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The Frost Chronicles #3
Weavers
Every day, life in the Frost grows increasingly perilous for its inhabitants. The Farther occupation continues, and food is becoming scarce. And Lia Weaver’s family is facing increasing perils, too—Jonn pushes his health to the brink as he works to uncover the secrets of Echlos, and Ivy risks everything to get food for the family. And for the second time, the Weaver family is harboring a fugitive, but Lia doesn’t trust her.
Lia has personally braved many struggles—a Farther occupation, family secrets, a heart torn between two men, and Watcher attacks—as she struggles to keep her family safe. But now she will face her greatest challenge and uncover the Frost’s deepest secrets as she completes her most dangerous mission yet for the Thorns.
Lia has personally braved many struggles—a Farther occupation, family secrets, a heart torn between two men, and Watcher attacks—as she struggles to keep her family safe. But now she will face her greatest challenge and uncover the Frost’s deepest secrets as she completes her most dangerous mission yet for the Thorns.
290 pages, Paperback
First published January 23, 2013
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Kate Avery Ellison
82 books896 followersI've been making up stories since I was five years old, and now I'm thrilled to be able to do it as a full-time job. I have an obsession with dark fantasy, dystopian futures, and Pride and Prejudice-style love stories full of witty banter and sizzling, unspoken feelings. When I'm not writing, I'm creating digital art, reading funny blogs, or watching my favorite shows (which include TVD and BSG). I live with my geeky husband and our two bad cats in Atlanta, GA.
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October 6, 2019
4.25 Stars
I can't ... I just can't. I feel that the story is slow but then by halfway through...it gets so interesting with so much going on.
Lia is still kick ass but can never make up her mind!
I can't ... I just can't. I feel that the story is slow but then by halfway through...it gets so interesting with so much going on.
Lia is still kick ass but can never make up her mind!
February 4, 2013
At this point, I think I'm resigned to the fact that Frost is a one-of book and none of the sequels will ever be as good. And that's fine, because the first book of The Frost Chronicles featured a unique combination of elements - setting up a tough heroine in Lia Weaver, creating a harsh winter landscape in the Frost, and having Lia harbor an outsider and fugitive that tests her convictions to the core, a combination that really can't be repeated. Still, even though I don't think Frost can't be topped, Weavers isn't a bad book by any measure, and while I'll always prefer Lia's first story to everything else that's happened so far, I don't regret reading and finding out what's next.
I do think though Weavers is an improvement over the last book, Thorns. The introduction to the Frost and the recap of the events of the previous book are handled a lot better, and while there are new characters as usual as old ones such as Ann and Korr disappear into the mysterious black hole of secret assignments in the enemy capital city, the focus of the plot, discovering the history of the Frost, the origins of Echlos and the Watchers, and exactly what happens to the people who use the portals isn't a bad one. The plot picks up almost right away with Lia being sent on her mission to use the PLD and all the stuff with the Farther occupation of Lia's village sort of take a back seat to that, but for those who's always wondered about exactly what's up with the mysterious ruins in the middle of the Frost, it'll all make sense, though I have to say I personally had a pretty good idea of the origins of the Frost and the disappeared ancient civilization while reading the first book. Really, for anyone who's watched Stargate Atlantis, the whole concept about a society of ancient humans more advanced than the present who disappears and leaves behind a whole trove of technologies will be very familiar, so nothing about what Lia discovers really surprised me, well except the timeline.
All the reveals about the background of the Frost means Weavers is pretty plot heavy and loses a bit of character development, but like I said, we've already established Lia as the tough survivor, and even as she's going on missions and still worried about her family, about her friend Ann, about Gabe and Adam, well, where do we go with her character from here? And that's what I mean about Frost being the book that won't be topped, because Lia was just so compelling in the first book I don't think any development or exploration of her character in these sequels can really add anything entirely new and different to her character from everything I've already known. I want say the other characters pick up some of the slack, and Ivy does at least with her huge turnaround from the first book in one of the few scenes she's in, but if the biggest reveal by a previous character is another piece of Gabe's mysterious past that's really a nonevent, well, yeah this book isn't really about the present or the future - not when Adam barely appears, Jonn and Everiss are underused, Ann and Korr not at all, the new Thorns agent really added nothing to the plot - all signs point to this book being entirely focused on exploring the past, that’s where all the biggest plot points were.
So yeah, I guess the two things I got out of Weavers is pretty much a confirmation of my theories about the setup from the first book and a somewhat lack of development on the part of many of the characters, Ivy aside. I'm intrigued by all the new stuff brought up by Dr. Borde, but maybe it's time to pick things up, set up those last few connections, and bring things to a close.
I do think though Weavers is an improvement over the last book, Thorns. The introduction to the Frost and the recap of the events of the previous book are handled a lot better, and while there are new characters as usual as old ones such as Ann and Korr disappear into the mysterious black hole of secret assignments in the enemy capital city, the focus of the plot, discovering the history of the Frost, the origins of Echlos and the Watchers, and exactly what happens to the people who use the portals isn't a bad one. The plot picks up almost right away with Lia being sent on her mission to use the PLD and all the stuff with the Farther occupation of Lia's village sort of take a back seat to that, but for those who's always wondered about exactly what's up with the mysterious ruins in the middle of the Frost, it'll all make sense, though I have to say I personally had a pretty good idea of the origins of the Frost and the disappeared ancient civilization while reading the first book. Really, for anyone who's watched Stargate Atlantis, the whole concept about a society of ancient humans more advanced than the present who disappears and leaves behind a whole trove of technologies will be very familiar, so nothing about what Lia discovers really surprised me, well except the timeline.
All the reveals about the background of the Frost means Weavers is pretty plot heavy and loses a bit of character development, but like I said, we've already established Lia as the tough survivor, and even as she's going on missions and still worried about her family, about her friend Ann, about Gabe and Adam, well, where do we go with her character from here? And that's what I mean about Frost being the book that won't be topped, because Lia was just so compelling in the first book I don't think any development or exploration of her character in these sequels can really add anything entirely new and different to her character from everything I've already known. I want say the other characters pick up some of the slack, and Ivy does at least with her huge turnaround from the first book in one of the few scenes she's in, but if the biggest reveal by a previous character is another piece of Gabe's mysterious past that's really a nonevent, well, yeah this book isn't really about the present or the future - not when Adam barely appears, Jonn and Everiss are underused, Ann and Korr not at all, the new Thorns agent really added nothing to the plot - all signs point to this book being entirely focused on exploring the past, that’s where all the biggest plot points were.
So yeah, I guess the two things I got out of Weavers is pretty much a confirmation of my theories about the setup from the first book and a somewhat lack of development on the part of many of the characters, Ivy aside. I'm intrigued by all the new stuff brought up by Dr. Borde, but maybe it's time to pick things up, set up those last few connections, and bring things to a close.
February 4, 2013
AARGH!!! I curse you cliffhangers!! I curse you!!
So many revelations and twists in this book! I love who Lia Weaver is evolving to. She has always been brave and stubborn when she feels something must be done, but now she has this fire inside of her that I hope only grows. This book took a way different turn that I did not expect. Up to now I had thought about this as YA with a dystopian/fantasy/magic twist and it went sci-fi on me! I don't mind though.
In the last book Lia and Adam find a PLD (Portable Locomotion Device) a traveling gate. A means to bring back those refugees that have sent away. This brings about the possibility of her being reunited with Gabe once again. New characters are introduced and... wow... I have no idea how this will end.
Minor spoiler: I don't like love triangles and must say this is one of the few things I dislike about the story. I have NO idea how this triangle can or will be resolved. Both Adam and Gabe are good characters, though I like Adam a bit better, but I'm not liking Lia's flip-flopping about her feelings about the two.
At one moment she thinks of Adam this way:
"He’d become woven into the fabric of my existence, mingled with the air I breathed. If I reached out, he was there. If I spoke, he answered."
But then Gabe makes her feel:
"I exhaled against his lips. I was lost and found at the same time, and he was the only anchor."
Grrr... I'm glad the love aspect is minor otherwise I'd have bigger issues with all this. Cannot wait until book 4!!
So many revelations and twists in this book! I love who Lia Weaver is evolving to. She has always been brave and stubborn when she feels something must be done, but now she has this fire inside of her that I hope only grows. This book took a way different turn that I did not expect. Up to now I had thought about this as YA with a dystopian/fantasy/magic twist and it went sci-fi on me! I don't mind though.
In the last book Lia and Adam find a PLD (Portable Locomotion Device) a traveling gate. A means to bring back those refugees that have sent away. This brings about the possibility of her being reunited with Gabe once again. New characters are introduced and... wow... I have no idea how this will end.
Minor spoiler: I don't like love triangles and must say this is one of the few things I dislike about the story. I have NO idea how this triangle can or will be resolved. Both Adam and Gabe are good characters, though I like Adam a bit better, but I'm not liking Lia's flip-flopping about her feelings about the two.
At one moment she thinks of Adam this way:
"He’d become woven into the fabric of my existence, mingled with the air I breathed. If I reached out, he was there. If I spoke, he answered."
But then Gabe makes her feel:
"I exhaled against his lips. I was lost and found at the same time, and he was the only anchor."
Grrr... I'm glad the love aspect is minor otherwise I'd have bigger issues with all this. Cannot wait until book 4!!
May 6, 2022
Acctuly sort of enjoying towards the end
March 1, 2013
Genre: YA Dystopian
Publisher Type: Indie!!!
My Rating: * * * * * * (Yes 6!!!)
My Review:
Have you ever read a book and just be utterly flabbergasted at just how amazing the story and the writing are??? This book TOTALLY rocks on sooooo many levels!!!
The writing is amazing. You're cold; you're frightened; you're frustrated; you feel everything right along with Lia. And Lia is the perfect protagonist. She smart and she's tough, but still vulnerable enough to be relatable (though I wanted to scream at her to trust people more and not keep secrets .... not keeping everyone on the same page always ends badly). Then there's Adam and Gabe ....sigh. Love triangles are sticky things, but our author nails it! And both guys are so likable, it's really hard to be Team Adam or Team Gabe. I'm all tied up in knots as much as Lia!!! and I love that Lia isn't all completely obsessed with these guys, but rather keeps her focus on the bigger issues at stake. There's so much more I'd love to gush on about, but I don't do spoilers (feel free to email me after you read it, so we discuss this incredible crazy madness).
I only have two small concerns. One, I couldn't understand why they'd be bringing the fugitives back or why they'd want to return; afterall, they left for a reason. But maybe I'll understand better after book 4. Second, a certain pivotal conversation about the PLD was overheard and I cannot see how that could've happen under the circumstances.
Needless to say (as I've given this book my highest rating) I'm absolutely dying to read book 4, which I have heard is in the editing stages right now as we speak. Can anyone say HAPPY DANCE???
Quotes:
"I wanted to say more -- I wanted to verbalize the feelings swelling inside me, the anxiety and frustration and longing -- but I couldn't frame them into words. They slipped away from me, dissolving into unnamable emotions whenever I tried to speak them."
"Only when we'd step back into the shadows of the forest did I breath easily again. It was ironic that I felt safe now, here in the Frost, but... Some things were less frightening only because they were familiar."
"I gazed back evenly. I was frightened, but I wouldn't let him see that. I had looked Watchers in the face. I had watched men die in front of me. I would not flinch...."
"I hesitated as visions of the hushed forests of white filled my head. I saw the sky, so blue and lonely, ringed by mountains and punctuated by storm clouds. I saw the path lined with snow blossoms, the color of hope and fear. I smelled the scent of pine and melting ice and tasted the chill of the wind."
Cover Art:
Kate's books always have such beautiful covers!!!! This one and Curse Girl are tied as my favorites. I don't know who does her covers, but they've got mad talent!
Publisher Type: Indie!!!
My Rating: * * * * * * (Yes 6!!!)
My Review:
Have you ever read a book and just be utterly flabbergasted at just how amazing the story and the writing are??? This book TOTALLY rocks on sooooo many levels!!!
The writing is amazing. You're cold; you're frightened; you're frustrated; you feel everything right along with Lia. And Lia is the perfect protagonist. She smart and she's tough, but still vulnerable enough to be relatable (though I wanted to scream at her to trust people more and not keep secrets .... not keeping everyone on the same page always ends badly). Then there's Adam and Gabe ....sigh. Love triangles are sticky things, but our author nails it! And both guys are so likable, it's really hard to be Team Adam or Team Gabe. I'm all tied up in knots as much as Lia!!! and I love that Lia isn't all completely obsessed with these guys, but rather keeps her focus on the bigger issues at stake. There's so much more I'd love to gush on about, but I don't do spoilers (feel free to email me after you read it, so we discuss this incredible crazy madness).
I only have two small concerns. One, I couldn't understand why they'd be bringing the fugitives back or why they'd want to return; afterall, they left for a reason. But maybe I'll understand better after book 4. Second, a certain pivotal conversation about the PLD was overheard and I cannot see how that could've happen under the circumstances.
Needless to say (as I've given this book my highest rating) I'm absolutely dying to read book 4, which I have heard is in the editing stages right now as we speak. Can anyone say HAPPY DANCE???
Quotes:
"I wanted to say more -- I wanted to verbalize the feelings swelling inside me, the anxiety and frustration and longing -- but I couldn't frame them into words. They slipped away from me, dissolving into unnamable emotions whenever I tried to speak them."
"Only when we'd step back into the shadows of the forest did I breath easily again. It was ironic that I felt safe now, here in the Frost, but... Some things were less frightening only because they were familiar."
"I gazed back evenly. I was frightened, but I wouldn't let him see that. I had looked Watchers in the face. I had watched men die in front of me. I would not flinch...."
"I hesitated as visions of the hushed forests of white filled my head. I saw the sky, so blue and lonely, ringed by mountains and punctuated by storm clouds. I saw the path lined with snow blossoms, the color of hope and fear. I smelled the scent of pine and melting ice and tasted the chill of the wind."
Cover Art:
Kate's books always have such beautiful covers!!!! This one and Curse Girl are tied as my favorites. I don't know who does her covers, but they've got mad talent!
April 29, 2013
(2.5) Of all of the Frost Chronicle books, "Weaver" is my least favorite because the story feels like "filler" book as though the author is attempting to stretch out the series and not progressing the plot very much. The story stalls almost from the beginning on only begins to move forward at the very end. Quite honestly, I have a hard time understanding the purpose for the character of Atticus. He did not add a new level of mystery or intrigue to the storyline. He was just a jerk.
In "Weavers" Lia is struggling with her feelings for Adam as well as Gabe. She discovers that Gabe will be coming back to Frost (Why? I don't know since all of the effort to get him safely away). Her family is struggling severely under the added burden of the increased quotas and lean provisions provided for their work. The Farther's soldiers are getting all of the food and supplies, leaving the village decimated.
Ann is now working on a mission with the Thorns and a former friend has now week solace in Lia's home. Lia does not trust her and Jonn is clearly smitten with her. Then, a strange man shows up looking for Adam. His name is Adam and he has now been given control of the Thorns in Frost. He orders everyone around in his own evil way and secrets are being kept where none existed before.
Atticus sends Lia on a mission to Echlos to bring back some of the people. When she reaches the city, she is sent back in time and discovers the true origin of many of Frost's problems. The series truly took a dive with me with this book. I was bored throughout the first 2/3's of the story and then everything exploded. I hope that the fourth book with set the series back on track. I do not want to be strung along book after book. I am glad the fourth book isn't out yet; so, that I can take a break from the series.
In "Weavers" Lia is struggling with her feelings for Adam as well as Gabe. She discovers that Gabe will be coming back to Frost (Why? I don't know since all of the effort to get him safely away). Her family is struggling severely under the added burden of the increased quotas and lean provisions provided for their work. The Farther's soldiers are getting all of the food and supplies, leaving the village decimated.
Ann is now working on a mission with the Thorns and a former friend has now week solace in Lia's home. Lia does not trust her and Jonn is clearly smitten with her. Then, a strange man shows up looking for Adam. His name is Adam and he has now been given control of the Thorns in Frost. He orders everyone around in his own evil way and secrets are being kept where none existed before.
Atticus sends Lia on a mission to Echlos to bring back some of the people. When she reaches the city, she is sent back in time and discovers the true origin of many of Frost's problems. The series truly took a dive with me with this book. I was bored throughout the first 2/3's of the story and then everything exploded. I hope that the fourth book with set the series back on track. I do not want to be strung along book after book. I am glad the fourth book isn't out yet; so, that I can take a break from the series.
September 19, 2023
In a frozen and perilous land, life becomes increasingly treacherous for its inhabitants as they endure the occupation of the Farthers. Food grows scarce, and Lia Weaver's family faces mounting dangers. Jonn, her brother, pushes himself to the limit as he seeks to unveil the mysteries of Echlos, while Ivy, her sister, risks everything to procure food for their family. To make matters more complicated, the Weavers find themselves harboring a fugitive for the second time, a person whom Lia is reluctant to trust.
Throughout her life, Lia has confronted numerous challenges, including the Farther occupation, family secrets, a heart torn between two men, and attacks from enigmatic Watchers. Now, she embarks on her most perilous mission yet for the Thorns, uncovering the deepest secrets of the Frost as she strives to protect her family and complete her mission.
I found that while it provided a fair share of answers and revelations, it didn't quite capture my interest as much as the previous two books did. The overarching premise of the story did play a crucial role in advancing the plot, but I must admit that I didn't quite warm up to Gabe as much in this one. This was surprising to me because I had absolutely adored his character in the first book. Strangely, I felt a stronger pull towards Adam.
All that being said, I'm genuinely intrigued to see how the narrative unfolds in the fourth book. It seems like there are more twists and turns awaiting, and I'm eager to dive into the next chapter of the story.
Throughout her life, Lia has confronted numerous challenges, including the Farther occupation, family secrets, a heart torn between two men, and attacks from enigmatic Watchers. Now, she embarks on her most perilous mission yet for the Thorns, uncovering the deepest secrets of the Frost as she strives to protect her family and complete her mission.
I found that while it provided a fair share of answers and revelations, it didn't quite capture my interest as much as the previous two books did. The overarching premise of the story did play a crucial role in advancing the plot, but I must admit that I didn't quite warm up to Gabe as much in this one. This was surprising to me because I had absolutely adored his character in the first book. Strangely, I felt a stronger pull towards Adam.
All that being said, I'm genuinely intrigued to see how the narrative unfolds in the fourth book. It seems like there are more twists and turns awaiting, and I'm eager to dive into the next chapter of the story.
March 1, 2017
Was it just my Kindle version or were there quite a few typos in this book? Simple stuff that spellcheck wouldn't catch but that was still glaringly incorrect, like "coupe" instead of "coup" or "breath" instead of "breathe"? That definitely dropped its rating a star for me. Despite time travel, danger, and big background revelations, this installment lacked the intensity of the first (and best) book in the series, despite the fact that the latter was set in one place and had much less scary elements in it. I was disappointed in the lack of development/resolution to the love triangle. I also found myself getting annoyed with Lia who felt so betrayed when others kept secrets from her, but constantly withheld important information from loved ones and those she'd been told to trust, simply because she'd decided that not telling them was for their own good, or she was too tired to explain. I'm still excited to read the fourth book, but just a little dissatisfied with this one.
January 25, 2016
Weavers went in a different direction that I thought it would. That's not a bad thing, I just had to get used to it. I was thinking along the lines of magic while reading the first two books instead of tech, so now I have to shift my perspective a bit. I also tend to project ahead when I read a book series and I have a habit of dreaming up what I think will happen next. So instead of dystopian fantasy I'm classifying this as dystopian sci-fi. Another surprise was I didn't enjoy it as much as the first two. It's definitely a middle of the series kind of book. I really can't wait to find out what happens next though!
March 31, 2013
Ok... I fell in love with this series after reading Frost, then even MORE in love after reading Thorns.... Then this book kinda threw me. It was still really good, but I didn't have that "can't put it down" feeling I did with the others. We definitely learn A LOT of the history of the Frost and the Watchers, and we get more information on Gabe, the romantic interest from Book 1 that I didn't really miss in Book 2. I really left the absence of Adam and I seriously hope he makes an appearance in the upcoming Bluewing - I am a bit sad to give this book only 3 out of 5 stars, but I will definitely still read the rest of the series!!
January 27, 2013
I am kind of irritated about there not being any development let alone resolution about the love triangle involved. Its the third book for crying out loud. This book seems to be just a clip out of the whole story and isn't enough to stand on its own. I enjoyed the world and the characters involved. The book seems to create more questions than it answers. I know that this is the Frost Chronicles... therefore implying several books but if I am going to invest myself in a book than it should be more developed if its going to stand on its own for three to six months.
February 2, 2013
Man how many more books will there be? I enjoyed this one a little less than the first two because I just kept overthinking every character introduced. All the secrets and untrusting characters make it hard for me to really root for anyone but Lia and her not knowing anything about whats going on is making me tire of her. Im hung up still on the whole send the fugitives away to save them then turn around to want them back for no specific reason. I'll read the next but fingers crossed that the ends start getting tied and Lia starts getting nosey about whats really going on.
April 20, 2013
I'm not sure what to say about this one other than it wasn't what I was hoping for :( I absolutely LOVED the first two books in this series but Weavers just didn't grip me like the others.
Weavers was still a great book...maybe Frost and Thorns are just hard to follow!
Weavers was still a great book...maybe Frost and Thorns are just hard to follow!
November 12, 2018
Once you start this series you won't want to put it down until the last book. Each story is full of new plot twists and action. You will be tempted to read straight through.
Lia has joined the Thorns, and even her brother John is involved with discovering the secret knowledge that her parents shared with no one. With the Farthers still in occupation of the village, being in the Thorns is more dangerous than ever. Still Lia must do what she believes is right. Following the rules isn't always what is right!
As the occupying forces grow, food becomes scarce. Everyone must work even harder to meet quotas inflated because of the occupation. Will the villagers finally rise up in revolt? Where are the elders, not doing their jobs certainly?
Lia's personal feelings are torn. She still cares deeply for Gabe, but he is gone. He won't be coming back. Should she allow her attraction for the leader of the Thorns to grow?
Read the third book in this series. Follow the evolution changing the Frost forever.
Lia has joined the Thorns, and even her brother John is involved with discovering the secret knowledge that her parents shared with no one. With the Farthers still in occupation of the village, being in the Thorns is more dangerous than ever. Still Lia must do what she believes is right. Following the rules isn't always what is right!
As the occupying forces grow, food becomes scarce. Everyone must work even harder to meet quotas inflated because of the occupation. Will the villagers finally rise up in revolt? Where are the elders, not doing their jobs certainly?
Lia's personal feelings are torn. She still cares deeply for Gabe, but he is gone. He won't be coming back. Should she allow her attraction for the leader of the Thorns to grow?
Read the third book in this series. Follow the evolution changing the Frost forever.
November 25, 2019
Well
I bought the series on the strength of the Kingmaker and one other series, but this one jumped from steam punk back through a time portal into modern communism? socialism? I dunno, it was communal work for food with security, and the reach was too far for me to go with a prince of steampunk in love with a rural indiginous uneducated person who is somehow still on his level in spite of never leaving her village, no formal education and spending her days frantically making yarn to meet her quota, her poor hands are ruined. They're doomed I tell you lol. He's using the poor simple girl. Just too many situations that aren't realistic, enough that I spent more time worrying over them and trying to figure out an actual scenario where the situations would work.
Still waiting on installments of her latest series, really like that one.
I bought the series on the strength of the Kingmaker and one other series, but this one jumped from steam punk back through a time portal into modern communism? socialism? I dunno, it was communal work for food with security, and the reach was too far for me to go with a prince of steampunk in love with a rural indiginous uneducated person who is somehow still on his level in spite of never leaving her village, no formal education and spending her days frantically making yarn to meet her quota, her poor hands are ruined. They're doomed I tell you lol. He's using the poor simple girl. Just too many situations that aren't realistic, enough that I spent more time worrying over them and trying to figure out an actual scenario where the situations would work.
Still waiting on installments of her latest series, really like that one.
April 23, 2023
" I was a Weaver. I walked the Frost at night. I smuggled fugitives from the frozen forests to the gate in Echlos. I had looked Watchers in the face and not died. I had kept my family from starvation."
(...)
"I would figure out a way.
Because I was a Weaver"
I enjoyed this book so much! Of the first 3, this is probably my favorite.
The plot twists, the character development, the villains, development of the story, the word building... Everything is book by book getting bigger and better.
I still have many questions, specially what will happen now to everyone!
I can't wait to read the next book and learn what Lia will do now.
December 13, 2017
Although this is a young adult series and I am certainly not one of those I am really enjoying these books. Entertaining, occasionally thought provoking. Editing could be a little sharper but overall pretty good reads.
February 18, 2018
The third book in the series and just as compelling as the first two. In this book, Lia goes through the portal and discovers answers to many questions - but comes up with many more questions.
March 18, 2018
Awesome book
Hard to put down once you get started. It will keep you guessing till the end. A must read book.
Hard to put down once you get started. It will keep you guessing till the end. A must read book.
July 24, 2018
I liked the story but wasn’t sure why the fugitives were being brought back in the first place.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 7, 2019
Frost chronicles
Just when I think I kW what's gonna happen bam!! Another twist! I love this serious it's so awesome and takes place in a unique environment.
Just when I think I kW what's gonna happen bam!! Another twist! I love this serious it's so awesome and takes place in a unique environment.
May 17, 2019
I liked that. I feel there’s questions unanswered. Why all a sudden in the 2 weeks Lia is gone is everyone now captured? Hm.
March 17, 2020
Liking this series a lot. It is different and interesting. Lead character is a bit wooden but the story is great. worth a read
July 12, 2022
Enjoyed this book as well.
October 1, 2022
Bit slower this one, but a good twist at the end.
October 22, 2022
Another level
This book made so many things clearer and it was a step above the others so far. Really enjoying this series and the growing relationship with Adam and Gabe.
This book made so many things clearer and it was a step above the others so far. Really enjoying this series and the growing relationship with Adam and Gabe.
December 14, 2013
2.5 stars
Okay, as much it pains me to say this, this book was quite a disappointment.
I loved the previous two books, but this third one _i'm sorry_ but it feels as if it suffers from "second book syndrome!"
During the beginning and middle of the story, practically nothing of relevance happens.
There's a lot of repetitions regarding the set and the plot: Lia moving back and forward between the village and the Farm.
I continue to love the author's writing, but since the plot _up until the last phase _ in this one, was practically missing, it didn't shine as usual.
On the positives, i like how the author has managed to give a strong role to John, a character who due to his disability would probably just get a secondary role if this had been written by someone else.
The plot...well having finished this book, i can't say i'm crazy about it. But its not my role to discuss where the author imagination has taken her. It's different, that's for sure. And that's a good thing.
If i wanted to read the same old things, i would stick to a single book. And re-read it constantly!
However, i admit not being crazy about sci-fi variations in what _at the beginning _ appeared to be a dystopian story.
The way this sci-fi scenario was included in the plot ( something that had already happened on the second book, but that on this book takes a very firm stand..) is still growing on me. Hopefully, the fourth book will cement my understanding _ and hopefully, appreciation _ of Kate Avery Ellison "Frost" world.
This one, for me felt as a filler. A new character is introduced, apparently only to cause havoc.
Lia and Adam continue "dancing" around their feelings.
The Weavers have a new guest in the Farm, and tempers are rising...
And then we reach the final part of the book, and things finally start becoming a little more interesting:
Suddenly there's time travels (not my favorite kind of transportation), and yes, someone who "apparently" had been lost forever has now been found...~brother~
Because one can't have a dystopia/post-apocalyptic scenario without a love triangle!
This must be some kind of rule that obviously escaped my notice...
Bottom Line:
In this third volume of the Frost Chronicles the story didn't convince me.
In the previous books, we had people running away from the Frost and embarking on a mysterious journey that involved traveling through a portal, just so they COULD RUN AWAY FROM THE FROST, AND FROM THOSE WHO WANTED TO KILL THEM.
But now, Lia herself, is traveling through the portal to bring back a number of those people...who will still be persecuted...and most likely starve to death in the Frost. Just because some shady character who supposedly is some big shot operative said so...
Where's the logic?? o_O
Oh, and i still couldn't care less about Gabe...
But, i'm still interested in the series and i definitely want to know what is going to happen next.
Okay, as much it pains me to say this, this book was quite a disappointment.
I loved the previous two books, but this third one _i'm sorry_ but it feels as if it suffers from "second book syndrome!"
During the beginning and middle of the story, practically nothing of relevance happens.
There's a lot of repetitions regarding the set and the plot: Lia moving back and forward between the village and the Farm.
I continue to love the author's writing, but since the plot _up until the last phase _ in this one, was practically missing, it didn't shine as usual.
On the positives, i like how the author has managed to give a strong role to John, a character who due to his disability would probably just get a secondary role if this had been written by someone else.
The plot...well having finished this book, i can't say i'm crazy about it. But its not my role to discuss where the author imagination has taken her. It's different, that's for sure. And that's a good thing.
If i wanted to read the same old things, i would stick to a single book. And re-read it constantly!
However, i admit not being crazy about sci-fi variations in what _at the beginning _ appeared to be a dystopian story.
The way this sci-fi scenario was included in the plot ( something that had already happened on the second book, but that on this book takes a very firm stand..) is still growing on me. Hopefully, the fourth book will cement my understanding _ and hopefully, appreciation _ of Kate Avery Ellison "Frost" world.
This one, for me felt as a filler. A new character is introduced, apparently only to cause havoc.
Lia and Adam continue "dancing" around their feelings.
The Weavers have a new guest in the Farm, and tempers are rising...
And then we reach the final part of the book, and things finally start becoming a little more interesting:
Suddenly there's time travels (not my favorite kind of transportation), and yes, someone who "apparently" had been lost forever has now been found...~brother~
Because one can't have a dystopia/post-apocalyptic scenario without a love triangle!
This must be some kind of rule that obviously escaped my notice...
Bottom Line:
In this third volume of the Frost Chronicles the story didn't convince me.
In the previous books, we had people running away from the Frost and embarking on a mysterious journey that involved traveling through a portal, just so they COULD RUN AWAY FROM THE FROST, AND FROM THOSE WHO WANTED TO KILL THEM.
But now, Lia herself, is traveling through the portal to bring back a number of those people...who will still be persecuted...and most likely starve to death in the Frost. Just because some shady character who supposedly is some big shot operative said so...
Where's the logic?? o_O
Oh, and i still couldn't care less about Gabe...
But, i'm still interested in the series and i definitely want to know what is going to happen next.
February 21, 2013
Once again, there's just far too much that happens in this series in such a short span of time. And again, this book was so unbelievably short. Weavers is great. I had my issues with some of it, but overall I'm satisfied and anxiously waiting for the next book in the series. I hope there's not too many more simply because I want resolution--we are building up to something dramatic, and I'm certain the next book won't be the climax and resolution both (as much as I would like it to be).
I really enjoyed the new characters that were introduced. I'm especially curious to see what Claire has up her sleeve, considering she seems to have very distinct and important ulterior motives. The little revelation we learn about Doctor Borde and Lia are extremely interesting, although I admit that I saw it coming to an extent. I have my theories about how the notebook came into existence, as well as what is happening in Aeralis. I'm fairly certain I'm correct, or that what I've predicted will be true at least in some small way.
I can't shake the feeling either that Lia is slowly going to rise up. She started as someone totally unaware of her family's history, and has methodically escalated in importance to the Thorns as each book progresses. I think it's only a matter of time before she becomes the leader of either a very large faction of the group, if not the whole group itself. It's an interesting setup, and part of the reason I don't want to wait very long for the rest of the story to unfold.
I'm happy that Ivy finally got to use some of her strengths. Lia was stifling her, and that kind of entrapment only infuriates people (as we saw in the last book). I can't say that I'm surprised that Ivy chose to do what she did. However, I did always wonder about why Lia didn't send her and Jonn through Echlos in the previous books. She knew from others that they were all sent to a place together, and that it was a safer place. Why not send her family through and give them another chance at life? It made sense since she was the only one ever since in the village; no one saw Jonn or Ivy. Just my own speculation though. With the developments that we see in Weavers, that obviously isn't a solution anymore.
Speculation aside, this was a great installment to the series and I'm keeping my eyes open for when the next one comes out.
I really enjoyed the new characters that were introduced. I'm especially curious to see what Claire has up her sleeve, considering she seems to have very distinct and important ulterior motives. The little revelation we learn about Doctor Borde and Lia are extremely interesting, although I admit that I saw it coming to an extent. I have my theories about how the notebook came into existence, as well as what is happening in Aeralis. I'm fairly certain I'm correct, or that what I've predicted will be true at least in some small way.
I can't shake the feeling either that Lia is slowly going to rise up. She started as someone totally unaware of her family's history, and has methodically escalated in importance to the Thorns as each book progresses. I think it's only a matter of time before she becomes the leader of either a very large faction of the group, if not the whole group itself. It's an interesting setup, and part of the reason I don't want to wait very long for the rest of the story to unfold.
I'm happy that Ivy finally got to use some of her strengths. Lia was stifling her, and that kind of entrapment only infuriates people (as we saw in the last book). I can't say that I'm surprised that Ivy chose to do what she did. However, I did always wonder about why Lia didn't send her and Jonn through Echlos in the previous books. She knew from others that they were all sent to a place together, and that it was a safer place. Why not send her family through and give them another chance at life? It made sense since she was the only one ever since in the village; no one saw Jonn or Ivy. Just my own speculation though. With the developments that we see in Weavers, that obviously isn't a solution anymore.
Speculation aside, this was a great installment to the series and I'm keeping my eyes open for when the next one comes out.
May 6, 2013
**Originally posted at Melissa's Bookshelf as a mini-review, along with mini-reviews of the first, second, and fourth books in the series.
Wow, Weavers almost left me breathless by the end of the book, as once again Ellison packs quite a punch in her stories! As much as I enjoyed her writing in Frost (despite some minor flaws) and then again in Thorns, it just keeps getting better and better. As the conflict increases in the Frost, I really like that we are beginning to see the more vulnerable side of Lia, who has struggled for so long to provide for her siblings in the harsh climate (both weather-wise and politically-speaking) of the Frost, while trying to complete missions for the Thorns and subsequently doing what she can to help end the Farther occupation of the Frost and the village of Iceliss. Isn’t that enough to wear anyone down? And then there’s her whole struggle with her feelings for two boys, poor girl, though really, that frustrates me to no end because at this point I just don’t think Gabe should be a factor. Admittedly, I’ve pretty much been “Team Adam” from the start of this series, when he wasn’t even on the radar, yet! And oh, the end of this story and the cliffhanger! I was fortunate that Ellison just released Bluewing because I didn’t have to wait long to find out what happened next.
Read this series…
~ If you like YA Fantasy/Dystopian/Sci-Fi (this story is a great blend of all of those genres)
~ If you enjoyed the Under The Never Sky series by Veronica Rossi
~ If you liked the Girl of Fire and Thorns series by Rae Carson
Wow, Weavers almost left me breathless by the end of the book, as once again Ellison packs quite a punch in her stories! As much as I enjoyed her writing in Frost (despite some minor flaws) and then again in Thorns, it just keeps getting better and better. As the conflict increases in the Frost, I really like that we are beginning to see the more vulnerable side of Lia, who has struggled for so long to provide for her siblings in the harsh climate (both weather-wise and politically-speaking) of the Frost, while trying to complete missions for the Thorns and subsequently doing what she can to help end the Farther occupation of the Frost and the village of Iceliss. Isn’t that enough to wear anyone down? And then there’s her whole struggle with her feelings for two boys, poor girl, though really, that frustrates me to no end because at this point I just don’t think Gabe should be a factor. Admittedly, I’ve pretty much been “Team Adam” from the start of this series, when he wasn’t even on the radar, yet! And oh, the end of this story and the cliffhanger! I was fortunate that Ellison just released Bluewing because I didn’t have to wait long to find out what happened next.
Read this series…
~ If you like YA Fantasy/Dystopian/Sci-Fi (this story is a great blend of all of those genres)
~ If you enjoyed the Under The Never Sky series by Veronica Rossi
~ If you liked the Girl of Fire and Thorns series by Rae Carson
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