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The Lost Magic #1
Amber Frost
Grace Lynn Stevenson is an eighteen year old girl who recently moved with her wealthy, but busy parents to a new city. She’s popular, pretty and rich - what more could a girl want? But deep down, she’s sad, lonely and plagued by nightmares. When she meets Sebastian Caldwood at her new private school, she’s inexplicably drawn to him and his strange tattoos. Sebastian always gets what he wants - he simply has to wish it; but he’s fighting his own inner demons, and struggling to remember a past that eludes him. When he remembers that he is much older than he looks, he realizes that he’s seen many people live and die, including Grace.Once Sebastian realizes his true nature and finds what he has been searching for the past hundreds of years, he also realizes that it is now up to him to protect Grace from the dangers that have plagued them throughout eternity.
318 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2010
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Suzi Davis
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Amber Frost was my first novel and I have now added two more books (Silver Dew & Sapphire Sun) to The Lost Magic series. It is a Young-Adult paranormal romance series set in Victoria, BC. I have been reading a lot of YA books lately but I also read books in pretty much every genre and welcome recommendations!
When I'm not reading or writing, you'll find me spending time with my hubbie and our beautiful little monsters (we have two boys under the age of 4). I also work part-time for my local school district, supporting students who have special educational needs. I was born in Surrey, England but currently live in a small town on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada and get to enjoy living in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I love to be outside (when it's warm enough!) and spend a lot of time exploring out local parks, lakes, rivers, and mountains.
For more information about myself and my writing, please check out my website. You can also connect with me on Facebook (facebook.com/authorsuzidavis) and Twitter (SuziD_).
Thanks for reading my books! I read all your comments and reviews and appreciate all your feedback :)
Amber Frost was my first novel and I have now added two more books (Silver Dew & Sapphire Sun) to The Lost Magic series. It is a Young-Adult paranormal romance series set in Victoria, BC. I have been reading a lot of YA books lately but I also read books in pretty much every genre and welcome recommendations!
When I'm not reading or writing, you'll find me spending time with my hubbie and our beautiful little monsters (we have two boys under the age of 4). I also work part-time for my local school district, supporting students who have special educational needs. I was born in Surrey, England but currently live in a small town on Vancouver Island on the west coast of Canada and get to enjoy living in one of the most beautiful places on Earth. I love to be outside (when it's warm enough!) and spend a lot of time exploring out local parks, lakes, rivers, and mountains.
For more information about myself and my writing, please check out my website. You can also connect with me on Facebook (facebook.com/authorsuzidavis) and Twitter (SuziD_).
Thanks for reading my books! I read all your comments and reviews and appreciate all your feedback :)
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June 6, 2011
4/4.5 stars Upon starting Amber Frost, I was thinking that it was beginning to be a little predictable. Wrong. The storyline is fresh and new to me and It was refreshing to read a book with a different sense of paranormal if you will.
Grace Lynn Stevenson has recently moved with her wealthy and busy parents to Victoria. Her father has been promoted to a partner at a law firm and with that status comes money and greed. She was enrolled into the prestigious Craigflower Academy.
Grace is a standout. She is beautiful, rich, smart and is dating the most popular guy in school. But she isn't satisfied with her life. She is feeling empty inside. She knows she has the "picture perfect" life, but it wasn't making her really happy. She basically is a little show doll on the arm of her boyfriend and her parents (especially her mom) who basically rules her life. She even has her meals altered by her mother so she doesn't gain weight! The perfect manicured girl...so we think.
All of the sudden she really starts to notice Sebastian Mattias Caldwood. Known as a freak, geek and shadow boy. She is drawn to him and his tattoos but she doesn't know why.
Sebastian is used to getting what he wants. All he has to do is think about it. As soon as he sets eyes on Grace he feels drawn to her too. He's trying to remember his past and his dreams and nightmares become more vivid when he is around Grace more. Gracethinks he can be quite erratic and unpredictable; it was both irritating and intriguing to her.
Throughout the story, Grace learns what makes her truly happy but it is a journey long and hard. You will fall for Sebastian and the deep love that he and Grace discover.
There were moments in the book that made me think of Twilight and Dirty Dancing for some reason. It is somewhat predictable at the beginning but it delivers so much more! I really enjoyed this book and I hope there is a next sooner rather than later.
Grace Lynn Stevenson has recently moved with her wealthy and busy parents to Victoria. Her father has been promoted to a partner at a law firm and with that status comes money and greed. She was enrolled into the prestigious Craigflower Academy.
Grace is a standout. She is beautiful, rich, smart and is dating the most popular guy in school. But she isn't satisfied with her life. She is feeling empty inside. She knows she has the "picture perfect" life, but it wasn't making her really happy. She basically is a little show doll on the arm of her boyfriend and her parents (especially her mom) who basically rules her life. She even has her meals altered by her mother so she doesn't gain weight! The perfect manicured girl...so we think.
All of the sudden she really starts to notice Sebastian Mattias Caldwood. Known as a freak, geek and shadow boy. She is drawn to him and his tattoos but she doesn't know why.
Sebastian is used to getting what he wants. All he has to do is think about it. As soon as he sets eyes on Grace he feels drawn to her too. He's trying to remember his past and his dreams and nightmares become more vivid when he is around Grace more. Gracethinks he can be quite erratic and unpredictable; it was both irritating and intriguing to her.
Throughout the story, Grace learns what makes her truly happy but it is a journey long and hard. You will fall for Sebastian and the deep love that he and Grace discover.
There were moments in the book that made me think of Twilight and Dirty Dancing for some reason. It is somewhat predictable at the beginning but it delivers so much more! I really enjoyed this book and I hope there is a next sooner rather than later.
January 11, 2011
I am able to connect with main character before I even know her name! I can sympathize with the whirling thoughts and feeling like something is missing. As well as trying to live up to parent’s expectations, which I am sure is a pretty universal thing.
And then I start to hate her a bit. The awesome looks, seemingly perfect boyfriend, artistic, family has money. But then I am snapped back to the fact that she feels empty, hollow- I have felt that before and no matter who you are or what you have, that is a horrible sensation.
The intrigue starts right away when her thoughts and drawing is interrupted by a mysterious guy she has never noticed before but is supposedly in her class. He has an accent and he is beautiful so I am sold pretty much right away and want to find out more. Compared to him, when seemingly perfect boyfriend enters the picture I want to smack him J
Him and the other people of the popular crowd are stereotypical, but well written- jocks, superficial (at least at surface) girls. The way they are in the spotlight makes me really glad that I was never there even though I often wished I were popular in high school and still do sometimes.
Grace is obsessed with Sebastian- wanting to find out more. Actually looking forward to seeing him and finding herself smiling. I can totally see why. He says heartfelt things, and he also says strange things, that I want to know what is going on. There is obviously something paranormal with the forgotten pieces of his past and the strange events that happen. It is fun to watch unfold, and I was constantly looking for a free moment to read so that I could see what would take place next.
The romantic suspense and tension is well set up. She writes beautifully and there was one scene I (well, Grace, but you know what I mean) was expecting a kiss and didn’t get it. I felt let down- that is a mark of good writing. Suzi’s writing not only draws me in, it is lyrical. In this, some words and phrases are repeated close together, but it doesn’t distract. My attention was drawn there, but it served to amplify what she was getting across. The plot moves wonderfully, showing me the action, the sweet moments, and the moments of processing.
I am so frustrated in Chapter 8 but once I finally understand it makes it all the more romantic and selfless. Yeah. I know. Vague and frustrating, but if you read, which I hope you do, you’ll understand. I am a fan of how Grace questions things, not just blindly accepting and not caring. Though her decisions are driven by love, they are not solely based on it. She also holds to her morals and I like that she doesn’t compromise based on how love and physical intimacy can make you push those lines so easily.
When the mystery slash paranormal aspect is revealed, I expected something of the like, but that did not lessen the impact or effect. I still had many questions about how it works. I can’t say much else past this without giving spoilers, but it all leads up to an amazing conclusion. Pain love, past lives, danger, and sacrifice for those you love!
I really enjoyed this one, and definitely recommend for everyone to pick up a copy.
Awesome quote
“I had a strange dream last night… and I woke up thinking about you and I felt like I had to know you- like I was meant to.” I blurted out. “That sounded weird.” I added, dropping my gaze in embarrassment. He slid his chair closer to mine and leant towards me, gently reaching out over the empty seat between us and lifting my chin to raise my eyes to his. His fingers felt soft and smooth, and very warm.
“Don’t be so afraid of the truth,” he encouraged. His eyes were a dark black-blue now, twinkling mysteriously. “And just so you know – I like weird,” he added with a playful grin, pulling his hand back to his desk before I had time to lean away.
And then I start to hate her a bit. The awesome looks, seemingly perfect boyfriend, artistic, family has money. But then I am snapped back to the fact that she feels empty, hollow- I have felt that before and no matter who you are or what you have, that is a horrible sensation.
The intrigue starts right away when her thoughts and drawing is interrupted by a mysterious guy she has never noticed before but is supposedly in her class. He has an accent and he is beautiful so I am sold pretty much right away and want to find out more. Compared to him, when seemingly perfect boyfriend enters the picture I want to smack him J
Him and the other people of the popular crowd are stereotypical, but well written- jocks, superficial (at least at surface) girls. The way they are in the spotlight makes me really glad that I was never there even though I often wished I were popular in high school and still do sometimes.
Grace is obsessed with Sebastian- wanting to find out more. Actually looking forward to seeing him and finding herself smiling. I can totally see why. He says heartfelt things, and he also says strange things, that I want to know what is going on. There is obviously something paranormal with the forgotten pieces of his past and the strange events that happen. It is fun to watch unfold, and I was constantly looking for a free moment to read so that I could see what would take place next.
The romantic suspense and tension is well set up. She writes beautifully and there was one scene I (well, Grace, but you know what I mean) was expecting a kiss and didn’t get it. I felt let down- that is a mark of good writing. Suzi’s writing not only draws me in, it is lyrical. In this, some words and phrases are repeated close together, but it doesn’t distract. My attention was drawn there, but it served to amplify what she was getting across. The plot moves wonderfully, showing me the action, the sweet moments, and the moments of processing.
I am so frustrated in Chapter 8 but once I finally understand it makes it all the more romantic and selfless. Yeah. I know. Vague and frustrating, but if you read, which I hope you do, you’ll understand. I am a fan of how Grace questions things, not just blindly accepting and not caring. Though her decisions are driven by love, they are not solely based on it. She also holds to her morals and I like that she doesn’t compromise based on how love and physical intimacy can make you push those lines so easily.
When the mystery slash paranormal aspect is revealed, I expected something of the like, but that did not lessen the impact or effect. I still had many questions about how it works. I can’t say much else past this without giving spoilers, but it all leads up to an amazing conclusion. Pain love, past lives, danger, and sacrifice for those you love!
I really enjoyed this one, and definitely recommend for everyone to pick up a copy.
Awesome quote
“I had a strange dream last night… and I woke up thinking about you and I felt like I had to know you- like I was meant to.” I blurted out. “That sounded weird.” I added, dropping my gaze in embarrassment. He slid his chair closer to mine and leant towards me, gently reaching out over the empty seat between us and lifting my chin to raise my eyes to his. His fingers felt soft and smooth, and very warm.
“Don’t be so afraid of the truth,” he encouraged. His eyes were a dark black-blue now, twinkling mysteriously. “And just so you know – I like weird,” he added with a playful grin, pulling his hand back to his desk before I had time to lean away.
January 20, 2013
Thank goodness: a YA paranormal set in the charismatic Pacific Northwest that DOESN'T have vampires or werewolves in it! I was drawn right into this book, and especially had an iron grip on my e-reader during the last few chapters (you know, the part where you're going, "No! You have to get back together! Come on!!"). At the start, okay, sure, I had a glimmer of skepticism about how Grace, our main character, could be so down on her life when by her own description she's beautiful, smart, rich, and popular. But a quick visit to the lunch table of her so-called friends verified that, yep, those people are vapid and depressing; and her home life is no better--perhaps worse. So enter hot, philosophical Sebastian with his tattoos and earrings (along with the private-school uniform), and I got right on board with that attraction.
Suzi Davis created a very cool paranormal idea in this one. It's nothing as obvious and overdone as the aforementioned vampires. In fact, we're not sure what the magical element is all about, or where it comes from, until nearly the end--but we're given clues and tidbits as the characters themselves remember them. (Not remembering their pasts is part of the mystery.) And, most delightful and romantic of all, we get to see the almost-random magic take place from time to time, in the form of leaves swirling around in a contained tornado while our main couple walks through the park, or an important amber pendant that fluctuates temperature in strange and significant ways.
And sure, given that they're at least eighteen and perhaps far older in the "soul" sense, the Twilight-level chastity seemed a tad unnecessary for a modern couple. But the physical chemistry was still certainly there, and thank goodness they were both warm-blooded humans, neither of them giving the other the impression of making out with a block of cold granite. (Really, Bella, that's sexy to you?) Guess you can always leave some things to the fanfic writers, in any case. I'm tempted to write that scene for Sebastian and Grace myself. (*saucy wink*)
I'm definitely going to be looking forward to the sequel coming out soon!
Suzi Davis created a very cool paranormal idea in this one. It's nothing as obvious and overdone as the aforementioned vampires. In fact, we're not sure what the magical element is all about, or where it comes from, until nearly the end--but we're given clues and tidbits as the characters themselves remember them. (Not remembering their pasts is part of the mystery.) And, most delightful and romantic of all, we get to see the almost-random magic take place from time to time, in the form of leaves swirling around in a contained tornado while our main couple walks through the park, or an important amber pendant that fluctuates temperature in strange and significant ways.
And sure, given that they're at least eighteen and perhaps far older in the "soul" sense, the Twilight-level chastity seemed a tad unnecessary for a modern couple. But the physical chemistry was still certainly there, and thank goodness they were both warm-blooded humans, neither of them giving the other the impression of making out with a block of cold granite. (Really, Bella, that's sexy to you?) Guess you can always leave some things to the fanfic writers, in any case. I'm tempted to write that scene for Sebastian and Grace myself. (*saucy wink*)
I'm definitely going to be looking forward to the sequel coming out soon!
September 11, 2011
Wow! It is not often that a book causes me to laugh out loud and later weep until I can't see the words. OMG! Where is book two?
It is set in Vancouver, BC. That is part of its charm. But it begins with a young lady that you probably won't like. A richy B****. You'll wonder why you keep reading. What slowly dawns on you is that girl is only responding as she was taught, as had been impressed on her since birth: Be a good girl, do as you're told, stay a quiet mute. Hmmm, where have we females heard that before.
Just as you give her the grace to be herself, Grace begins to see the magic leading her to be herself. Okay, this doesn't sound as exciting as the book is, but I don't want to give anything away. I refer you back to my first paragraph. I couldn't stop reading, especially after the magic begins to turn her world right side up.
If any of my friends would like they can download the book on the author's GoodReads page. Suzi Davis is her name. If you don't get to and are struggling to find the pennies, I bought the Kindle version so that I can loan it. I hope you will love Amber Frost as much as I did.
It is set in Vancouver, BC. That is part of its charm. But it begins with a young lady that you probably won't like. A richy B****. You'll wonder why you keep reading. What slowly dawns on you is that girl is only responding as she was taught, as had been impressed on her since birth: Be a good girl, do as you're told, stay a quiet mute. Hmmm, where have we females heard that before.
Just as you give her the grace to be herself, Grace begins to see the magic leading her to be herself. Okay, this doesn't sound as exciting as the book is, but I don't want to give anything away. I refer you back to my first paragraph. I couldn't stop reading, especially after the magic begins to turn her world right side up.
If any of my friends would like they can download the book on the author's GoodReads page. Suzi Davis is her name. If you don't get to and are struggling to find the pennies, I bought the Kindle version so that I can loan it. I hope you will love Amber Frost as much as I did.
November 4, 2011
Thank you, Ms. Davis, for a story that kept me guessing and wanting more. My suppositions about Sebastian were so off the mark - thank you for not making it predictable. I enjoyed Gracelynn's transformation and can't wait to see what happens to her charming mother. I immediately thought of my favorite Disney villianess, Maleficent, when she appeared. The characters were developed and well-thought, though I had to laugh at Clarke - I knew so many of those in high school; nothing changes, does it? The prose was real and engaging, I was seeing everything in my mind's eye as vividly as if I was in Gracelynn's mansion bedroom or the shed near the park. The dialogue was great, though Sebastian sometimes creeped me out. If I was an 18 year old girl would I believe someone my age speaking like that? Ah, dear readers! You'll have to read this incredible book to find out all the secrets! I am eagerly awaiting Silver Dew.
July 13, 2013
Awes-mazing. This kind of mystical magic with an ethereal and esoteric atmosphere is exactly my kind of book. I admit that I just can't help myself. It's just such great fun to lose yourself in the pages of a good book. Cute mysterious guy, check. Cool MC, check. Magic, check. Intensity heightened by the agony of being a teenager, check. Danger, check. I'm sold. This book was so totally in harmony with my perpetual inner teenager that I am going to read the entire series. Susie Davis is definitely on my "go to authors" list.
June 26, 2014
Outstanding
A book you won't want to put down. I found myself enthralled in this novel. the author captures every detail and made me feel as if I were experiencing everything.
A book you won't want to put down. I found myself enthralled in this novel. the author captures every detail and made me feel as if I were experiencing everything.
September 1, 2011
Well,there goes another one!A great YA book for anyone who wants a breather and something original to read.
Gracelynn Stevenson is a girl that has everything she could want in her life.Or so she thinks,until she meets Sebastian Caldwood,a student at her school that she somehow never saw before.Sebastian is a "punk",a rebel,with weird hairstyle,clothes and accessories,but with even weirder manners,background and secrets.Soon,Grace will find herself unable to keep away from him,and she will realize the life she's leading is not what she TRULY wishes for.Being by Sebastian's side,she is finally able to find her true self,to follow her own will and choices.But Sebastian's dark past is not something to be counted out.And with his unusual ability to always have his desires fulfilled,the danger she is in just because of her feelings for him is even greater than the mere disapproval of her parents towards this relationship...
Amber Frost was a very good book,and it promises to tell a very unique story.Sure,the concept of a love relationship that no one approves of is common,and so is the idea of soul mates and the whole thing with immortality.But the reader cares little of it once they get wrapped up in Grace's attempt to finally act the way she wants,to voice her true thoughts and feelings.Sebastian is a punk with a heart of gold(and let's face it,punks with tats and spiky hair have always been a girl's dream guy at least once in her life),and his witty remarks and comments,so in contrast with his philosophies,or the ancient wisdom that sometimes takes over him,is quite interesting.Sure,there were times where the story was awfully close to a typical love,angsty story,what with all the emotional turmoil they both have to go through,but I think the final chapters all make up for it.Especially the cliffhanger ending - I seriously can't decide whether I love or hate those...Sebastian's ability to make everything he wants happen is different that any other kind of magic I've witnessed in such books,and yes,I find it extremely unique.Spells,being the chosen hero,or controlling elements or whatever?Pst,please,those don't even count when it comes to him.I mean,seriously,the guy practically gets what he wants,that's his power!As simple and plain as it may sound at first,it's really something no other author has thought to do before,and for that I praise Suzi Davis.I really hope there is a second book(which I'm sure there will be!),to see how far Grace and Sebastian can go,now that they're back together and their Binding makes their magic to get what they want more powerful!
P.S.:And yes,I knew there was something fishy with Walter!I mean,what kind of butler would act this way?!
Gracelynn Stevenson is a girl that has everything she could want in her life.Or so she thinks,until she meets Sebastian Caldwood,a student at her school that she somehow never saw before.Sebastian is a "punk",a rebel,with weird hairstyle,clothes and accessories,but with even weirder manners,background and secrets.Soon,Grace will find herself unable to keep away from him,and she will realize the life she's leading is not what she TRULY wishes for.Being by Sebastian's side,she is finally able to find her true self,to follow her own will and choices.But Sebastian's dark past is not something to be counted out.And with his unusual ability to always have his desires fulfilled,the danger she is in just because of her feelings for him is even greater than the mere disapproval of her parents towards this relationship...
Amber Frost was a very good book,and it promises to tell a very unique story.Sure,the concept of a love relationship that no one approves of is common,and so is the idea of soul mates and the whole thing with immortality.But the reader cares little of it once they get wrapped up in Grace's attempt to finally act the way she wants,to voice her true thoughts and feelings.Sebastian is a punk with a heart of gold(and let's face it,punks with tats and spiky hair have always been a girl's dream guy at least once in her life),and his witty remarks and comments,so in contrast with his philosophies,or the ancient wisdom that sometimes takes over him,is quite interesting.Sure,there were times where the story was awfully close to a typical love,angsty story,what with all the emotional turmoil they both have to go through,but I think the final chapters all make up for it.Especially the cliffhanger ending - I seriously can't decide whether I love or hate those...Sebastian's ability to make everything he wants happen is different that any other kind of magic I've witnessed in such books,and yes,I find it extremely unique.Spells,being the chosen hero,or controlling elements or whatever?Pst,please,those don't even count when it comes to him.I mean,seriously,the guy practically gets what he wants,that's his power!As simple and plain as it may sound at first,it's really something no other author has thought to do before,and for that I praise Suzi Davis.I really hope there is a second book(which I'm sure there will be!),to see how far Grace and Sebastian can go,now that they're back together and their Binding makes their magic to get what they want more powerful!
P.S.:And yes,I knew there was something fishy with Walter!I mean,what kind of butler would act this way?!
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April 12, 2013
What did I think? Amber Frost by Suzi Davis has written a young adult magical romance like no other. For me the first little bit was slow and I wondered if I'd get in to it. But when Grace Lynn Stevenson meets Sebastian things begin to change. There is magic, chemistry, mystery and more. Lots of twists Suzi Davis does a great job of keeping you on your toes or reading.
Grace Lynn is in the art studio drawing these crazy images and wondering what is wrong with herself. Grace Lynn is quite the lead character. Teenager girl who seems to have everything anyone can want but is truly unhappy with life. She is rich , beautiful, has the popular boy and popular crowd. It is in the art room things change!
Sebastian is that bad boy good boy type of character. I say this because in appearance he is bad, he has tattoos and piercings , he isn't with the right crowd and her parents disapprove. Yet, he is oh so good because it is very apparent he is the right man for Grace Lynn almost instantly.
The bond these two share is sweet and sassy. It gives one hope as for what is to come and it also quite sad at moments. This relationship is not rushed it continues from the beginning to the ending of the book. Leaving you thinking what a refreshing and honest couple they are.
Grace Lynn's mom is just awful and you really find yourself hoping she gets some karma in the future. Walter well I'm not sure what his true story he is but he seems pretty awful too. Hopefully he will get some retribution for some of the evil he has dished out.
True Love Never Dies, Soul Mates, Magic this book leaves your heart aching for more. Thank you , Suzi Davis I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
I received a complimentary copy of Amber Frost for reviewing purposes. All opinions shared are my own!
Grace Lynn is in the art studio drawing these crazy images and wondering what is wrong with herself. Grace Lynn is quite the lead character. Teenager girl who seems to have everything anyone can want but is truly unhappy with life. She is rich , beautiful, has the popular boy and popular crowd. It is in the art room things change!
Sebastian is that bad boy good boy type of character. I say this because in appearance he is bad, he has tattoos and piercings , he isn't with the right crowd and her parents disapprove. Yet, he is oh so good because it is very apparent he is the right man for Grace Lynn almost instantly.
The bond these two share is sweet and sassy. It gives one hope as for what is to come and it also quite sad at moments. This relationship is not rushed it continues from the beginning to the ending of the book. Leaving you thinking what a refreshing and honest couple they are.
Grace Lynn's mom is just awful and you really find yourself hoping she gets some karma in the future. Walter well I'm not sure what his true story he is but he seems pretty awful too. Hopefully he will get some retribution for some of the evil he has dished out.
True Love Never Dies, Soul Mates, Magic this book leaves your heart aching for more. Thank you , Suzi Davis I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
I received a complimentary copy of Amber Frost for reviewing purposes. All opinions shared are my own!
January 17, 2012
Sigh!!!! This is going to be hard for me! Just to start I want to state I won this book. I have a hard time giving a rough review to someone who was generous enough to give me the book for free. That being said I feel the author would want me to be honest, so here goes.
I did not really like this book:( It took me so long to finish it because it was excessive in everything. From it's description of Grace's beauty to the dew on the grass. I kept falling asleep while reading it. I even wanted to just stop reading and move on to another book. I think this book hits every pet peeve I have with books. First and probably the biggest issue was how she shoved Graces looks down our throats. I got it the first 10 times it was stated. She is pretty we got it! Also, there was just nothing but over excessive descriptions of how much Sebastian and Grace loved each other. I got that also like the first 20 times. I actually went back through the book to highlight how many times things were repeated and pounded into my head.
Now, there were some parts that were good! Hence the 3 star rating instead of 2 stars. The ending was probably the only part where I was actually glued to the book. There was action, answers, and a sense of holding my breath to see what was going to happen next. The ending was really GOOD! It is the rest of the book that killed me.
So to wrap this up. If you can muster through the first 3/4 of the book I think you will enjoy the ending. I do want to see what happens with Sebastian and Grace. Creepy Walter gets two thumbs up from me also. But I may just read the spoilers because I'm not sure I can read another word on Graces beauty:(
I did not really like this book:( It took me so long to finish it because it was excessive in everything. From it's description of Grace's beauty to the dew on the grass. I kept falling asleep while reading it. I even wanted to just stop reading and move on to another book. I think this book hits every pet peeve I have with books. First and probably the biggest issue was how she shoved Graces looks down our throats. I got it the first 10 times it was stated. She is pretty we got it! Also, there was just nothing but over excessive descriptions of how much Sebastian and Grace loved each other. I got that also like the first 20 times. I actually went back through the book to highlight how many times things were repeated and pounded into my head.
Now, there were some parts that were good! Hence the 3 star rating instead of 2 stars. The ending was probably the only part where I was actually glued to the book. There was action, answers, and a sense of holding my breath to see what was going to happen next. The ending was really GOOD! It is the rest of the book that killed me.
So to wrap this up. If you can muster through the first 3/4 of the book I think you will enjoy the ending. I do want to see what happens with Sebastian and Grace. Creepy Walter gets two thumbs up from me also. But I may just read the spoilers because I'm not sure I can read another word on Graces beauty:(
March 18, 2011
I am always admiring and envious of those who are able to write a story containing so many intriguing, congruent details that I wonder how one ever came up with it, nevertheless kept track of it all. I felt the same way with this book, especially as the true beginning is yet untold (which we don’t find out until the end), however, all the particulars fall into place perfectly as if the story was already fully written and clear and we are simply missing a huge part of it.
I loved the concept and well thought out design of this book. I can see how this first time author wanted to create love and passion and beauty with beautiful words and descriptions. My only contention would be that perhaps these descriptions were sometimes over used; creating repetitiveness that left me glossing over some sentences to get to the point. I would have enjoyed seeing such descriptions within the characters thoughts and actions themselves, hopefully leading me to my own parallel conclusions.
I judge a lot of books on their ability to hold me and this one certainly did. Once I got started, I always found it hard to drag myself away from the computer to carry on with my life. Looking back at myself as a teenager, I would have eaten this book up in one day. I reveled in the romantic, oxytocin-producing tale this book tells much the same way as I did for the Twilight series.
I look forward to seeing the growth and depth that will surely be produced in Suzi Davis’ next novel.
I loved the concept and well thought out design of this book. I can see how this first time author wanted to create love and passion and beauty with beautiful words and descriptions. My only contention would be that perhaps these descriptions were sometimes over used; creating repetitiveness that left me glossing over some sentences to get to the point. I would have enjoyed seeing such descriptions within the characters thoughts and actions themselves, hopefully leading me to my own parallel conclusions.
I judge a lot of books on their ability to hold me and this one certainly did. Once I got started, I always found it hard to drag myself away from the computer to carry on with my life. Looking back at myself as a teenager, I would have eaten this book up in one day. I reveled in the romantic, oxytocin-producing tale this book tells much the same way as I did for the Twilight series.
I look forward to seeing the growth and depth that will surely be produced in Suzi Davis’ next novel.
January 15, 2011
The story is about Grace who is from a well to do family. Her parents has high expectations of her, the most popular guy in school is her boyfriend and she strives to be the perfect daughter to parents that only care about appearances. But its all a façade as Grace is not happy with her life. Then one day she meets the very mysterious Sebastian Caldwell. Sebastian opens her eyes--she’s happy with him and can finally break free of all the expectations from everyone around her. But Sebastian has troubles of his own too. His past is shrouded in mystery and he can’t remember any of it.
I found both Grace and Sebastian more mature than your average teenager. For Sebastian its probably because he’s lived for hundreds of years and have seen so much in his lifetime. Two other standout characters for me are Grace’s mother and the butler Walter. Walter was creepy from the start and Grace’s mother got more and more unpleasant towards Grace as the story progressed.
Also of note is that this is probably the first YA book that I’ve read that is set in a location that I’m familiar with. Its set in Victoria, BC and being from Vancouver I’ve visited Victoria a couple times. It’s the first time where I’ve recognize/visited some of the more popular places mentioned in the story and I think that’s so cool.
For the ending, we are left with an open ending with the possibility of more to come. Grace and Sebastian’s story is not over yet so I’m intrigued with where the story will go.
I found both Grace and Sebastian more mature than your average teenager. For Sebastian its probably because he’s lived for hundreds of years and have seen so much in his lifetime. Two other standout characters for me are Grace’s mother and the butler Walter. Walter was creepy from the start and Grace’s mother got more and more unpleasant towards Grace as the story progressed.
Also of note is that this is probably the first YA book that I’ve read that is set in a location that I’m familiar with. Its set in Victoria, BC and being from Vancouver I’ve visited Victoria a couple times. It’s the first time where I’ve recognize/visited some of the more popular places mentioned in the story and I think that’s so cool.
For the ending, we are left with an open ending with the possibility of more to come. Grace and Sebastian’s story is not over yet so I’m intrigued with where the story will go.
December 20, 2010
Amber Frost, a novel by Suzi Davis, is a very exciting teen love story with a unique paranormal twist. The novel centers on Grace Lynn Stevenson – an eighteen year old who on the surface seems to be living the dream. She comes from a very wealthy family with high social standards; she is beautiful, smart, popular and, of course, has the handsome, popular boyfriend on her arm. However, Grace is not happy – far from it. She feels trapped in a world where everything is fake – even herself – that is, until she meets the very bizarre Sebastian Caldwell.
The story that unfolds between Grace and Sebastian is one of friendship, adventure, self discovery, and love. As Grace struggles to break free from the confines of her upper class life, Sebastian struggles to remember who he is……what they find out is what neither of them had expected….
This is a wonderfully written book with truly unforgettable characters; a young adult novel that will keep much older audiences captivated as well. Once the book is opened, you will find it difficult to put down. This is a fantastic read and highly recommended! The ending even leaves the door wide open for a continuation that I will anxiously await!! I received this book as a review copy for Book Divas, but Suzi Davis now has a permanent spot on my “authors to read” list!!
The story that unfolds between Grace and Sebastian is one of friendship, adventure, self discovery, and love. As Grace struggles to break free from the confines of her upper class life, Sebastian struggles to remember who he is……what they find out is what neither of them had expected….
This is a wonderfully written book with truly unforgettable characters; a young adult novel that will keep much older audiences captivated as well. Once the book is opened, you will find it difficult to put down. This is a fantastic read and highly recommended! The ending even leaves the door wide open for a continuation that I will anxiously await!! I received this book as a review copy for Book Divas, but Suzi Davis now has a permanent spot on my “authors to read” list!!
January 17, 2012
I'm really trying to make it through this book. I think the author has an interesting idea but so far it has been poorly executed. This entire story consists of the main character sounding like a complete idiot. Here is some of her dialogue: I'm so beautiful, and rich, and everyone loves me and wants to be me; I have the perfect popular boyfriend, and everyone is jealous of my life! Seriously, then it switches to: My perfect boyfriend wasn't so great, but we'll still be friends while I throw away everything in my perfect, beautiful, wealthy life to date the school loner/loser. (Not that I am saying Sebastian is a loser, but that is definitely how he is portrayed). So next comes: look at me everyone, I'm not embarrased to be seen with the loner/loser so that makes me a better person, right??? GOOD GRIEF! The protagonist is extremely shallow, and the story is written horribly. Like I said the author had a good idea with the whole immortality bit, but nothing has actually happened except Grace being an incredibly shallow main character!
Update: I'm giving up on this one!
Update: I'm giving up on this one!
December 24, 2011
I'm more then half way through and just can't bring myself to finish it. Maybe one day but definitely not now. The main character is just incredibly annoying and completely shallow, despite the authors attempt to show otherwise. It takes forever for the story to actually take off, and everyone just seems winey. She ends up saying they get along because they're both good people but at the same time we constantly see her turn the other cheek when one of her friends is being rude or mean to someone. I really liked the idea behind it, but it just didn't follow up. At one point I thought I was reading Twilight seeing as how they managed to climb 50 feet up a tree and are sitting on the same branch together. Thats really high. Higher then normal people would climb. It just wasn't believable at all. And I really doubt a branch that high up could support them for long. Just saying. If this was written in the third person so we could see her acting and weren't so immersed in her head where all she talks about is how beautiful she is it would have probably been much better.
December 17, 2010
Amber Frost - Suzi Davis Ebook. Dec 2010 Book Divas
Young Adult; Paranormal
5*****
What a great tale!! “Amber Frost” by Suzi Davis, published in Dec, 2010, is a young reader novel, though I as a rather ‘mature’ adult quite enjoyed this novel.
Very well written, “Amber Frost” is a tale of a complicated young love - with a fabulous paranormal twist. The characters are awesome and the story’s continuous buildup came to a great end - while leaving room for book 2 - I hope. I for one will be watching for it!
I received this ebook for free to review from Book Divas. I am a member of Book Divas, Librarything, Goodreads, Black Velvet Seductions and the Penguin book club.
DBettenson
Young Adult; Paranormal
5*****
What a great tale!! “Amber Frost” by Suzi Davis, published in Dec, 2010, is a young reader novel, though I as a rather ‘mature’ adult quite enjoyed this novel.
Very well written, “Amber Frost” is a tale of a complicated young love - with a fabulous paranormal twist. The characters are awesome and the story’s continuous buildup came to a great end - while leaving room for book 2 - I hope. I for one will be watching for it!
I received this ebook for free to review from Book Divas. I am a member of Book Divas, Librarything, Goodreads, Black Velvet Seductions and the Penguin book club.
DBettenson
December 30, 2010
Love love LOVE this book! I was not a fan of paranormal books until reading Amber Frost and now I think I might be hooked. Everyone needs to read this one, whether you like the genre or not. It is rated as young adult but I believe it will appeal to many age groups.
I didn't want Amber Frost to end...thankfully it is part of a series so the story will continue! I found myself putting off errands and chores so I could keep reading. After going to bed I would tell my husband that I couldn't sleep and then sneak off to read another chapter or two.
For a debut novel Suzi Davis has done an incredible job of character delvelopment and creating an interesting story line full of magic, young love, and mystery. I look forward to reading many more books written by this author.
I didn't want Amber Frost to end...thankfully it is part of a series so the story will continue! I found myself putting off errands and chores so I could keep reading. After going to bed I would tell my husband that I couldn't sleep and then sneak off to read another chapter or two.
For a debut novel Suzi Davis has done an incredible job of character delvelopment and creating an interesting story line full of magic, young love, and mystery. I look forward to reading many more books written by this author.
May 19, 2011
I picked this book for the obvious reason, it had my name in the title. But seriously, this book was engrossing and I could barely put it down for a second! I stayed up much too late last night finishing it, even though I was supposed to be writing. (Shh, don't tell my husband) If you haven't read it, do. You won't be disappointed! Can't wait for the sequel!
December 2, 2014
Interesting new twist on the paranormal teen romance genre. Combine memory loss and immortality with desire based magic and past lives. Shake it up with present day over-privileged teen angst and fleeting memories of past lives and this looks like a fun new series
April 30, 2011
A girl shackled by the expectations of her wealthy parents, an intricately tattooed boy who is as intriguing as he is mysterious and a burning love steeped in ancient Celtic lore.
18-year old Grace Lynn Stevenson has it all. She's wealthy, gorgeous, hangs out with the elite crowd and is dating the school's most popular guy. Every girl's dream, right?
Yet for all that, she's plagued by strange dreams and a desperate and suffocating sense of loneliness that she would like nothing more than to escape from.
Enter Sebastian Caldwood.
Quirky, handsome and charming - Grace - in spite of her reluctance to get to know him, can't help but be drawn to the enigmatic and intricately tattooed boy.
But... Sebastian is hiding secrets.
He's older than he looks, never ages and gets what he wants simply because he wills it. In spite of his ability, he has little to no recollection of his past and no matter how much he wills it into being, remembrance continues to elude him.
When he finds himself inadvertently beginning to remember (these moments of remembrances occurring more and more when he's around Grace), he realises that both he and Grace are tied together in more ways than one; and that there are dark, dangerous forces who would like nothing better than to destroy the powerful love and bond between them.
My thoughts:
I first fell in love with this book when I stumbled across this on a fellow book blogger's blog. The book's beautiful title, Amber Frost, certainly brought to mind visions of beautiful snow-frosted landscapes, powdery white beauty and glistening icicles (I told you I was a sucker for books with pretty tittles).
Once I read the synopsis, I really began to have high hopes for the book. I admit to being especially curious about Sebastian and his ability as I had the feeling that his story was certainly going to be an interesting one.
And I was definitely right about that.
Unfortunately, aside from that, I thought that the novel fell just a little flat for me.
As much as I don't mind characters being described as being beautiful, the problem I found with this novel, is that from the very beginning, we as the readers, are told and then constantly reminded of Grace's awe-striking beauty.
Paired with the fact that she is made to be aware of her beauty, but at the same time is shown to portray that she's just so tired of being seen as the beautiful, marble statue who is only appreciated because of her beauty, I personally felt that her "I'm tired of being beautiful attitude" did not really ring very true for me.
And here's why:
I think if the author had rather shown this instead of just adapting a description based narrative for this, then I might have found it a little more believable. It would also probably have influenced me to like Grace a little more than I did.
In the same way that I believe less is more, so too do I believe that in many instances showing is better than telling. And I would have definitely like to have seen more showing instead of just telling.
But, that's not to say that Grace is an altogether unlikeable character.
Because she's not.
I couldn't help but sympathise with her coming from the rigid, wealthy and loveless household that she comes from. Frankly, her parents - especially her mother - are both horrible souls who expect Grace to live out dreams that were set out for her, instead of allowing Grace to make her own choices.
She's pretty much forced into a society that she does not want to be part of and is even dictated to about who she can and can't date.
I have to commend her for growing a little throughout the novel - something which becomes rather obvious when she meets the charming Sebastian (For me character growth and development in a novel is important, so this was something that I really enjoyed and appreciated seeing and experiencing).
I thought that I would enjoy Sebastian's back story much more and I did. In fact, his story is one of the reasons that certainly kept me reading.
I also thought his character was in some ways, a lot stronger than Grace's character and was one of the main reasons that motivated me into continuing this novel.
There was such a wealth of mystery around him and his tattoos, that it kept me on the edge of my seat and certainly kept me reading. When I eventually found out what they really meant, I was quite astounded as I definitely wasn't expecting it to be something so wonderfully unexpected.
There is one other aspect of the book that did bother me and it's a problem I recently had with Deadlands.
The use of repetitive vocabulary.
As I've said in my Deadlands review, this doesn't become an issue until it becomes so noticeable that you can't help but pick up on it. For me, having to read about Sebastian's voice being constantly described as lilting, musical and melodic was very bothersome for me.
But, for all this, there were some moments that really did shine through for me, and what did save the novel for me, was the twist near to the end.
Suzi Davis also has a remarkable gift for bringing settings alive and one of other my favourite aspects of the book was the beautiful, beautiful descriptions of powdery, snow-frosted settings that had me wishing I was in the book and not just outside of it.
Throughout the book, there are hints of magic, but it's really only towards the end that the Celtic element really comes out to play in a wonderfully intriguing manner that certainly makes me want to give the next book in this series a chance.
I'm a huge fan of Celtic magic, myth and legend, and admit that in spite of the various issues I had with this book, I'm definitely intrigued enough to want to give the second book in this series a chance.
All in all, I think Suzi has brought an intriguingly different aspect to the Young Adult genre, and one that I'd really like to see explored more.
A note of thanks and disclaimer: Special thanks to the author, Suzi Davis and her publishers for providing me with an e-book copy to review. The fact that I received this through the publishers in no way affects my opinion of the book.
18-year old Grace Lynn Stevenson has it all. She's wealthy, gorgeous, hangs out with the elite crowd and is dating the school's most popular guy. Every girl's dream, right?
Yet for all that, she's plagued by strange dreams and a desperate and suffocating sense of loneliness that she would like nothing more than to escape from.
Enter Sebastian Caldwood.
Quirky, handsome and charming - Grace - in spite of her reluctance to get to know him, can't help but be drawn to the enigmatic and intricately tattooed boy.
But... Sebastian is hiding secrets.
He's older than he looks, never ages and gets what he wants simply because he wills it. In spite of his ability, he has little to no recollection of his past and no matter how much he wills it into being, remembrance continues to elude him.
When he finds himself inadvertently beginning to remember (these moments of remembrances occurring more and more when he's around Grace), he realises that both he and Grace are tied together in more ways than one; and that there are dark, dangerous forces who would like nothing better than to destroy the powerful love and bond between them.
My thoughts:
I first fell in love with this book when I stumbled across this on a fellow book blogger's blog. The book's beautiful title, Amber Frost, certainly brought to mind visions of beautiful snow-frosted landscapes, powdery white beauty and glistening icicles (I told you I was a sucker for books with pretty tittles).
Once I read the synopsis, I really began to have high hopes for the book. I admit to being especially curious about Sebastian and his ability as I had the feeling that his story was certainly going to be an interesting one.
And I was definitely right about that.
Unfortunately, aside from that, I thought that the novel fell just a little flat for me.
As much as I don't mind characters being described as being beautiful, the problem I found with this novel, is that from the very beginning, we as the readers, are told and then constantly reminded of Grace's awe-striking beauty.
Paired with the fact that she is made to be aware of her beauty, but at the same time is shown to portray that she's just so tired of being seen as the beautiful, marble statue who is only appreciated because of her beauty, I personally felt that her "I'm tired of being beautiful attitude" did not really ring very true for me.
And here's why:
I think if the author had rather shown this instead of just adapting a description based narrative for this, then I might have found it a little more believable. It would also probably have influenced me to like Grace a little more than I did.
In the same way that I believe less is more, so too do I believe that in many instances showing is better than telling. And I would have definitely like to have seen more showing instead of just telling.
But, that's not to say that Grace is an altogether unlikeable character.
Because she's not.
I couldn't help but sympathise with her coming from the rigid, wealthy and loveless household that she comes from. Frankly, her parents - especially her mother - are both horrible souls who expect Grace to live out dreams that were set out for her, instead of allowing Grace to make her own choices.
She's pretty much forced into a society that she does not want to be part of and is even dictated to about who she can and can't date.
I have to commend her for growing a little throughout the novel - something which becomes rather obvious when she meets the charming Sebastian (For me character growth and development in a novel is important, so this was something that I really enjoyed and appreciated seeing and experiencing).
I thought that I would enjoy Sebastian's back story much more and I did. In fact, his story is one of the reasons that certainly kept me reading.
I also thought his character was in some ways, a lot stronger than Grace's character and was one of the main reasons that motivated me into continuing this novel.
There was such a wealth of mystery around him and his tattoos, that it kept me on the edge of my seat and certainly kept me reading. When I eventually found out what they really meant, I was quite astounded as I definitely wasn't expecting it to be something so wonderfully unexpected.
There is one other aspect of the book that did bother me and it's a problem I recently had with Deadlands.
The use of repetitive vocabulary.
As I've said in my Deadlands review, this doesn't become an issue until it becomes so noticeable that you can't help but pick up on it. For me, having to read about Sebastian's voice being constantly described as lilting, musical and melodic was very bothersome for me.
But, for all this, there were some moments that really did shine through for me, and what did save the novel for me, was the twist near to the end.
Suzi Davis also has a remarkable gift for bringing settings alive and one of other my favourite aspects of the book was the beautiful, beautiful descriptions of powdery, snow-frosted settings that had me wishing I was in the book and not just outside of it.
Throughout the book, there are hints of magic, but it's really only towards the end that the Celtic element really comes out to play in a wonderfully intriguing manner that certainly makes me want to give the next book in this series a chance.
I'm a huge fan of Celtic magic, myth and legend, and admit that in spite of the various issues I had with this book, I'm definitely intrigued enough to want to give the second book in this series a chance.
All in all, I think Suzi has brought an intriguingly different aspect to the Young Adult genre, and one that I'd really like to see explored more.
A note of thanks and disclaimer: Special thanks to the author, Suzi Davis and her publishers for providing me with an e-book copy to review. The fact that I received this through the publishers in no way affects my opinion of the book.
September 9, 2020
It was okay. I guess I am too old to find romance in these really unhealthy relationship books. The parents were awful, the boyfriend was awful, the romance was unhealthy. My favorite people were the foster parents. I felt like the book dragged on, and finally at the end we were getting somewhere. I don't think I'll be reading the rest of the series
April 21, 2025
I honestly did not like this book very much. The relationship between Sebastian and Gracelynn felt very strange. Personal opinion here, but I also felt that the backstory was kind of silly. It felt like a basic YA trope (which I love don't get me wrong), but the author tried to put a spin on it, and it ended up not working.
July 22, 2011
Reviewed by Megsly
Amber Frost sat on my Kindle for at least 6 months before I finally started to read it (primarily because I have so many books on there, it just kinda got lost. Sad, eh?) so once I actually started, I had forgotten what the book was actually about. However, instead of going back to Amazon to reaquaint myself with the basic plot/summary of the book, I decided to read on blindly and simply be surprised.
Needless to say, I won’t be jumping in blindly any longer. And that’s not even remotely reflective of the book, I just realized how informative the summaries are to the reader, and how a good summary can really build up anticipation for a book! Without the summary, I didn’t really have any anticipation for Amber Frost. I just…kinda was blah. I wasn’t excited for it, and I wasn’t nervous about whether or not it would be one of those “kill me now” kinda reads. But let’s move on past the subject of summaries…that’s not important. What is important was how, even jumping into a novel completely blind and unprepared for what it’s pages might hold, Amber Frost affected me as a reader.
I’ve never read anything by Suzi Davis, so this was a little adventure into new author territory for me as well. To give you the background that I didn’t have when I opened the book:
Grace Lynn Stevenson is an eighteen year old girl who recently moved with her wealthy, but busy parents to a new city. She’s popular, pretty and rich – what more could a girl want? But deep down, she’s sad, lonely and plagued by nightmares.
When she meets Sebastian Caldwood at her new private school, she’s inexplicably drawn to him and his strange tattoos. Sebastian always gets what he wants – he simply has to wish it; but he’s fighting his own inner demons, and struggling to remember a past that eludes him. When he remembers that he is much older than he looks, he realizes that he’s seen many people live and die, including Grace.
Once Sebastian realizes his true nature and finds what he has been searching for the past hundreds of years, he also realizes that it is now up to him to protect Grace from the dangers that have plagued them throughout eternity.
I’ll be honest, in the very beginning, I was really hoping and praying that Sebastian was an ax murderer and that Grace would be his next victim, because she really just pissed me off every chance she got. She showed no signs of personality. She was unbelievably gorgeous, wealthy, and smart. Everyone loved her, and she lived her life to make everyone else around her happy. Literally. She ate what people told her to, did what she was told to do, never argued, never even raised an eyebrow at the constant mistreatment she endured at the hands of others. Why? Because being born into a life of privilege meant she just had to bow down before others and do exactly what they told her to……yeah…like that’s even realistic.
However, surprisingly enough, after Grace met Sebastian, the chick grew some balls; no…not literally. You know what I mean. Suddenly, she dumps her perfectly gorgeous, wealthy and extremely controlling boyfriend, starts telling her mother to basically kiss it, and is out frollicking in the rain and climbing in trees with tattoo covered, raven haired Sebastian. And no one says a thing to her.
Ahhhh…another somewhat unrealistic plot point in this book, you say? I say not. Unlike the weird “I’m a beautiful, rich, privileged girl who basically is enslaved to everyone else around me because of my wealth and status in society” plot line…there’s actually a reason behind Grace suddenly having total free will and getting in absolutely no trouble for it: Sebastian doesn’t want her to get in trouble.
Still confused? Yeah, I was too. But let me finish…
That’s the plot twist to this book. Whatever Sebastian wants, he gets. Seriously. He wants to never die? He never dies. He wants to be ignored in the school? No one realizes he exists. He wants Grace to notice him? Oh boy, does she ever notice him! He wants Grace to have the freedom she deserves, and to not have to suffer for her choices? Yeah, Grace gets complete and total free reign in her life.
Or so she thinks…
Though I had my doubts on this book when I first started it, I have to say that Davis packed a wallop with this book. She has incredibly intriguing characters (yes, even rich girl Grace is really intriguing in her own way. And Sebastian? Totally confusing in every good sorta way) intense plot twists, a hidden villian you never anticipate, and an amazing backstory that doesn’t fully reveal itself to the very end of the book.
All in all? Go read it, it makes for a refreshing, unique summer read! I’m excited to read the second book in the series!
Below is my rating of Amber Frost by Suzi Davis. These are reflective strictly of my opinion of the novels I’ve read and reviewed, and are not necessarily reflective of the other staff members of MVF.
-Story Elements (plot) – 9
-Character Development – 8
-Grammar & Punctuation – 8
-Prose – 8
-Paranormal Element – 10
Total Score: 8.6/10
(total score is derived from the average of the 5 individuals scores)
Amber Frost sat on my Kindle for at least 6 months before I finally started to read it (primarily because I have so many books on there, it just kinda got lost. Sad, eh?) so once I actually started, I had forgotten what the book was actually about. However, instead of going back to Amazon to reaquaint myself with the basic plot/summary of the book, I decided to read on blindly and simply be surprised.
Needless to say, I won’t be jumping in blindly any longer. And that’s not even remotely reflective of the book, I just realized how informative the summaries are to the reader, and how a good summary can really build up anticipation for a book! Without the summary, I didn’t really have any anticipation for Amber Frost. I just…kinda was blah. I wasn’t excited for it, and I wasn’t nervous about whether or not it would be one of those “kill me now” kinda reads. But let’s move on past the subject of summaries…that’s not important. What is important was how, even jumping into a novel completely blind and unprepared for what it’s pages might hold, Amber Frost affected me as a reader.
I’ve never read anything by Suzi Davis, so this was a little adventure into new author territory for me as well. To give you the background that I didn’t have when I opened the book:
Grace Lynn Stevenson is an eighteen year old girl who recently moved with her wealthy, but busy parents to a new city. She’s popular, pretty and rich – what more could a girl want? But deep down, she’s sad, lonely and plagued by nightmares.
When she meets Sebastian Caldwood at her new private school, she’s inexplicably drawn to him and his strange tattoos. Sebastian always gets what he wants – he simply has to wish it; but he’s fighting his own inner demons, and struggling to remember a past that eludes him. When he remembers that he is much older than he looks, he realizes that he’s seen many people live and die, including Grace.
Once Sebastian realizes his true nature and finds what he has been searching for the past hundreds of years, he also realizes that it is now up to him to protect Grace from the dangers that have plagued them throughout eternity.
I’ll be honest, in the very beginning, I was really hoping and praying that Sebastian was an ax murderer and that Grace would be his next victim, because she really just pissed me off every chance she got. She showed no signs of personality. She was unbelievably gorgeous, wealthy, and smart. Everyone loved her, and she lived her life to make everyone else around her happy. Literally. She ate what people told her to, did what she was told to do, never argued, never even raised an eyebrow at the constant mistreatment she endured at the hands of others. Why? Because being born into a life of privilege meant she just had to bow down before others and do exactly what they told her to……yeah…like that’s even realistic.
However, surprisingly enough, after Grace met Sebastian, the chick grew some balls; no…not literally. You know what I mean. Suddenly, she dumps her perfectly gorgeous, wealthy and extremely controlling boyfriend, starts telling her mother to basically kiss it, and is out frollicking in the rain and climbing in trees with tattoo covered, raven haired Sebastian. And no one says a thing to her.
Ahhhh…another somewhat unrealistic plot point in this book, you say? I say not. Unlike the weird “I’m a beautiful, rich, privileged girl who basically is enslaved to everyone else around me because of my wealth and status in society” plot line…there’s actually a reason behind Grace suddenly having total free will and getting in absolutely no trouble for it: Sebastian doesn’t want her to get in trouble.
Still confused? Yeah, I was too. But let me finish…
That’s the plot twist to this book. Whatever Sebastian wants, he gets. Seriously. He wants to never die? He never dies. He wants to be ignored in the school? No one realizes he exists. He wants Grace to notice him? Oh boy, does she ever notice him! He wants Grace to have the freedom she deserves, and to not have to suffer for her choices? Yeah, Grace gets complete and total free reign in her life.
Or so she thinks…
Though I had my doubts on this book when I first started it, I have to say that Davis packed a wallop with this book. She has incredibly intriguing characters (yes, even rich girl Grace is really intriguing in her own way. And Sebastian? Totally confusing in every good sorta way) intense plot twists, a hidden villian you never anticipate, and an amazing backstory that doesn’t fully reveal itself to the very end of the book.
All in all? Go read it, it makes for a refreshing, unique summer read! I’m excited to read the second book in the series!
Below is my rating of Amber Frost by Suzi Davis. These are reflective strictly of my opinion of the novels I’ve read and reviewed, and are not necessarily reflective of the other staff members of MVF.
-Story Elements (plot) – 9
-Character Development – 8
-Grammar & Punctuation – 8
-Prose – 8
-Paranormal Element – 10
Total Score: 8.6/10
(total score is derived from the average of the 5 individuals scores)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 14, 2013
Review Posted on Reading Lark 6/14/13: http://readinglark.blogspot.com/2013/...
Amber Frost is the story of Grace Stevenson, a gorgeous and wealthy eighteen year old, who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I have to admit that part of the appeal of this novel was the setting. Victoria is a gorgeous place and I could totally see magic really lurking in the shadows. Grace has a seemingly perfect life, but being from a well-to-do family has its drawbacks. Her entire life is decided based on what her mother deems appropriate. Grace must dress in the latest designer clothes, befriend the right sort of people from the best families in Victoria, date the perfect boy, and always conduct herself as a lady. It's all too much for Grace to handle and inside she is lashing against her parents' control.
Grace doesn't have the courage to stand up for herself and change her life until she meets the handsome and secretive Sebastian in art class. The two bond over a stranger drawing of Grace's and strike up an unlikely friendship. Sebastian teaches Grace to find her backbone and she teaches him that he doesn't always have to do everything alone. The pair realizes all too quickly that their friendship isn't accidental and ancient mysteries swirl around them. Sebastian begins to remember details from a past life he never knew he had.
Hmmm, rating and reviewing this novel was tricky. While there were some elements I didn't like, there were many things I really enjoyed. I certainly think this series has lots of potential. I really enjoyed the fantasy elements of this story. The connection to Celtic roots was intriguing for me. I also liked that the fantasy elements weren't the same old predictable beings.
I'm interested to see if Suzi Davis' writing develops along the way as well. In many ways, it was simplistic and derailed my enjoyment. For example, in the beginning when we are meeting characters, instead of letting the reader learn about them gradually, we get grocery list descriptions. This form of telling instead of showing is a huge pet peeve of mine. This instantly put me on my guard and made me doubt my decision to read this story, but I wanted to give it a fair chance and kept plowing on.
Another thing that irked me about this novel was the romance. It was predictable and felt a little like a recycled version of Edward and Bella. Sebastian convinces himself that he can't be with Grace and immediately starts to push her away. He even prepares to move away to avoid her. Sound familiar? Furthermore, Grace falls for Sebastian rather quickly. Grace also was not a character I immediately liked, but eventually I got to a point where I liked her better. The exact same thing happened with Bella. Perhaps I am being unfair making these comparisons as Twilight was certainly not the first book to have this sort of relationship, but I expect other paranormal romances to step up their game a bit. Davis does a nice job of wowing me with the paranormal aspects, but I wanted something different in the romance department. I understood Davis' choices concerning her characters, but I couldn't stop my mind from going to these places as I read.
All in all, I ended up really enjoying my time in Davis' world. I warmed up to the characters and settled into the plot after the first few chapters. This is one of those novels that starts slowly, but ends with a bang. Your efforts will be rewarded if you can get through the first half of the book. I'll be picking up the sequels for sure. I'd recommend this title to those who enjoy paranormal romances and interesting lore.
One Last Gripe: Some of the dialogue - particularly Grace's mother's segments - didn't sound realistic.
My Favorite Thing About This Book: Sebastian's story
First Sentence: My pen carefully moved across the paper, twisting, flowing, black ink streaking in its wake across the virgin white surface.
Favorite Character: Sebastian
Least Favorite Character: Grace's mother
Amber Frost is the story of Grace Stevenson, a gorgeous and wealthy eighteen year old, who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. I have to admit that part of the appeal of this novel was the setting. Victoria is a gorgeous place and I could totally see magic really lurking in the shadows. Grace has a seemingly perfect life, but being from a well-to-do family has its drawbacks. Her entire life is decided based on what her mother deems appropriate. Grace must dress in the latest designer clothes, befriend the right sort of people from the best families in Victoria, date the perfect boy, and always conduct herself as a lady. It's all too much for Grace to handle and inside she is lashing against her parents' control.
Grace doesn't have the courage to stand up for herself and change her life until she meets the handsome and secretive Sebastian in art class. The two bond over a stranger drawing of Grace's and strike up an unlikely friendship. Sebastian teaches Grace to find her backbone and she teaches him that he doesn't always have to do everything alone. The pair realizes all too quickly that their friendship isn't accidental and ancient mysteries swirl around them. Sebastian begins to remember details from a past life he never knew he had.
Hmmm, rating and reviewing this novel was tricky. While there were some elements I didn't like, there were many things I really enjoyed. I certainly think this series has lots of potential. I really enjoyed the fantasy elements of this story. The connection to Celtic roots was intriguing for me. I also liked that the fantasy elements weren't the same old predictable beings.
I'm interested to see if Suzi Davis' writing develops along the way as well. In many ways, it was simplistic and derailed my enjoyment. For example, in the beginning when we are meeting characters, instead of letting the reader learn about them gradually, we get grocery list descriptions. This form of telling instead of showing is a huge pet peeve of mine. This instantly put me on my guard and made me doubt my decision to read this story, but I wanted to give it a fair chance and kept plowing on.
Another thing that irked me about this novel was the romance. It was predictable and felt a little like a recycled version of Edward and Bella. Sebastian convinces himself that he can't be with Grace and immediately starts to push her away. He even prepares to move away to avoid her. Sound familiar? Furthermore, Grace falls for Sebastian rather quickly. Grace also was not a character I immediately liked, but eventually I got to a point where I liked her better. The exact same thing happened with Bella. Perhaps I am being unfair making these comparisons as Twilight was certainly not the first book to have this sort of relationship, but I expect other paranormal romances to step up their game a bit. Davis does a nice job of wowing me with the paranormal aspects, but I wanted something different in the romance department. I understood Davis' choices concerning her characters, but I couldn't stop my mind from going to these places as I read.
All in all, I ended up really enjoying my time in Davis' world. I warmed up to the characters and settled into the plot after the first few chapters. This is one of those novels that starts slowly, but ends with a bang. Your efforts will be rewarded if you can get through the first half of the book. I'll be picking up the sequels for sure. I'd recommend this title to those who enjoy paranormal romances and interesting lore.
One Last Gripe: Some of the dialogue - particularly Grace's mother's segments - didn't sound realistic.
My Favorite Thing About This Book: Sebastian's story
First Sentence: My pen carefully moved across the paper, twisting, flowing, black ink streaking in its wake across the virgin white surface.
Favorite Character: Sebastian
Least Favorite Character: Grace's mother
April 14, 2011
Grace is trapped in a world of rules although she lives a privileged life with wealth and good connections, such as the popular boyfriend and leading the ‘in-crowd’ at her school. However despite these advantages she finds herself drifting and burdened with expectations especially by her parents and her boyfriend. But when she she meets a mysterious boy, Sebastian, who awakens her inner desires and Grace soon finds her true self but is torn between expectations by her family and friends and what Sebastian can offer which is definitely otherworldly.
I think the past year or so I may be burned out on YA that feature Twilightesque plots/characters, and I am not a huge fan of these tropes, especially with so many books having similar premises. I think my main gripe (and problem) with this book was the fact that Grace was not a proactive character and was pretty passive for most of the book.
I also really did not like the that fact it took Sebastian, to show her out of rut and the passivity of the life she was in, and the way this happened never really worked for me. The message behind this also made me wary, I have no issues with the Sleeping Beauty trope/styled story but I wished there was development in the story. I especially found Grace’s privileged background and beauty made her too much of a Mary Sue character and there was not much conflict or interest for me on why she would feel like this or be so passive. It made her character almost feel like a cardboard cutout and she only came alive when Sebastian came along and I found it very hard to believe she would not have rebelled in some way or actually become selfish, snobbish and be as self centred as her friends and family with the expectations she was brought up with. Although, Grace’s parents were restrictive and self centred there was a suggestion later in the book about why this was the case but this was way too late into the story.
I also had real issues with the romance. I didn't see any real chemistry with the hero, there was a lot of telling instead of showing with their relationship. The pacing really, really dragged, especially for the first three quarters into the book. I love romance but there was no real tension between the characters and I found Sebastian’s character even less developed as Grace. During their courtship there were lots of mentions of Sebastian telling Grace stories and jokes but there was no scenes of real interaction and no sense of how they fell in love. It was only towards the end, that we got to see some interesting aspects of Sebastian but again too little, too late for me.
At this point of the story I was getting so bored with the book that I seriously considered DNF - but I managed to plow my way through the rest of the story which improved slightly although I think at that point it was too little too late. The twist at the end was the only thing that saved the book but even with that plot ending, it wasn’t as much of a surprise since I suspected this throughout the book. I really wished this aspect of the plot was brought forward earlier because this was the most interesting part of the book. In fact this was when the story started to get interesting for me and I wished this was brought up much earlier in the book. The romance was not strong enough to carry the story although the characters felt lackluster as well but the twist would have added some plot and tension and it did made them become more interesting for me.
I think there will be people who will enjoy this book, especially if they are fans of similar stories and premises but the romance, and characters didn’t live up to the promise. The twist and development at the end of the book only started to engage me into the story and then it ended. I really wanted to like it but it didn’t work for me especially with the heroine’s passivity.
I think the past year or so I may be burned out on YA that feature Twilightesque plots/characters, and I am not a huge fan of these tropes, especially with so many books having similar premises. I think my main gripe (and problem) with this book was the fact that Grace was not a proactive character and was pretty passive for most of the book.
I also really did not like the that fact it took Sebastian, to show her out of rut and the passivity of the life she was in, and the way this happened never really worked for me. The message behind this also made me wary, I have no issues with the Sleeping Beauty trope/styled story but I wished there was development in the story. I especially found Grace’s privileged background and beauty made her too much of a Mary Sue character and there was not much conflict or interest for me on why she would feel like this or be so passive. It made her character almost feel like a cardboard cutout and she only came alive when Sebastian came along and I found it very hard to believe she would not have rebelled in some way or actually become selfish, snobbish and be as self centred as her friends and family with the expectations she was brought up with. Although, Grace’s parents were restrictive and self centred there was a suggestion later in the book about why this was the case but this was way too late into the story.
I also had real issues with the romance. I didn't see any real chemistry with the hero, there was a lot of telling instead of showing with their relationship. The pacing really, really dragged, especially for the first three quarters into the book. I love romance but there was no real tension between the characters and I found Sebastian’s character even less developed as Grace. During their courtship there were lots of mentions of Sebastian telling Grace stories and jokes but there was no scenes of real interaction and no sense of how they fell in love. It was only towards the end, that we got to see some interesting aspects of Sebastian but again too little, too late for me.
At this point of the story I was getting so bored with the book that I seriously considered DNF - but I managed to plow my way through the rest of the story which improved slightly although I think at that point it was too little too late. The twist at the end was the only thing that saved the book but even with that plot ending, it wasn’t as much of a surprise since I suspected this throughout the book. I really wished this aspect of the plot was brought forward earlier because this was the most interesting part of the book. In fact this was when the story started to get interesting for me and I wished this was brought up much earlier in the book. The romance was not strong enough to carry the story although the characters felt lackluster as well but the twist would have added some plot and tension and it did made them become more interesting for me.
I think there will be people who will enjoy this book, especially if they are fans of similar stories and premises but the romance, and characters didn’t live up to the promise. The twist and development at the end of the book only started to engage me into the story and then it ended. I really wanted to like it but it didn’t work for me especially with the heroine’s passivity.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 13, 2011
My favorite pastime is reading books with my teenage daughter and discussing them. That’s why I chose Amber Frost. It looked like something that would appeal to both of us.
First, let me see that I loved author Davis’ concept and story. It appeals to the romantic senses and both my daughter and I were intrigued by the premise in general. I give high praise to the author for the story that she developed.
Unfortunately, the writing of this book made it a very difficult read for both my daughter and me, sometimes for the same reasons and sometimes for different ones.
My daughter (especially so) and myself had a big problem with the teenage-i-cality (if that be a word) of the main character, Grace. There was nothing in her character that remotely resembled any teenagers (even the most mature ones) that we know. Even by the end of the book, neither of us felt that we knew who she was. While my daughter commented that Grace’s mother was “so mean,” I couldn’t help but think that the rich, stern, demanding wealthy mother was a complete cliché along with every word she spoke.
I’m not a professional reviewer and so I won’t attempt to summarize this story about a teenage girl and her relationship with the mysterious Sebastian Caldwood.
I’m frustrated because I think this could have really been a neat book. I think that a sharp editor could have helped the author to make it something special. I must say that I have never read a book with more adverbs in my life. Not only were there hundreds of unnecessary usages of: quickly, suddenly, honestly, rapidly, immediately, slowly, etc, the author over-described everything to the point of tedium. My daughter said the book was “so draggy” and I’m certain that was because every time a character spoke a line, aside from the use of unnecessary adverbs, the author then proceeded to describe HOW the line was delivered, reacted to, etc. Like me, my daughter loved author Davis’ basic concept.
I’ve never written a book and so I admire anyone who does so, but I feel that everything I mentioned in the above paragraph really killed this book for us. There were also incidences where the author only told about what had transpired and should have described it for her readers.
I do think this book has a super premise, and I do think it would be worthwhile for the author to go back and trim the fat and better develop her characters. I think doing so might make this book very successful. I wish much luck to the author.
First, let me see that I loved author Davis’ concept and story. It appeals to the romantic senses and both my daughter and I were intrigued by the premise in general. I give high praise to the author for the story that she developed.
Unfortunately, the writing of this book made it a very difficult read for both my daughter and me, sometimes for the same reasons and sometimes for different ones.
My daughter (especially so) and myself had a big problem with the teenage-i-cality (if that be a word) of the main character, Grace. There was nothing in her character that remotely resembled any teenagers (even the most mature ones) that we know. Even by the end of the book, neither of us felt that we knew who she was. While my daughter commented that Grace’s mother was “so mean,” I couldn’t help but think that the rich, stern, demanding wealthy mother was a complete cliché along with every word she spoke.
I’m not a professional reviewer and so I won’t attempt to summarize this story about a teenage girl and her relationship with the mysterious Sebastian Caldwood.
I’m frustrated because I think this could have really been a neat book. I think that a sharp editor could have helped the author to make it something special. I must say that I have never read a book with more adverbs in my life. Not only were there hundreds of unnecessary usages of: quickly, suddenly, honestly, rapidly, immediately, slowly, etc, the author over-described everything to the point of tedium. My daughter said the book was “so draggy” and I’m certain that was because every time a character spoke a line, aside from the use of unnecessary adverbs, the author then proceeded to describe HOW the line was delivered, reacted to, etc. Like me, my daughter loved author Davis’ basic concept.
I’ve never written a book and so I admire anyone who does so, but I feel that everything I mentioned in the above paragraph really killed this book for us. There were also incidences where the author only told about what had transpired and should have described it for her readers.
I do think this book has a super premise, and I do think it would be worthwhile for the author to go back and trim the fat and better develop her characters. I think doing so might make this book very successful. I wish much luck to the author.
March 2, 2011
Grace Lynn is perfect in every way. She's gorgeous, rich and is dating the most popular boy in her new school. She's in the "in crowd" and appearances mean everything to her. She never has a hair out of place and no one is ever aware that she could possibly be unhappy or stressed in any way. Unfortunately, she is unhappy and the pressure of being perfect is weighing heavily on her. Her boyfriend is less than attentive and it's clear that she's well on her way to being nothing more than his trophy wife if something doesn't change. It's then that we meet Sebastian and he instantly adds a bit of mystery to the story.
When I first started reading this book I had some very high hopes. The story grabbed me right away and I was excited to see how the rest of it would unfold. Grace started out pretty difficult to like because of her obsession with appearances but I quickly warmed up to her and and it goes without saying that I was interested in what Sebastian's character was bringing to the plot.
Sebastian's talent allows him to get pretty much whatever he wants just by wishing for it. If he really wants something, he almost always gets it. He just can't remember who he is, or where he came from. He knows there is a lot that he's forgotten and it's not until he finds Grace that he starts to remember again.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Sebastian and Grace and found myself rooting for their relationship to make it through the troubles of Grace's parents, Sebastian's not-aging, and the important details that Sebastian has yet to remember. Once Sebastian's memory does return, things for them become even more difficult and there are new twists that will keep you turning the pages to find out what will happen next. The ending is quite a cliffhanger that has me interested to see what happens next.
I really enjoyed Amber Frost but there were parts of this book that left me wanting more. I felt like the first half of the book was very well written and thought out but found myself confused more later in the book and wishing for more detail in areas. It was overall a very good read and I am definitely interested in reading the next book in this series to learn more about Grace and Sebastian's world.
When I first started reading this book I had some very high hopes. The story grabbed me right away and I was excited to see how the rest of it would unfold. Grace started out pretty difficult to like because of her obsession with appearances but I quickly warmed up to her and and it goes without saying that I was interested in what Sebastian's character was bringing to the plot.
Sebastian's talent allows him to get pretty much whatever he wants just by wishing for it. If he really wants something, he almost always gets it. He just can't remember who he is, or where he came from. He knows there is a lot that he's forgotten and it's not until he finds Grace that he starts to remember again.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Sebastian and Grace and found myself rooting for their relationship to make it through the troubles of Grace's parents, Sebastian's not-aging, and the important details that Sebastian has yet to remember. Once Sebastian's memory does return, things for them become even more difficult and there are new twists that will keep you turning the pages to find out what will happen next. The ending is quite a cliffhanger that has me interested to see what happens next.
I really enjoyed Amber Frost but there were parts of this book that left me wanting more. I felt like the first half of the book was very well written and thought out but found myself confused more later in the book and wishing for more detail in areas. It was overall a very good read and I am definitely interested in reading the next book in this series to learn more about Grace and Sebastian's world.
January 2, 2012
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Grace lives a life of privilege. More often than not, that life isn't all it's cracked up to be. Her family has done well to uphold their image. Grace is popular, beautiful, talented, and so much more. She's got a popular boyfriend who comes from a good family as well. Little does Grace know, something is missing. And when she meets Sebastian, a boy no one is sure of, she starts to see life in a different perspective.
I wasn't sure what to think of Grace when the story first opens. Was she going to be one of those snobby popular girls I never cared for? When Sebastian approaches her during her free period while she is working on her art, she isn't the nicest to him. Though as the book goes on, Grace changes her mind and feelings about Sebastian. The more time she spends with him, the more Grace realizes that the life isn't all about keeping up an image, being perfect, and being around those with wealth and power. Though family and friends disapprove of her new friend, Grace doesn't care.
Sebastian was a mystery to me. He intrigued me, kept me wondering who he was and where he came from. He's different, and not afraid to embrace that. There are those at his school who don't treat him well, but he's not the kind of guy who cares about that. He's sweet and protective of Grace, and his character kept me drawn into the story. He shows Grace new things, and as time went by I realized just how much I liked her after all.
Written in Grace's point of view, this book has a paranormal element to it, but it took me a bit to figure out what that was. There are characters I loved and there were some I wasn't too thrilled with. The emotion from Grace and Sebastian had me flying through the pages, holding on for a touching and beautiful ride. Amber Frost is haunting, charming, and amazing. Though it is young adult, people of all ages have an opportunity to enjoy a wonderfully written story that will leave you breathless.
If you enjoy reading in the paranormal genre, and if you like romance geared towards the young adult age, then don't hesitate to grab a copy of Amber Frost. Let this magical story steal your heart.
Grace lives a life of privilege. More often than not, that life isn't all it's cracked up to be. Her family has done well to uphold their image. Grace is popular, beautiful, talented, and so much more. She's got a popular boyfriend who comes from a good family as well. Little does Grace know, something is missing. And when she meets Sebastian, a boy no one is sure of, she starts to see life in a different perspective.
I wasn't sure what to think of Grace when the story first opens. Was she going to be one of those snobby popular girls I never cared for? When Sebastian approaches her during her free period while she is working on her art, she isn't the nicest to him. Though as the book goes on, Grace changes her mind and feelings about Sebastian. The more time she spends with him, the more Grace realizes that the life isn't all about keeping up an image, being perfect, and being around those with wealth and power. Though family and friends disapprove of her new friend, Grace doesn't care.
Sebastian was a mystery to me. He intrigued me, kept me wondering who he was and where he came from. He's different, and not afraid to embrace that. There are those at his school who don't treat him well, but he's not the kind of guy who cares about that. He's sweet and protective of Grace, and his character kept me drawn into the story. He shows Grace new things, and as time went by I realized just how much I liked her after all.
Written in Grace's point of view, this book has a paranormal element to it, but it took me a bit to figure out what that was. There are characters I loved and there were some I wasn't too thrilled with. The emotion from Grace and Sebastian had me flying through the pages, holding on for a touching and beautiful ride. Amber Frost is haunting, charming, and amazing. Though it is young adult, people of all ages have an opportunity to enjoy a wonderfully written story that will leave you breathless.
If you enjoy reading in the paranormal genre, and if you like romance geared towards the young adult age, then don't hesitate to grab a copy of Amber Frost. Let this magical story steal your heart.
April 8, 2013
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Review:
I was really excited to read Amber Frost, because its paranormal, without being vampires or witches( not that I don’t like my fair share of those). Amber Frost was a pretty quick read and I really enjoyed it.
I liked Grace, but not intsantly. The way she was introduced as a character was slowly, it felt like a friendship where the more I knew her, the better I liked her. I liked that she had a lot of layers to her personality. It was interesting to me that a lot of the drama was between who she was, and who she wanted to be. That internal fight is someone everyone can relate to, in all walks of life. I was rooting for her the whole time to break out of her shell, and stay true to her self.
Sebastian is this lost boy, who doesn’t know who he is, but enables Grace to be come who she wants. I liked his attitude and the way his thought process was very clear in his actions. Their relationship was refreshing because it never felt forced, or unhealthy. They really work well together and had some serious chemistry.
I loved the idea of the dark side of getting anything you wish for. I liked how his deepest desires always came true, but sometimes at the cost of something he cared about. It made for a really creative paranormal trait.
I am not going to spoil anything, but throughout the story, there are glimpses of what is to come. When everything finally comes to a head, there is a great foundation set up for book 2. I have great news for you, Silver Dew( The Lost Magic #2) is already available for purchase. I haven’t read it yet, but it is definitely going on the top of my to read pile.
Review:
I was really excited to read Amber Frost, because its paranormal, without being vampires or witches( not that I don’t like my fair share of those). Amber Frost was a pretty quick read and I really enjoyed it.
I liked Grace, but not intsantly. The way she was introduced as a character was slowly, it felt like a friendship where the more I knew her, the better I liked her. I liked that she had a lot of layers to her personality. It was interesting to me that a lot of the drama was between who she was, and who she wanted to be. That internal fight is someone everyone can relate to, in all walks of life. I was rooting for her the whole time to break out of her shell, and stay true to her self.
Sebastian is this lost boy, who doesn’t know who he is, but enables Grace to be come who she wants. I liked his attitude and the way his thought process was very clear in his actions. Their relationship was refreshing because it never felt forced, or unhealthy. They really work well together and had some serious chemistry.
I loved the idea of the dark side of getting anything you wish for. I liked how his deepest desires always came true, but sometimes at the cost of something he cared about. It made for a really creative paranormal trait.
I am not going to spoil anything, but throughout the story, there are glimpses of what is to come. When everything finally comes to a head, there is a great foundation set up for book 2. I have great news for you, Silver Dew( The Lost Magic #2) is already available for purchase. I haven’t read it yet, but it is definitely going on the top of my to read pile.
January 27, 2012
Grace seorang gadis yang sempurna : kaya, cantik, pintar, ramah, punya cowok paling keren di sekolah. Namun dia tidak bahagia atas semua yang di miliki karena dia tidak menjadi dirinya sendiri. semua yang dia lakukan atas bedasarkan tuntutan orang tuanya. Satu2 nya tempat yang bisa membuatnya tenang adalah kelas seni dimana dia mendapatkan satu2nya yang dia inginkan. Namun ada cowok misterius yang punya tato di lengannya, sama persis apa yang Grace lukis. yang membuatnya penasaran, hingga Sebastian menanyakan pertanyaan sederhana pada Grace 'apakah dia bahagia?' pertanyaan sederhana dengan jawaban yg sulit.
Yang membuat Grace semakin penasaran dengan Sebastian yang seperti bisa menembus semua melalui perisai dirinya.Bersama sebastian membuat Grace bahagia, akhirnya dia putus dengan Clarke. Juga Grace tau siapa sebastian. Manuisa abadi yang bisa membuat keinginannya menjadi nyata...(enaknyooo)...
Hubungan mereka berjalan dengan lancar, walopun Grace harus keluar dari rumah dan tinggal di asrama sekolah. Sebastian menemukan cara untuk menjadi manusia normal lagi dan bisa menua sama seperti Grace. Namun tidak lama setelah itu Sebastian di bukuli oleh Clarke dan orang suruhan ibunya. Yang menyebabkan Sebastian hampir mati. Dan Grace harus memilih antara membiarkan sebastian hidup namun berpisah dan lupa dirinya atw membiarkan sebastian terluka namun tetap bersamanya. Grace memilih yang pertama. Dan kembali ke kehidup lamanya yg penuh pura2.
Saat Grace mulai memengingat kenangannya sedikit, Sebastian mengucapkan selamat tinggal.
hmmmm... awal2 seruu.. pertengahan cukup bosen.. di akhir2 mulai seruu lagi. 3.5*
Yang membuat Grace semakin penasaran dengan Sebastian yang seperti bisa menembus semua melalui perisai dirinya.Bersama sebastian membuat Grace bahagia, akhirnya dia putus dengan Clarke. Juga Grace tau siapa sebastian. Manuisa abadi yang bisa membuat keinginannya menjadi nyata...(enaknyooo)...
Hubungan mereka berjalan dengan lancar, walopun Grace harus keluar dari rumah dan tinggal di asrama sekolah. Sebastian menemukan cara untuk menjadi manusia normal lagi dan bisa menua sama seperti Grace. Namun tidak lama setelah itu Sebastian di bukuli oleh Clarke dan orang suruhan ibunya. Yang menyebabkan Sebastian hampir mati. Dan Grace harus memilih antara membiarkan sebastian hidup namun berpisah dan lupa dirinya atw membiarkan sebastian terluka namun tetap bersamanya. Grace memilih yang pertama. Dan kembali ke kehidup lamanya yg penuh pura2.
Saat Grace mulai memengingat kenangannya sedikit, Sebastian mengucapkan selamat tinggal.
hmmmm... awal2 seruu.. pertengahan cukup bosen.. di akhir2 mulai seruu lagi. 3.5*
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