Faeries and Frost

by Carly Spade

The second book in a cozy romantasy small town monster romance series with mythology, fairy tales, and folk lore. Books are intersecting standalones and can be read out of order.

Sylvie, the faerie baker.

When I found Arcane Cove after my own people cast me out, I felt home for the first time. Monsters, witches, and all forms of magical beings welcomed me. And who knew my hidden calling would be magical baked goods? The Cove’s residents came to my bakery Muffin Compares to You for sugar and enchanted support, which I was quick to indulge.

Until the day a mysterious, bearded stranger with pointed ears came into my shop, sending my quaint world into a spiraling blizzard. He was off-putting, arrogant, and knew he was handsome. So, why couldn’t I stop thinking about him? And when he said he was looking for a woman, why did I deflate, knowing it wasn’t me?

Jack, the Winter King.

Every solstice offered the chance to find my mate. A portal opened in the lakes surrounding my kingdom, taking me to a randomly chosen realm. Given this solstice would be the thousandth time I’ve searched, I had little hope left.

When I arrived in Arcane Cove, I never expected such a small town to harbor her. I also never thought she’d work in a stuffy, toasty cloud of sugarplums and vanilla. Surely, it was the universe’s idea of nipping me in the butt. Could she truly be my fated mate? And if she was, would she accept me, powers and all, before time ran out? Or would the ice creature within me frighten her away?

239 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 30, 2026

About the author

An adult romance writer who has been writing since she could pick up a pencil. After the insanity of obtaining a bachelor’s and master’s degree in cybersecurity, creating worlds to escape to still ate at her very soul. She started writing FanFiction (which can still be found if you scour the internet 😉 ), and soon felt the need to get her original ideas on paper. And so the adventure began.

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Reviews

[April Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the second book of The Mythical Mates of Arcane Cove. This is Sylvie's story. You meet Sylvie in the first book "Witches and Wine". Spice level I'd say about a 3 maybe. Bit of a slow burn but not terrible. There's plot and world building. Most of the characters you'll read about first in the first book. I would highly recommend reading and familiarize your self with Arcane Cove. Sylvie is a winter faerie and the only one. She was cast out of her family and taught to be ashamed of who she was. Jack brought her out of her shell and taught her it's okay to be you. It's s almost as if Sylvie was created just for Jack. In the beginning Jack can be a bit of an ass at first but don't worry he quickly gets his head on straight. I was so enthralled with Jack and how he helped her to be the best version of herself. Can't wait to see who's next !!! Maybe Tambie... Lastly I received this as an arc and am under no obligation to leave this review.

[Zip · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have no idea what Carly Spade put into their books but I want more. I read both this book and book 1 in 2 days, I didn't want to put them down.
I enjoyed this one just as much.

[Twinkle.butt.reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

If winter magic, broody kings, and fae feelings are your thing, Faeries and Frost by Carly Spade is here to sprinkle frostbite on your heart—in the best way. We follow Sylvie, a winter faerie with emotions she’d rather keep on ice, and Jack Frost, the mysterious Winter King who is equal parts powerful and emotionally unavailable (classic).

Their romance simmers with icy tension, magical vibes, and just enough angst to keep things interesting. Arcane Cove is whimsical and cozy, packed with magical beings that make the world feel alive and slightly unhinged—in a fun way.

Is it tropey? Yes.
Is it predictable at times? Also yes.
Did I still enjoy the frosty flirting and emotional thawing? Absolutely.

Overall, this is a cute, magical, winter-kissed fantasy romance that doesn’t try to reinvent the genre—it just wants to give you vibes, feelings, and a Jack Frost you’ll side-eye and swoon over simultaneously.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Jeong Sieun Alexandrine · Rating 4 out of 5]

☆ARC Reader Review ☆

Small town with not only a fairy FMC but a Jack Frost - broody& icy King ? YES, PLEASE🙌

Sylvie was such an adorable and endearing FMC. I loved how her sweetness clashed with the arrogant spiky like personality of Jack !

I was a bit worried if small town aspect wouldn't work with a reigning king MMC but it flawlessly used both sides of a small town and palace aspects so well !

It's my first time discovering Carly Spade's writing but it most definitely won't be the last 🙌
Thank you to the author and BookSirens for offering me the opportunity to receive an ARC of this book ♡

[Selina · Rating 4 out of 5]

In progress.
First page in. He has a Polar Bear companion named Nanok. Well what is actually cool about THAT bit, is the Inuit name for Polar bear is Nanuk or Nanuq. So IDK if the author is Inuit, or knows a bit about native culture, But just a cool tidbit from my youth!


Ok this one is super cute. Bonus points for using the name Nanuk for the polar bear which literally MEANS polar bear in Inuit!
I really love the personification of Jack Frost and his winter faery queen ( to be) Sylvie.
Coming together was oh so sweet and very fun. Plenty of good spice in the second half, minor drama that dosent really hit too hard with a HEA. I enjoyed the book, the writing style and the story. I see there are a lot of other books by this Author to check out next!

[Georgia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faeries and Frost is he second book in the Mythical Mates of Arcane Cove series and takes us on the journey of Sylvie and Jack's story. The main characters drove the storyline and they were very complex, complicated and perfectly steamy together. This has a intriguing and intense plot and impressive world building. Highly recommend this author and ALL her stories.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Jjbean · Rating 4 out of 5]

Firstly, I want to thank the Author and BookSirens for the privilege of reading this book before publication.

It is a very cozy, low stress read and felt perfect for getting into the winter spirit.

There are many unique and interesting side characters. I think it is important to note that for the main plot line this book is okay to read on its own however it is book 2 of a spin-off series. Due to not having read her previous series or book 1 of this series, I wish I could have gotten to know all the characters more. I enjoyed the author's voice and writing style. Reading this book was like getting a warm squishy hug.

In the format I read it, it was 410 pages and I wish it had been expanded another 200-300 more pages to give the reader time to get to know everyone and explore their backgrounds, feelings and thoughts.

I found the beginning of the story was a little rocky. There was a point where I wasn’t sure that I would continue reading. But, I gave it a chance —it picks up!

I took issue in the opening with how the two main characters began talking like they know each other but just met less than 24 hrs earlier. The dialogue at the meet cute and second interaction was stilted and some of the action sequences were a bit confusing to visualize and had to be reread to try to understand. I felt like the conflict of why he can’t pick her needs to be built up a bit more (show us how she is not a good fit to be a queen -maybe this happened in book 1??).

Fun dialogue - at times it seemed to not quite match the characters but I also don't know them from previous series (like all of a sudden dropping F-bombs at the end of the story?)

There are some funny parts where I had to stifle my laughs so I didn't disturb those around me.

TLDR: loved the writing style and concept, wish it was longer and deeper so that I could spend more time with the characters, interested in reading other books by Carly and exploring the world of Arcane Cove more

[Teri · Rating 3 out of 5]

ARC review of Faeries and Frost:

Sweet but spicy, Faeries and Frost is the story of bakery owner/ winter faerie Sylvie and king of winter Jack Frost.

Jack is searching for his mate and queen and every solstice visits a different realm. Sylvie lives in Arcane Cove, a town for supernatural beings completely closed off from humans/ mortals. Sylvie is the only winter faerie around and runs the bakery in town, using her magic to help the town citizens in small ways. These two happen to meet and despite being unsure about each other to begin with, can’t deny the attraction they feel!

If you’re looking for a Frozen’s Elsa spicy romance this is a great choice for you! The story is a fast paced, light and easy read. It has all the classic fated mates tropes and is a very quick to grow romance with some spicy scenes and some claiming.

I would love to give this story 4 stars but unfortunately I just found the writing a bit cringey and felt that many of the characters interactions or responses were a little forced, unnatural or over exaggerated at times.
Finally, I think the timeline of the story could have been more thoroughly established. The first 25% of the book read like it happened within the same day or so and really threw off the pacing.

Anyway, a fun and easy read that could help you out of a book slump or keep you occupied on a long flight! Many thanks to the author for the opportunity to receive a digital ARC!

[Elise · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the perfect cozy read for winter. It’s the second book in the Arcane Cove series and while you don’t need to read the first one to enjoy it, it helps provide some general context to the town and knowledge of some of the other characters.

In this book, we join Jack Frost on his hunt to find his mate. The portal sends him to Arcane Cove and he isn’t sure about Sylvie being his mate. After all, she works in a bakery and he cannot handle anything related to heat.

As he gets to know her, he learns that from a young age, Sylvie has been hiding her true self and making herself smaller to make others comfortable. However, she wasn’t happy until coming to Arcane Cove. Even there, Jack could tell that she was still holding back her true power.

I love that we get to see Sylvie learn to accept herself with Jack’s encouragement. It’s slow going, but such a joy when she finally comes into her own. I also love that Jack left the ball to accept the mate bond in her court, which is rare for a lot of books involving mates. He showed Sylvie respect and love that she hadn’t had before and he is totally goals.

Thank you to the Booksprout for the opportunity to read this early with an ARC. I can’t wait to see who the next book in the series will be about!

[Mouse Princess · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need to state before getting into this review that I was given this book through BookSirens. Now that has been stated, I can now get into the book review.

If you like winter magic, fae romance, broody men, and cozy magical small towns, you’d probably enjoy Faeries and Frost by Faeries and Frost.

This is Sylvie’s story and the second book in The Mythical Mates of Arcane Cove, and I’d definitely recommend reading Witches and Wine first to get a better feel for the characters and world.

Sylvie was really easy to root for. As the only winter faerie, there’s a lot of loneliness to her story, and I liked seeing her slowly start to accept who she is. Jack was kind of a jerk at first, but he grew on me pretty quickly, and I liked how he helped Sylvie come out of her shell.

It was a little predictable, but still really cute, magical, and fun.

Overall, I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to see who gets the next book.

Now for the star ratings I’m giving this book.
I’m giving this book an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.
The story is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The writing style is getting a rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
The spicy level is getting a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
The spicy rating would be a 3 according to romance.io spicy rating guide.

[Gwen Larson · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Faeries and Frost” is the second book of author Carly Spade’s Mythical Mates of Arcane Cove series, and I enjoyed it even more than Book 1!

When BookSirens offered me an ARC because I’d already reviewed the earlier Carly Spade title, I jumped at the opportunity. These are my opinions.

Our heroine Sylvie has found refuge in Arcane Cove, a delightful community filled with magical creatures of all kinds that is shielded from all of us mere mortals. Spade’s creativity shows in her vision of the Cove.

Sylvie has made a comfortable life for herself, yet we soon realize she is hiding even from her friends.

It takes a visit from the mysterious Jack to show us just how much Sylvie is hiding. Jack is an immortal that we’ve all encountered in other mythological stories. I very much enjoyed Spade’s treatment of Jack’s quest for a mate and the difficulties of his life as an immortal king.

Together, Sylvie and Jack are wonderful. Spade sets us up for a slow burn, although the clock is ticking, so it’s not quite as slow as Sylvie might want.

I enjoyed my return to Arcane Cove and cannot wait to see who Spade focuses on in the next title.

[Robin.Bookish.Escape · Rating 5 out of 5]

“I have searched centuries for you. And I don’t intend on giving up that easily, Faerie.”

A sweet winter faerie who owns a bakery and a broody winter King… YES please!! This Jack Frost retelling is the perfect read to read to warm you up during those chilly snowy days. Fated mates, a cozy small-town vibes, animal companions (come on, a polar bear, who wouldn’t love that; honorable mention to the white stag!), winter magic found family and all the feels. Sprinkle in a self-acceptance journey and a dusting of spice, you have the makings of Faeries and Frost.

I just love this series. This is book 2 in the Arcane Cove series and I cannot get enough. Carly has a way with words, creating magical and fantastical worlds while curating bonds and characters that are unique and captivating. The romance is beautifully balanced to the story, with all the tension and build up that helps to thaw the once icy heart of the winter king along with the reader. I do recommend starting with book one so that you can fully enjoy all that Arcane Cover and Carly spade have to offer.

…because Jack Frost had come around nipping at my nose.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Back to Alcove Grove we go! I loved the town from the first book Witches and Wine. I was excited to go back. I absolutely love winter so this was a treat to read.

This book is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The chemistry between Sylvie and Jack was amazing!

Sylvie and her bakery are the place to go for a perfect treat. The magic that she sprinkles on the treats for each customer there gives them just what they need. She’s such a happy go lucky FMC and gives you all the feels.

When we have the Jack, the MMC, come in to her bakery…well let me tell you I wanted Sylvie to kick him out right away. But of course her being kind (minus her inner dialogue), she gives him a treat and he’s just grumpy as all get out. Rude sir.

These two going back and forth is quite funny. You have the “will they, should they, they must” for my romantic heart which gives you all the feels. They have their animal sidekicks who are both surprisingly goofy.

Read this book, the world is fabulous. These two characters are def some of my favs.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Sophie · Rating 5 out of 5]

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｡˚. ❄️I was kindly sent an ARC Copy❄️｡˚.

This was my first introduction to this author and I have to say I’m in love! This story had me absolutely hooked! I’m a big lover of winter and with a Winter King and Winter Faerie what more could I ask for! It was the perfect mixture of hallmark movie and drama, the characters were loveable - although it did take me a moment to warm up to Jack. I really did enjoy how detailed the descriptions were for not only settings but the clothing - Slyvie’s dresses sound utterly to die for! It really helped to set the scene and I felt it playing out in my head perfectly.

And our two animal companions are adorable and deserve the world, both fiercely protective and goofy when they want to be. Overall, this book had me hooked and I didn’t want to put it down, I really loved where the story took me and I definitely will be reading more of this series.

[Roxie's Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

"An Awesome Paranormal Holiday Romance series"

The story is funny,exciting, and scorching hot. It is a fun to read series.
It is the holidays and Jack Frost ends up in the unique, and quirky town of Arcane Cove. A home to all kinds of paranormals, monsters ect. The town is protected from human discovery. Jack is not only in the cove to bring winter weather, but he is there hoping to find his fated mate!
Due to a curse Jack has a limited time to find her if she is there.
Sylvia is a sweet, and spunky winter fairy. Her kind is very rare so much so she had been told she would never have a fated mate! Even though she is a winter fairy. Sylvia owns and runs the bakery in town.
When Jack is drawn to Sylvia he at fist can't believe she could be his mate. Because the beautiful woman works with ovens, and jack hates heat! Can fate prove to him ,and Sylvia are true mates!
You will have so much fun reading this five star holiday paranormal Romance.

[Angie Holden · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wasn’t totally sure what to expect going into this one, but it ended up being a really cozy, winter filled fantasy romance. Sylvie is a winter faerie who has spent most of her life feeling like she doesn’t quite belong, and Jack, the Winter King, is powerful, emotionally guarded, and carrying more baggage than he lets on. Their connection is fast, but once the story finds its footing, I found myself invested in watching their relationship unfold.

Arcane Cove was such a fun setting. Whimsical, warm, and full of side characters that give strong found family vibes. The beginning was a little rocky for me and there were moments where the pacing and dialogue felt rushed, but the story picks up and becomes really easy to sink into.

This was a low stress, winter kissed read that felt perfect for a cozy binge, and I finished it wishing I could spend more time with the characters and explore the world a bit deeper.

ARC received. Review left voluntarily. ❄️✨

[thefriendlybibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an Advanced Redear's Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Faeries and Frost. Living up to all your Elsa of Arrendelle and Jack Frost fanfic dreams.

"She’s a winter faerie, you’re winter itself. Oh my—it’s so perfect."

This is a cute small town fantasy romance with tons wintry magic, fated mates, and fierce but cuddly animal companions.

I read this is one night (when I should have been sleeping). So I definitely recommend as a light binge when you need some escapism and a little steam.

It was cool seeing elements of the Snow Queen, Frozen, and Jack Frost lote all woven into this new story.

This is also set in an existing universe of other mythical characters and creatures that creates an adorable found family for our two main characters. I can't wait to explore the other books in The Mythical Mates of Arcane Cove Series.

[Finger Pages · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was just a delightful short novel sugar coated with some holiday-ish magic.

This was my first book by Carly Spade and I did not read the first book in the series (but I will now).

4.5 rounded up
2.5 Spicy

Sylvie is a winter faerie who owns her own bakeshop. She uses her magic to sprinkle on her baked goodies to give the eater something Sylvie intuitively believes they need. While she lives in Arcane Cove, home to all magical and mythical creatures she hides her faerie wings and ears, as she was outcasted as a child from her community. She uses the village as a quiet place to heal and finally find a place to fit in.

Jack Frost or King Jakzer is the Winter King who has been searching for centuries to find his fated mated. When the portal leads him to Arcane Cove and he recognizes Sylvie immediately as his mate the moran readies himself to WALK AWAY because he doesn't understand why Sylvie hides her true nature.

While the storyline is just a cozy stroll as they learn more about each other. It does speed up some when Sylvie starts to attract the attention of the Snow Queen, endangering her life. Overall the book had a quick pace. It was somewhere between a short novel and novella which I finished in 1 sitting.

If you love:
- animal (hello POLAR BEAR) companions
- virgin FMC
- fated mates
- a group of girl friends who are all magical
- Faerie who is also a monster

Thank you to the author Carly Spade for the ARC copy of the book.

[DeAnne · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I received a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review.

This was a fun introduction to Arcane Cove for me (technically this is the 2nd book in the series, but I ended up picking this one up first) and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Both Sylvie and Jack have a lot of personal baggage and past trauma to deal with and I really appreciated that though they were short on time, they seemed to prioritize working through that. The characters had real depth and personalities which was so nice to read. While there was definitely conflict and difficulties that were perhaps a little predictable, it was handled really well and the journey was really fun. I'm definitely looking forward to picking up some of Spade's backlist as well as reading more in this series as they become available.

[Lauren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feel very lucky to have been able to read this book and leave a review. I’ve wanted to get into fantasy reading and this book was a good place to start, the character’s were lovable and relatable. The story had some good plot twists and ended in the best way and is easy to follow. There was a good balance of sexiness, romance and some little bits of humour. I felt like I wanted to keep reading and could have easily say and read this book in one sitting. The descriptions of the scenery and the characters were very good and painted a clear picture in your head and felt like you were right there in the magical kingdom.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kiki · Rating 4 out of 5]

A magical winter creature romance, with faeries and Jack Frost the Winter King!

Thank you to Carly Spade, and BookSirens  for the ARC of this book.

Jack is on a mission to find his mate, and lands in Arcane Cove. He knows she's there somewhere and when he finds her, she isn't at all what he expected. Sylvie is just a baker in quiet little Arcane Cove. She sprinkles her magic into her treats that help make her patrons happier or get their desires.
I loved getting Sylvie's story. Was it a little rough for her in the beginning, not knowing who she really is and who Jack is? Yeah. But does she quickly figure out the mate thing? Also yes! This was a fun, quick read for me. I enjoyed entering Arcane Cove again. Looking forward to the next book, maybe it will be Aelle's story? 😏

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was such a cute concept!! I loved the cozy little town and all the side characters. I can really see a good universe being built to support future stories here.

I completely enjoyed both characters personalities, but on their own. I was confused by their dynamic together. I didn’t understand the pushback, from either side, it felt forced and didn’t add intrigue like I was hoping, but actually made me feel like I was slugging through the middle of the story.

Ultimately this was super cozy and fun, but I didn’t have that drive to keep reading, the plot was a bit confusing.

I’d definitely love to read continuation of this universe, though. There is real potential here.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Shannon Hahn · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely adored this cozy, winter read! This was Jack Frost in a way I've never experienced before.

It would be super cool to live in a place like Arcane Cove! All the magic and magical creatures you can think of living in harmony able to be who and what they are! And Sylvie 😍! I want to visit her bakery and experience one of her special treats! And Fintan is amazing.

And Jack Frost....his own worst enemy. Coming in, denying the truth in front of his face, and allowing his past to get in the way of the future staring him in the face. And Nanok - can I please have one of him!?

This story had a little bit of everything: fated mates, past trauma, power hungry rulers, found family, revenge plots, HEA, kings and queens, ice palaces (reminded me of Elsa), and magic!

[woodsy.reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

A faerie baker.
A winter king.
And a read so sweet, you'll be recommending it to all of your friends!

⭐⭐⭐⭐.5/5

Faeries and Frost is a cozy, character‑driven romantasy that blends whimsical folklore with a sweet, magical bakery setting. Perfect for readers who crave a light‑hearted, myth‑infused love story steeped in gentle humor and enchanting, seasonal charm.

This book is an intersecting standalone in the romantasy series The Mythical Mates of Arcane Cove, meaning the books in the series can be read in any order!

With rich detail, passionate writing, and a sweet-as-can-be plot, it left me smiling, and misty-eyed.

A lonely, jealous king? Yes please.
Fated mates? Sign me up.
Cute banter between characters? *chef's kiss*

Everything about this book was a hit!!

[Juli · Rating 5 out of 5]

A winter faerie + the winter king = Loads of icy tension and a icy heart that melts only for her ♥️

Jack has been looking for his mate for centuries and when the portal sends him to Arcane Cove and he sees Sylvie in her bakery, he knows, she is it - his mate. He is on a time limit, though. Will he be able to make her fall in love in time? Or will he have to go back to his kingdom without her and wait more centuries to find her again?

Jack and Sylvie are just absolutely adorable together and it was wonderful to see her be more and more herself and Jack showing her every single part of him 🥰

If you like good banter, small town vibes and a new take on old myths, this one is for you 🫶🏻

[EVANGELIA MARAGKOPOULOU · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack is the Winter King and for centuries has been looking for his soulmate but has never found her . When the portal took him in Arcane Cove he could not believe that his mate was a faerie that owned a bakery and sang so beautiful .
Sylvie the winter faerie was bullied from her own kind and she found a place to feel like she belong in Arcane Cove , but she kept her wings and pointy ears hidden . She is not sure that she wants to be his Queen but his action speaks louder than any word could . I loved Nanok and Fintan their trusting animals .
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Barbara · Rating 5 out of 5]

The second book in the Mythical Mates of Arcane Cove series is an exceptionally well-written cozy romantasy and small-town monster romance. It follows Sylvie, an exiled faerie baker running "Muffin Compares to You," whose life changes when Jack, the Winter King, arrives after a millennium-long search for his mate. This installment beautifully weaves together mythology, fairy tales, and folklore as it explores whether Sylvie can accept Jack’s nature before time runs out. While these intersecting standalones can be read in any order, this story stands out for its memorable characters and satisfying happy ending. I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[lizface · Rating 4 out of 5]

“I was flustered, irritated, and still somehow wrapped up in how attractive a stranger was. All because Jack Frost had to come around nipping at my nose.”

Ahhh! What a fun read!! I am always a sucker for a fated mates story and with the Jack Frost retelling mixed in I was super stoked!!

I love how Jack was so adamant on his mate NOT being who they are lol. All because of the HOT ovens 🤣
This man 🤦‍♀️
And also the fact that he has a creature side, we get a bit of a monster romance 😈

If you like fated mates, fae/monsters, a little bit of knotting, and some fun banter you definitely need to pick this up!

Thank you Carly and R&R Booktours for my eARC 🫶🏼

[Leonie Gill]

I almost DNF this but I kept preserving then skipping pages to read bits and see what happened.

Unfortunately I didn’t feel the chemistry with the MCs, I’m not sure if it was supposed to be a hate to love? And there was weird inconsistencies with being super formal then not.

There was also no world building but I think if I’d read book 1 it would have made a lot more sense though it was advertised and interconnected stand alone, it didn’t feel like it.

I think read book 1 first then this book will be more endearing 😊

[Rachelclune88 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well considering this book is about a Jack Frost no way is icy in anyway and i really enjoyed it this is second book of Carly's and it didn't disappoint. I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

What's not to love about a fae / monster king of jack frost and our loveable baker Sylvie, I didn't love the evil queen but she is the villain and in this story you don't fall for the villain.

Sylvie is a winter fairy and has been shunned by her people until she came to Arcane Cove and made to not feel good enough and she also should be scared of her power i love that jack loves her for exactly as she is and helps her embrace herself.