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Frostbite
After his sister touches a lethal Frost Flower and succumbs to Frozen Sickness, Rainor seeks out the mysterious Dragon, who purportedly holds the only cure for the fatal disease. In gratitude for saving his sister's life, Rainor agrees to bring him fresh bread twice a week—despite the man's insistence he wants for nothing.
As Rainor makes his deliveries, the two slowly become friends, and Rainor finds in the Dragon all the things he never found in his little village. But on his way to make his latest delivery, the unthinkable happens, and Rainor fears that if he asks for the cure he needs to live, he'll lose the man he's coming to love...
As Rainor makes his deliveries, the two slowly become friends, and Rainor finds in the Dragon all the things he never found in his little village. But on his way to make his latest delivery, the unthinkable happens, and Rainor fears that if he asks for the cure he needs to live, he'll lose the man he's coming to love...
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 24, 2017
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Alexandria Bellefleur
14 books4,609 followersAlexandria Bellefleur is a bestselling and award-winning author of swoony contemporary romance often featuring loveable grumps and the sunshine characters who bring them to their knees. A Pacific Northwesterner at heart, Alexandria has a weakness for good coffee, Pike IPA, and Voodoo Doughnuts. Her special skills include finding the best Pad Thai in every city she visits, remembering faces but not names, falling asleep in movie theaters, and keeping cool while reading smutty books in public. Her debut novel, Written in the Stars, was a 2021 Lambda Literary Award winner and a 2020 winner of The Ripped Bodice Awards for Excellence in Romantic Fiction.
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January 3, 2025
this was such a cute queer fairy tale! it's short, sweet, and smutty and manages to encapsulate a lot in its brevity.
the fairy tale aspect felt really whimsical, i was quite surprised bc i was low key expecting this to be like really obvious frozen fanfic or something LOL but it was v enjoyable!
the fairy tale aspect felt really whimsical, i was quite surprised bc i was low key expecting this to be like really obvious frozen fanfic or something LOL but it was v enjoyable!
April 7, 2017
Do you remember, when you were little and...
it was bedtime and you wanted your mom or your dad to read you a story....
Well this isn't quite that story but now that you're older if you'd like a bedtime story...this will work nicely.
Admittedly my biggest disappointment here is...there's no dragon...I have to say I felt a little cheated on that except one of the MCs name was Drachen and in truth he's no mere man but if you want to know why he's not...you'll need to read the story. Which shouldn't be problem because honestly it was a beautiful story.
I was totally enchanted with the fairytale feel of this story. It was so...enchanting. I do wish that the story had been longer but not because it was lacking or incomplete in any way...no, it was because I was enjoying it so much. It's been a long time since I've read a book that truly had me wanting to curl up and snuggle my favorite teddy bear...yes, I have a favorite, his name is Jackson, but I'm not here to talk about my bears. I'm here to tell you about this wonderful story that had me wanting to curl up with my favorite bear while someone read me a story.
I'm not going to say anything about the details of this story because I truly want anyone who chooses to read this to hopefully be as enchanted with it as I was. While the blurb does give the general gist of what the story is about there were so many other details some smaller, some more important and all adding together to create a very different story from what I was expecting.
If you enjoyed fairytales when you were young and would like to revisit the beauty of those stories only with an adult touch to it, this is the perfect story. It's Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White all rolled up into one.
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An ARC of 'Frostbite' was graciously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
it was bedtime and you wanted your mom or your dad to read you a story....
Well this isn't quite that story but now that you're older if you'd like a bedtime story...this will work nicely.
Admittedly my biggest disappointment here is...there's no dragon...I have to say I felt a little cheated on that except one of the MCs name was Drachen and in truth he's no mere man but if you want to know why he's not...you'll need to read the story. Which shouldn't be problem because honestly it was a beautiful story.
I was totally enchanted with the fairytale feel of this story. It was so...enchanting. I do wish that the story had been longer but not because it was lacking or incomplete in any way...no, it was because I was enjoying it so much. It's been a long time since I've read a book that truly had me wanting to curl up and snuggle my favorite teddy bear...yes, I have a favorite, his name is Jackson, but I'm not here to talk about my bears. I'm here to tell you about this wonderful story that had me wanting to curl up with my favorite bear while someone read me a story.
I'm not going to say anything about the details of this story because I truly want anyone who chooses to read this to hopefully be as enchanted with it as I was. While the blurb does give the general gist of what the story is about there were so many other details some smaller, some more important and all adding together to create a very different story from what I was expecting.
If you enjoyed fairytales when you were young and would like to revisit the beauty of those stories only with an adult touch to it, this is the perfect story. It's Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, Beauty and the Beast and Snow White all rolled up into one.
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An ARC of 'Frostbite' was graciously provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
April 3, 2017
this was an absolutely excellent novella-length fairy tale [with erotica;)] that's better than practically every traditional fairy tale in the western canon. i know that's quite a lofty statement, but honestly, read this and you'll know what i mean lol. frostbite had influences of beauty and the beast, but it was different and original enough that it can't exactly be called a retelling. the writing was lyrical, the narrative taut and tense despite its short length.
probably one of my favourite novellas, and i can't wait to see what bellefleur publishes next!
probably one of my favourite novellas, and i can't wait to see what bellefleur publishes next!
March 29, 2017
3.5 out of 5
Very sweet.
Very sweet.
April 13, 2017
I received a free ARC copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review
This was a fun and pretty unique fairytale [at least to me, but I'll admit that I don't know a lot of them past the really popular ones]. If I had to compare it to something else I would say Beauty and the Beast, but only on a few points really [and I absolutely loathe B&tB and I enjoyed this so...].
My only real complaint, like another reviewer said, is that there is no actual dragon. Drachen isn't exactly human, but he doesn't have any non-human features either [and if there's one thing our generation loves, it's monster porn]. But it was still a very nice short story and had a definite fairy tale / bedtime story feel to it [with a bit of a smut detour. But if you're not really one for erotica there is only actually one explicit scene right in the middle and you could easily skip it and the rest of the story would still make sense.]
This was a fun and pretty unique fairytale [at least to me, but I'll admit that I don't know a lot of them past the really popular ones]. If I had to compare it to something else I would say Beauty and the Beast, but only on a few points really [and I absolutely loathe B&tB and I enjoyed this so...].
My only real complaint, like another reviewer said, is that there is no actual dragon. Drachen isn't exactly human, but he doesn't have any non-human features either [and if there's one thing our generation loves, it's monster porn]. But it was still a very nice short story and had a definite fairy tale / bedtime story feel to it [with a bit of a smut detour. But if you're not really one for erotica there is only actually one explicit scene right in the middle and you could easily skip it and the rest of the story would still make sense.]
April 26, 2017
Rating: 3.5 stars
My View: Frostbite is a cute take on an old fairytale. The settings, atmosphere, and period characterization were excellent. The handful of characters is diverse and well-thought.
Drachen and Rainor are an interesting couple. I enjoyed how their friendship started and how they complemented each other. They have similar stories and family plays a role in their pasts and futures.
My only complaint is about the pacing. Not because it's a short story, but because the time lapses seem randomly selected. Some unimportant details took the place of more relevant information.
Overall, a quick bedtime story.
What I liked the most: The main characters.
I wanted more/less: Less of a time lapse.
Who should read it: Fans of fairytales.
Originally reviewed for Someone Else's Stories.
ARC provided by Less Than Three Press, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
My View: Frostbite is a cute take on an old fairytale. The settings, atmosphere, and period characterization were excellent. The handful of characters is diverse and well-thought.
Drachen and Rainor are an interesting couple. I enjoyed how their friendship started and how they complemented each other. They have similar stories and family plays a role in their pasts and futures.
My only complaint is about the pacing. Not because it's a short story, but because the time lapses seem randomly selected. Some unimportant details took the place of more relevant information.
Overall, a quick bedtime story.
What I liked the most: The main characters.
I wanted more/less: Less of a time lapse.
Who should read it: Fans of fairytales.
Originally reviewed for Someone Else's Stories.
ARC provided by Less Than Three Press, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
April 9, 2024
Me gustó mucho, además había mucha delicadeza y respeto cuando se hablaban
March 30, 2017
I really loved this story! It was short, but the pacing was wonderful and kept me on the edge of my seat. It was fantasy/ fairytale (for adults!) and reminded me a little of Beauty and the Beast but with an original twist. The ending was satisfying and served as a wonderful HEA resolution.
March 28, 2017
*I voluntarily read a review copy of this book. All opinions stated are solely my own and no one else's*
3.5-4 stars
This was a short yet gripping story and I enjoyed it. The characters were likeable yet intriguing. The ending took me by surprise and literally had my heart racing.
3.5-4 stars
This was a short yet gripping story and I enjoyed it. The characters were likeable yet intriguing. The ending took me by surprise and literally had my heart racing.
May 22, 2019
Book – Frostbite
Author – Alexandria Bellefleur
Star rating - ★★★★★
Word Count – 18k
Cover – Gorgeous!
POV – 3rd person, one character
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Fairytale, Fantasy, Short
** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **
Captivating. That's the only word I can think of to describe what I just read. Captivating and beautiful.
From the characterisation to the evocative storytelling, there wasn't one thing I didn't love. This is a true fairytale, from the setting, language and execution, to the plot and characterisation. The story is one of those timeless things where it doesn't have to be past, present or future, because it could be any of them, so easily.
Rainor was this sweet, smart kid who is optimistic, brave and hopeful in ways that others aren't; he's aware enough to see what others miss and looks beyond the surface, even beyond his own fear. Drachen is his opposite; a pessimist from experience, afraid to leave his comfort zone and trying to do what is right while being considered a monster, he is the recluse who was chased away by a society who didn't understand him. Together, this pair are amazing. A beautiful, perfect couple who share their secrets and experience a true romance, with some heat, that I could happily read again and again.
I'll happily read this again in the future and I'll be eagerly keeping an eye out for more stories by Bellefleur.
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Favourite Quote
“Run all you want, Rainor, but expect I'll follow.”
Author – Alexandria Bellefleur
Star rating - ★★★★★
Word Count – 18k
Cover – Gorgeous!
POV – 3rd person, one character
Would I read it again – Yes!
Genre – LGBT, Fairytale, Fantasy, Short
** COPY RECEIVED THROUGH NETGALLEY **
Captivating. That's the only word I can think of to describe what I just read. Captivating and beautiful.
From the characterisation to the evocative storytelling, there wasn't one thing I didn't love. This is a true fairytale, from the setting, language and execution, to the plot and characterisation. The story is one of those timeless things where it doesn't have to be past, present or future, because it could be any of them, so easily.
Rainor was this sweet, smart kid who is optimistic, brave and hopeful in ways that others aren't; he's aware enough to see what others miss and looks beyond the surface, even beyond his own fear. Drachen is his opposite; a pessimist from experience, afraid to leave his comfort zone and trying to do what is right while being considered a monster, he is the recluse who was chased away by a society who didn't understand him. Together, this pair are amazing. A beautiful, perfect couple who share their secrets and experience a true romance, with some heat, that I could happily read again and again.
I'll happily read this again in the future and I'll be eagerly keeping an eye out for more stories by Bellefleur.
~
Favourite Quote
“Run all you want, Rainor, but expect I'll follow.”
April 29, 2017
2.5
I wasn't impressed. It's not bad, really, just simple. It's written in a fairytale style, like someone is telling a fairytale. And while I understand that this is a stylistic choice, all the telling meant I never felt I got to know the characters. I never connected with them.
It also felt like everything happened in a very linear, chronological order, with nothing in between. Such that every word of the story leads up to the sex scene that means they're in love. Then every world leads to the small conflict that leads to the happily ever after. But all this spare plotting meant there isn't any room for character development or world-building.
I understand that it's a 60 page novella, but I think it would have been much better to take the interesting idea and develop it into something more. The mechanical writing isn't bad and the characters are likable enough though.
I wasn't impressed. It's not bad, really, just simple. It's written in a fairytale style, like someone is telling a fairytale. And while I understand that this is a stylistic choice, all the telling meant I never felt I got to know the characters. I never connected with them.
It also felt like everything happened in a very linear, chronological order, with nothing in between. Such that every word of the story leads up to the sex scene that means they're in love. Then every world leads to the small conflict that leads to the happily ever after. But all this spare plotting meant there isn't any room for character development or world-building.
I understand that it's a 60 page novella, but I think it would have been much better to take the interesting idea and develop it into something more. The mechanical writing isn't bad and the characters are likable enough though.
May 16, 2017
People thinks short stories are meant to always feel as if they could have been longer and better, that it is a wasted chance to do a great novel or maybe a series. Frostbite could have certainly been a great novel, but that doesn't mean it wasn't an equally great story.
The characters felt very real, a lot, and their feelings, the way they acted and behaved, it all seemed to be natural and honest, just as what they felt, said, did, and everything in between. It was all so genuine I amost felt in the skin of one of the protagonists (a matter of personal likes, I need longer books to be completely inside.)
Also, I agree with those telling that this is like a fairy tale. The simple style, enchanting atmosphere and the general idea on how everything works and means something in this beutiful world the author created can only but make the reader daydream about living a love as sweet as this one.
The erotic content... I'll onl said I saw it all on my head in HD quality. The explicit description didn't make it look like a sh*t* Grey's porn book, which I am thankful for, as they still managed to be sweet, although with a significant heat level; very high, if anyone asks.
Yes, there are a few overused ideas, cliches, that some might dislike in here, but it is because of the structure that they didn't bother at all, but on the contrary, highlighted the special and original ideas on the story, as if they were the perfect complement for it.
The ending didn't surprise me, I knew where the characters were going to end at, but it is impressive that the author could play with my feelings and make me think, for a while, that I was wrong, as I didn't see coming what Rainor did at the end.
The characters felt very real, a lot, and their feelings, the way they acted and behaved, it all seemed to be natural and honest, just as what they felt, said, did, and everything in between. It was all so genuine I amost felt in the skin of one of the protagonists (a matter of personal likes, I need longer books to be completely inside.)
Also, I agree with those telling that this is like a fairy tale. The simple style, enchanting atmosphere and the general idea on how everything works and means something in this beutiful world the author created can only but make the reader daydream about living a love as sweet as this one.
The erotic content... I'll onl said I saw it all on my head in HD quality. The explicit description didn't make it look like a sh*t* Grey's porn book, which I am thankful for, as they still managed to be sweet, although with a significant heat level; very high, if anyone asks.
Yes, there are a few overused ideas, cliches, that some might dislike in here, but it is because of the structure that they didn't bother at all, but on the contrary, highlighted the special and original ideas on the story, as if they were the perfect complement for it.
The ending didn't surprise me, I knew where the characters were going to end at, but it is impressive that the author could play with my feelings and make me think, for a while, that I was wrong, as I didn't see coming what Rainor did at the end.
October 17, 2023
No me gusto este libro, porque la fantasía que se desarrolla esta muy mal lograda, porque toda la historia que te contando que sucede muy rápido y el final era muy predecible (el amor vence el mal). A parte la autora con la ambientación fantástica está mal desarrollado.
Único rescatable del libro, es el romance de Rainor y Drachen es re super tierno.
Único rescatable del libro, es el romance de Rainor y Drachen es re super tierno.
May 11, 2017
I was looking through the romance section of NetGalley and I saw this, a gay beauty and the beast retelling. I was intrigued so I requested it in exchange for an honest review.
I have this problem where I don’t check to see the length of the books I request. This is a very short story, less than a hundred pages. It’s very much told in a fairy tale style, where there’s not a ton of details. Rainor is pretty much Peeta from the Hunger Games. His family has a bakery in the village and he’s a big lovable type of guy who dotes on his little sickly sister. She accidentally touches a poisonous flower on an outing to the lake and so he must go to Drachen, this solitary guy who can cure her. In exchange, Rainor offers to bring him bread twice a week…and then just comes whenever…and then just comes .
Anyway, this was a squee little courtship novella. Rainor was a charmingly befuddled character and it was fun to watch him squirm. I liked that there wasn’t any such thing as homophobia in this universe. It was light and fluffy for the most part. There were some things that didn’t make sense, what with the simplistic nature of the storytelling. I chalked it up to the vague nature of fairy tales and decided not to overthink it.
This isn’t really a four star read but it was better than just three stars. It’s somewhere in between.
I have this problem where I don’t check to see the length of the books I request. This is a very short story, less than a hundred pages. It’s very much told in a fairy tale style, where there’s not a ton of details. Rainor is pretty much Peeta from the Hunger Games. His family has a bakery in the village and he’s a big lovable type of guy who dotes on his little sickly sister. She accidentally touches a poisonous flower on an outing to the lake and so he must go to Drachen, this solitary guy who can cure her. In exchange, Rainor offers to bring him bread twice a week…and then just comes whenever…and then just comes .
Anyway, this was a squee little courtship novella. Rainor was a charmingly befuddled character and it was fun to watch him squirm. I liked that there wasn’t any such thing as homophobia in this universe. It was light and fluffy for the most part. There were some things that didn’t make sense, what with the simplistic nature of the storytelling. I chalked it up to the vague nature of fairy tales and decided not to overthink it.
This isn’t really a four star read but it was better than just three stars. It’s somewhere in between.
July 26, 2017
A fantastic sweet & sexy fairytale.
August 11, 2017
Fast read that I enjoyed!
July 18, 2019
DNF @ 48%.
I just have zero interest in the MCs.
I just have zero interest in the MCs.
July 26, 2020
This had promise but the witch origin story and homophobia proved to be too much to overcome.
April 23, 2024
Simple, la escritura un poco floja, los personajes planos pero no tanto. Historia corta. No está mal, pero no recordable.
May 18, 2024
3.5/5
Overall really sweet (and a tiny bit spicy too), I wish it had been longer tho. It had the potential for a longer plot.
Overall really sweet (and a tiny bit spicy too), I wish it had been longer tho. It had the potential for a longer plot.
June 24, 2024
Really enjoyed this short story! There was potential for a longer story here, but it was a nice palate cleanser to dip into something full of action and easily digestible.
May 20, 2017
This was a cute, short story, and it was very cute. Sweet read, but I wish it was longer. If you are looking for a short romantic read. You will enjoy this one.
July 21, 2017
This is not the book that I thought it was, however that being said I have found another author that I like in the paranormal romance category. Alexandria has a way of bring the reader into the story seamlessly so that you don’t want to do anything but keep reading.
Rainor, son of the local baker is playing with his sister around the frozen lake that is within walking distance of his village when his sister touches one of the deadly flowers that are called Frost Flowers because the poke out of the frozen ground around the pond. Fearing for his sister’s life and wanting to help his sister, Rainor sets out to get the cure that he has heard about, so he makes the two-day hike to the cave in the mountains to find the one that holds the cure.
Drachen, has lived for several centuries and has helped several people who have come to him about the Frost Flowers curse, but none of them have intrigued him like Rainor. When Rainor offers to bring him bread that he bakes in his family’s bakery, Drachen is intrigued and accepts the bread. During Rainor visits the two become better and better friends until one day when there is a major storm that prevents Rainor from going back to his village when both realize that they have fallen for one another.
I would give this book three stars.
I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review of the book.
Rainor, son of the local baker is playing with his sister around the frozen lake that is within walking distance of his village when his sister touches one of the deadly flowers that are called Frost Flowers because the poke out of the frozen ground around the pond. Fearing for his sister’s life and wanting to help his sister, Rainor sets out to get the cure that he has heard about, so he makes the two-day hike to the cave in the mountains to find the one that holds the cure.
Drachen, has lived for several centuries and has helped several people who have come to him about the Frost Flowers curse, but none of them have intrigued him like Rainor. When Rainor offers to bring him bread that he bakes in his family’s bakery, Drachen is intrigued and accepts the bread. During Rainor visits the two become better and better friends until one day when there is a major storm that prevents Rainor from going back to his village when both realize that they have fallen for one another.
I would give this book three stars.
I was given this book for free in exchange for an honest review of the book.
March 27, 2023
Adorable fairy tale.
Gorgeous cover
Short read <1hr
Just enough world building and aspects to give it that fairytale flavour:
Endearing MCs
Gruff damaged hero
Virginal hero
Wicked witch
Tragic backstory
Sacrifice.
A sweet, short, gorgeous story.
Gorgeous cover
Short read <1hr
Just enough world building and aspects to give it that fairytale flavour:
Endearing MCs
Gruff damaged hero
Virginal hero
Wicked witch
Tragic backstory
Sacrifice.
A sweet, short, gorgeous story.
July 9, 2017
Loved the book Linda short for me but a definite read.
April 2, 2017
review coming
April 14, 2017
I really liked the story. It wasn't what I expected and some twist happened you wouldn't think could fit in such a small story. One of the only 'problems' i have with the story, is that I wished it was longer. Not that it was lacking anything, but simply because enjoyed it so much, that I wished there were more. I applaud the author for fitting a whole and such a good story in so little pages. I'm almost wishing for a sequel, but I can't imagine what you would happen, without it fallen to the ground
Bellefleur was amazing at writing descriptions of things, you could see a picture of how it looked and what happens clearly in your head. Another thing I loved was that even when there only is so few pages, that she managed to not write an instant love story. A lot of months went by before something happened.
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**Free copy provided by Netgalley in return for an honest review**
Bellefleur was amazing at writing descriptions of things, you could see a picture of how it looked and what happens clearly in your head. Another thing I loved was that even when there only is so few pages, that she managed to not write an instant love story. A lot of months went by before something happened.
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**Free copy provided by Netgalley in return for an honest review**
April 19, 2017
This was a short but thoroughly enjoyable M/M fantasy with a definite fairytale feel. Sort of like Beauty and the Beast, but without the hostage situation. Rainor is both grateful and intrigued by the mysterious Drachen who lives inside the mountain after he saves the life of Rainor’s sister. Throw in a curse, plenty of ice and snow and a mutual attraction and this made for a great little read.
It is very short, though, so sadly lacking in details at times. I would have liked more about Rainor’s family and so much more about Drachen’s long life and what he’d learned in all that time – plus where he got his money and food from. This story definitely left me with plenty of unanswered questions, but thankfully I didn’t notice any of them while I was reading. Also, there was a sad lack of an actual dragon, but I was fairly certain I wasn’t going to get one, regardless of what the blurb implied.
If you’re looking for a quick, fairytale-esque read and you don’t mind a bit of hot M/M action, then you should give this a go. I found it enchanting and enjoyable and I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.
(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)
It is very short, though, so sadly lacking in details at times. I would have liked more about Rainor’s family and so much more about Drachen’s long life and what he’d learned in all that time – plus where he got his money and food from. This story definitely left me with plenty of unanswered questions, but thankfully I didn’t notice any of them while I was reading. Also, there was a sad lack of an actual dragon, but I was fairly certain I wasn’t going to get one, regardless of what the blurb implied.
If you’re looking for a quick, fairytale-esque read and you don’t mind a bit of hot M/M action, then you should give this a go. I found it enchanting and enjoyable and I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.
(ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley.)
April 23, 2017
5/5
I was given an eARC of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
As I'm sure, you are familiar with the concept of a fairytale, or a myth, or simply a bedtime story. Well, this is one, but there is a catch - it isn't a Disney fairytale - it's more like one of the original Grimm Brothers' tales. No, it isn't filled with gore and horror, but it isn't one of those jumping/strutting/glitter filled tales either, seeing as it has some explicit content in the form of M/M scenes.
The story is told from the point of view of Rainor, the main character, and not from the narrator's point of view as is customary with the usual tales. So, more than a tale, this is a short story written to resemble, in some ways, a myth/fairytale.
Synopsis: "After his sister touches a lethal Frost Flower and succumbs to Frozen Sickness, Rainor seeks out the mysterious Dragon, who purportedly holds the only cure for the fatal disease. In gratitude for saving his sister's life, Rainor agrees to bring him fresh bread twice a week—despite the man's insistence he wants for nothing.
As Rainor makes his deliveries, the two slowly become friends, and Rainor finds in the Dragon all the things he never found in his little village. But on his way to make his latest delivery, the unthinkable happens, and Rainor fears that if he asks for the cure he needs to live, he'll lose the man he's coming to love…"
So, basically, the story was summarized completely in the synopsis. I'm not joking. The synopsis is exactly what happened explained from start to finish in as little words as possible. It's amazing how everything was told in 8/9 lines - of course, without any details, but still... how?
It's simple: the story is the synopsis with details and content.
So, basically, (read the synopsis), and while there are curses, stories told to keep children away, cures, horrible deaths, there is an ending (good or bad? you may ask - read the story, it won't take you but an hour and a half). I'm really bad with short stories, I always want more when there is no need, because I want to immerse myself in the story for a longer period of time. But, that is how fairy tales work, and it is how this story was built, and I, personally, would change nothing.
It was enchanting, captivating, and honestly? There was a moment while I was reading that a "certain event" made me cry. Usually, I only cry with books 300-400 pages long, because I have more time to "bond" with the characters, so this was a surprise, which indicates that this book was REALLY well written, so much so that it was capable of making the reader feel instead of just seeing in but a couple of pages, while some writers struggle to make you fall in love with their MCs for books, and even after so many pages, they fail.
READ IT, I certainly did not regret it, and I hope - if you follow me and read it aswell - that you feel the same way I did. I'm well aware that some people don't enjoy this kind of story/plot, but I really hope you take a shot. It will be published in the 26th of April and sold at the price of $1.99 (USD) in Ebook format. It's only two dollars, and for me, it is worth it.
I was given an eARC of this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
As I'm sure, you are familiar with the concept of a fairytale, or a myth, or simply a bedtime story. Well, this is one, but there is a catch - it isn't a Disney fairytale - it's more like one of the original Grimm Brothers' tales. No, it isn't filled with gore and horror, but it isn't one of those jumping/strutting/glitter filled tales either, seeing as it has some explicit content in the form of M/M scenes.
The story is told from the point of view of Rainor, the main character, and not from the narrator's point of view as is customary with the usual tales. So, more than a tale, this is a short story written to resemble, in some ways, a myth/fairytale.
Synopsis: "After his sister touches a lethal Frost Flower and succumbs to Frozen Sickness, Rainor seeks out the mysterious Dragon, who purportedly holds the only cure for the fatal disease. In gratitude for saving his sister's life, Rainor agrees to bring him fresh bread twice a week—despite the man's insistence he wants for nothing.
As Rainor makes his deliveries, the two slowly become friends, and Rainor finds in the Dragon all the things he never found in his little village. But on his way to make his latest delivery, the unthinkable happens, and Rainor fears that if he asks for the cure he needs to live, he'll lose the man he's coming to love…"
So, basically, the story was summarized completely in the synopsis. I'm not joking. The synopsis is exactly what happened explained from start to finish in as little words as possible. It's amazing how everything was told in 8/9 lines - of course, without any details, but still... how?
It's simple: the story is the synopsis with details and content.
So, basically, (read the synopsis), and while there are curses, stories told to keep children away, cures, horrible deaths, there is an ending (good or bad? you may ask - read the story, it won't take you but an hour and a half). I'm really bad with short stories, I always want more when there is no need, because I want to immerse myself in the story for a longer period of time. But, that is how fairy tales work, and it is how this story was built, and I, personally, would change nothing.
It was enchanting, captivating, and honestly? There was a moment while I was reading that a "certain event" made me cry. Usually, I only cry with books 300-400 pages long, because I have more time to "bond" with the characters, so this was a surprise, which indicates that this book was REALLY well written, so much so that it was capable of making the reader feel instead of just seeing in but a couple of pages, while some writers struggle to make you fall in love with their MCs for books, and even after so many pages, they fail.
READ IT, I certainly did not regret it, and I hope - if you follow me and read it aswell - that you feel the same way I did. I'm well aware that some people don't enjoy this kind of story/plot, but I really hope you take a shot. It will be published in the 26th of April and sold at the price of $1.99 (USD) in Ebook format. It's only two dollars, and for me, it is worth it.
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