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Freya Snow #1-3
The Freya Snow Pup Trilogy: Books 1-3
Soulbound usually either fall in love, or kill each other. The question is, which is their fate?
Follow Freya Snow, a young, sarcastic Angel, through her first few years as a Demon hunter in this three-book collection.
Hunt
After discovering her magical heritage, Freya is hunted down by a Demon, hellbent on using her death to increase his own power. With barely any training, can Freya truly escape unscathed?
White
When Freya's classmates start acting out fairy tales, with potentially deadly consequences, she finds herself in the middle of a fight with the Fae. As she finds herself cursed to play out Snow White, the question is if she can stop them before she falls asleep, because she's not sure her prince will come.
Wings
After the city experiences an excess of magic, Freya finds herself with physical wings, and her best friend (and crush), Damon, develops glowing red eyes. Physical manifestations of their powers. Not only is the boy she loves a Demon, he's the next in line for the demonic throne, and her Soulbound. But his father's looking for war, and stopping him may push Freya's trust of Damon to the limits.
The collection includes the first three Freya Snow novels (Hunt, White, and Wings) as well as the Short Story Collection and Family, the first short story following Freya’s sister Alice.
Follow Freya Snow, a young, sarcastic Angel, through her first few years as a Demon hunter in this three-book collection.
Hunt
After discovering her magical heritage, Freya is hunted down by a Demon, hellbent on using her death to increase his own power. With barely any training, can Freya truly escape unscathed?
White
When Freya's classmates start acting out fairy tales, with potentially deadly consequences, she finds herself in the middle of a fight with the Fae. As she finds herself cursed to play out Snow White, the question is if she can stop them before she falls asleep, because she's not sure her prince will come.
Wings
After the city experiences an excess of magic, Freya finds herself with physical wings, and her best friend (and crush), Damon, develops glowing red eyes. Physical manifestations of their powers. Not only is the boy she loves a Demon, he's the next in line for the demonic throne, and her Soulbound. But his father's looking for war, and stopping him may push Freya's trust of Damon to the limits.
The collection includes the first three Freya Snow novels (Hunt, White, and Wings) as well as the Short Story Collection and Family, the first short story following Freya’s sister Alice.
- GenresFantasy
637 pages, ebook
First published May 1, 2016
17 people are currently reading
636 people want to read
About the author
L.C. Mawson
100 books247 followersSome say she's an ancient creature of nightmare that was unleashed from beneath the ocean, come to devour the souls of men. Others say that she's a cosmic being from the beyond the stars that has taken corporeal form to learn our ways for some unknown end...
In truth, L.C. Mawson lives in a tower in the middle of a haunted forest, far from civilisation and is definitely not a witch who curses those who trespass upon her land. And she definitely cannot turn into a dragon that flies over cities in the dead of night and whose cries are often mistaken for an approaching storm. Where did you hear that? That's absurd...
The only contact she has with humanity is publishing books every so often, which is definitely just for fun and not part of an ancient contract with a trickster god.
In truth, L.C. Mawson lives in a tower in the middle of a haunted forest, far from civilisation and is definitely not a witch who curses those who trespass upon her land. And she definitely cannot turn into a dragon that flies over cities in the dead of night and whose cries are often mistaken for an approaching storm. Where did you hear that? That's absurd...
The only contact she has with humanity is publishing books every so often, which is definitely just for fun and not part of an ancient contract with a trickster god.
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March 18, 2019
Follow Freya Snow during her first three years as a demon hunter as she deals with being hunted, failing exams, faerie curses, trying to get an autism diagnosis, balancing her magic with girlfriends and boyfriends, and trying to figure out exactly how she fits into the dangerous world of magic.
The collection includes the first three Freya Snow novels (Hunt, White, and Wings) as well as the Short Story Collection and Family, the first short story following Freya’s sister Alice.
This is truly a one of a kind series that opens readers to not only a new world but a way to live with special disabilities.
This trilogy was a wonderful read. I easily lost myself in the plot, the characters, and the world itself, which were all spellbinding
Freya Snow is our protagonist, a teen who is learning a lot about herself throughout the series. There's drama, action, romance, and, of course, fantasy.
Magic happens, truth is revealed, and a future nobody expected happens.
Freya is an orphan girl with autism; she grows up not knowing her parents and only has another girl with autism as a friend in her group home.
This trilogy was a wonderful read. I loved the plots throughout and easily lost myself in them. I adore the characters and love seeing them bloom and find themselves. I look forward to reading much more about them and reading more from this author also.
Highly recommend this series.
I received this set free from Prolific Works and this is my honest voluntary review.
The collection includes the first three Freya Snow novels (Hunt, White, and Wings) as well as the Short Story Collection and Family, the first short story following Freya’s sister Alice.
This is truly a one of a kind series that opens readers to not only a new world but a way to live with special disabilities.
This trilogy was a wonderful read. I easily lost myself in the plot, the characters, and the world itself, which were all spellbinding
Freya Snow is our protagonist, a teen who is learning a lot about herself throughout the series. There's drama, action, romance, and, of course, fantasy.
Magic happens, truth is revealed, and a future nobody expected happens.
Freya is an orphan girl with autism; she grows up not knowing her parents and only has another girl with autism as a friend in her group home.
This trilogy was a wonderful read. I loved the plots throughout and easily lost myself in them. I adore the characters and love seeing them bloom and find themselves. I look forward to reading much more about them and reading more from this author also.
Highly recommend this series.
I received this set free from Prolific Works and this is my honest voluntary review.
January 30, 2019
This portmanteau volume begins with Mawson's first book; it also includes a number of short stories set in Freya's universe. Everything is in chronological order, which is fortunate for the reader. Freya herself goes skipping between dimensions and recalls other times quite frequently.
This is a universe where magic is better known as high-functioning autism. Due to her parents and other relatives playing hide and seek with various magical races and power structures, Freya ends up an orphan on an Earth that looks pretty much like modern Britain. And it turns out that she has a mentor and protector, called Amber, who is actually the ghost of her great-grandmother!
The series can be read as a parable of growing up among the neurotypicals, interspersed with encountering Elves, dwarves, oracles, fae, demons, and hybrids thereof, all trying to shelter ordinary humans from the chaotic truths of a world chosen to bypass its complete destruction on other timelines. Better to keep your true powers secret from friends and family, even if it complicates friendship , dating and getting adopted by many magnitudes. And don't assume that the girl in the wheelchair isn't in reality a mermaid!
Freya has to learn as she goes, and it's going to take a dozen books to keep up with her.
This is a universe where magic is better known as high-functioning autism. Due to her parents and other relatives playing hide and seek with various magical races and power structures, Freya ends up an orphan on an Earth that looks pretty much like modern Britain. And it turns out that she has a mentor and protector, called Amber, who is actually the ghost of her great-grandmother!
The series can be read as a parable of growing up among the neurotypicals, interspersed with encountering Elves, dwarves, oracles, fae, demons, and hybrids thereof, all trying to shelter ordinary humans from the chaotic truths of a world chosen to bypass its complete destruction on other timelines. Better to keep your true powers secret from friends and family, even if it complicates friendship , dating and getting adopted by many magnitudes. And don't assume that the girl in the wheelchair isn't in reality a mermaid!
Freya has to learn as she goes, and it's going to take a dozen books to keep up with her.
May 1, 2018
This is truly a one of a kind series that opens readers to not only a new world but a way to live with special disabilities. Each portrayal of the disability was very similar to the diagnosis you would look up. I fell in love with the characters and the mystery, how it kept you on the edge of your seat. I'd say things got confusing in the language and time frames. However, all three books kept you wanting more and I can't wait to read the next three. These books are for a mature audience and as an independent reviewer
of Romance Author's That Rock whose received this book in exchange of an honest review I give it 4 Hearts
of Romance Author's That Rock whose received this book in exchange of an honest review I give it 4 Hearts
September 27, 2018
These 3 books had a great storyline!
Not all Dark are bad and not all Light are good.
It all depends on the balance of the world.
It’s why humans still have to be shaded from the supernaturals and why Freya had to grow up with so many unanswered questions.
I haven’t found out why Freya got her nickname pup.
Still 3 more books to read now, maybe the answer is in there. Or I missed it and I have to start from the beginning. Might do that anyway, just for fun.
Not all Dark are bad and not all Light are good.
It all depends on the balance of the world.
It’s why humans still have to be shaded from the supernaturals and why Freya had to grow up with so many unanswered questions.
I haven’t found out why Freya got her nickname pup.
Still 3 more books to read now, maybe the answer is in there. Or I missed it and I have to start from the beginning. Might do that anyway, just for fun.
March 22, 2019
This is a really good starting point to get into the series. This trilogy is the first arc of the series and the story starts right away. There is some scene setting and world building that happens throughout the books though. Overall, I’ve never read a series like this before or a series featuring a main character who is female, and autistic and doesn’t have that be the main focus of the series.
September 6, 2017
This YA supernatural series progresses from a girl growing into herself and finding unknown abilities to a young woman who has found her footing. And love! The magical community is a crazy race of light and dark beings, vampires, demons, angels, were shifters, mermaids and much more. Wonderful creations!
December 25, 2017
This trilogy was a wonderful read. I easily lost myself in the plot, the characters, and the world itself, which were all spellbinding in the way they held my interest. The worldbuilding was one of my favorite aspects; I was constantly on edge, eager to learn more about the magic and creatures of this universe. Looking forward to reading the rest of the series!
April 1, 2018
Definitely worth the buy!
An orphan girl with autism grows up not knowing her parents and only another girl with autism as a friend in her group home. Magic happens, truth is revealed, and a future nobody expected happens. I love how the author demonstrates autism as it is instead of being a plot device.
An orphan girl with autism grows up not knowing her parents and only another girl with autism as a friend in her group home. Magic happens, truth is revealed, and a future nobody expected happens. I love how the author demonstrates autism as it is instead of being a plot device.
November 5, 2017
Fantastic Book
I loved reading about Freya and her friend Damon as they find each other. I loved the old legends coming to life before my eyes. This book fulfilled my hopes of reading an exciting story.
I loved reading about Freya and her friend Damon as they find each other. I loved the old legends coming to life before my eyes. This book fulfilled my hopes of reading an exciting story.
September 5, 2018
This is my honest and unbias opinion of the story. My girls and I love reading this series and this box set is no exception to it. we are so excited when the next book comes out we love reading them. The author is a wonderful author and I highly recommend this wonderful box set to everyone.
December 17, 2019
4+*. Excellent. It didn't drag me in until well into the trilogy, but by the end I was wondering if I should make this a 5. Note that I reserve 5s for books like Patty Briggs', or that just blow me out of the water. Good story, good writing, good editing. Well worth the read.
January 13, 2022
I enjoyed reading these YA books. Freya Snow is a strong female hero and Damon is a good sidekick.I recommend these books. Thank you, L. C. Lawson.
June 2, 2016
I received a copy of this trilogy in exchange for an honest review.
The Pup Trilogy covers the first few exciting years of a time when Freya Snow's entire life changes. An orphan used to going from one foster home to another, Freya Snow tries to keep herself at a distance from others, as well as from her own emotions. When another pair of foster parents come calling, she waits for the day that they'll send her back. It is in her time with foster parents Margaret and Ryan that Freya begins seeing ghosts, learning of her awesome powers, and entering a realm long kept secret from humans: one of Angels, Demons, Fae, and many other mystical creatures. War is once again brewing between them all. Oh, and Freya's still got to finish high school. Freya Snow and her mysterious heritage have a lot of secrets-- ones not easily given up, especially when they're held by the enemy.
I'll try to spare everyone from spoilers! This may get messy.
Freya, even as a supernatural being, is a relatable character from the very start; at fourteen, she is wise and hardened beyond her years, but she still indulges in video games, manga, and social media when she can. This stands in serious contrast to her best-friend-by-accident Damon, who knows very little of the normal world... yeah, he's got secrets, too. Other characters throughout the books, from Fate to Alice to Seph, are also believable and concrete-- they are carefully developed, which can be a rare thing when it comes to otherworldly beings. And they are wonderfully flawed beings, too. You've got to love when characters aren't perfect, even when we're talking about Angels!
L.C. Mawson did a masterful job of being inclusive without being overbearing; there are autistic characters, and characters of different races, sexualities, and ethnicities, none of which seem like caricatures of their real-world selves. I took serious pleasure in seeing so many people represented in the story.
The writing is solid. There are some hiccups here and there, but they do not detract from the story, (and seriously, there are hiccups in every single book out there.) The author is very thoughtful about things in her world; if you question how/why/what about any given thing, I can assure you that it's getting answered in the next few lines, which I loved. It's mysterious when it needs to be, but if something comes up out of the blue, her characters are thoughtful enough to question it along with the reader. This makes the narrative even more believable. My only setback with some of the writing was that, in describing certain things (usually Freya and her feelings on various topics) the point is too hard-driven, to the point of being repetitive. Again, this doesn't pull you out of the story, but at some points I did feel like, "Okay... yes Freya, I get it. We are emo about this topic."
As a whole, I'd give the first three books of the series 3.5 stars. The path from orphaned girl to demon-hunting Angel with awesome powers is one fraught with danger. And it makes for one great story. I'm looking forward to reading upcoming books in the series!
The Pup Trilogy covers the first few exciting years of a time when Freya Snow's entire life changes. An orphan used to going from one foster home to another, Freya Snow tries to keep herself at a distance from others, as well as from her own emotions. When another pair of foster parents come calling, she waits for the day that they'll send her back. It is in her time with foster parents Margaret and Ryan that Freya begins seeing ghosts, learning of her awesome powers, and entering a realm long kept secret from humans: one of Angels, Demons, Fae, and many other mystical creatures. War is once again brewing between them all. Oh, and Freya's still got to finish high school. Freya Snow and her mysterious heritage have a lot of secrets-- ones not easily given up, especially when they're held by the enemy.
I'll try to spare everyone from spoilers! This may get messy.
Freya, even as a supernatural being, is a relatable character from the very start; at fourteen, she is wise and hardened beyond her years, but she still indulges in video games, manga, and social media when she can. This stands in serious contrast to her best-friend-by-accident Damon, who knows very little of the normal world... yeah, he's got secrets, too. Other characters throughout the books, from Fate to Alice to Seph, are also believable and concrete-- they are carefully developed, which can be a rare thing when it comes to otherworldly beings. And they are wonderfully flawed beings, too. You've got to love when characters aren't perfect, even when we're talking about Angels!
L.C. Mawson did a masterful job of being inclusive without being overbearing; there are autistic characters, and characters of different races, sexualities, and ethnicities, none of which seem like caricatures of their real-world selves. I took serious pleasure in seeing so many people represented in the story.
The writing is solid. There are some hiccups here and there, but they do not detract from the story, (and seriously, there are hiccups in every single book out there.) The author is very thoughtful about things in her world; if you question how/why/what about any given thing, I can assure you that it's getting answered in the next few lines, which I loved. It's mysterious when it needs to be, but if something comes up out of the blue, her characters are thoughtful enough to question it along with the reader. This makes the narrative even more believable. My only setback with some of the writing was that, in describing certain things (usually Freya and her feelings on various topics) the point is too hard-driven, to the point of being repetitive. Again, this doesn't pull you out of the story, but at some points I did feel like, "Okay... yes Freya, I get it. We are emo about this topic."
As a whole, I'd give the first three books of the series 3.5 stars. The path from orphaned girl to demon-hunting Angel with awesome powers is one fraught with danger. And it makes for one great story. I'm looking forward to reading upcoming books in the series!
September 8, 2017
The Freya Snow series is a real pleasure to read and, if your new to it, I can guarantee you'll find it to be addictive fun. As such, this collection at 99¢ - a deep discount over the price of books 1 to 3 if bought separately - is a steal of a deal.
Since they're separate stories here is my review of books 1-3:
--- Hunt (Freya Snow, Book 1) ---
"When Freya said that she’d be shocked if she made it through the year without killing herself, that wasn’t an invitation for a demon to come and do it for her."
Yup, and so it begins. This is a really great book on several different levels. It has wonderful world-building, great characters both lead (our gal Freya, who is being set up to be one of those great characters who starts off interesting and then grows from strength to strength over the course of a series) and supporting (especially Amber, Freya's ghost mentor, and Alice), a strong plot with well done use of flashbacks, and powerfully good writing. I especially really liked how Freya's and Alice's autism was handled. Not as the story driver but appropriately just an important aspect of complex persons.
Highly recommended.
Addendum: A while after reading this I read the series' prequel Trapped. That novel gives the backstory on Freya's mom Lily, pre-ghost Amber, and how Freya came to be the gal we know in Hunt. While I didn't need this to thoroughly enjoy Hunt on a totally stand alone basis, this prequel provides background that really fills some holes in Hunt and enhances enjoyment of it. I'd recommend reading the prequel prior to reading Hunt.
--- White (Freya Snow, Book 2) ---
This is a very well done story that brings classic fantasy stories into play in real life as a result of some particularly powerful magic, and a string-willed heroine who (as the kindle blurb notes) isn't willing to simply accept her Snow White "casting" and wait for some prince to come rescue her. LC Mawson does a wonderful job in telling her tale, and it's one with a powerful and exciting plot and truly excellent lead and supporting characters. And, of yes, the lead happens to be bisexual and have Aspergers, but so what? It certainly adds some "color" making this character more distinctive, but otherwise is not relevant or important, which in itself is an important message.
Highly recommended.
--- Wings (Freya Snow, Book 3) ---
Another neat multilayered paranormal tale. Our heroine Freya continues to learn more and more about who she is and what she's capable of, events call upon her to develop and act in ways she'd never foreseen, her relationship with Damon develops nicely, and so much more. Throw in great new and returning supporting characters, another fine (and well written) plot and you've a major recipe for success. This book definitely delivers on the series' promise.
Highly recommended.
Since they're separate stories here is my review of books 1-3:
--- Hunt (Freya Snow, Book 1) ---
"When Freya said that she’d be shocked if she made it through the year without killing herself, that wasn’t an invitation for a demon to come and do it for her."
Yup, and so it begins. This is a really great book on several different levels. It has wonderful world-building, great characters both lead (our gal Freya, who is being set up to be one of those great characters who starts off interesting and then grows from strength to strength over the course of a series) and supporting (especially Amber, Freya's ghost mentor, and Alice), a strong plot with well done use of flashbacks, and powerfully good writing. I especially really liked how Freya's and Alice's autism was handled. Not as the story driver but appropriately just an important aspect of complex persons.
Highly recommended.
Addendum: A while after reading this I read the series' prequel Trapped. That novel gives the backstory on Freya's mom Lily, pre-ghost Amber, and how Freya came to be the gal we know in Hunt. While I didn't need this to thoroughly enjoy Hunt on a totally stand alone basis, this prequel provides background that really fills some holes in Hunt and enhances enjoyment of it. I'd recommend reading the prequel prior to reading Hunt.
--- White (Freya Snow, Book 2) ---
This is a very well done story that brings classic fantasy stories into play in real life as a result of some particularly powerful magic, and a string-willed heroine who (as the kindle blurb notes) isn't willing to simply accept her Snow White "casting" and wait for some prince to come rescue her. LC Mawson does a wonderful job in telling her tale, and it's one with a powerful and exciting plot and truly excellent lead and supporting characters. And, of yes, the lead happens to be bisexual and have Aspergers, but so what? It certainly adds some "color" making this character more distinctive, but otherwise is not relevant or important, which in itself is an important message.
Highly recommended.
--- Wings (Freya Snow, Book 3) ---
Another neat multilayered paranormal tale. Our heroine Freya continues to learn more and more about who she is and what she's capable of, events call upon her to develop and act in ways she'd never foreseen, her relationship with Damon develops nicely, and so much more. Throw in great new and returning supporting characters, another fine (and well written) plot and you've a major recipe for success. This book definitely delivers on the series' promise.
Highly recommended.
February 14, 2017
I'm loving it already! Gotta have these books!!!
August 14, 2016
L.C. Mawson captivated me from the beginning with Hunt, and the story only got better from there. This s exactly the kind of book I wish had been around when I was younger, but I'm enjoying reading it just the same. Freya Snow is our protagonist, a teen who is learning a lot about herself throughout the series. There's drama, action, romance, and, of course, fantasy. Mawson writes masterfully and honestly about feelings as the characters navigate through their lives, particularly focusing on Freya's uncovering legacy as a powerful magical being. These three inclusive novels, which touch on topics of bisexuality, autism, gender roles, and more identities, speak to people questioning what their identity means to them. I'm so glad these books exist, and I'm along for the ride all the way!
September 29, 2017
This is my favorite book series and I read a lot of fantasy. The protagonist is relatable, the characters just flawed enough while still having their actions be understandable, and the fantasy world Mawson has created is fascinating. On top of that, these books are diverse enough that the "real world" that hides the fantasy one truly could be ours.
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