Title: Shadow Frost
Author: Coco Ma
Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing
Release Date: October 1, 2019
IN THE KINGDOM OF AXARIA, a darkness rises.
Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes.
Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm.
Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down.
Not one has ever returned.
When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and heir to the throne, discovers that she may hold the key to defeating the mysterious demon terrorizing her kingdom, she vows not to rest until the beast is slain. With the help of her friends and the powers she wields — though has yet to fully understand — Asterin sets out to complete a single task. The task that countless, trained soldiers have failed.
To kill it.
But as they hunt for the demon, they unearth a plot to assassinate the Princess herself instead. Asterin and her companions begin to wonder how much of their lives have been lies, especially when they realize that the center of the web of deceit might very well be themselves. With no one else to turn to, they are forced to decide just how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect the only world they have ever known.
That is, of course… if the demon doesn’t get to them first.
From young author Coco Ma comes a dazzling new tale of adventure, power, and betrayal, weaving together a stunning world of magic with a killer cast in an explosive, unforgettable debut.
Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions in my review are my own.
This young adult fantasy story brought me to my knees. It captivated me instantly and I could not put it down. There is magic laced throughout this story and I loved it.
The world-building in this book was very thorough. The magic system in this book is element-based so it isn't the most original, but it worked and I enjoyed it. The author's writing style really makes everything more vibrant.
This book has such a compelling ensemble cast. The author makes you fall in love with each and every character. The characters have a lot of depth and I loved their distinct personalities. The author really brings them to life.
The romantic aspect of this book was very satisfying. The romance doesn't dominate or overwhelm the story but it adds to it.
Overall, this book is a breath of fresh air. This is an enchanting story with characters that fly off the pages and into your heart. I cannot wait to see where the story will lead in the next book in this series!
The world-building in this book was very thorough. The magic system in this book is element-based so it isn't the most original, but it worked and I enjoyed it. The author's writing style really makes everything more vibrant.
This book has such a compelling ensemble cast. The author makes you fall in love with each and every character. The characters have a lot of depth and I loved their distinct personalities. The author really brings them to life.
The romantic aspect of this book was very satisfying. The romance doesn't dominate or overwhelm the story but it adds to it.
Overall, this book is a breath of fresh air. This is an enchanting story with characters that fly off the pages and into your heart. I cannot wait to see where the story will lead in the next book in this series!
Coco Ma is a Canadian-Chinese author and pianist. She wrote her first novel, Shadow Frost, at the age of 15. Since she began playing the piano at the age of five and a half, she has also performed on some of the world's greatest concert stages and graduated with a pre-college diploma in piano performance from The Juilliard School in New York City. Currently, she studies at Yale University. When she isn't practicing piano, writing, or studying, you might find her bingeing Netflix or eating cake. Lots of cake.
Follow Coco on Twitter @shadowfrost2019 and Instagram @CakeForCoco or visit her website at Coco-Ma.com!
My name is Vanessa a.k.a. Queen Alchemy. I am a 30-something-year-old mother of four nerdy, fantastic children. We live in the Midwest. I have a reading addiction, and I hope that I never recover! I'm the hugest nerd you can find with interests not limited to the following: comics (Batman and Captain America for the win!), science, computers, zombies, unicorns, Harry Potter, cartoons from the 80's & 90's, Frankenstein, history, crafting, cooking & baking, Star Wars, digital scrapbooking, D&D, Minecraft, Hello Kitty, horror, metalcore, royalty, tattoos & piercings, bright colors, and so much more!
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