest regions of the Frost are growing bolder and more dangerous every day, a Farther noble takes up residence in the village on a mysterious mission, and Lia discovers even more secrets embedded in her past.
As the frozen world of the Frost grows even more perilous, can Lia survive?
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fantasy, frost, dystopian, teen fantasy, ya fantasy, the frost chroniclesAvailable ebook reading formats
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Reviews
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Review by:
Megan R
on Jan. 01, 2013 :
The Frost Chronicles are such an indie gem! Stories like these are the reason I love indie books!
I love the world of The Frost. The hardy inhabitants who stubbornly survive in the face of constant hardship. And things have only gotten harder for the Frost dwellers, with the Farther occupation of their town.
I fell in love with Lia in Frost and I still loved her in Thorns. She is so strong and puts her family above all else, which is something I admire a lot. But Lia isn't perfect. She is fiercely independent and stubbornly refuses to lean on those willing to help her.
I also loved the growth on the secondary characters, especially Ivy. She grows from a scatter-brained kid to a young woman, something Lia doesn't always see. I also loved the new aspects of Jonn and Ann that are exposed in this sequel.
Oh, and [slight spoiler] a love triangle I liked! This hardly even happens. I usually hate love triangles, but this one is very natural and genuine and I loved it!
And what a majorly cliff-hanger-y ending. I can't wait for the third book!
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Danielle Smiley
on Nov. 24, 2012 :
Genre: YA Dystopian/Fantasy
Publisher Type: Indie
My Rating: * * * * *
My Review:
It's so very wonderful when the next book in a series is even better than the first! Thorns has all that makes Frost (book 1) great but with more suspense, more danger and more unexpected twists at every turn; Ellison's characters will surprise you, delight (or maybe terrify) you and leave you hungry for more!!!
As the consequences from events of book 1 progress, Thorns develops fully into the dystopian genre; giving us readers that breath-holding, kindle-gripping suspense for which we love dystopian literature. This is the type of book that leaves you thinking about it for weeks after you finish it, especially with a so very FAN-TAB-BUL-OUS, crazy-makes-you-yell, super cliff hanger ending! **Chill bumps** I really am shocked with all that happens in Thorns and I am crazy in need of book 3 which I'm hoping will be out in the next few months.
Cover Art:
This cover is perfect in it's simplicity. The monochromatic color scheme, the uncluttered photograph, the beautiful typeface ... all just perfect! I did like book 1's cover a bit better, but this is simply another fabulous cover! Makes me cold just looking at it ... brrrrr!
Favorite Quotes:
"The Frost was cold. Ice wrapped the tree branches in soft silver, and a mist of shadow and snow enveloped the woods like a veil. The path was long and twisting, and I ran.
My cloak streamed behind me, a ribbon of blue in a world of white. All around me, the snow fell in slow spirals like fairy dust. It might be beautiful in some other place. Here it was ominous, because here we had no fairy tale endings... only horror stories."
"Honestly, trying to get Adam to talk at length about anything was like dragging meat from the jaws of a starving dog. Especially if it had anything to do with the Thorns. But like any true-born Frost dweller, I was nothing if not stubbornly persistent."
See more of my reviews on my blog (blogspot) Known to Read.
(reviewed long after purchase)
Review by:
Tiffany
on Oct. 20, 2012 :
I received a free copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.
"I wasn't so sure anymore. These days, things seemed just as dangerous no matter which side of the village walls you lived on."
This was a great follow up to Frost. Kate has a wonderful elegant writing style that continues to impress me. This is the third book of hers that I have read and she doesn't disappoint.
I don't want to get into the plot to much for fear of spoilers but this one had more action than the first. She already has her characters established and you already feel for them so this one is pure excitement.
If you like young adult dystopian-like fantasy then I highly recommend this one. The writing is flawless, the characters are real and the plot keeps you guessing. What's not to like?
Wondering why I raved about it but only gave it 4 stars? I don't want to spoil the plot so I'll just say I was missing a certain someone... you'll just have to read it to find out...
(reviewed long after purchase)