cherryredsreads's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book. Was waiting for what was going to happen next and the author did a good job of not being predictable and having me knocked on the floor with the surprises. Good read!
hannas_heas47's review against another edition
3.0
Ice kissed. Amanda hocking
Thanks Netgalley for an ARC to read and review.
Beautiful cover! I hadn't read book one which may or may not have a part in my rating, and when I went to buy it....well it was practically full price for a kindle copy. So I negated buying it and stuck with reading book two. I feel if a series is good enough it will make me go back and read book one. Well, I won't be doing that but I felt the book rated okay. The books starts good, and the plot is feasible but it dragged a bit. Bryn and Ridley let the bad guys get away in book one so they slink home with there tails tucked between there legs. They locate the missing queen and then Bryn takes her home where she will be training the guard to protect the scared queen. I felt a pull but didn't get quite sucked in so I'm keeping my rating at average. I probably wouldn't read more of this series because trolls aren't the most interesting. Overall entertainment is three stars.
Thanks Netgalley for an ARC to read and review.
Beautiful cover! I hadn't read book one which may or may not have a part in my rating, and when I went to buy it....well it was practically full price for a kindle copy. So I negated buying it and stuck with reading book two. I feel if a series is good enough it will make me go back and read book one. Well, I won't be doing that but I felt the book rated okay. The books starts good, and the plot is feasible but it dragged a bit. Bryn and Ridley let the bad guys get away in book one so they slink home with there tails tucked between there legs. They locate the missing queen and then Bryn takes her home where she will be training the guard to protect the scared queen. I felt a pull but didn't get quite sucked in so I'm keeping my rating at average. I probably wouldn't read more of this series because trolls aren't the most interesting. Overall entertainment is three stars.
trin_ney18's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
I have so much to say about this book. I'm writing this not knowing my rating but hoping that getting all my thoughts out will help decide it. Really strong second book and I liked it better than the first.
+1
Usually middle books will run into the problem of being kind of a filler book but I felt like this was a really strong story. You still had what was going on in the first book be a problem but then you had other conflicts that were more up front in this book and I just really liked it.
+1
This was very quick to start off and the mystery had me a little bent out of shape. I also just wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next.
+1
Romance. Angst. Sexy Scenes. What more do I need to say.
+.5
If you give me any story with kings/queens/royalty of any sort there is a high chance I'm going to like it.
+1
This ending wasn't weird! I mean it was a bit predictable which I feel like I should take points off for but I don't want to. (fight me) But the ending was the cliffhanger I needed to get me to want to read the next book, something the first book did not have.
-.5
Sadly this book was not without fault because although I did feel like the main character made the right choices she was a little oblivious to the people around her. I just wanted to reach into the book sometimes, shake her, and say OPEN YOUR EYES WOMAN!
Overall this books was a 4/5. It didn't amaze me but I did appreciate it very much and the whole troll story keeps me very interested. I cannot wait to pick up the next and final book (which lucky me is sitting on my bed)!
I have so much to say about this book. I'm writing this not knowing my rating but hoping that getting all my thoughts out will help decide it. Really strong second book and I liked it better than the first.
+1
Usually middle books will run into the problem of being kind of a filler book but I felt like this was a really strong story. You still had what was going on in the first book be a problem but then you had other conflicts that were more up front in this book and I just really liked it.
+1
This was very quick to start off and the mystery had me a little bent out of shape. I also just wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen next.
+1
Romance. Angst. Sexy Scenes. What more do I need to say.
+.5
If you give me any story with kings/queens/royalty of any sort there is a high chance I'm going to like it.
+1
This ending wasn't weird! I mean it was a bit predictable which I feel like I should take points off for but I don't want to. (fight me) But the ending was the cliffhanger I needed to get me to want to read the next book, something the first book did not have.
-.5
Sadly this book was not without fault because although I did feel like the main character made the right choices she was a little oblivious to the people around her. I just wanted to reach into the book sometimes, shake her, and say OPEN YOUR EYES WOMAN!
Overall this books was a 4/5. It didn't amaze me but I did appreciate it very much and the whole troll story keeps me very interested. I cannot wait to pick up the next and final book (which lucky me is sitting on my bed)!
bookgroundmel's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
There is no real flow and I don't connect with the main character. She's kind of annoying and has 0 growth. The side characters are all right and the plot is just so drawn out there is not building it's just random tidbits here and there. Not as good as the first series.
dani_bugz's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating 3.5
While still enjoyable, with a kick-ass, awesome heroine, it didn't pack the punch that Frost Fire did. I didn't care so much for any of the secondary characters and I kinda guessed what would happen half way through. I was however reading like crazy and did enjoy it.
While still enjoyable, with a kick-ass, awesome heroine, it didn't pack the punch that Frost Fire did. I didn't care so much for any of the secondary characters and I kinda guessed what would happen half way through. I was however reading like crazy and did enjoy it.
mel_reviews_in_a_pinch's review against another edition
4.0
I liked Frostfire (book 1), so I was pretty quick to check Ice Kissed out at the library. I really can’t seem to get enough of magical fantasy worlds. And if they’re somehow interlaced with our own world, look out! I’m there!
I wasn’t really sure what to expect from Ice Kissed, other than it was a continuation of the series. It pretty much picked up where Frostfire left off and the character relationships really grew. I don’t just mean romantic relationships. Speaking of romance though, there was a quick scene that’s probably not appropriate for anyone under the age of 16 (it’s not graphic though).
I liked Bryn in Ice Kissed a little more than Frostfire. She was still a tiny bit too angsty for my taste, but I think she was better overall. Ridley is still freaking awesome, but I might be a tad sexist on this one. I actually had a “You go girl!” moment when Bryn finally called Ridley out in Ice Kissed. It helps that she was right though. I liked that we saw a little more of Hilda and Kasper. They’re just adorable.
Ice Kissed was darker than Frostfire, which I really liked. Amanda Hocking does a great job of moving her character’s emotions in a believable way within the story, no matter how crazy it gets. It makes them seem real and you start to care about what happens to them.
I really liked Ice Kissed and will be looking forward to the release of Crystal Kingdom in August. Since it is the second book in a series, I would recommend Ice Kissed if you’ve already read Frostfire.
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I wasn’t really sure what to expect from Ice Kissed, other than it was a continuation of the series. It pretty much picked up where Frostfire left off and the character relationships really grew. I don’t just mean romantic relationships. Speaking of romance though, there was a quick scene that’s probably not appropriate for anyone under the age of 16 (it’s not graphic though).
I liked Bryn in Ice Kissed a little more than Frostfire. She was still a tiny bit too angsty for my taste, but I think she was better overall. Ridley is still freaking awesome, but I might be a tad sexist on this one. I actually had a “You go girl!” moment when Bryn finally called Ridley out in Ice Kissed. It helps that she was right though. I liked that we saw a little more of Hilda and Kasper. They’re just adorable.
Ice Kissed was darker than Frostfire, which I really liked. Amanda Hocking does a great job of moving her character’s emotions in a believable way within the story, no matter how crazy it gets. It makes them seem real and you start to care about what happens to them.
I really liked Ice Kissed and will be looking forward to the release of Crystal Kingdom in August. Since it is the second book in a series, I would recommend Ice Kissed if you’ve already read Frostfire.
For more reviews, check out Reviews In A Pinch today!
cheeriope's review against another edition
2.0
The writing has started to get on my nerves slowly. I can't even pinpoint it. I don't know if it's the mundane conversations, the repetitive descriptions from last book nearly word for word, or the ridiculously stupid heroine getting to me the most.
But, to my utter dismay, I can't help but want to read to the end. They're short, so it's not so bad. I would never suggest someone read these though. They are so unremarkable and boring. I can't mention a single part I enjoyed.
The first one felt like maybe there would be more. I hoped it was just a start to something bigger. So far it's been predictable and the world is pretty stupid and boring. The whole trust fund bullshit is just mind numbingly dumb.
In conclusion, if you got this far you may as well continue. I wouldn't suggest anyone start, though.
But, to my utter dismay, I can't help but want to read to the end. They're short, so it's not so bad. I would never suggest someone read these though. They are so unremarkable and boring. I can't mention a single part I enjoyed.
The first one felt like maybe there would be more. I hoped it was just a start to something bigger. So far it's been predictable and the world is pretty stupid and boring. The whole trust fund bullshit is just mind numbingly dumb.
In conclusion, if you got this far you may as well continue. I wouldn't suggest anyone start, though.
emily_daydreaming's review against another edition
5.0
This book was addictive. The ending left me wishing that I had the next book so that I could jump right in to find out what happens next.
kfarrell's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Rating 89%
mermaidmommy19's review against another edition
3.5
Interesting, but felt very slow. May have just been my mood at the times I picked it up though.