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Frosthaven Academy #2
Arctic Shields
The Council sent him to watch her. They didn't know he was her fated mate—or that his twin brother was too.
After being kidnapped by "rogues" and returned with a mysterious mate mark on her wrist, Rae Whitaker is under constant surveillance at Frosthaven Academy. The Council fears what she might become. They should.
The Council says three bonds are fatal. Rae's already hiding five... and fate's not done with her yet.
Kane Rivers—the Council investigator assigned as her guard, secretly a double agentKade—Kane's twin, hiding in plain sight as a clumsy transfer studentLuca—her golden wolf going feral from their incomplete bondAsh—the trickster who sees what everyone else missesVince—her mythology professor whose control snaps whenever she's nearRae's body is shutting down from incomplete mate bonds, and the only thing that helps is stolen moments with men she's forbidden to touch.
When a stranger arrives at Thanksgiving with prophecies about her future, Rae discovers she's part of something ancient—something the Council will kill to prevent.
Her wolf is stirring. The Aurora Borealis is calling. And the medicine woman in her dreams keeps Six shields for the one who will change everything.
Some rules are meant to be broken. Some bonds can't be denied. And some secrets are worth dying for.
A scorching paranormal reverse harem with fated mates, forbidden romance, and a heroine whose true nature could unite their world—or burn it down. Perfect for fans of Tessa Hale, Jaymin Eve and KC Kean.
Book 2 in the Frosthaven Academy series. Start with Arctic Bonds.
After being kidnapped by "rogues" and returned with a mysterious mate mark on her wrist, Rae Whitaker is under constant surveillance at Frosthaven Academy. The Council fears what she might become. They should.
The Council says three bonds are fatal. Rae's already hiding five... and fate's not done with her yet.
Kane Rivers—the Council investigator assigned as her guard, secretly a double agentKade—Kane's twin, hiding in plain sight as a clumsy transfer studentLuca—her golden wolf going feral from their incomplete bondAsh—the trickster who sees what everyone else missesVince—her mythology professor whose control snaps whenever she's nearRae's body is shutting down from incomplete mate bonds, and the only thing that helps is stolen moments with men she's forbidden to touch.
When a stranger arrives at Thanksgiving with prophecies about her future, Rae discovers she's part of something ancient—something the Council will kill to prevent.
Her wolf is stirring. The Aurora Borealis is calling. And the medicine woman in her dreams keeps Six shields for the one who will change everything.
Some rules are meant to be broken. Some bonds can't be denied. And some secrets are worth dying for.
A scorching paranormal reverse harem with fated mates, forbidden romance, and a heroine whose true nature could unite their world—or burn it down. Perfect for fans of Tessa Hale, Jaymin Eve and KC Kean.
Book 2 in the Frosthaven Academy series. Start with Arctic Bonds.
194 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 22, 2025
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December 24, 2025
I’m DNFing over halfway through the book. Same issues I had with book 1 persist, but they feel worse. Everything feels so repetitive - the writing, the scenarios, the characters… I just keep trudging through hoping it will get better and it doesn’t.
- They went on another hike… which they did in the first book. Although this time they are only supposed to be taking x amount of hours… ok, but in the first book it turned into an overnight in a cabin and no one batted an eye. No one should bat an eye if this is longer than expected by ten-fifteen minutes.
- One chapter ends with her roommate asking her if she is ok and the very next chapter starts with her roommate again asking her if she’s ok on a different day/ new location, like why don’t we just flesh it out in the previous chapter or skip her asking and wait for the next chapter.
- she is with Luca and the twins in one chapter and she runs into Luca’s arms. He leaves chapters ends and next chapter Kane is sneaking her out of class to go see Luca with a mushy reunion, like ok you just saw him two pages ago.
- the guys are still so one note, but let’s keep pointing out their subtle differences. Like the twins, my gosh. They have the same everything (face, posture, voice, mannerisms) except Kade is softer though… sure.
- the counsel being so against more than 2 why they are more that two is an absolutely ridiculous plot line. And not all of a sudden it seems like Emory is helping them even though she’s been hostile to that point… yeah ok.
I want to know how this turns out and writing this review somehow makes me want to go ahead and finish, but I literally can’t waste any more of my winter break on this.
- They went on another hike… which they did in the first book. Although this time they are only supposed to be taking x amount of hours… ok, but in the first book it turned into an overnight in a cabin and no one batted an eye. No one should bat an eye if this is longer than expected by ten-fifteen minutes.
- One chapter ends with her roommate asking her if she is ok and the very next chapter starts with her roommate again asking her if she’s ok on a different day/ new location, like why don’t we just flesh it out in the previous chapter or skip her asking and wait for the next chapter.
- she is with Luca and the twins in one chapter and she runs into Luca’s arms. He leaves chapters ends and next chapter Kane is sneaking her out of class to go see Luca with a mushy reunion, like ok you just saw him two pages ago.
- the guys are still so one note, but let’s keep pointing out their subtle differences. Like the twins, my gosh. They have the same everything (face, posture, voice, mannerisms) except Kade is softer though… sure.
- the counsel being so against more than 2 why they are more that two is an absolutely ridiculous plot line. And not all of a sudden it seems like Emory is helping them even though she’s been hostile to that point… yeah ok.
I want to know how this turns out and writing this review somehow makes me want to go ahead and finish, but I literally can’t waste any more of my winter break on this.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 29, 2025
I genuinely enjoyed the plot of the first 2 books and plan to jump into book 3 as soon as it’s available. Both books 1 and 2 were short at under 200 pages each but captivating and kept me interested in what would happen next.
The FMC is stronger than she realizes and I can’t wait to see her big breakthrough. The MMC’s all have their own “purpose” and strong points in the dynamic of the relationship and I can’t wait to see how they evolve as well. As of now there’s still hesitance because of the council. Even though they want to break through and not care about the consequences they still do but I am ready to see them burn everything for her 🙌🏼 the last twist with the cursed wolf was magnificent! Definitely didn’t see it coming but so happy to see it through 👏🏼
This is my personal opinion but my biggest critique of these books is the repeated phrases and descriptions over and over. I felt as if they were fillers at times and just lack of experience in descriptive writing at others. I am by no means a literary critic I am 10000% a vibe reader but this is something I personally struggled with throughout. I also greatly wish (only because it’s my personal preference) it was multiple POV to be able to get more in depth with each if the mates feelings and have a better rounding of thoughts and information but once again I am a vibe reader and the vibe and the plot was there for me.
Thank you so much for allowing me to ARC read this book and I look forward to reading the next in the series.
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November 25, 2025⭐️☆☆☆☆ (1.5 stars) – Wanted to Love It, but It Fell Apart Fast
Frosthaven Academy started off as a quick, fast-paced read that seemed like it could grow into something fun, but it just never delivered. The moment the headmaster drama kicked in at Book 1, the plot stopped making sense, and everything spiraled from there.
The FMC and her mates never develop - if anything, they get worse. The guys are all basically trash, and the relationships feel shallow, rushed, and repetitive. I kept waiting for some growth or emotional depth, but it never came.
The story really needed more fleshing out and a lot more thought behind the worldbuilding and character arcs. Instead, it felt like a draft of a much better book that never got the revision it needed.
Honestly, I was especially disappointed because I wanted a compelling age-gap romance woven into a shifter academy setting - but this didn’t come close. A promising idea that ultimately went nowhere.
Frosthaven Academy started off as a quick, fast-paced read that seemed like it could grow into something fun, but it just never delivered. The moment the headmaster drama kicked in at Book 1, the plot stopped making sense, and everything spiraled from there.
The FMC and her mates never develop - if anything, they get worse. The guys are all basically trash, and the relationships feel shallow, rushed, and repetitive. I kept waiting for some growth or emotional depth, but it never came.
The story really needed more fleshing out and a lot more thought behind the worldbuilding and character arcs. Instead, it felt like a draft of a much better book that never got the revision it needed.
Honestly, I was especially disappointed because I wanted a compelling age-gap romance woven into a shifter academy setting - but this didn’t come close. A promising idea that ultimately went nowhere.
October 23, 2025
Arctic Shields
Pnr, academy, atypical wolf shifters, evil council, mystical, reverse harem with bonds. Second in this series is Predictable and basic, but easy entertainment. Minor errors. This world is not well defined but appears to consist of wolf shifters that form up to two bonds with one female. The governing council claims more bonds are dangerous but the reader figures out the council is scared as more bonds means more power. People with more bonds are separated, imprisoned or?? SPOILERS: angst and tension abound as the group fights their bonds to hide from the evil council. Clearly she is the mystical medicine woman destined to change the world and the council fears her power. Book two ends with her still not bonded, but the council nipping at their heels.
Pnr, academy, atypical wolf shifters, evil council, mystical, reverse harem with bonds. Second in this series is Predictable and basic, but easy entertainment. Minor errors. This world is not well defined but appears to consist of wolf shifters that form up to two bonds with one female. The governing council claims more bonds are dangerous but the reader figures out the council is scared as more bonds means more power. People with more bonds are separated, imprisoned or?? SPOILERS: angst and tension abound as the group fights their bonds to hide from the evil council. Clearly she is the mystical medicine woman destined to change the world and the council fears her power. Book two ends with her still not bonded, but the council nipping at their heels.
November 16, 2025
good read
I’m enjoying this storyline and where it’s going. It’s intense, fast paced, intriguing and different but I feel that you still don’t get to know the characters on a deeper level. I feel that the bonds are so intense they’re just firefighting but you aren’t learning much about them as a person. I still want to see what’s to come and hoping we get to know them more.
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I’m enjoying this storyline and where it’s going. It’s intense, fast paced, intriguing and different but I feel that you still don’t get to know the characters on a deeper level. I feel that the bonds are so intense they’re just firefighting but you aren’t learning much about them as a person. I still want to see what’s to come and hoping we get to know them more.
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December 30, 2025
captivating
This kept me captivated the whole time, I was not able to out this book down once. Rae is such a strong MFC, being thrown things left and right and still pushing through. Will she accept fait? Can’t wait for the next book!!!
This kept me captivated the whole time, I was not able to out this book down once. Rae is such a strong MFC, being thrown things left and right and still pushing through. Will she accept fait? Can’t wait for the next book!!!
November 17, 2025
Wow
This is a really good story. It shows what each of her mates goes through along with how it effects them and her. Can’t wait to read the next book and see what happens next
This is a really good story. It shows what each of her mates goes through along with how it effects them and her. Can’t wait to read the next book and see what happens next
December 7, 2025
Good book
really good series. I’ve enjoyed the mixture of mythology and psychology in the books so far. I’m looking forward to Rae stepping up to become what she needs to.
really good series. I’ve enjoyed the mixture of mythology and psychology in the books so far. I’m looking forward to Rae stepping up to become what she needs to.
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