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Sometimes the frozen heart doesn’t melt…
Mermaid princess Iclyn finally inherited her magic and hopes it will bring a closer relationship with her distant stepmother. But those hopes melt away when the king departs on a diplomatic mission, leaving her alone with Queen Hali—and under the queen’s influence. Hali takes the opportunity to enchant Iclyn with illegal dark sorcery, sending her to her death. But instead of killing her, the would-be assassin delivers her safely away from the city and out into the ocean, alone.
With only a map to a potential safe haven, thought to be nothing more than a myth, Iclyn must find her way without the comfort and protection she had always known and learn how to use her newly born magic. But the queen’s plans are bigger than Iclyn, and if Iclyn can’t stop her, not only her life will be forfeit.
The life of the king—and perhaps all of Iclyn’s people—will fall under the queen’s cold rule.
This coming-of-age retelling of Snow White was a finalist in the Rooglewood Press Five Poison Apples contest and is part of the Seasons of Magic standalone novellas series. If you love mermaids and the ocean, found family, and powerful women, you will love Selina J. Eckert’s enchanting tale.
Look for more Seasons of Magic
Magical Summer Heat
Fireflies & Faeries
"Carnival of Curses"
"Of the Clouds"
Crisp Autumn Magic
Pumpkins & Shades
"Pumpkin Spice Pie-Jinks"
"The Patch"
Chill of Winter Magic
Flurries & Phantoms
"Freeze Thaw"
"Cold Snap"
"Glow"
Fresh Spring In the Air
Petals & Sirens
"All That Glimmers"
"Flotsam"
"Beast and Bloom"
Mermaid princess Iclyn finally inherited her magic and hopes it will bring a closer relationship with her distant stepmother. But those hopes melt away when the king departs on a diplomatic mission, leaving her alone with Queen Hali—and under the queen’s influence. Hali takes the opportunity to enchant Iclyn with illegal dark sorcery, sending her to her death. But instead of killing her, the would-be assassin delivers her safely away from the city and out into the ocean, alone.
With only a map to a potential safe haven, thought to be nothing more than a myth, Iclyn must find her way without the comfort and protection she had always known and learn how to use her newly born magic. But the queen’s plans are bigger than Iclyn, and if Iclyn can’t stop her, not only her life will be forfeit.
The life of the king—and perhaps all of Iclyn’s people—will fall under the queen’s cold rule.
This coming-of-age retelling of Snow White was a finalist in the Rooglewood Press Five Poison Apples contest and is part of the Seasons of Magic standalone novellas series. If you love mermaids and the ocean, found family, and powerful women, you will love Selina J. Eckert’s enchanting tale.
Look for more Seasons of Magic
Magical Summer Heat
Fireflies & Faeries
"Carnival of Curses"
"Of the Clouds"
Crisp Autumn Magic
Pumpkins & Shades
"Pumpkin Spice Pie-Jinks"
"The Patch"
Chill of Winter Magic
Flurries & Phantoms
"Freeze Thaw"
"Cold Snap"
"Glow"
Fresh Spring In the Air
Petals & Sirens
"All That Glimmers"
"Flotsam"
"Beast and Bloom"
- GenresYoung AdultFantasy
86 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 28, 2021
29 people want to read
About the author
Selina J. Eckert
31 books59 followersSelina is a biologist-by-day, writer-by-night native of Pennsylvania. She lives with her husband, dog, and two cats and spends her time writing, reading, creating art, and dreaming about fictional worlds. She has written two fairy-tale retelling short stories that were both finalists in Rooglewood Press short story contests and a fantasy short story, “Queen of Mist and Fog,” available through her newsletter.
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December 17, 2021Delightful mermaid Snow White novella! (I copyedited this. ^_^)
May 2, 2021
A new favorite!
Cold Snap has become my new favorite in the Seasons of Magic Series by Selina J. Eckert! I couldn’t put this Snow White retelling down! Well written as always, this retelling with a mermaid heroine was so fun and entertaining. Great story for anyone who loves fairy tales, mermaids, and magic!
Cold Snap has become my new favorite in the Seasons of Magic Series by Selina J. Eckert! I couldn’t put this Snow White retelling down! Well written as always, this retelling with a mermaid heroine was so fun and entertaining. Great story for anyone who loves fairy tales, mermaids, and magic!
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March 27, 2021Another amazing read by this author
This series brings me such joy. Seeing the ties to old fairytales and the authors new ideas that bring it to life in whole new ways! Excited to read more!
This series brings me such joy. Seeing the ties to old fairytales and the authors new ideas that bring it to life in whole new ways! Excited to read more!
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