Thaw

by Ashley I. Hansen

Eira knew the moment the arrow struck true she would be banished from her village. Banishment on the Ice meant certain death, but an ancient secret could save her life. With nothing left to lose Eira sets out for a kingdom, she thought only existed in legend. After finding the kingdom she realizes it’s nothing like the legends told.

Prince Aric wasn’t born to be a king, but he finds himself next in line to the throne. He wants it even less after he fishes Eira out of the Eis Sea. As Aric tries to secure a political alliance through marriage the threat of war overshadows the kingdom. Endeavoring to discover fact from fiction in political intrigue Aric unearths a secret that will change not only his life but the fate of the kingdom forever.

259 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 25, 2018

About the author

Ashley I. Hansen grew up in a small Northern Utah town surrounded by mountains. She's always had a wild imagination, a passion for history, and a love for a good story. When she isn't writing you can usually find her curled up with a good book, exploring the beautiful mountains of Utah, or eating chocolate.

Reviews

[Sydney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fun story that kept me wanting more from every turn of the page! (Full review coming soon.)

[K.M. Frost · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thaw is an exciting read that took off right away and just swallowed me up! I can't get over how much I love this story!

Eira is a girl who lives in a world of Ice--it's all she's ever known, and all there is. Or is it? When Eira is banished from her village, she begins a desperate quest to find the land of green things, a land she isn't even sure exists outside of her mother's stories. But the journey won't be easy, and there's no telling what this mysterious land will hold for our heroine. I won't give any spoilers, because that's no fun, but I will tell you there is mystery, political intrigue, kidnapping, sickness, treason, legends, humor, and just enough romance to warm your heart!

If you are looking for an enchanting story set in a fascinating new world with compelling characters and intriguing mysteries, look no further—you have found it!

[Taryn Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely amazing!!! I could not put this book down! With every chapter I needed to keep reading! The characters are really great and I love their personalities! I am definitely going to read this again!

[Candis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such an interesting story and fun characters! I couldn't put it down. Can't wait to read it again.

[Daryl Hansen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful!

I absolutely loved this book and could barely put it down! The main character was full of spirit and didn’t mind being herself around others! I love the mystery and the romance!