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Frostblood by Elly Blake

7 reviews

kaigar96's review against another edition

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

3.5

I’ve been meaning to pick Frostblood up for a while and enjoyed my time reading the book. Frostblood is the first book in a YA fantasy trilogy. The book follows follows the typical plot of a YA fantasy- girl learns how to use her powers, struggles with what she’s capable of, and has a romance a long the way.

I did enjoy the book and will pick up the next one eventually, but it’s not on my immediate TBR. The author fell into the “tell, don’t show” group and the pacing seemed off. I wish she really delved into moments instead of focusing so much on plot. It reads very straightforward and isn’t too original. But it is a fun read for a YA audience looking to hear about power, grief, and a touch of romance. 
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kassidyreads's review

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

3.0

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saucy_bookdragon's review against another edition

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

2.0

In the words of Eleanor Shellstrop, "ya basic"
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princess424's review

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adventurous mysterious 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? Yes

4.0

This book was a hunger games meets red Queen and I really liked it. Ruby and Arcus are amazing and their relationship is your classic enemies to lovers. The ending fulfilling yet it is obvious that their are more issues to come. I have already read this once and this series has been a short comfort trilogy for me. I would totally recommend.
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mals_library's review

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

2.0

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imds's review

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

3.0

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jenny_librarian's review

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated

3.75

I enjoyed the first part of this book more than the second.

By the time Ruby got to the castle, it was like an entire other book. The characters from the abbey were tossed off as memories and basically disappeared. It’s a shame because it was those characters that I liked. I have zero interest in Rasmus and Marella. In fact, I was waiting for her to reveal herself as a double agent (that’s how little I trusted her) for most of the second part.

The romance was okay. Not spectacular or anything, but I’ve seen worse. At least they had some kind of chemistry.

It was on par with many YA fantasy novels: nothing amazing, but nothing disastrous either. 
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