I enjoy high fantasy stories with a mid-large sized cast, and Shadow Frost absolutely delivered. This brings me to the great teamwork also featured in the novel. I liked that her obligation to go on the quest stemmed from a sense of duty to her country, and not because she was the only person who could save her world.
One thing I noted is that Asterin isn’t a chosen one, per se, because she isn’t unique in her powers. The affinities were elemental (earth, water, and fire being the main trio), but could be used in a variety of ways, including as weapons in combat. I liked that it was simple to explain and easy for the reader to understand, but that the characters could still produce powerful magic and fight demons just as if in a “raw magic” system. I thought the affinity system of magic was neat to read about. I enjoyed the magical elements and reading about the queens, princesses, and warriors adventuring to save their land. Shadow Frost is a fun, immersive high fantasy read that’s perfect for a fall evening. Thank you to Blackstone Publishing for sending me a copy! That is, of course… if the demon doesn’t get to them first. With no one else to turn to, they are forced to decide just how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect the only world they have ever known. Asterin and her companions begin to wonder how much of their lives have been lies, especially when they realize that the center of the web of deceit might very well be themselves. The task that countless, trained soldiers have failed.īut as they hunt for the demon, they unearth a plot to assassinate the Princess herself instead. With the help of her friends and the powers she wields - though has yet to fully understand - Asterin sets out to complete a single task. When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and heir to the throne, discovers that she may hold the key to defeating the mysterious demon terrorizing her kingdom, she vows not to rest until the beast is slain. Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down. Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm. Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes. IN THE KINGDOM OF AXARIA, a darkness rises.
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