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Iron Crown Faerie Tales #6
Queen of Ice and Snow
Epilogue coming soon. Will auto update for the ebook.
The Ivy Hawthorne of the human realm is dead.
Her innocence was buried with Prince Ardan, who sacrificed his own life for hers.
Now standing in her place is Ivy, Queen of the Winter Court--whose sole desire is to protect her Fae and avenge the death of her beloved prince. With the entire Seelie Realm poised for war, the Laltog King, at the urging of Teagan and Slaine, is planning to set the entire Faerie World on fire. With both Seelie and Unseelie magic surging through her veins, Ivy will stop at nothing to bring her cousins’ treachery to an end.
Now that she is the most formidable ruler in either realm, will the power Ivy possesses prove too much? Will she lose herself in the midst of the savagery of war and her thirst for vengeance?
For even surrounded by friends and allies, Ivy’s heart is frozen, perhaps beyond the reach of those who love her most.
Caught in the middle of a power struggle the likes of which the Seelie Realm has never seen, Ivy must find the courage to stand, even when she stands alone, in her new world of ice and snow and betrayal.
Don’t miss the heart-stopping conclusion to Bekah Harris’ best-selling Iron Crown Faerie Tales. Pre-order your copy today.
The Ivy Hawthorne of the human realm is dead.
Her innocence was buried with Prince Ardan, who sacrificed his own life for hers.
Now standing in her place is Ivy, Queen of the Winter Court--whose sole desire is to protect her Fae and avenge the death of her beloved prince. With the entire Seelie Realm poised for war, the Laltog King, at the urging of Teagan and Slaine, is planning to set the entire Faerie World on fire. With both Seelie and Unseelie magic surging through her veins, Ivy will stop at nothing to bring her cousins’ treachery to an end.
Now that she is the most formidable ruler in either realm, will the power Ivy possesses prove too much? Will she lose herself in the midst of the savagery of war and her thirst for vengeance?
For even surrounded by friends and allies, Ivy’s heart is frozen, perhaps beyond the reach of those who love her most.
Caught in the middle of a power struggle the likes of which the Seelie Realm has never seen, Ivy must find the courage to stand, even when she stands alone, in her new world of ice and snow and betrayal.
Don’t miss the heart-stopping conclusion to Bekah Harris’ best-selling Iron Crown Faerie Tales. Pre-order your copy today.
302 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 10, 2020
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About the author
Bekah Harris
21 books151 followersBorn and raised in the mountains of East Tennessee, Bekah Harris has been writing since she could hold a pencil. The beauty of her home in the Appalachian Mountains, along with the legends, myths, and folklore of that area, is what inspires the unique plots and settings captured in her young adult fiction. In addition to her love of all things fictional, Bekah is also a freelance writer and editor, an occasional adjunct professor, and a high school English teacher. When not working, Bekah can be found at home building block towers for her son to knock down, drinking coffee and watching Netflix with her husband.
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June 20, 2020
3.5 STARS ★★★✬✩
⤐ Overall.
To be honest, after the heartbreaker that was The Glass Scepter , there was a lot of damage control to be done by the final book in the Iron Crown Faerie Tale series. I did not like that ending there. Shattered doesn't even begin to describe my feelings.
Altogether, I'm definitely unsatisfied. I loved the twists and turns Bekah offers us in Queen of Ice and Snow, smartly squeezing in a lessons learned segment that nicely wraps up everything that's happened in the previous book.
I foresaw a part of the ending - solely on the grounds of wishful thinking if I'm being honest. There was just no other option and I'm glad that it came together like this. Everything else would have escaped plausibility in my eyes. The speed with which we raced towards the HEA was definitely unrealistic, though. Everything was just a tad too convenient and quick. A couple of pages more here and there would have served the book very well.
⤐ What’s happening.
Ivy's husband and lover is dead. Besides a bone-deep desire for revenge, there is also an army of darklings threatening the kingdom of the faeries. And then there's the matter of Bare's fatherhood and the impending execution of his wife and mother of his heir.
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4 STARS. Would stay up beyond my typical hours to finish it. I found some minor details I didn't like, agree with or lacked in some kind but overall, this was enjoyable and extraordinary.
3 STARS. Decent read that I have neither strongly positive nor negative feelings about. Some thinks irked me and thus it does not qualify as exceptional.
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Many thanks to the author Bekah Harris for providing me with this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
This book is for you if… you want to mend some of the damage inflicted to you by the prequel.
⤐ Overall.
To be honest, after the heartbreaker that was The Glass Scepter , there was a lot of damage control to be done by the final book in the Iron Crown Faerie Tale series. I did not like that ending there. Shattered doesn't even begin to describe my feelings.
Altogether, I'm definitely unsatisfied. I loved the twists and turns Bekah offers us in Queen of Ice and Snow, smartly squeezing in a lessons learned segment that nicely wraps up everything that's happened in the previous book.
I foresaw a part of the ending - solely on the grounds of wishful thinking if I'm being honest. There was just no other option and I'm glad that it came together like this. Everything else would have escaped plausibility in my eyes. The speed with which we raced towards the HEA was definitely unrealistic, though. Everything was just a tad too convenient and quick. A couple of pages more here and there would have served the book very well.
⤐ What’s happening.
Ivy's husband and lover is dead. Besides a bone-deep desire for revenge, there is also an army of darklings threatening the kingdom of the faeries. And then there's the matter of Bare's fatherhood and the impending execution of his wife and mother of his heir.
Con:
⇢ Ardan is missing
⇢ Ardan is missing
⇢ Ardan is missing
Pro:
⇢ in allies we trust
⇢ badass women to the front
⇢ newfound trust between Bare and Ivy
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4 STARS. Would stay up beyond my typical hours to finish it. I found some minor details I didn't like, agree with or lacked in some kind but overall, this was enjoyable and extraordinary.
3 STARS. Decent read that I have neither strongly positive nor negative feelings about. Some thinks irked me and thus it does not qualify as exceptional.
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Many thanks to the author Bekah Harris for providing me with this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.
August 11, 2021
First, do not read this series if you despise editing and grammar errors. Every book in this series has issues. This final book is the worst of them all. This would be the main reason I couldn’t give any of them a 5 star rating. With that being said, I enjoyed the storyline very much. I love the growth of all our characters. And even though the ending seemed abrupt I am happy I read the entire series.
May 21, 2020
*EDIT*
After the addition of an epilogue, the series ended as I was hoping. It still feels rushed at the end, I definitely felt certain events needed more clarification.
I am going to miss Ardan very much, and I hope we see glimpses of our characters in the next series.
Okay.... Did anyone else feel the book was unfinished? It ended so abruptly and left so many loose ends. It’s hard to believe this is the last book.
After the addition of an epilogue, the series ended as I was hoping. It still feels rushed at the end, I definitely felt certain events needed more clarification.
I am going to miss Ardan very much, and I hope we see glimpses of our characters in the next series.
Okay.... Did anyone else feel the book was unfinished? It ended so abruptly and left so many loose ends. It’s hard to believe this is the last book.
July 16, 2020
Queen of Ice and Snow had a good storyline. Unfortunately the dialogue was terrible. I struggled to finish. I did not care for the narrator of the audio edition. I gave it three stars based on the storyline alone. I wish the execution had been as good.
April 17, 2020
Omfg.
So the last book shattered me so bad and I immediately wanted to dive into this one but it wasn’t out yet. Now that I devoured it (in like two days), I am both happy and sad. Sad because it’s the end, but happy that the ending felt right. I do feel the ending was a bit abrupt. I could have used maybe one more chapter, or even a few more pages to wrap it up, but the ending was still good and bittersweet and I am not ok.
So the last book shattered me so bad and I immediately wanted to dive into this one but it wasn’t out yet. Now that I devoured it (in like two days), I am both happy and sad. Sad because it’s the end, but happy that the ending felt right. I do feel the ending was a bit abrupt. I could have used maybe one more chapter, or even a few more pages to wrap it up, but the ending was still good and bittersweet and I am not ok.
April 11, 2020
I think the book was rushed and it took a long time between books. Bear had enough sadness in his life it would have been nice for Ivy and he to get together. The book wasn’t finished so many loose ends and I wanted to see Bears journey. A little disappointed. Teegan wasn’t even punished not good.
January 31, 2022
Spoiler alert I’m annoyed…what happened to the most powerful fairy after she HEALED her changeling sister and took her place as heir of Winter. Oh she is treated as a helpless princess that is in constant need of rescuing, never has enough power (evil aunt and cousins power seems to always overshadow) and of course she has two of her dearest companions die right in front of her (ALWAYS TOO WEAK). Bekah Harris you GAVE UP after book one.
It was in a never ending party of misspelled word,
incorrect words that didn’t make sentences flow, discrepancies in the storyline (so so so so many discrepancies😭),
building up a character relationship to become completely “dependent” and literally talk about ending their own life if their perspective love interest doesn’t make it (the dude does not approve),
and I even caught the completely wrong character placement in book six (was a chapter about Lyric from her perspective, yet the sentence finished from the perspective of the evil seelie queen??WHAT!!!). MOST annoying thing of all the author has a habit of repeating the same information over and over and over and over again assuming that every other chapter a new reader has joined and needs to be brought up to speed. There could have been a lot more to these books instead of all that fluff filler.
Seeing that the author has already moved onto a new storyline I was very disappointed in the ending of this sixth book. Yet it does seem the new story line will intertwine into this series.
So good luck dear readers. Love it or hate it for yourself these are just my notes to the author.
It was in a never ending party of misspelled word,
incorrect words that didn’t make sentences flow, discrepancies in the storyline (so so so so many discrepancies😭),
building up a character relationship to become completely “dependent” and literally talk about ending their own life if their perspective love interest doesn’t make it (the dude does not approve),
and I even caught the completely wrong character placement in book six (was a chapter about Lyric from her perspective, yet the sentence finished from the perspective of the evil seelie queen??WHAT!!!). MOST annoying thing of all the author has a habit of repeating the same information over and over and over and over again assuming that every other chapter a new reader has joined and needs to be brought up to speed. There could have been a lot more to these books instead of all that fluff filler.
Seeing that the author has already moved onto a new storyline I was very disappointed in the ending of this sixth book. Yet it does seem the new story line will intertwine into this series.
So good luck dear readers. Love it or hate it for yourself these are just my notes to the author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 10, 2020
The story was rushed and it felt like there was untied ends. Typos too. I really enjoyed the other books and felt like this didn’t end quite the way I hoped. Still a good story, but not as good as the other books
September 20, 2021
Well...hm. I guess that ends the series. And holy shit, what an ending. Not quite what I was expecting. Not really at all. I mean, I didn't have anything specific in mind, but somehow this ending just... I dunno. It was good. Great even. I just... I'm not sure it ended how I wanted it to.
The characters were taken as far as they could have gone. Honestly. The growth potential was reached and I'm glad she didn't try to make them things they really weren't. But, at the same time, I felt like the ending was... rushed isn't the right word... but I can't think of anything else. It's more along the lines of I feel like it was wrapped up too easily. Almost like they gave up and just finished it.
I still loved this book, the entire series really. I fell in love with Ivy and Arden - even though I hated both of them at first - Jules and Padric are some serious goals. And even Bear... I grew to not loathe in the end.
Nothing would stop me from recommending this series to anyone. Truly. Solid 5 stars through and through. Just be prepared for the ending.
The characters were taken as far as they could have gone. Honestly. The growth potential was reached and I'm glad she didn't try to make them things they really weren't. But, at the same time, I felt like the ending was... rushed isn't the right word... but I can't think of anything else. It's more along the lines of I feel like it was wrapped up too easily. Almost like they gave up and just finished it.
I still loved this book, the entire series really. I fell in love with Ivy and Arden - even though I hated both of them at first - Jules and Padric are some serious goals. And even Bear... I grew to not loathe in the end.
Nothing would stop me from recommending this series to anyone. Truly. Solid 5 stars through and through. Just be prepared for the ending.
August 11, 2020
I did not rate any of the previous books. I was not really sure how to. I think as far as world building and character development that this series was very strong. Sometimes I did expect things before they happened, but this series still left me surprised several times with all of the twists and turns. Each book felt short, but that could just be because of how fast I flew through them.
The ending did feel a bit rushed. I am still filled with several questions, but reading the sneak peek of the new series it is clear that it is a spin off so I am hoping those questions will be answered there. I am excited to return to this world again in September with the next generation.
The ending did feel a bit rushed. I am still filled with several questions, but reading the sneak peek of the new series it is clear that it is a spin off so I am hoping those questions will be answered there. I am excited to return to this world again in September with the next generation.
February 8, 2021
Standing ovation!!! This was outstanding!!! I love it tremendously!!! Ivy, bear, Jules, Padraic, Lyric, Lochlan, Lsaine, Ardan... everyone... just amazing characters I kove them soooo much!!! The story comes to an end... Crying. The emotions... the feels... the romance... the love... the magic... the shocking moments... some scenes broke my heart, some scenes made my heart soar!!!
The ending was everything and heartbrraking!!!
SPOILER!!
ADRAN IS BACK!!! BLESS THE GODS!!!! but lyric and alpchland are BANISHED!!! AND DON'T GET NE STARTED ON THE TWINS!! MY HEART BREAKS FOR BEAR!!!
ALL MY LOVE
The ending was everything and heartbrraking!!!
SPOILER!!
ADRAN IS BACK!!! BLESS THE GODS!!!! but lyric and alpchland are BANISHED!!! AND DON'T GET NE STARTED ON THE TWINS!! MY HEART BREAKS FOR BEAR!!!
ALL MY LOVE
May 13, 2020
The end was a little hurried for my taste... even with the epilogue
I enjoyed this series a lot, couple of this that bother me though were the time and language of the fae. The time, don’t you thin that for a thousand year old fae they should have older sons and daughters? I mean, why would all main characters be teens o at most 20 year old? Why would Alena be such a horrible villain if her trauma was two decades old and she was hundreds of years older? Why? It doesn’t make sense to me...
still i would rate the series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I enjoyed this series a lot, couple of this that bother me though were the time and language of the fae. The time, don’t you thin that for a thousand year old fae they should have older sons and daughters? I mean, why would all main characters be teens o at most 20 year old? Why would Alena be such a horrible villain if her trauma was two decades old and she was hundreds of years older? Why? It doesn’t make sense to me...
still i would rate the series ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
April 11, 2020
Great series finale!
This was the perfect ending to this series! My heart broke for Ivy in the beginning, but I was glad to see her push through and be so fierce! There were lots of twists and turns, which made it a great ride! I was so ecstatic about the reunion in the end, it made me absolutely love this conclusion, but I wouldn't turn down an epilogue if one ever was written! 😀
This was the perfect ending to this series! My heart broke for Ivy in the beginning, but I was glad to see her push through and be so fierce! There were lots of twists and turns, which made it a great ride! I was so ecstatic about the reunion in the end, it made me absolutely love this conclusion, but I wouldn't turn down an epilogue if one ever was written! 😀
April 14, 2020
Endings are Hard
The ending was just so abrupt. There wasn’t enough closure and it felt unfinished. The series was so great. The final book was great until the writer ran out of ink. Book series endings should not fill you with disappointment. We didn’t even get to feel the reunion at the end with the characters. Spent the whole time getting to know everyone and now we’ll never know where they ended up.
The ending was just so abrupt. There wasn’t enough closure and it felt unfinished. The series was so great. The final book was great until the writer ran out of ink. Book series endings should not fill you with disappointment. We didn’t even get to feel the reunion at the end with the characters. Spent the whole time getting to know everyone and now we’ll never know where they ended up.
October 28, 2020
Ok this book was the best!!! Ivy got everything everything she deserved to have. Although, her mom and dad are in the human realm, ardan is by her side and safe. She is happy. I cant believe the craziness of everything. The lengths a mother will go to protect her child. Both Lyric and even Slaine, went to incredible lengths to protect their children. Looking forward to the spin off series. Thank you bekah for giving Ivy her happy ending and Jules as well!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 8, 2020
Good read!
The never ending battle for the reign between Ivy and her cousins finally came to end. The deception and cunning characters have met their end. Ivy had her HEA though I feel like the ending was rushed or could have at least added more pages to make it a really fairy tale romance HEA. Nonetheless, it was a satisfying story.
The never ending battle for the reign between Ivy and her cousins finally came to end. The deception and cunning characters have met their end. Ivy had her HEA though I feel like the ending was rushed or could have at least added more pages to make it a really fairy tale romance HEA. Nonetheless, it was a satisfying story.
July 22, 2022
Amazing
Ah, finally finished the series. Throughout the story, there were twists and turns, love and hate and some unexpected events. And all of these indulged me in this fantasy novel. Thoroughly loved the series. Though I would have loved to know a little more about what happens with Bear and Laurel. But hopefully in the next series? Can't wait to read them.
Ah, finally finished the series. Throughout the story, there were twists and turns, love and hate and some unexpected events. And all of these indulged me in this fantasy novel. Thoroughly loved the series. Though I would have loved to know a little more about what happens with Bear and Laurel. But hopefully in the next series? Can't wait to read them.
January 4, 2023
Loved it, it was such a great ending. I was surprised and just… loved it! There are no other words to describe how I feel about this book and this series, it was so much fun! I loved the characters, the setting, the action, the writing, everything was to my taste and I’m sad to be done with this series. I’ll reread it one day for sure!
May 16, 2020
Such a WONDERFUL series
I could NOT put this series down!!! I have read many similar stories but this was just so so good. I just wish each book was longer since I could easily get through 1 and a 1/2 a day !!
I could NOT put this series down!!! I have read many similar stories but this was just so so good. I just wish each book was longer since I could easily get through 1 and a 1/2 a day !!
May 18, 2020
A Series Worth Reading
Anxiously downloaded each book. Ate them too fast. Now I'm hungary for more. The characters were great. The evil characters I loved to hate; the good ones were like friends. Different take on the FAE
Anxiously downloaded each book. Ate them too fast. Now I'm hungary for more. The characters were great. The evil characters I loved to hate; the good ones were like friends. Different take on the FAE
October 16, 2020
The ending I’d hoped for!
The ending of this series is definitely one I wanted but thought impossible. Wrongs are made right, true love wins and evil gets defeated. Looking forward to starting the new series that revolves around Felicity!
The ending of this series is definitely one I wanted but thought impossible. Wrongs are made right, true love wins and evil gets defeated. Looking forward to starting the new series that revolves around Felicity!
March 17, 2021
Omg 🤩 I loved it
I love how this book starts with a lot of action and how it ends. I honestly took my time with this book because I didn’t want it to end. I enjoyed every second of it. Totally recommend 100%!!!
I love how this book starts with a lot of action and how it ends. I honestly took my time with this book because I didn’t want it to end. I enjoyed every second of it. Totally recommend 100%!!!
June 30, 2021
Amazing!!!!
Hands down one of the best reads I have found in a while, it was so well written, and the author kept me so consumed by this whole series from book 1 all the way to this last one !!! Definitely 5 stars
Hands down one of the best reads I have found in a while, it was so well written, and the author kept me so consumed by this whole series from book 1 all the way to this last one !!! Definitely 5 stars
October 2, 2021
Iron Crown
Spoilers!
I liked the idea of how Bear doesn’t become Ivy’s love, but instead her forced betrothal. It made for a interesting twist in the story. My only criticism is that the books in this series should have had better editing.
Spoilers!
I liked the idea of how Bear doesn’t become Ivy’s love, but instead her forced betrothal. It made for a interesting twist in the story. My only criticism is that the books in this series should have had better editing.
December 31, 2021
I'm taking one star for the pointless way the previous book ended. I find it was highly unnecessary and make me sooooo mad. Glad we got that resolved though and we get a HEA after this rollercoaster of a series.
I will miss these characters .. or at least some of them.
I will miss these characters .. or at least some of them.
January 5, 2022
Non stop intrigue and smoldering love
As I moved through each of the 6 books in this series I found unexpected story lines around each turn of events. I was riveted the whole time. Can't wait to dig into the next series. We'll done Ms. Harris.
As I moved through each of the 6 books in this series I found unexpected story lines around each turn of events. I was riveted the whole time. Can't wait to dig into the next series. We'll done Ms. Harris.
April 1, 2022
beautiful
What an amazing love story for ivy. Just when you think her story is going to end her mother changes it and again puts herself second as most mothers do….and gives her daughter what she needs in her life. Amazingly well written . Loved it
What an amazing love story for ivy. Just when you think her story is going to end her mother changes it and again puts herself second as most mothers do….and gives her daughter what she needs in her life. Amazingly well written . Loved it
November 21, 2023
If the first part of this book shatters your heat, keep reading for it will mend in the end. ❤️
I love this series. With all of my being. One of the first book series to go exactly how I would’ve wanted it to. 10/10 would read again, and recommend.
I love this series. With all of my being. One of the first book series to go exactly how I would’ve wanted it to. 10/10 would read again, and recommend.
April 14, 2020
A stunning conclusion to this series. My only wish was that there had been an epilogue to get a little more time with them. Loved this book and the entire series.
August 6, 2020
Fairytale
Some errors with characters. One talking then replies to self even though context shows as should have been different character names. Storyline is very good.
Some errors with characters. One talking then replies to self even though context shows as should have been different character names. Storyline is very good.
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