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Frostbite by Richelle Mead

29 reviews

hoffmann's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Not as good as the first, but still made me cry/scream/etc. Honestly, my least favorite part was the reiterating of the lore. like. we obviously read the first book, you don’t need to give us a refresher course. just put in a glossary and call it a day. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment

Moderate: Torture and Death of parent

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Gore, Gun violence, Sexual content, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Pregnancy

the_escapist's review against another edition

adventurous tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Violence, Blood, and Alcohol

Minor: Addiction, Drug use, and Gore

tiana_king's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Action Packed

So much goes down in this book that there’s almost no break. You get to meet quite a few new people including another spirit user! Be prepared to cry by then end though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Blood, Kidnapping, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Torture, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, and Alcohol

Minor: Gun violence

martamae77's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Sexual content and Torture

Minor: Addiction and Alcoholism

simba524's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief, and Murder

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content, Blood, and Kidnapping

Minor: Alcoholism, Drug use, Mental illness, and Fire/Fire injury

madeleineelr's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Violence, and Murder

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Kidnapping, and Grief

Minor: Alcoholism, Gun violence, and Alcohol

amndaj's review against another edition

adventurous emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Death, Kidnapping, and Murder

beaudoindani17's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This rating is reflective of how much I enjoyed this book when I originally read it, however I recognize a lot of the issues this book has now, and probably wouldn't rate it as highly anymore, despite really enjoying all rereads. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Cursing, Death, Gore, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail

Moderate: Alcoholism, Confinement, Drug use, Mental illness, Self harm, Death of parent, Alcohol, and Classism

nienora's review against another edition

adventurous mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Honestly, nothing happened until the very end. They went on skiing trip. Rose sort of flirted with Adrian and that was interesting enough. Also whole double (triple?) love triangle was so unnecessary.
The plot happened for the stupidest reason. It's ridiculous, but at the same time it's extremely realistic. And I can't be mad about that. The ending was unexpected and it allowed Rose to have some character development.

poor Mason, she didn't deserve him. He was a little bit pathetic with his love sick puppy vibe, but still she shouldn't have used him and his feelings like she did.

If that didn't happen, this would have much lower rating.

I can't decide if I like Adrian or he annoys me (recurring theme in these books apparently). But I'm starting to like Rose more and more, I enjoy her inner voice, especially when she calls other people out, including herself.
I couldn't care less about her mother and all that drama. She's condemning her for not staying home and raising her, while at the same time complains that not enough women become guardians. Decide which side you're on.

"This isn't a Christmas special! This is my life. In the real world, miracles and goodness just don't happen."

REREAD
I've had so much more fun second time around. It's definitely because I already know and love all the characters, and I've grown emotionally attached to them.

That being said, this is probably worst book for Dimitri's character. The way he talks and latter does exactly opposite of what he said, and continously sends mixed signals. But I'm willing choosing to ignore all the red flags, much like Roza.
For all intents and purposes Rose and Christian practically kissed, and borderline had sex. The way she describes those scene is so funny. They're my favourite comedic duo.

One thing I noticed in the writing style is that she uses "suddenly" a lot and now I can't unsee it. But considering we're in Rose's head all the time (well, it's her voice not necessarily always in her own head) it makes sense for her to have.. somewhat limited vocabulary. I mean, who ever makes coherent, eloquent sentences in their own head?

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, and Alcoholism

ceecee9093's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Confinement, Kidnapping, and Murder

Minor: Cursing, Drug use, Gore, Torture, and Death of parent