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Bitter Frost Series #5
Midnight Frost
From the author of the ALA YALSA Reader's Choice Winner in Science Fiction and Fantasy and award-winning filmmaker Kailin Gow comes an epic fantasy series, called Bitter Frost! PRAISE FOR BITTER FROST SERIES(tm) "Loved this book and am so excited to see what happens in the next one. I have a feeling that Mrs. Gow will be the next it author." - Amanda Drost, Broken Arrow "This is my first novel by Kailin Gow and I promise it won't be the last! She has a wonderful way of capturing the reader from the start and easily transports them to an interesting and fascinating world of Feyland where fairies, pixies and werewolves exist – a beautiful place where magic is normal and necessary, and a place where humans normally cannot survive." - Theresa, Just One More Paragraph "OMG...this series just keeps getting better! I absolutely love this series. I love reading Kailin's books." – Jamie Johnson, Fantasy Book Chick blog "Ilove Kailin Gows books and Frost Kisses is no exception. She is an amazing author who can weave her magic so throughly that you feel as if you are there." - Jessica Bolton, Book Rock Goddess "I have to give the author credit – Love Triangle – very different. What I mean by that – not typical. The author makes it where it will just shock the sh*t out of you. I can't really explain it with out giving it away. The only hint I can give is that it doesn't go down the way traditional love triangles go. I think the author was very bold and for that, she made me a fan." - Sunny "This needs to be a TV or movie series. I love books and this one effected me so much! The story makes you feel like your in the series. I would watch this any day!" - Christina Rossner DESCRIPTION As all the creatures of Feyland are forced into a battle that will determine who rules Feyland, a bigger force emerges that threatens all. Love, loyalty, desires, duty, and friendships will be tested. Choices will be made. Some will survive, while others will die. Midnight Frost is the pivotal book in the popular Frost Series about the beautiful, but dangerous world of Feyland and its magical and powerful inhabitants. Book 5 of the Completed Bestselling, Award-winning FROST Series
262 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 18, 2011
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Kailin Gow
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Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.
Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.
She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.
She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.
Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.
She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.
Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.
In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.
Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.
https://ventsmagazine.com/2025/04/10/...
Kailin Gow is an USA Today Bestselling author, publisher, screenwriter, director, producer, and speaker with hundreds of books published. She is also the owner/founder and organizer of mega-book signing events like Rockin' Hollywood, Naughty Mafia in Las Vegas, which has featured the very top authors of Romance and drawn thousands of readers, including being in a documentary film now out on Amazon Prime.
Over 14 Million copies of her books have been downloaded around the world and translated into 25 languages. 2 of her book series, FADE Series and Red Genesis Series, has been optioned by the Academy Award-winning team behind Netflix #1 most Liked and Top 10 Netflix Original Film, Wish Dragon, also the team behind the special effects magic of Star Wars and Marvel films.
She owns a traditional publishing company with an API (Asian Pacific Islander) Diversity initiative that has partnerships with production companies across the globe with distribution through Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Disney and more! Kailin Gow is a go to media guest on Women in Film and Television and is a voting member of the Academy Awards.
Her Worldwide Brand, Kailin Gow's Go Girl has won awards for its tv series, books, cosmetics, fashions, beauty and health products, and soon-to-be home and travel products. As of 2021, Kailin Gow's Go Girl is excited to expand into its own line of hotels, starting with a 70+ room hotel in Texas. In 2022, her books will be adapted into entertainment venues called Sparklesoup World, offered in various locations throughout the U.S. and internationally.
She has been a host on world-class stages, an invited speaker for BEA and a regular radio/TV guest for major stations. She is an official voice of AAPI, She has a TV Reality show on her as an author and personality. She is also the host and publisher of a leading author industry guide, subscription newsletter, and podcast called Authors Voices. Five of her pen names are USA Today Bestselling authors and will be traditionally published in 2022. She is also a recurring speaker/instructor of writing series and serials for professional screenwriters and producers as of 2021.
She was called an "innovating author" and an "Author as Influencer" by Goodreads executives at Book Expo America 2014 in their speech.
Kailin Gow is one of Cindy Crawford's Beauties, who is beautiful on the inside as well as the outside, along with Gabrielle Union.
She was called "a successful author who knows how to balance being an author and life" by Huffington Post. USA Today recommends her steamy romances while PBS Kids have recommended her Teen Fantasy Series.
Amazon highlighted her author success story on the homepage of Amazon.com and in their book, Transformations and was invited by Amazon to be an author spokesperson for Amazon's launch of the Kindle fire in Santa Monica.
In the publishing industry, she has written and presented many articles and workshops for major publications as well as conventions. https://www.fastcompany.com/user/kail...
and is the host/founder of the podcast and newsletter Author Voices. Additionally, she owns a law firm specializing in consumer advocacy.
Kailin Gow holds a Masters degree in Management from USC and degrees in Social Ecology (Psychology, Criminology, Sociology, and Ecology/Climate), Drama, and Film making from UC Irvine where she once ran and DJ for a radio station that helped discovered OC bands like Sugar Ray and Gwen Stefani.
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June 1, 2011
This is the fifth book.
May 29, 2021
YA Fantasy Classic! Read this series when it first came out. Now binged! Still so magical. I love the world the author created so much. Bree, Kian, and Logan are the best love triangle I've read. So hard to choose!
May 30, 2021
An epic fantasy classic must read! One of my favorite series ever!
May 28, 2021
IT JUST GOT REAL!!! Wow!
February 13, 2011
My roommate got me on the Frost series. I can't put it down. Can't wait for this one.
May 31, 2021
One of my all time favorite series! So happy to hear it is in development as a television series
May 30, 2021
So EXCITED FOR this hitting the SCREEN! Best epic fantasy I've read and still re-read!
September 22, 2011
I absolutely loved this book. After ending so abruptly with Frost Kisses I was left wanting more. Where Kailin Gow picks up it is intense from beginning to end. Breena still has a long battle ahead of her at the beginning of this story. She learns that she battle many wicked things in order to create peace throughout the winter and summer faries. What will she have to sacrifice in order to bring peace?
I love the scenery that Gow creates in these books. The characters are so passionate in what they believe in. Once again Kailin Gow did a magnificant job with this book. I can't wait to read Fire Frost! I cried a little in this book for the sacrifices made with some of the characters.
I love the scenery that Gow creates in these books. The characters are so passionate in what they believe in. Once again Kailin Gow did a magnificant job with this book. I can't wait to read Fire Frost! I cried a little in this book for the sacrifices made with some of the characters.
October 24, 2011
i really enjoy this series, however, i felt like the characters werent really themselves, i felt as if something was off the entire time, i dont know if it was because Gow has alot of different things going on, or if it was because i havent read this series in awhile and the other books are throwing me off, but it just felt different.
it was good, dont get me wrong, but i just couldnt connect like i usually do. ill still be waiting for book number 6 to come out. i hope logan finds someone!
it was good, dont get me wrong, but i just couldnt connect like i usually do. ill still be waiting for book number 6 to come out. i hope logan finds someone!
February 13, 2011
Love this series. I read books 1, 2, 3 and the Wolf Fey Novelette. I don't know Mrs. Gow personally, but a bunch of girls at UCSD love her and her work. She's an Alum of the UC school, and we're proud of her.
February 3, 2011
Can't wait to read this one! The third book defintely aided in making me love the series. Team Kian!
Thanks for stepping up your game, Kow!
Thanks for stepping up your game, Kow!
May 31, 2021
One of the best fae fantasy series I first read. I re-read all the books! So excited to see this on screen!
February 19, 2012
What can I say about this book really, after the way Frost Kisses ended I had to start Midnight Frost right away!
This book has everything, I mean it really does!
A crazy love triangle, a war, fairies coming together and fighting for a common good, family dramas. Gosh you name it and it is in this book!
I was really happy the way everything turned out after finishing this book, I am happy Breena has finally made a choice and got herself out of that love triangle. Although in the past she thought she had made a choice and ended up going back and being confused again, so I really hope she sticks to her guns this time!
The imagery used in these books just gets better and better, the world Kailin Gow has created is completely different to anything I have ever read before, there is so much descriptive language used that you feel as if the story is unfolding all around you. The characters in this book are brilliant! I feel like now that I've got to know who everyone is and what they stand for, I can appreciate all their individual little quirks that much better in this book.
I'm glad Breena isn't a portrayed typical heroine in this book, we get to see her doubts and her fears as well as her mistakes. To me this makes Breena more realistic as a main character, she is after all only a teenager. Instead she learns fom her mistakes and grows, which I think is the perfect mix for any kick ass book heroine.
Overall I really did love this book and this series is fast becoming one of my all time favourites. I have book six ready and waiting for me on my Kindle, hopefully I'll get around to it soon!
This book has everything, I mean it really does!
A crazy love triangle, a war, fairies coming together and fighting for a common good, family dramas. Gosh you name it and it is in this book!
I was really happy the way everything turned out after finishing this book, I am happy Breena has finally made a choice and got herself out of that love triangle. Although in the past she thought she had made a choice and ended up going back and being confused again, so I really hope she sticks to her guns this time!
The imagery used in these books just gets better and better, the world Kailin Gow has created is completely different to anything I have ever read before, there is so much descriptive language used that you feel as if the story is unfolding all around you. The characters in this book are brilliant! I feel like now that I've got to know who everyone is and what they stand for, I can appreciate all their individual little quirks that much better in this book.
I'm glad Breena isn't a portrayed typical heroine in this book, we get to see her doubts and her fears as well as her mistakes. To me this makes Breena more realistic as a main character, she is after all only a teenager. Instead she learns fom her mistakes and grows, which I think is the perfect mix for any kick ass book heroine.
Overall I really did love this book and this series is fast becoming one of my all time favourites. I have book six ready and waiting for me on my Kindle, hopefully I'll get around to it soon!
February 26, 2015
I really love this so much. Mythos Academy thumbs up. But but but but! I have a frigging question. So Rory is his cousin because their fathers are brothers. If I remember correctly, Rory said she has both parents as Spartans so that also means Gwen's father is a Spartan, right? I knew it went that way. So why doesn't Gwen have any Spartan characteristics in her? It feels weird.
At first I thought Rory might be her sister when she said she's a Foresti but then she was a Spartan so I disregarded it. Turns out she's her cousin. I wish Rory would come to North Carolina to help with Gwen.
Then there's the baby gryphon just like Nyx who is friggin freaking cute. I love this part so much. When she saved baby gryphon also when the leader gryphon came to Gwen and Logan till they landed on the academy. It was ridiculously amazing. I'm thinking buckbeak from Harry Potter over here and if this became a movie, I think it's gonna be good.
The ending with the silver laurel and mistletoe was intriguing, I actually don't have a guess or if I even have one it's completely wrong. I love this feeling but also hate it.
At first I thought Rory might be her sister when she said she's a Foresti but then she was a Spartan so I disregarded it. Turns out she's her cousin. I wish Rory would come to North Carolina to help with Gwen.
Then there's the baby gryphon just like Nyx who is friggin freaking cute. I love this part so much. When she saved baby gryphon also when the leader gryphon came to Gwen and Logan till they landed on the academy. It was ridiculously amazing. I'm thinking buckbeak from Harry Potter over here and if this became a movie, I think it's gonna be good.
The ending with the silver laurel and mistletoe was intriguing, I actually don't have a guess or if I even have one it's completely wrong. I love this feeling but also hate it.
October 25, 2011
I did like this series overall, but I needed to vent on the love triangle crap.
By the third or fourth book I was over the love triangle and ready for Breena to decide. I was annoyed that it seemed in each book she had made her "final" decision for Kian, claiming she could love no other and how she knew deep down it was always him, but then after she made that decision she would yet again waiver. Then after she made her decision she would say something about needing to let Logan know, but decided not to at that time for his feelings sake. Argh! Uh hello! Not telling Logan sooner basically made Kian AND Logan suffer. Idiot!
I just get so annoyed when the brave, strong, and amazing heroine in the book can't seem to get her head outta her ass to figure out what she wants. It just smacks of selfishness and immaturity.
Glad she finally stuck to what she wanted this time. 3.5 stars
By the third or fourth book I was over the love triangle and ready for Breena to decide. I was annoyed that it seemed in each book she had made her "final" decision for Kian, claiming she could love no other and how she knew deep down it was always him, but then after she made that decision she would yet again waiver. Then after she made her decision she would say something about needing to let Logan know, but decided not to at that time for his feelings sake. Argh! Uh hello! Not telling Logan sooner basically made Kian AND Logan suffer. Idiot!
I just get so annoyed when the brave, strong, and amazing heroine in the book can't seem to get her head outta her ass to figure out what she wants. It just smacks of selfishness and immaturity.
Glad she finally stuck to what she wanted this time. 3.5 stars
January 28, 2012
Although I love Kailin Gow, I feel like after reading Midnight Frost I can't possibly imagine what is left to read about in Fire Frost due out in December! Bree, Kian, Logan, Delano, and all the other characters we have grown to love or love to hate have all played a big role in the war against a common evil. Bree FINALLY makes a choice between the men involved in her romantic debacle and we say goodbye to someone we have grown used to reading about!!! I am not sure how I feel about Bree's decision on her love interest because I am a fan of both Kian and Logan, but I feel like even though she always says she is sure "this time" she still lets her doubts resurface hence reigniting the love triangle that Kailin Gow is so well known for!!! I will read Fire Frost mainly because I feel like I have journeyed this far with these characters and also because I am dying to see whats left to write about!! Maybe more intimacy and confidence in their relationship maybe??? We shall SEE ;)
January 3, 2015
I have such a hard time putting down this series. I like it more as it goes on. This book, showed a deeper side of those we love and hate in this series, and we saw a battle come to head that was a necessary battle to try to unity Feyland.
A definite fast 5-star read. Granted, I hated the use of the line, "my pretty," because immediately I responded with, "and your little dog too." Also, I'm entirely human & entirely female - the struggle is REAL. But for Breena to waffle about as a flighty little girl, as though the emotions of those whom she loved were irrelevant was cold. It showed her to be her father's daughter - as he treated Logan and Kian with the same disrespect King Foxflame showed red leaf while galavanting with his concubines.
Given the conclusion of this novel, I truly hope she treats love with the reverence it deserves.
A definite fast 5-star read. Granted, I hated the use of the line, "my pretty," because immediately I responded with, "and your little dog too." Also, I'm entirely human & entirely female - the struggle is REAL. But for Breena to waffle about as a flighty little girl, as though the emotions of those whom she loved were irrelevant was cold. It showed her to be her father's daughter - as he treated Logan and Kian with the same disrespect King Foxflame showed red leaf while galavanting with his concubines.
Given the conclusion of this novel, I truly hope she treats love with the reverence it deserves.
October 5, 2011
Ok I liked this book, the love triangle still got to me but whatever at least in the end she made a bloody decision on the whole issue but I am nervous taht in the next book she will change her mind and it all start again. I am happy about the way things turned out for Queen Redleaf (well as good as they can with her being dead), after all she didn't deserve to be treated the way she was. The Winter queen I think was kind of a bitch to her kids and if she had treated them better then this would have been a whole different story. I have a feeling the next book is going to be in Logan POV unless Breena decides to join in with Logan and the gang to find the missings suns.
October 21, 2011
*Possible Spoilers*
Finally...Peace in Feyland! I was really happy about the way events turned out in this latest "Frost" book. I am surprised that there is going to be another book, when everything seemed to come together after the Hordes were brought down and everyone found their HEA. Except for Logan, and I assume that he will find his HEA in the next book (mayhaps w/ Rose??). I was thrilled that Breena and Kian will finally be able to move on and be the King and Queen they should be. love really is the most powerful magic of all...
Finally...Peace in Feyland! I was really happy about the way events turned out in this latest "Frost" book. I am surprised that there is going to be another book, when everything seemed to come together after the Hordes were brought down and everyone found their HEA. Except for Logan, and I assume that he will find his HEA in the next book (mayhaps w/ Rose??). I was thrilled that Breena and Kian will finally be able to move on and be the King and Queen they should be. love really is the most powerful magic of all...
November 6, 2011
Okay... what the HELL. Why do I keep reading this damn series?!?! It's just awful.. Good grief. How do you know that a series sucks? When after 5 books NOTHING about the characters stays with you. Normally, I read a series and I'm in that characters world for days afterwards. Gow's feyland is the direct opposite. I can hardly even remember the names!! OMG so many plot holes, nothing is cohesive, and Breena is just a half-twit. Totally wasted a week of my time with this series. I've read fanfic better than this...
October 26, 2011
With so many books out there today covering the same genre, it's the true artists - those authors who find a way to break through the conventional standards of the day and transport the reader to a different time and place. This is what Ms. Gow does so well. With breathtaking descriptions of the fey world, superb character development and just enough twists and turns to keep the reader turning page after page I am one fan who eagerly awaits the next book.
April 21, 2013
a wonderful, wonderful book... i loved everything about it... breena finally chooses between logan and kian.... at first i wanted her to be with logan, then i wanted her to be with kian, then i wanted her to be with both( i know, i know) then i got to the point where i just wanted her to pick, it didnt matter who because they are both worthy... and they noth love her more than life itself... an epic battle... an unexpected alliance... this latedt installment has it all... props to kailin
April 15, 2012
so love it like I love all of the ones so far! though Logan needs to go lol. I mean I love him but bree needs to end up with kian! even though I'd love to have kian for myself they should be together!!!! hopefully something happens in the rest or next book lol! cause she's aggravating me with not choosing
May 30, 2015
this one has it all, tears, love, drama, friendship, loyalty, hate, war, and forgiveness!
If you can read this book and not cry or laugh and just tear up or even just get outraged then you haven't grasped the meaning of this story.
Love. Love was thought dangerous and forbidden but it becomes the most powerful of all magics.
If you can read this book and not cry or laugh and just tear up or even just get outraged then you haven't grasped the meaning of this story.
Love. Love was thought dangerous and forbidden but it becomes the most powerful of all magics.
August 11, 2013
I just finished the series and though satisfied with the ending, am wishing for more. The book had many emotions and was exciting all the way through. I highly recommend reading this book if you enjoy fantasy and romance. Especially fairy stories. Definitely put this as one of my favourite book series.
March 25, 2014
Truly love will conquer whatever!
Kailin Gow has again created a place that does exist. It has everything, a history that leads the present into the future. Love, strongest of all the emotions, is able to bring everyone together and I believe it.
So what adventure do we have next? So glad I have the next book.
Kailin Gow has again created a place that does exist. It has everything, a history that leads the present into the future. Love, strongest of all the emotions, is able to bring everyone together and I believe it.
So what adventure do we have next? So glad I have the next book.
June 28, 2021
If you haven't read this story arc yet, you are missing out! Between the battle, the drama around their relationship, and internal conflicts; this is a must read! It checks off all the wants in a binge worthy series! Due to the brilliantly worded masterpiece the reader in me was able to escape into the fae world and daydream my days off away. I highly recommend!!
February 3, 2011
I like the author and her writing/other books, but I'm just not at all very fond of her Frost series. I gave the first three books a shot and just gave up. Maybe number four can rekindle my interest.
December 7, 2011
This has to be one of the worst series ever written. Not only is the writing terrible but there are so many typos it makes it painful to read.
March 22, 2012
The best book of the series so far!
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