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janivewe's review against another edition
5.0
Great fantasy read
This was a truly fun read. It has everything I like! Fae, elves and creatures of fantasy. Two points of views, one Male and one female, who starts hating each other and end up in a truce.
This was a truly fun read. It has everything I like! Fae, elves and creatures of fantasy. Two points of views, one Male and one female, who starts hating each other and end up in a truce.
curls's review against another edition
4.0
Court of Sin is a series of adult fantasy novels unsuitable for clean readers.
I think it’s hilarious that there’s a tag for that. But yeah, there’s explicit language in this book, so if you’re one to be offended this book isn’t for you. I rarely notice written cuss words but there were enough that I noticed.
It’s got a smartass prince and a sassy elf/hybrid/chosen one. I enjoyed it. It’s a good start to a fantasy series and it was funny. I’ll probably wait for the series to complete before reading the rest just because I have trouble remembering what’s going on in series before the next book is released.
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I think it’s hilarious that there’s a tag for that. But yeah, there’s explicit language in this book, so if you’re one to be offended this book isn’t for you. I rarely notice written cuss words but there were enough that I noticed.
It’s got a smartass prince and a sassy elf/hybrid/chosen one. I enjoyed it. It’s a good start to a fantasy series and it was funny. I’ll probably wait for the series to complete before reading the rest just because I have trouble remembering what’s going on in series before the next book is released.
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_camk_'s review against another edition
3.0
Frostbound Throne is a quick, fun book.
Both leads are funny with some good banter.
The insta-like is a little overdone but the story is interesting.
It ends very abruptly so I would advise if you don't like cliff hangers, wait for the full series to come out early next year.
Both leads are funny with some good banter.
The insta-like is a little overdone but the story is interesting.
It ends very abruptly so I would advise if you don't like cliff hangers, wait for the full series to come out early next year.
cuckleberryfins's review against another edition
4.0
The aliens were a weird spin I wasn't ready for. But I otherwise really enjoyed this. The world was super interesting and the characters are fun.
smuttybookdemon's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book in a new trilogy by May Sage, and it was amazing! Devi and Vale are the two main characters, and they bring so much to the story. Their banter and playfulness toward each other make them an excellent duo. I also loved all the twists and turns the book took! It made for a very exciting read.
My reason for taking a star is because I felt like some parts of the book were rushed. I love fantasy with lots of detail and world building, and some parts just needed more detail to me.
The cliff-hanger ending left me wanting more, and I cannot wait for the next installment! If you love anything fae related, you will love this!
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review!*
My reason for taking a star is because I felt like some parts of the book were rushed. I love fantasy with lots of detail and world building, and some parts just needed more detail to me.
The cliff-hanger ending left me wanting more, and I cannot wait for the next installment! If you love anything fae related, you will love this!
*I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review!*
vi_isreading's review against another edition
3.0
HMMMMMM.
Incredibly self indulgent book choice, but I honestly don’t know to rate it. It’s good, I just wish it was 200 pages longer. Regardless it’s fun to read, the fmc is appropriately snarky and the mmc is appropriately cocky, and the banter is decently snippy.
I will say, I kept getting caught off guard simply because the spicy scenes seem so randomly written into the flow of the book?? Also my first time seeing aliens in a decidedly fantasy book, adore.
Incredibly self indulgent book choice, but I honestly don’t know to rate it. It’s good, I just wish it was 200 pages longer. Regardless it’s fun to read, the fmc is appropriately snarky and the mmc is appropriately cocky, and the banter is decently snippy.
I will say, I kept getting caught off guard simply because the spicy scenes seem so randomly written into the flow of the book?? Also my first time seeing aliens in a decidedly fantasy book, adore.
naomilane's review against another edition
5.0
I believe May Sage can do no wrong. After reading her Strands of Starfire series, I wanted to try her fantasy one and she, once again, exceeded my expectations. I have read both books, Song of Night and Song of Winter back to back so this review will encompass both.
Vale and Devi's story is divided in three novels but it's basically one book called Frostbound Throne, divided in three parts. I fucking loved these books. Proof is, I couldn't stop reading after Song of Night and had to immediately buy and start Song of Winter.
Think ACOTAR + Lords of the Rings with faes, elves, dragons, orcs and magic. Phenomenal. With her signature writing style, May Sage wrote an epic story set in a magical realm where deceits is key, secrets abound and war is brewing.
I absolutely loved the characters. All of them. Vale, our hero, is powerful, dark and moody and to die for. Devi, our heroine, may be even more powerful, sassy, loyal and smart. Together they formed the perfect pair and May Sage developed their relationship in a way that felt real. They were acquaintances first, attracted to each other but simple basic needs and never acted on it, then they became friends, close friends and learned to truly trust each other and then came the realization that it was more than friendship and basic sexual attraction.
I loved getting to see them understand their feelings, even if it was a little frustrating at times. I may have screamed at my kindle a time or two. But, above all, I loved their friendship and their easy banter, it made for an even more enjoyable story.
Speaking of, the story itself is amazing. Full of intrigues and twists with great and well developed characters, I was never bored, only wanting more as each chapter came to an end. May Sage wrote a very evocative story, it pulled me in and my head is still spinning from all the goodness.
As I've mentioned, I loved all the characters, not just the main ones. Vale's mother, Shea, was full of surprises and oddly endearing. Kallan, Vale's best friend, loyal to a fault and as impossible as his friend, I really liked him. All the others who were slowly introduced to us throughout the book, but I can't speak of them all because I don't want to spoil anyone. Some of them really took me by surprise and brought an interesting addition to the story.
I am beyond ready and excited for the final part, Song of Winter does end on a cliffhanger but it's a good one and makes the wait bearable.
Vale and Devi's story is divided in three novels but it's basically one book called Frostbound Throne, divided in three parts. I fucking loved these books. Proof is, I couldn't stop reading after Song of Night and had to immediately buy and start Song of Winter.
Think ACOTAR + Lords of the Rings with faes, elves, dragons, orcs and magic. Phenomenal. With her signature writing style, May Sage wrote an epic story set in a magical realm where deceits is key, secrets abound and war is brewing.
I absolutely loved the characters. All of them. Vale, our hero, is powerful, dark and moody and to die for. Devi, our heroine, may be even more powerful, sassy, loyal and smart. Together they formed the perfect pair and May Sage developed their relationship in a way that felt real. They were acquaintances first, attracted to each other but simple basic needs and never acted on it, then they became friends, close friends and learned to truly trust each other and then came the realization that it was more than friendship and basic sexual attraction.
I loved getting to see them understand their feelings, even if it was a little frustrating at times. I may have screamed at my kindle a time or two. But, above all, I loved their friendship and their easy banter, it made for an even more enjoyable story.
Speaking of, the story itself is amazing. Full of intrigues and twists with great and well developed characters, I was never bored, only wanting more as each chapter came to an end. May Sage wrote a very evocative story, it pulled me in and my head is still spinning from all the goodness.
As I've mentioned, I loved all the characters, not just the main ones. Vale's mother, Shea, was full of surprises and oddly endearing. Kallan, Vale's best friend, loyal to a fault and as impossible as his friend, I really liked him. All the others who were slowly introduced to us throughout the book, but I can't speak of them all because I don't want to spoil anyone. Some of them really took me by surprise and brought an interesting addition to the story.
I am beyond ready and excited for the final part, Song of Winter does end on a cliffhanger but it's a good one and makes the wait bearable.
tinydonats's review against another edition
3.0
I read this like 2 weeks ago and I have forgotten most of it, but I did enjoy it and I remember key points. I didn't have the rest of the series on hand, but if I did, I would have continued immediately for sure.
The dialogue was hit and miss for me. There were some lines that hit really nice, but there were others that definitely made me stop and look up from the book. No spoiling but I will say there was a line about the FMC sticking out her tongue in a "sassy" way... and the MMC definitely found it cute and feisty... May... please. But yes, to be fair, May did have a handful of good lines and it was more good than bad.
I, personally, do not care for science fiction or realism/realistic fantasy/urban fantasy. I prefer brand new worlds with no ties to our reality in terms of world building. This does have ties to our reality. I know that there was a lot of thought and finesse put into that world building and reality connection so I appreciate that, but not my preference. That connection to reality is a big foundation of the plot so your discretion if you swing this genre. I didn't know that going in, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and I did enjoy the book as whole.
The plot twist and revelation at the end of this book was great. It definitely makes you want to read more which is why I will try to continue this series once I have more book-energy (I'm in a bit of a slump). Would recommend!
The dialogue was hit and miss for me. There were some lines that hit really nice, but there were others that definitely made me stop and look up from the book. No spoiling but I will say there was a line about the FMC sticking out her tongue in a "sassy" way... and the MMC definitely found it cute and feisty... May... please. But yes, to be fair, May did have a handful of good lines and it was more good than bad.
I, personally, do not care for science fiction or realism/realistic fantasy/urban fantasy. I prefer brand new worlds with no ties to our reality in terms of world building. This does have ties to our reality. I know that there was a lot of thought and finesse put into that world building and reality connection so I appreciate that, but not my preference. That connection to reality is a big foundation of the plot so your discretion if you swing this genre. I didn't know that going in, but I gave it the benefit of the doubt and I did enjoy the book as whole.
The plot twist and revelation at the end of this book was great. It definitely makes you want to read more which is why I will try to continue this series once I have more book-energy (I'm in a bit of a slump). Would recommend!
marineb09's review against another edition
4.0
Really interesting for the beginning of a series.
It's fast paced, snarky and funny at time, loved both main characters Vale and Devi. Can't wait to see how they will grow as individual and finger crossed something more as a pair ;)
It's fast paced, snarky and funny at time, loved both main characters Vale and Devi. Can't wait to see how they will grow as individual and finger crossed something more as a pair ;)
naiapard's review against another edition
5.0
In search of a good fae story? Well, look no further 'cause this is checking all the right boxes. You have a dark prince, a queen with tremendous power and a lead female with attitude, ways to defend herself and a mind of her own.
The writing is pristine, the author is doing an excellent job of "getting to the point". There aren't too long descriptions or recounters of events that have no real impact on the plot's development. Everything goes smooth.
It's definitely an interesting series, relaxing even, because you can find in it all the cliches that are usually met in fantasy, but in here they are brought together in an harmonious song that you can't help but like.
The writing is pristine, the author is doing an excellent job of "getting to the point". There aren't too long descriptions or recounters of events that have no real impact on the plot's development. Everything goes smooth.
It's definitely an interesting series, relaxing even, because you can find in it all the cliches that are usually met in fantasy, but in here they are brought together in an harmonious song that you can't help but like.