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Queen of Frost
Only the truth can save her world. How far will she go to find it?
Ember Mikailanova's childhood home of Dusk is dying. She and her best friend, Eli, the only two young people left, flee in search of the mythical city of Frost. When they find it they are taken in by pale friendly folk with wide smiles and a talent for talking around all her questions without answering them.
Ember finds work fixing the glitching automatons who serve the Queen and maintain the wall that separates the citizens of Frost from the monsters of the Wastes. But she can find no cause for their increasingly erratic behavior.
Why can't she get straight answers from anyone? And what lies beyond the Southern Wall that the residents of Frost believe to be the end of the world?
Queen of Frost is the first book in the completed Frost Trilogy by Aria Nobel. Pick up your copy today.
Ember Mikailanova's childhood home of Dusk is dying. She and her best friend, Eli, the only two young people left, flee in search of the mythical city of Frost. When they find it they are taken in by pale friendly folk with wide smiles and a talent for talking around all her questions without answering them.
Ember finds work fixing the glitching automatons who serve the Queen and maintain the wall that separates the citizens of Frost from the monsters of the Wastes. But she can find no cause for their increasingly erratic behavior.
Why can't she get straight answers from anyone? And what lies beyond the Southern Wall that the residents of Frost believe to be the end of the world?
Queen of Frost is the first book in the completed Frost Trilogy by Aria Nobel. Pick up your copy today.
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220 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 31, 2021
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May 27, 2022
The world is frozen over. Ember’s childhood home of Dusk is dying as their engine gave out long ago. Their supplies are dwindling and they’re slowly freezing to death. She and her best friend leave to search for the mythical city of Frost. When they find it, they can’t believe what they’re seeing.
The people of Frost are protected in their city. They don’t need to ration their supplies. They aren’t slowly freezing to death. They aren’t trying to steal from each other the little they have left. The people of Frost are happy, thriving under their queen’s rule. The queen’s clearly hiding something though. And when the queen’s robots start malfunctioning, they all say the same thing: “the wall is cracking.”
The plot is kept nice and simple in the beginning. This gives the story some room to properly lay out the setting and introduce us to the protagonist, while still moving the story along at a rather quick pace. Once the story gets going, there are quite a few subplots floating around in this book. Like what the queen knows about Ember’s father, what’s happening to the robots and whether or not there are dragons on the other side of the wall. And this book juggles all of these subplots with remarkable ease. While most of the plot threads remain unresolved, this book does manage to deliver an action-packed and pretty satisfying ending.
The protagonist has potential and is fairly well developed. Her taste for mystery and adventure drives both her and the story forward. The mystery of her past and the hints we get along the way do make her even more interesting. The queen of Frost is a decent antagonist. She’s not exactly a bad person per se. Though her motivations remain a bit unclear. The other characters however serve their purpose but that’s about it. Ember’s friend for example is introduced in the beginning but he quickly vanishes and mostly remains a background figure during the entire story until we get to the climax.
Overall, a well written dystopian story with a fast pace, a cool setting and a lot of potential as a series.
The people of Frost are protected in their city. They don’t need to ration their supplies. They aren’t slowly freezing to death. They aren’t trying to steal from each other the little they have left. The people of Frost are happy, thriving under their queen’s rule. The queen’s clearly hiding something though. And when the queen’s robots start malfunctioning, they all say the same thing: “the wall is cracking.”
The plot is kept nice and simple in the beginning. This gives the story some room to properly lay out the setting and introduce us to the protagonist, while still moving the story along at a rather quick pace. Once the story gets going, there are quite a few subplots floating around in this book. Like what the queen knows about Ember’s father, what’s happening to the robots and whether or not there are dragons on the other side of the wall. And this book juggles all of these subplots with remarkable ease. While most of the plot threads remain unresolved, this book does manage to deliver an action-packed and pretty satisfying ending.
The protagonist has potential and is fairly well developed. Her taste for mystery and adventure drives both her and the story forward. The mystery of her past and the hints we get along the way do make her even more interesting. The queen of Frost is a decent antagonist. She’s not exactly a bad person per se. Though her motivations remain a bit unclear. The other characters however serve their purpose but that’s about it. Ember’s friend for example is introduced in the beginning but he quickly vanishes and mostly remains a background figure during the entire story until we get to the climax.
Overall, a well written dystopian story with a fast pace, a cool setting and a lot of potential as a series.
August 5, 2022
dnf 80%
Alot of times, it felt like nothing happend.. things weren`t explained properly and Ember felt so boring and sometimes way too okay with everything that happend.
I got this eARC from Netgalley
Alot of times, it felt like nothing happend.. things weren`t explained properly and Ember felt so boring and sometimes way too okay with everything that happend.
I got this eARC from Netgalley
March 20, 2022
Nice, quick read. I liked that this book is short. I liked the descriptive writing. However, I do think there is some room from improvement. There were some inconsistencies and could have been more details about certain aspects. But it was entertaining enough and I didn't dislike it. A solid 2.5 for me.
May 1, 2022
(Thank you NetGalley for giving me the chance to review this novel)
Legends, unexplained memories, lies, and deception. A fear of the unknown, and a sense of something “bigger”. These are all things you can expect with this fantasy adventure novel.
Ember and her best friend Eli set off from their town of Dusk— a community where stories of “Before” are told, and where warmth and food is a dying commodity; a town where people turn against one another in an act of desperation. The story begins with the two setting off for a mythical town called Frost, in hopes for a better life.
Against all odds, Eli and Ember navigate their way through the tundra, in whiteout conditions, and are welcomed into Frost. At first glance, Frost has everything you could want— food, warmth, safety… even friendship. Only, the closer Ember looks, the more she realizes it’s all a facade. People aren’t quite what they seem, and the Queen is hiding a secret; a secret she’s willing to kill for to protect.
What lies beyond the southern wall of Frost? What do all of Ember’s dreams and memories mean? Can Ember unravel the mystery in time to save herself, Eli, and her new best friend, Felix?
The author does a great job world building, and allowing the reader to understand the personalities of the characters. I do wish I knew more about how the world came to be as it is, but I suspect that answers will continue to be unraveled as the series continues. I would definitely consider reading the other novels in this series, and I’m curious to see what else Ember and her friends discover on the other side of the wall.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Legends, unexplained memories, lies, and deception. A fear of the unknown, and a sense of something “bigger”. These are all things you can expect with this fantasy adventure novel.
Ember and her best friend Eli set off from their town of Dusk— a community where stories of “Before” are told, and where warmth and food is a dying commodity; a town where people turn against one another in an act of desperation. The story begins with the two setting off for a mythical town called Frost, in hopes for a better life.
Against all odds, Eli and Ember navigate their way through the tundra, in whiteout conditions, and are welcomed into Frost. At first glance, Frost has everything you could want— food, warmth, safety… even friendship. Only, the closer Ember looks, the more she realizes it’s all a facade. People aren’t quite what they seem, and the Queen is hiding a secret; a secret she’s willing to kill for to protect.
What lies beyond the southern wall of Frost? What do all of Ember’s dreams and memories mean? Can Ember unravel the mystery in time to save herself, Eli, and her new best friend, Felix?
The author does a great job world building, and allowing the reader to understand the personalities of the characters. I do wish I knew more about how the world came to be as it is, but I suspect that answers will continue to be unraveled as the series continues. I would definitely consider reading the other novels in this series, and I’m curious to see what else Ember and her friends discover on the other side of the wall.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
May 25, 2022
Ratings 3 stars
*I received a review copy from NetGalley for my voluntary and honest review.
Ember’s home is dying. The Great Machine died generations ago and the world has frozen over. Dusk, Ember’s village, is running out of rations and supplies. With seemingly no other options Ember and her best friend Eli dare to face the frozen tundra to try to find Frost, which they aren't even sure still exists. Stories in Dusk tell of Frost as a haven that still has machines and an ability to grow their own food. But when they find Frost it isn’t what Ember expects.
I really appreciated that this was a quick and easy read. Even as short as it was, it built an interesting world. However because it was so short it finished with a lot of unanswered questions. But I do know this is a trilogy and the author wants to build intrigue for the rest of the series. Which worked cause I need my answers. Adding the next to books to my June TBR.
*I received a review copy from NetGalley for my voluntary and honest review.
Ember’s home is dying. The Great Machine died generations ago and the world has frozen over. Dusk, Ember’s village, is running out of rations and supplies. With seemingly no other options Ember and her best friend Eli dare to face the frozen tundra to try to find Frost, which they aren't even sure still exists. Stories in Dusk tell of Frost as a haven that still has machines and an ability to grow their own food. But when they find Frost it isn’t what Ember expects.
I really appreciated that this was a quick and easy read. Even as short as it was, it built an interesting world. However because it was so short it finished with a lot of unanswered questions. But I do know this is a trilogy and the author wants to build intrigue for the rest of the series. Which worked cause I need my answers. Adding the next to books to my June TBR.
June 17, 2022
A quick and generally read. I did finish with a handful of unanswered questions. Good world building for the length of the book. Ember and Eli likeable and it's great to get to know their personalities. Left however with lots of info about the day to day like of Ember, Eli, and Felix but little about the Before and the Engine. I suspect answers will come later in the series though.
April 16, 2022
Great world building. I was picturing the icy cold frozen tundra and then the warm air of Frost. I could picture the beautiful glass and the creepy smiles of the characters in Frost. I think the story could have used more of a wrap up. Not many questions were answered. You definitely have to continue reading the series to find out where it will go
March 11, 2022
Before I was even a third of the way through I had already added the next two books in the series to my Kindle wishlist. By the time I was finished, I was awfully glad that I did. Not only did it prove to be a good and quick read, but the story definitely has a lot more left to be told. I look forward to seeing what comes next for Ember and her companions (names left out because spoilers are bad) and if the actions from this book end up having repercussions in the next two.
February 28, 2022
Ember and Eli live in a time after the Before. Their world is one of snow, cold, food insecurity, and a non-stop fight to stay alive. They have grown up listening to the stories told to them of a place called Frost. Frost has machines, innovations, and food. Eli has dreamed of discovering this amazing world and finally decides that he is going to take that perilous trip across the frozen tundra. Against her better judgement, Ember accompanies him.
Miraculously, after several weeks of travel the duo come across a world surrounded by a sheer wall of ice. Frost is a place with warmth, electricity, and plenty of food. It almost seems like paradise. But something feels off to Ember. The people do not seem quite right. Upon meeting the Queen of Frost, Ember is assigned a special task, she is challenged with fixing the malfuctioning automatons. During their time in Frost, Ember and Eli begin to grow further and further apart. At some point Eli wants to return home to Dusk. Ember has made a new friend named Felix and with his assistance she wants to stay and discover what is really going on in Frost. What is the secret the Queen is keeping? Do her dreams mean anything. What are the automatons trying to tell Ember?
Aria Noble has created a beautiful described world. Ember and Eli are both endearing characters. The story developed by Noble was easy to read, fast paced, and action packed; I couldn't put the book down and completed it in one sitting.
Miraculously, after several weeks of travel the duo come across a world surrounded by a sheer wall of ice. Frost is a place with warmth, electricity, and plenty of food. It almost seems like paradise. But something feels off to Ember. The people do not seem quite right. Upon meeting the Queen of Frost, Ember is assigned a special task, she is challenged with fixing the malfuctioning automatons. During their time in Frost, Ember and Eli begin to grow further and further apart. At some point Eli wants to return home to Dusk. Ember has made a new friend named Felix and with his assistance she wants to stay and discover what is really going on in Frost. What is the secret the Queen is keeping? Do her dreams mean anything. What are the automatons trying to tell Ember?
Aria Noble has created a beautiful described world. Ember and Eli are both endearing characters. The story developed by Noble was easy to read, fast paced, and action packed; I couldn't put the book down and completed it in one sitting.
March 31, 2022
◦ I've received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review ◦
The story is being told from 1 pov, the details offered by the author and the world-building were really amazing and I’ve enjoyed them a lot, they were really nice addition to the book and my imagination and they made sense while reading. The world-building overall wasn’t very complex but was intriguing, all the talk about the engine dying down left me with lots of questions that I hope will be answered in the next book.
The book in general didn’t feel like a quick read for me, I felt it dragging because nothing interesting was happening. I can’t say is a bad book, it did catch my attention and made me be curious about what’s yet to come – but sadly it took the entire book for that to happen. Most of the book was all about Eli, Ember, and Felix and their life every day and curiosity of Ember of what’s behind the wall.
The “Before” and the “Engine” are mentioned a couple of times in the book but are not fully explained because no one, including Ember and Eli, doesn’t have much information about them, so it leaves the reader in a confused state wondering what in the world happened – which sort of draws you in, because you keep on reading to find out what exactly happened but unfortunately we do not get an explanation on this book about it.
The relationship between Ember and Eli I feel wasn’t developed enough, it was just explained to us shortly and then it kind of died down them drifting apart until close to the end. The relationship between Ember and Felix was also strange, they were friends but some of their actions denoted they might want to be something else? The relationships in the story were a little bit confusing, Feli and Ember especially when in the book it is mentioned Eli asked Ember to marry him ?? But their relationship barely was even talked about in the book – that part of the story was really confusing to me and didn’t make much sense.
The book in general I do think it got potential because the subject it’s interesting and pretty intriguing, I do hope the next book will contain more character development and also more questions to be answered. The book also mentions cannibalism, but nothing is shown or developed further.
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The story is being told from 1 pov, the details offered by the author and the world-building were really amazing and I’ve enjoyed them a lot, they were really nice addition to the book and my imagination and they made sense while reading. The world-building overall wasn’t very complex but was intriguing, all the talk about the engine dying down left me with lots of questions that I hope will be answered in the next book.
The book in general didn’t feel like a quick read for me, I felt it dragging because nothing interesting was happening. I can’t say is a bad book, it did catch my attention and made me be curious about what’s yet to come – but sadly it took the entire book for that to happen. Most of the book was all about Eli, Ember, and Felix and their life every day and curiosity of Ember of what’s behind the wall.
The “Before” and the “Engine” are mentioned a couple of times in the book but are not fully explained because no one, including Ember and Eli, doesn’t have much information about them, so it leaves the reader in a confused state wondering what in the world happened – which sort of draws you in, because you keep on reading to find out what exactly happened but unfortunately we do not get an explanation on this book about it.
The relationship between Ember and Eli I feel wasn’t developed enough, it was just explained to us shortly and then it kind of died down them drifting apart until close to the end. The relationship between Ember and Felix was also strange, they were friends but some of their actions denoted they might want to be something else? The relationships in the story were a little bit confusing, Feli and Ember especially when in the book it is mentioned Eli asked Ember to marry him ?? But their relationship barely was even talked about in the book – that part of the story was really confusing to me and didn’t make much sense.
The book in general I do think it got potential because the subject it’s interesting and pretty intriguing, I do hope the next book will contain more character development and also more questions to be answered. The book also mentions cannibalism, but nothing is shown or developed further.
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March 29, 2025
3.5/5
"It's the end of the world. There's nothing beyond the wall. But what if there was?"
This is a book with a lot of potential. I liked the idea of a world where lands are divided by a big ice wall. Dusk is described as a very cold, grim, and desperate place to live—a place where resources are running low. That's why our main character, Ember, follows her friend on a crazy journey to find Frost, a prosperous place that holds a better future for them. It's a place they only know from stories, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
I like how Ember experiences everyday things, such as chocolate and public transport—things that are normal to us. It serves as a reminder to not underestimate the things you have.
Frost is indeed a prosperous place, but Ember can't shake the feeling that something is not right and the queen of Frost is hiding something. Ember is a curious girl who is set to find out more about Frost and its people. It's disappointing that she doesn't learn more about her father or the Leshii. I do understand Ember’s motives and her actions. However, the queen’s motives are unclear. I hope this becomes more clear in the next book if I decide to pick it up. I also hope that Eli gets a bigger role in the future.
I have to mention a plot hole as well. When Ember talks about the dolls knowing her patronymic, but up to that point, I don't recall any doll mentioning this. That actually happens much later in the book. This continuity error and some spelling mistakes bothered me slightly.
Not knowing much about this world maintains a sense of mystery, but at this point, I feel like I know too little to care about the plot or characters.
"It's the end of the world. There's nothing beyond the wall. But what if there was?"
This is a book with a lot of potential. I liked the idea of a world where lands are divided by a big ice wall. Dusk is described as a very cold, grim, and desperate place to live—a place where resources are running low. That's why our main character, Ember, follows her friend on a crazy journey to find Frost, a prosperous place that holds a better future for them. It's a place they only know from stories, but desperate times call for desperate measures.
I like how Ember experiences everyday things, such as chocolate and public transport—things that are normal to us. It serves as a reminder to not underestimate the things you have.
Frost is indeed a prosperous place, but Ember can't shake the feeling that something is not right and the queen of Frost is hiding something. Ember is a curious girl who is set to find out more about Frost and its people. It's disappointing that she doesn't learn more about her father or the Leshii. I do understand Ember’s motives and her actions. However, the queen’s motives are unclear. I hope this becomes more clear in the next book if I decide to pick it up. I also hope that Eli gets a bigger role in the future.
I have to mention a plot hole as well. When Ember talks about the dolls knowing her patronymic, but up to that point, I don't recall any doll mentioning this. That actually happens much later in the book. This continuity error and some spelling mistakes bothered me slightly.
Not knowing much about this world maintains a sense of mystery, but at this point, I feel like I know too little to care about the plot or characters.
March 23, 2022
I'll be the first to admit that I am a sucker for a cover with a crown on it. Give me my fantasies with palace intrigue, regal gamesmanship, and I'm sold. Queen of Frost starts off feeling mildly dystopian.
The people of Dusk are freezing to death. Cut off from a consistent supply of warm clothes and food, Ember and her BFF Eli make the trek into the cold to search for a better, if mythical sounding, land: Frost.
Braving the icy tundra to gain access inside Frost's walls turns out to be the easiest part of their journey. As Eli and Ember explore their new home, Ember starts to wonder: what powers this warm, posh city, and what lies behind the motivations of its ruling queen? The warm city of Frost seems like a relative Utopia, but are things as good as they seem?
Ember's mechanical skills are a unique addition to the Chosen One trope - and one I wish I saw more of. Her discoveries about the inner workings of Frost push Ember to make some drastic choices that leave us with a well-played cliffhanger ending.
I found myself wanting more from this author. The world-building was inconsistent, and the characterization was a bit flat. This book felt incomplete. The MC seemed to go from overly trusting to highly skeptical in the blink of a pretty pair of eyes. I couldn't make the leap between her "just along for the ride" self from the first chapters to her "fixated on finding out secrets" self truths later on.
The author does a fine job painting a picture of the surroundings and differences between Dusk and Frost, but then layers in world-building details in fits and starts that pulled me out of the plot. This one felt like it just tried to do too many small things and never quite stuck to an idea.
Overall this book is a solid three-star read for me. I'm definitely keeping this author on my watch list because I would love to see what she tackles next. Queen of Frost is a great in-between book for when you feel serious reader fatigue. It's fast-moving and straightforward - kind of like when you rewatch episodes of a sitcom. Queen of the Frost is good entertainment, but there's not a lot of overarching substance.
Thanks to NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for the digital review copy in exchange for my honest review.
The people of Dusk are freezing to death. Cut off from a consistent supply of warm clothes and food, Ember and her BFF Eli make the trek into the cold to search for a better, if mythical sounding, land: Frost.
Braving the icy tundra to gain access inside Frost's walls turns out to be the easiest part of their journey. As Eli and Ember explore their new home, Ember starts to wonder: what powers this warm, posh city, and what lies behind the motivations of its ruling queen? The warm city of Frost seems like a relative Utopia, but are things as good as they seem?
Ember's mechanical skills are a unique addition to the Chosen One trope - and one I wish I saw more of. Her discoveries about the inner workings of Frost push Ember to make some drastic choices that leave us with a well-played cliffhanger ending.
I found myself wanting more from this author. The world-building was inconsistent, and the characterization was a bit flat. This book felt incomplete. The MC seemed to go from overly trusting to highly skeptical in the blink of a pretty pair of eyes. I couldn't make the leap between her "just along for the ride" self from the first chapters to her "fixated on finding out secrets" self truths later on.
The author does a fine job painting a picture of the surroundings and differences between Dusk and Frost, but then layers in world-building details in fits and starts that pulled me out of the plot. This one felt like it just tried to do too many small things and never quite stuck to an idea.
Overall this book is a solid three-star read for me. I'm definitely keeping this author on my watch list because I would love to see what she tackles next. Queen of Frost is a great in-between book for when you feel serious reader fatigue. It's fast-moving and straightforward - kind of like when you rewatch episodes of a sitcom. Queen of the Frost is good entertainment, but there's not a lot of overarching substance.
Thanks to NetGalley and Sterling & Stone for the digital review copy in exchange for my honest review.
April 18, 2022
Call it a three and a half star rating. I thought that Queen of Frost ( which I read as a free reader copy from Net Galley) was entertaining with a good leading character in Ember. The story moved quickly as the author kept this reader involved in the fantasy world she created, one where a city called Frost was safe behind a towering wall of ice. It is a city which for which Ember and her friend, Eli have searched the desolate tundra to find,trudging though deep snows and icy winds . Near freezing death, they enter the city,and are welcomed by its Queen.
The city is warm behind the walls, protected by a “ force field” of wonderous origin. Food , much of which the two travelers have never seen or tasted in the frozen which they fled, is plentiful, the people are friendly, if a bit strange. In fact, as Ember soon learns, nothing in Frost is as good as it seems.
Give credit to the author , Aria Noble for creating a captivating plot, an interesting world and a good leading lady. But there are a few caveats. For a near illiterate young woman from a town where the locals live a bare subsistence life, where there are few books of any kind and only oral , folk lore to guide them, Ember seems remarkably apt. A slight spoiler here to make a point: a plot device involves Ember finding the hulks of some helicopters in a museum warehouse facility. Ember decides to “tinker” with the parts and pieces and manages to reassemble on copter.Then, by merely siting in the pilot seat and fiddling with the controls, she manages to fly it. Really? Second, what happened to the force field that shield the city ? How did she get through it?
Never mind, though, it was a good entertaining story with an exciting finish. It is the first book of a trilogy, which I plan to read.
Summary: a bit more attention to reality makes a fantasy novel better , and gotten it four stars.
March 20, 2022
3.5*
*Thanks to Netgalley for providing me an ARC*
This was an interesting read. This book actually reminded me a bit of Divergent. Eli and Ember set out to find a mythical city--Frost and things took a turn. I liked the world-building but I wish we had more of it. I wanted to know more about the Old City and the copters that were in the cathedral. How did the copters get there? Why were they there?
We also never really know much about Felix and how Ember was able to go along with him so easily. I do agree with Eli on being cautious; that's not necessarily a bad thing but Ember wasn't really cautious about Felix and I had to ponder how Ember was able to trust him.
I'm also curious about the Before. It sounds interesting based on little information from Ember when Felix asked what it is but we never got a full story about Before. What exactly is it? Regarding with the wall, why was the Queen was intent on the people not finding out about the wall? WHY was she hiding it? What's the reason?
I wanted to know more of the people too. I think if the book was to be a bit longer, it would be good. We also didn't know why the Queen knew Ember's father. Did the father worked for the Queen? I also did wanted to know more about Ember and Eli; Ember especially. She was an interesting character but we didn't really know much about her other than that she likes to tinker around machines. Maybe in the second book more answers about Ember would come.
Regardless, this was an interesting read and an easy to read.
*Thanks to Netgalley for providing me an ARC*
This was an interesting read. This book actually reminded me a bit of Divergent. Eli and Ember set out to find a mythical city--Frost and things took a turn. I liked the world-building but I wish we had more of it. I wanted to know more about the Old City and the copters that were in the cathedral. How did the copters get there? Why were they there?
We also never really know much about Felix and how Ember was able to go along with him so easily. I do agree with Eli on being cautious; that's not necessarily a bad thing but Ember wasn't really cautious about Felix and I had to ponder how Ember was able to trust him.
I'm also curious about the Before. It sounds interesting based on little information from Ember when Felix asked what it is but we never got a full story about Before. What exactly is it? Regarding with the wall, why was the Queen was intent on the people not finding out about the wall? WHY was she hiding it? What's the reason?
I wanted to know more of the people too. I think if the book was to be a bit longer, it would be good. We also didn't know why the Queen knew Ember's father. Did the father worked for the Queen? I also did wanted to know more about Ember and Eli; Ember especially. She was an interesting character but we didn't really know much about her other than that she likes to tinker around machines. Maybe in the second book more answers about Ember would come.
Regardless, this was an interesting read and an easy to read.
March 30, 2022
Queen of Frost is the first book in the Frost trilogy by Aria Noble. This book is easy and quick to read, fast paced, with an action packed plot. The worldbuilding was beautifully described and well written.
Ember and Eli are best friends who grew in Dusk, a place after the Before, but their home is now dying. It is cold, covered in snow and the resources are limited. Making staying alive an everyday fight. What makes it all the more difficult is that Eli and Ember are the only two youths left in Dusk. Growing up, they heard stories about the mythical city of Frost. An advanced city with food, machines, innovations and more. Eli has always dreamt about going to Frost. Leading Ember and Eli to flee Dusk for Frost, adventuring through a frozen Savanna.
After several weeks of traveling the duo make it to Frost, it's almost a paradise. However Ember begins to feel as if something wasn’t right; not with Frost and not with its people. Ember is assigned a task by the Queen of Frost, to help fix malfunctioning automatons.
With some time Eli and Ember’s friendship becomes distant and strained. Eli wants to return to Dusk but Ember wants to stay behind with a new friend she made at Frost and uncover the secrets she believes the Queen is hiding.
I want to know more about the relationship between Ember’s father and the queen, as well as more buildup on the characters. I feel more could be told about them. Hopefully those could be uncovered in book 2.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Ember and Eli are best friends who grew in Dusk, a place after the Before, but their home is now dying. It is cold, covered in snow and the resources are limited. Making staying alive an everyday fight. What makes it all the more difficult is that Eli and Ember are the only two youths left in Dusk. Growing up, they heard stories about the mythical city of Frost. An advanced city with food, machines, innovations and more. Eli has always dreamt about going to Frost. Leading Ember and Eli to flee Dusk for Frost, adventuring through a frozen Savanna.
After several weeks of traveling the duo make it to Frost, it's almost a paradise. However Ember begins to feel as if something wasn’t right; not with Frost and not with its people. Ember is assigned a task by the Queen of Frost, to help fix malfunctioning automatons.
With some time Eli and Ember’s friendship becomes distant and strained. Eli wants to return to Dusk but Ember wants to stay behind with a new friend she made at Frost and uncover the secrets she believes the Queen is hiding.
I want to know more about the relationship between Ember’s father and the queen, as well as more buildup on the characters. I feel more could be told about them. Hopefully those could be uncovered in book 2.
I received a free copy of this book via NetGalley and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 14, 2022
An intense, wildly imaginative, and adventurous tale. I loved this story of Ember and Eli. The world-building is unlike anything I've seen before. I loved how the world seemed at an end. The post-apocalyptic vibe gave me chills and made me want to know about the story on each turn. Ember's attitude and suspicion made me like her that much more, and her reactions to Frost brought significant tension to the story. Written from Ember's point of view, I did sometimes wonder about Eli's thoughts and feelings, but not enough to want to lose out on any moment from Ember. The setting immersed me in the tale, and I swear I could feel the cold of Frost as I devoured each page. As the first book in the series, Queen of Frost certainly hooked me and made me want the rest of the series. I have so many questions that I need answered. Ember is the kind of character that you'll remember long after you read the last page. I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. I was not required to leave a positive review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.
March 22, 2022
I reviewed this book for Netgalley.
Ember’s home is dying and with her best friend she flees. They find the city of Frost that they are quickly welcomed into and give a job. Quickly the city is not what it seems.
The author created a unique magical world, and I liked the way the author added plenty of detail when it came to describing the way the world looks. I enjoyed how fast pace this book. I wish the writer had added more information about the time before, but hopefully it is better discussed in the rest of the series. I also wish we got more information on the main character other than that she likes to “tinker”. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would be interested in reading the rest of the series.
Ember’s home is dying and with her best friend she flees. They find the city of Frost that they are quickly welcomed into and give a job. Quickly the city is not what it seems.
The author created a unique magical world, and I liked the way the author added plenty of detail when it came to describing the way the world looks. I enjoyed how fast pace this book. I wish the writer had added more information about the time before, but hopefully it is better discussed in the rest of the series. I also wish we got more information on the main character other than that she likes to “tinker”. Overall, I enjoyed the book and would be interested in reading the rest of the series.
April 23, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy of this book in return for an honest review.
Rating: 3.5⭐
The world building in this book was great, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the descriptions of the environments.
I like Ember as the main character and how she trusts her instincts when in Frost.
This book is quick, fast paced and action packed. On the whole I enjoyed it, but feel that at times it was a bit too fast and skipped over some things. Ember also never really questions how anybody knows her name without her telling them, and that bothered me.
It leaves a lot of questions that need answering in the subsequent books, I would be interested in continuing to see the root that this series takes.
Rating: 3.5⭐
The world building in this book was great, I really enjoyed the atmosphere and the descriptions of the environments.
I like Ember as the main character and how she trusts her instincts when in Frost.
This book is quick, fast paced and action packed. On the whole I enjoyed it, but feel that at times it was a bit too fast and skipped over some things. Ember also never really questions how anybody knows her name without her telling them, and that bothered me.
It leaves a lot of questions that need answering in the subsequent books, I would be interested in continuing to see the root that this series takes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 21, 2022
An enjoyable read set in the dying location of Dusk. Ember and her best friend Eli leave all they know behind in search of the whispered city of Frost. where a better life is rumored.
Upon finding Frost, a better life can be seen, however it is only a surface life with many secrets being held by the Queen of Frost -- and Ember knows there's more to be learned.
Desperate to understand the knowledge behind these secrets, Ember, along with a new friend from Frost begin their journey to explore the world unknown and continue the search for a better life.
I'm eager to find out what happens to Ember and what truth she uncovers.
#QueenofFrost #NetGalley
Upon finding Frost, a better life can be seen, however it is only a surface life with many secrets being held by the Queen of Frost -- and Ember knows there's more to be learned.
Desperate to understand the knowledge behind these secrets, Ember, along with a new friend from Frost begin their journey to explore the world unknown and continue the search for a better life.
I'm eager to find out what happens to Ember and what truth she uncovers.
#QueenofFrost #NetGalley
April 9, 2022
Wonderful quick read. It had me hooked from the start. I’m already excited to read the rest of the series.
Interesting world, though a bit more background would be good, Hoping there is more in the rest of the books. It could have had a bit more details in some areas and there were a few inconsistency. Still well worth the read though.
I like the MC. She was strong without being over powered. Possible love triangle the works? Unrequited on one side?
It did leave more questions then answers, but that just hooked me more.
Interesting world, though a bit more background would be good, Hoping there is more in the rest of the books. It could have had a bit more details in some areas and there were a few inconsistency. Still well worth the read though.
I like the MC. She was strong without being over powered. Possible love triangle the works? Unrequited on one side?
It did leave more questions then answers, but that just hooked me more.
June 25, 2022
Queen of Frost by Aria Noble is a fairytale style fantasy that will leave you itching to read the next installment. Ember and Eli think they are rescued when they make it to the legendary city of Frost. When Ember starts to suspect the citizens of hiding something dark under their glittering city, she is thrust into a life or death race to discover the truth. This story has unique world building with a fun sci-fi twist that is sure to captivate fans of Maze Runner, The Golden Compass, and Divergent.
March 16, 2022
Eli and ember lived in dusk heard of all the story's of before which curious of frost they I heard about set out on adventure to fine it. Threw ice and snow they finally found frost. A friendly city that was run by the queen of frost. Great story love how the author left it open to next part of the series.
March 25, 2022
The book was very interesting, the only problem I had were the repeats. Every now and then the author would say something and then in a couple paragraphs down it was said again but in a different way. Definitely didn’t need that.
I look forward to reading the next book, this one has you wondering what truly happened to the world and it’s amazing how different the cities are.
I look forward to reading the next book, this one has you wondering what truly happened to the world and it’s amazing how different the cities are.
March 26, 2022
Nice quick read. I think there’s room for improvement but it was a good story. Ember seems to be a curious character but I wished for a bit more world building and explaining of what exactly happened in the “Before” and how things came to be as they were in the story. Not sure if will read rest of books yet. TBA!
April 25, 2022
I found this book disjointed and it did not grab me. I did finish the entire book and thankfully it was a quick read. I was most bothered by weird foreshadowing without any resolution and felt there was very little character development. I didn’t feel attached to any character’s story and each of the characters did not really have a good connection. It is extremely odd for me to not want to read another book in a series because I am usually invested in the characters and storyline by the end of the first book. This just didn’t happen with this one.
I received a copy of the book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received a copy of the book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
May 3, 2022
Thank you Net Galley and Aria Noble for providing me an ARC copy of this.
Great idea, but it is not possible to write a good fantasy book in 200 pages. So many details were left out, the description and the world building was great, but I wanted to know more. Couldn't attach to the characters at all. I hope the author can work on this in the future
Great idea, but it is not possible to write a good fantasy book in 200 pages. So many details were left out, the description and the world building was great, but I wanted to know more. Couldn't attach to the characters at all. I hope the author can work on this in the future
October 3, 2024
Everything about this book was.....fine. That's all I really got. It had it's moments, but it definitely wasn't anything spectacular. I thought the premise sounded interesting, and it also fulfilled a requirement for a reading challenge. Unfortunately I won't be reading the other books in the series.
2024 Reading Challenge
September Letter: Q
2024 Reading Challenge
September Letter: Q
April 27, 2022
Thank you NetGalley and Aria Noble for the book to review!
WHAT I LIKED:
This book was an odd read. It was the good kind of odd, where you are in a different dystopian world unsure of how things are now. Having to trudge through a continuous snow storm to try and find the City of Frost just for survival is an intense start to the story. But things only get weirder from there. It is definitely hard to determine who to actually trust in this book, but that made it so perfect! The end of this book sets you up perfectly for the next book in the series (Which I have already started LOL)..
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
I do think that this book could have had more detail added to it. Have the City of Frost explained a little bit more in a way that is almost believable. The way some of the characters act when around certain people or in certain places do make you aware that you can't fully trust anyone in this, but it made it seem like the whole place was a fraud (I'm not entirely sure it isn't)..
OVERALL / RECOMMENDATION:
This was a good dystopian read with little hooks in it that keep you reading. I do recommend this to younger readers that are fans of dystopian worlds.
WHAT I LIKED:
This book was an odd read. It was the good kind of odd, where you are in a different dystopian world unsure of how things are now. Having to trudge through a continuous snow storm to try and find the City of Frost just for survival is an intense start to the story. But things only get weirder from there. It is definitely hard to determine who to actually trust in this book, but that made it so perfect! The end of this book sets you up perfectly for the next book in the series (Which I have already started LOL)..
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE:
I do think that this book could have had more detail added to it. Have the City of Frost explained a little bit more in a way that is almost believable. The way some of the characters act when around certain people or in certain places do make you aware that you can't fully trust anyone in this, but it made it seem like the whole place was a fraud (I'm not entirely sure it isn't)..
OVERALL / RECOMMENDATION:
This was a good dystopian read with little hooks in it that keep you reading. I do recommend this to younger readers that are fans of dystopian worlds.
July 5, 2022
Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.
I wish this was longer- I quite enjoyed reading it! Good characters, and interesting world building. I will definitely be looking into getting my hands on the next books!
I wish this was longer- I quite enjoyed reading it! Good characters, and interesting world building. I will definitely be looking into getting my hands on the next books!
November 23, 2022
Great book
This book was one of the greatest books I've read in a while. The character was a tough heroine and the plot was very interesting. It was tough to put down. the world and its descriptions were described thoroughly and the book was over all very enjoyable. Great read!
This book was one of the greatest books I've read in a while. The character was a tough heroine and the plot was very interesting. It was tough to put down. the world and its descriptions were described thoroughly and the book was over all very enjoyable. Great read!
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