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The Frost Chronicles #4
Bluewing
Lia Weaver is a fugitive. Her family's farm has been confiscated by Farther soldiers, her sister has been reassigned to a new family in the village, and her official status is "missing." Now, she and a band of fugitive followers must make their home in the harsh wilderness of the Frost. Food is scarce, and hope is scarcer still as Lia tries to find information about the whereabouts of her missing friends. She is determined to rescue them, but when a surprising ally steps forth with an offer that will both return her friends and expel the Farthers from the Frost in exchange for something very precious, Lia must make a choice.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 26, 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 8, 2019
4.25 Stars
There are a few plot holes in the series but overall...I thoroughly enjoyed all 5 books of this series!
There are a few plot holes in the series but overall...I thoroughly enjoyed all 5 books of this series!
May 15, 2013
This book was terrible. So many things didn't make sense, the main character was annoying, and it's rife with errors. I'm done with this series.
January 14, 2014
Let me start by admitting, that this story would mostly deserve a 2.5 from a purely analytically pov.
It has a lot of plot wholes, the world building is not as strong as it should be, _considering that this is the fourth volume in the Frost series_ and lets face it, it really isn't the most interesting of series out there.
Although i loved the first two books, the third one _ which i've also reviewed on PbW _ was pretty frustrating, and this one, _although better than the previous one_ still has a lot of vague ideas and concepts. This situation can be "ignored" in a first book. In a fourth, it becomes tiresome.
The thing that makes me keep reading is the main characters: Lia Weaver and Adam.
I like them. I like the way they were fleshed. Which makes it even more frustrating, the fact that the author isn't able to let go of the damned love triangle!!
One could read the "signs" in the previous book, and especially on this one: Lia and Adam are completely perfect to one another. Who cares about Gabe? Why keep the damn thing, like a frustrating tick???
I'll say this once again as a reader: Love triangles if not well done, are only a way to try to hide the lack of a viable and interesting plot.
Oh, and killing characters in a purely arbitrary way, doesn't gain any bonus points with readers.
SPOILER!!!!!
Killing E. was just pathetic. Lia was there, with her. The monsters don't attack Lia...therefore wouldn't it be more believable if E. wasn't attacked?
People that are used to a certain pattern, (like wearing the blue flowers o_O for their survival) don't tend to act all forgetful all of a sudden..
Things that didn't work out for me:
The "beast /machines" plot is still hard to believe.
The flowers that are used as protection..idem, idem.
The sudden discovery of a house in the middle of nowhere, when people have been living in the Frost for all their lifes, eye rolling...
Then there was the way in how Adam became immune to the beasts...
The discovery of serum for *all the population* to use...really?
As positives:
Adam was back!! It's amazing what an interesting character can do to a series...
Korr, something must be wrong when the supposedly bad guy turns out to be more interesting than the good guys!
Ann, is it shallow of me to want to read Ann and Korr's story?
Probably..but i'm betting that it would be much more interesting than the normal full length Frost book.
In the end the main point is that , despite the series many and obvious problems, i still want to read the last book in the series. There my three star rating.
Go figure...
June 17, 2023
3.5 stars
Lia Weaver never expected to become the head of the rebellion but her ties to the Weaver family past have unexpectedly cast her in this role. With her town under siege by the Farthers, Lia along with her little band of fugitives has to figure out a way to get her town safe again even if that means teaming up with an unexpected ally.
This book was not as awe inspiring to me as the previous three. I became almost disenchanted with a lot of the characters I had previously liked and I felt that this book could have gone a lot faster and probably have been encompassed into the previous one. There was not enough of a captivating story line to really make this book stand a long on its own. I understand what the author was trying to accomplish by this one but overall it was stretched too thin.
Lia forever inspires me as a main character. She was the one and only saving grace in this particular book. I like her spirit and her willingness to do what is right even if she doesn’t always agree with the direction things are going.
I am interested to see what is going to transpire in the next book, this one kind of left of at a tiny cliff-hanger revelation.
Lia Weaver never expected to become the head of the rebellion but her ties to the Weaver family past have unexpectedly cast her in this role. With her town under siege by the Farthers, Lia along with her little band of fugitives has to figure out a way to get her town safe again even if that means teaming up with an unexpected ally.
This book was not as awe inspiring to me as the previous three. I became almost disenchanted with a lot of the characters I had previously liked and I felt that this book could have gone a lot faster and probably have been encompassed into the previous one. There was not enough of a captivating story line to really make this book stand a long on its own. I understand what the author was trying to accomplish by this one but overall it was stretched too thin.
Lia forever inspires me as a main character. She was the one and only saving grace in this particular book. I like her spirit and her willingness to do what is right even if she doesn’t always agree with the direction things are going.
I am interested to see what is going to transpire in the next book, this one kind of left of at a tiny cliff-hanger revelation.
May 7, 2022
It was better then I thought it would be. I enjoyed the middle of the book but the other parts were bare.
October 3, 2013
I LOVED it!!
The only thing that bothers me is the love triangle. I can't stand those, which make it hard for me to find a book because there's a love triangle in almost every book! From the start I wanted Lia to end up with Gabe, but now after reading the rest of the books I'm leaning toward Adam. I hope in the last book Lia ends up with Adam.
Happy endings. I love happy endings. I want Iceliss to be theirs again, I want John to be okay, I want Ivy to stay alive, I want Lia to be happy. But, there is never a perfect ending. John could die, Ivy could get killed, Lia could be miserable. I have a whole lot of feels, I can't even.
Looking forward to the final book!
...Oh god, the FINAL book. I don't want this series to be over! It's SO good. I really hate it when a really good trilogy/series ends. Then you have to move on to another book, but you can't really get in to another story immediately. Because you're stuck still thinking about that last book. That's how I'm going to be when this amazing story finally ends.
The only thing that bothers me is the love triangle. I can't stand those, which make it hard for me to find a book because there's a love triangle in almost every book! From the start I wanted Lia to end up with Gabe, but now after reading the rest of the books I'm leaning toward Adam. I hope in the last book Lia ends up with Adam.
Happy endings. I love happy endings. I want Iceliss to be theirs again, I want John to be okay, I want Ivy to stay alive, I want Lia to be happy. But, there is never a perfect ending. John could die, Ivy could get killed, Lia could be miserable. I have a whole lot of feels, I can't even.
Looking forward to the final book!
...Oh god, the FINAL book. I don't want this series to be over! It's SO good. I really hate it when a really good trilogy/series ends. Then you have to move on to another book, but you can't really get in to another story immediately. Because you're stuck still thinking about that last book. That's how I'm going to be when this amazing story finally ends.
May 16, 2015
I had my doubts when I first started reading this series. The writing wasn't that great. But I stuck with it. Having just finished this fourth book, I think I'll stop here. It's at a story break anyway. A major part of what I have read in the first four books has come to a climax, and reading on in the story is a part I really don't care about. In fact, there are too many of the current characters I really care about. I have put in some time and commitment reading the first four in the series, but sorry Kate, I just can't go on.
April 25, 2014
This gets 2 stars for the love triangle and how DITHERY it is and it just gets worse.
HOW MANY TIMES can all these people just go "it's not the right time to deal with this" and just move on? Are they all robots? And they're all so fricking GROWN UP about it, despite the fact that they're teenagers "I just want everyone you care about to be happy", "oh me too". False.
HOW MANY TIMES can all these people just go "it's not the right time to deal with this" and just move on? Are they all robots? And they're all so fricking GROWN UP about it, despite the fact that they're teenagers "I just want everyone you care about to be happy", "oh me too". False.
May 22, 2014
Book four... the series is starting to drag. I feel like with as fast as I can read these short books, perhaps the author could have condensed it into a trilogy or something. It did pick up from the last one, and I'm hoping the series ends with a bang.
September 16, 2013
Yay! Adam and Lia finally ! :P
Another lovely edition to the series.
Another lovely edition to the series.
June 12, 2023
"She didn’t respond, but I knew the feeling well, the one where all the words scuttled away from your tongue, leaving you empty-handed and love-bruised in the wake of everything you hadn’t expressed."
Just like always, it was an easy and fast reading but still entertaining and not boring at all.
I really enjoyed the fact that we learned more about the Frost and undiscovered parts that she could only find now because of the travel.
I was not expecting the new allies, one was maybe predictable when thinking about their goals, but not the ones coming from nowhere.
I have to say tho, Ivy was kinda pissing me off the entire book. Yes, she is a kid and is trying to be an adult with her own ideas and secrets, but after all that Lia is doing to protect everyone I think she could be a little more understanding and see the consequences.
I was Team Adam from almost the start and I will continue to do so. I have to say that Gabe maybe has more secrets than we may think, there is just something with him and his attitudes that is weird, and we will definitely discover more next book.
I want to know the rest and how this all ends...
Also... WHAT WAS IN THAT BOX JOHN, TELL ME!!
November 12, 2018
Exciting fourth installment of the Frost Chronicles brings more changes and widens the world from the other books. Great society and world building with interesting characters.
Lia has faced many challenges, but now she is a fugitive. How will she survive living in the wilderness of the Frost with the group she brought back? Will she ever be able to reunite her family? Her sister has been assigned to a new family in the village and their family farm has been confiscated. Can Lia overcome all of these obstacles?
Read Bluewing, the adventure continues!
Lia has faced many challenges, but now she is a fugitive. How will she survive living in the wilderness of the Frost with the group she brought back? Will she ever be able to reunite her family? Her sister has been assigned to a new family in the village and their family farm has been confiscated. Can Lia overcome all of these obstacles?
Read Bluewing, the adventure continues!
February 19, 2018
Will Lia rescue Ann and Adam? Will Lia chose Gabe or Adam? Will the Thorns ally with the Blackcoats? Korr? These and many more questions are explored, and answered in this book.
March 9, 2019
Frost 4
Awesome read!! The strength and courage of Lia is unbreakable. She is smart and cunning. She doesn't back down when the going gets rough. She fights for her loved ones.
Awesome read!! The strength and courage of Lia is unbreakable. She is smart and cunning. She doesn't back down when the going gets rough. She fights for her loved ones.
May 19, 2019
Ok that was great. I love how easy these books are to read. An interesting possible twist at the end.
November 25, 2019
Ugh
20 percent into the book the text just switches to italics.
Nine more words required before I can submit this.
20 percent into the book the text just switches to italics.
Nine more words required before I can submit this.
May 1, 2021
“He had been the first person to ever awaken the fire of that sort inside me. But once awakened, it had gone on to burn for someone else, and I felt helpless against the conflagration.”
September 9, 2021
These books are not perfectly plotted, but they are so much fun. I'd call it a guilty pleasure, but I never feel guilty about books I like.
December 13, 2021
❤️❤️❤️❤️
August 10, 2022
Still enjoying this series, easy reading!
October 2, 2022
Another good read.
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October 26, 2022Keeps getting better
Wow, this book was so good. Enough pace and intrigue to keep you wanting to read more. Onto the next book.
Wow, this book was so good. Enough pace and intrigue to keep you wanting to read more. Onto the next book.
May 7, 2013
**Originally posted at Melissa's Bookshelf as a mini-review, along with mini-reviews of the first three books in the series.
While I enjoyed Bluewing, I thought it started off a little slower compared to the other books in the series and it took me longer to really immerse myself in the story. I can’t quite pinpoint what it was, because the writing continues to be outstanding and a lot does happen in this book to further the plot, but for some reason Bluewing just didn’t grab me early on the way the first three books did. Perhaps it's simply that most of the action was in the latter half of the book. Ivy, Lia’s younger sister, continues to play a larger role in this story, and we also see a lot more of Gabe’s brother, Korr, who first came into the picture in Weavers. The Blackcoats and Thorns join forces against the Farthers, and that alliance brings with it a few surprises. Interestingly, a rather significant portion of the storyline wraps up by the end of the book, though we are definitely left with several questions and a pretty big cliffhanger, so there is plenty of the story left for Ellison to tell in the final book. As for that cliffhanger, I have my suspicions, so I am anxious to see if they are confirmed in the final book. And this time, darn it, I have to wait, haha…
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
While I enjoyed Bluewing, I thought it started off a little slower compared to the other books in the series and it took me longer to really immerse myself in the story. I can’t quite pinpoint what it was, because the writing continues to be outstanding and a lot does happen in this book to further the plot, but for some reason Bluewing just didn’t grab me early on the way the first three books did. Perhaps it's simply that most of the action was in the latter half of the book. Ivy, Lia’s younger sister, continues to play a larger role in this story, and we also see a lot more of Gabe’s brother, Korr, who first came into the picture in Weavers. The Blackcoats and Thorns join forces against the Farthers, and that alliance brings with it a few surprises. Interestingly, a rather significant portion of the storyline wraps up by the end of the book, though we are definitely left with several questions and a pretty big cliffhanger, so there is plenty of the story left for Ellison to tell in the final book. As for that cliffhanger, I have my suspicions, so I am anxious to see if they are confirmed in the final book. And this time, darn it, I have to wait, haha…
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
September 19, 2016
Well, I found parts of this story entirely predictable, but it's pulled me in. I want to see what happens next.
July 29, 2016
In the fourth novel of the Frost Chronicles, Lia and the fugitives hide in the wilderness. Iceliss gets locked down by the Farthers, and ultimately the Thorns and Blackcoats must find a way to liberate the village before it is too late.
This was another great read in the series. Lots of non-stop action and more unraveling of the mysteries of the Frost, the watchers, and Aeralis. I think this book was much more about action than about the drama and characters, but there is still plenty of that (several characters surprised me). The ending was amazing (don't want to spoil it) and I loved it. The love triangle solidifies and Lia gains several new allies. I really enjoyed this one.In the fourth novel of the Frost Chronicles, Lia and the fugitives hide in the wilderness. Iceliss gets locked down by the Farthers, and ultimately the Thorns and Blackcoats must find a way to liberate the village before it is too late.
This was another great read in the series. Lots of non-stop action and more unraveling of the mysteries of the Frost, the watchers, and Aeralis. I think this book was much more about action than about the drama and characters, but there is still plenty of that (several characters surprised me). The ending was amazing (don't want to spoil it) and I loved it.
My only real complaint is the love triangle keeps seesawing between Gabe and Adam...and honestly they both seem like the same guy. No wonder she has so much trouble choosing.
NOTE: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
This was another great read in the series. Lots of non-stop action and more unraveling of the mysteries of the Frost, the watchers, and Aeralis. I think this book was much more about action than about the drama and characters, but there is still plenty of that (several characters surprised me). The ending was amazing (don't want to spoil it) and I loved it. The love triangle solidifies and Lia gains several new allies. I really enjoyed this one.In the fourth novel of the Frost Chronicles, Lia and the fugitives hide in the wilderness. Iceliss gets locked down by the Farthers, and ultimately the Thorns and Blackcoats must find a way to liberate the village before it is too late.
This was another great read in the series. Lots of non-stop action and more unraveling of the mysteries of the Frost, the watchers, and Aeralis. I think this book was much more about action than about the drama and characters, but there is still plenty of that (several characters surprised me). The ending was amazing (don't want to spoil it) and I loved it.
My only real complaint is the love triangle keeps seesawing between Gabe and Adam...and honestly they both seem like the same guy. No wonder she has so much trouble choosing.
NOTE: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review.
December 26, 2014
I'm a big fan of Ellison's, and I really think her writing gets better and better. This book was a pleasure to read, but was just slightly less enjoyable than the other Frost books so far.
My main points of contention: there was a bit more violence than I am comfortable with. In particular, I'm exasperated with the frequency with which I see fantasy/sci-fi books where a person is supposed to cut themselves and do something with his/her blood. From my most recent memory: this one, Divergent, and The Scorpio Races. For different reasons, but always kind of distasteful to me.
Also, I enjoyed this book significantly more
But overall: still some lovely descriptions, interesting characters, and subtle but nice romance.
My main points of contention: there was a bit more violence than I am comfortable with. In particular, I'm exasperated with the frequency with which I see fantasy/sci-fi books where a person is supposed to cut themselves and do something with his/her blood. From my most recent memory: this one, Divergent, and The Scorpio Races. For different reasons, but always kind of distasteful to me.
Also, I enjoyed this book significantly more
But overall: still some lovely descriptions, interesting characters, and subtle but nice romance.
July 12, 2014
I'm still enjoying this series. I was a little worried, being back in The Frost, that this might be a little more slow and depressing, like book 2. But there was still enough action to keep me engaged. Not a lot of profound thoughts ... but I did highlight this quote:
Adam says ... “I stayed active in my cell. I exercised, I paced. I’m sure they thought me mad, but it kept me sane.”
I'd SO be like that ... I've been on an exercise kick these last few years and now I have such a hard time stopping and staying still. I read this book predominantly while riding my stationary bike, others in the series while pacing the hallways between my boy's basketball games :)
Several have commented on the love triangle. I am usually drawn to one more than the other, but here, just like Lia, I seem to like who is actually around. Gabe is there in book 1, I missed him in book 2 but grew to like Adam. Then Adam is gone in book 3 and Gabe is back. Both are in this book, so for the first time I felt like Lia (and I) had to choose ...
Adam says ... “I stayed active in my cell. I exercised, I paced. I’m sure they thought me mad, but it kept me sane.”
I'd SO be like that ... I've been on an exercise kick these last few years and now I have such a hard time stopping and staying still. I read this book predominantly while riding my stationary bike, others in the series while pacing the hallways between my boy's basketball games :)
Several have commented on the love triangle. I am usually drawn to one more than the other, but here, just like Lia, I seem to like who is actually around. Gabe is there in book 1, I missed him in book 2 but grew to like Adam. Then Adam is gone in book 3 and Gabe is back. Both are in this book, so for the first time I felt like Lia (and I) had to choose ...
May 18, 2013
So, I love this series. I love the characters, the originality of the plotline and the location/time it's set in. I breezed through this book in a matter of days, which is not that unusual for me. I can't decide how I feel about this, the fourth book in the series.
Part of me loved it, part of me thought some of the story was too pat, and part of me felt like it wasn't finished. I know the author plans to follow this up with another book. I know she's pacing the story - but this one felt just a little to abbreviated. I didn't feel the tension or the depth I had in the other books. I didn't feel the emotional attachment either.
I need to read it again - and I will - and update this review, because I want to be fair to the author. And I hope it was just me, but somehow I'm afraid it's the book itself. I hope not. It won't stop me from reading the next book in the series, but I won't be quite as excited about it. And I really hope I can change this review later.
Part of me loved it, part of me thought some of the story was too pat, and part of me felt like it wasn't finished. I know the author plans to follow this up with another book. I know she's pacing the story - but this one felt just a little to abbreviated. I didn't feel the tension or the depth I had in the other books. I didn't feel the emotional attachment either.
I need to read it again - and I will - and update this review, because I want to be fair to the author. And I hope it was just me, but somehow I'm afraid it's the book itself. I hope not. It won't stop me from reading the next book in the series, but I won't be quite as excited about it. And I really hope I can change this review later.
September 24, 2013
I MISS ADAM!
That was my thought through most of the book. But rest assured there is a reunion, and it made me really happy and giddy.=)
I loved the authors writing style.
The snow crunched beneath my boots as I slipped through the Frost alone. All around me, the silence was broken by the crackle of snow falling and the musical sound of melting ice. Daylight sparkled on dripping icicles and glittered on the edges of wet pine needles.
I could see and feel everything she described, she even made me care about Lia's struggles and the fact that everyone was starving.
Wish this was the last book! would have been a great ending if it weren't for that little cliffhanger.
And I'm still curious as to what was in Jonn's box that Lia brought back for him. That better be explained in the next book!
That was my thought through most of the book. But rest assured there is a reunion, and it made me really happy and giddy.=)
I loved the authors writing style.
The snow crunched beneath my boots as I slipped through the Frost alone. All around me, the silence was broken by the crackle of snow falling and the musical sound of melting ice. Daylight sparkled on dripping icicles and glittered on the edges of wet pine needles.
I could see and feel everything she described, she even made me care about Lia's struggles and the fact that everyone was starving.
Wish this was the last book! would have been a great ending if it weren't for that little cliffhanger.
And I'm still curious as to what was in Jonn's box that Lia brought back for him. That better be explained in the next book!
August 18, 2016
Once again Kate Ellison weaves a beautiful story about a group of revolutionaries fighting to get their land back. I feel like both books 2 & 3 were leading to this. BIG things happen and front and center is Lia Weaver.
The Lia of book one has changed so much. At times I became frustrated with her for being so distrustful of everyone. But Lia has had so much responsibility that I can't blame her. She feels responsible for everyone and everything. I hate love triangles because someone always gets hurt and there is just no easy way to a handle them. Though I'm glad where that is heading, I still feel bad for the losing party.
Then there is Jonn. My heart has always ached for him and damn it, he made me cry. I've grown very fond of this series and the characters. Will be sad to see it finish. No idea how book 5 will go!
The Lia of book one has changed so much. At times I became frustrated with her for being so distrustful of everyone. But Lia has had so much responsibility that I can't blame her. She feels responsible for everyone and everything. I hate love triangles because someone always gets hurt and there is just no easy way to a handle them. Though I'm glad where that is heading, I still feel bad for the losing party.
Then there is Jonn. My heart has always ached for him and damn it, he made me cry. I've grown very fond of this series and the characters. Will be sad to see it finish. No idea how book 5 will go!
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