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Frostblood (Frostblood Saga #1)
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Elly Blake (Goodreads Author)
The frost king will burn.
Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a Fireblood who has concealed her powers of heat and flame from the cruel Frostblood ruling class her entire life. But when her mother is killed trying to protect her, and rebel Frostbloods demand her help to overthrow their bloodthirsty king, she agrees to come out of hiding, desperate to have her revenge.
Despite her unp ...more
Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a Fireblood who has concealed her powers of heat and flame from the cruel Frostblood ruling class her entire life. But when her mother is killed trying to protect her, and rebel Frostbloods demand her help to overthrow their bloodthirsty king, she agrees to come out of hiding, desperate to have her revenge.
Despite her unp ...more
Hardcover, 376 pages
Published
January 10th 2017
by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Have you read any mainstream YA fantasy book over the past few years? If so, it is likely you have already experienced this book with different character names.
Frostblood is just so... unremarkable. Everything about it is familiar and predictable, leading to a read that offered up no excitement, no need to keep turning the pages. It often feels as if YA fantasy publishers deliberately go looking for new authors to retell the same old recycled plots. Stick an attractive cover on the front and let ...more
Frostblood is just so... unremarkable. Everything about it is familiar and predictable, leading to a read that offered up no excitement, no need to keep turning the pages. It often feels as if YA fantasy publishers deliberately go looking for new authors to retell the same old recycled plots. Stick an attractive cover on the front and let ...more
Reading ‘‘Frostblood’’ was a lot like reading ‘‘Storm Siren’’ for me, in terms of experience.
And I’m not only referring to the fact that both struggled to hold my interest. The characters in them have powers similar to Elsa’s from ‘‘Frozen,’’ especially Ruby who very much wants to be the new Elsa.
Indeed, the real problem is that those powers may be impressive – I mean, come on, who associates power with trash? No one – but they’re not entertaining to read about. Maybe on TV, this story would hav ...more
And I’m not only referring to the fact that both struggled to hold my interest. The characters in them have powers similar to Elsa’s from ‘‘Frozen,’’ especially Ruby who very much wants to be the new Elsa.
Indeed, the real problem is that those powers may be impressive – I mean, come on, who associates power with trash? No one – but they’re not entertaining to read about. Maybe on TV, this story would hav ...more
Fire Meets Frost!
Ruby is a fireblood that her mother has tried to keep hidden because firebloods are being killed out by the frostbloods, at least the evil ones. She's very powerful but can't control her power as no one has trained her . . . until
Arcus is a frostblood and he's also very powerful. He is also something else that I can't tell you about, you have to read the book. He saves Ruby from a prison she was taken to when they evil ones found her. They killed her mother, she wants King Rasm ...more
Ruby is a fireblood that her mother has tried to keep hidden because firebloods are being killed out by the frostbloods, at least the evil ones. She's very powerful but can't control her power as no one has trained her . . . until
Arcus is a frostblood and he's also very powerful. He is also something else that I can't tell you about, you have to read the book. He saves Ruby from a prison she was taken to when they evil ones found her. They killed her mother, she wants King Rasm ...more
I read this book in one sitting today, my god. it was good!
Elly Blake has taken a world divided by belief and power. She has created strong characters, with strong bonds. AND DONT GET ME STARTED ON THE DISPLAY OF THE POWERS IN THIS BOOK.
Really really enjoyed this novel and I look forward to reading the follow up...... next year..... omg next year, I might cry if i have to wait long
Elly Blake has taken a world divided by belief and power. She has created strong characters, with strong bonds. AND DONT GET ME STARTED ON THE DISPLAY OF THE POWERS IN THIS BOOK.
Really really enjoyed this novel and I look forward to reading the follow up...... next year..... omg next year, I might cry if i have to wait long
I think this would have been a really fun story if I were just discovering YA fantasy books. It has all of the elements from other stories I love and is well written, but... there was just nothing new. It was such a typical mix of every possible trope that I had a really hard time connecting with the story or caring much about anything. And I don't mind tropes if they're well done!! (I keep reading this genre for a reason... I like the typical plots). But there just wasn't much here to connect w
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Jan 23, 2017
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So this wasn't a bad read. I think some will really enjoy it. I just wanted SO badly to be invested, and it just kept falling short for me.
Yes, it has cliche's and tropes and feels very typical YA - but honestly those don't bother me if they are done well enough or if there is some kind of emotional connection. Unfortunately I just didn't ever feel 'that into it.'
We start off with Ruby (a fireblood, how fitting) practicing her fire magic which is of course, il ...more
So this wasn't a bad read. I think some will really enjoy it. I just wanted SO badly to be invested, and it just kept falling short for me.
Yes, it has cliche's and tropes and feels very typical YA - but honestly those don't bother me if they are done well enough or if there is some kind of emotional connection. Unfortunately I just didn't ever feel 'that into it.'
We start off with Ruby (a fireblood, how fitting) practicing her fire magic which is of course, il ...more
YESS! A book that will keep you riveted you won't need sleep! Full review to come...
This book was a lot of fun! I was wary at first because the synopsis felt like a lot of other YA novels out there, but I was pleasantly surprised. There are a few YA tropes in this story but the author truly makes it her own, and everything just works. I loved the characters, especially Ruby, our heroine. She was sassy and strong, even when she was weak physically. It was interesting from beginning to end and just a really solid story.
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher. This in no way impacted on my view.
This book was amazing! I don't know how good this review will be, because I just loved the book so much. The first in a new series, Frostblood follows our heroine, Ruby, who is a Fireblood in a world of Frostblood’s. Her country is ruled by the wicked Frost King, who has his minions seek out and destroy any Fireblood about. Hiding her powers for years, she unwittingly draws the soldiers to her village, and h ...more
This book was amazing! I don't know how good this review will be, because I just loved the book so much. The first in a new series, Frostblood follows our heroine, Ruby, who is a Fireblood in a world of Frostblood’s. Her country is ruled by the wicked Frost King, who has his minions seek out and destroy any Fireblood about. Hiding her powers for years, she unwittingly draws the soldiers to her village, and h ...more
Hmm . . . Not sure about this one. We kind of got dumped into chaos.
Apparently the type of magic (FIRE) our MC has is outlawed by the . . . wait for it . . . FROST King, who sends his soldiers out to capture(?) anyone reported to have the ability, which is stoopid, as evidenced by what happened when said soldiers tried to capture MC: lots o' FIRE, lots o' burning soldiers.
Okay, so maybe I am sure about this one . . . 75% sure . . . Probably gonna pass . . . We'll see . . . Ugh.
You can read the ...more
Apparently the type of magic (FIRE) our MC has is outlawed by the . . . wait for it . . . FROST King, who sends his soldiers out to capture(?) anyone reported to have the ability, which is stoopid, as evidenced by what happened when said soldiers tried to capture MC: lots o' FIRE, lots o' burning soldiers.
Okay, so maybe I am sure about this one . . . 75% sure . . . Probably gonna pass . . . We'll see . . . Ugh.
You can read the ...more
***Review posted on The Eater of Books! blog***
Frostblood by Elly Blake
Book One of the Frostblood Saga series
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: January 10, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher
Summary (from Goodreads):
Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a fireblood who must hide her powers of heat and flame from the cruel frostblood ruling class that wants to destroy all that are left of her kind. So when her mother is killed for protecting her and rebel fros ...more
Frostblood by Elly Blake
Book One of the Frostblood Saga series
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: January 10, 2017
Rating: 4 stars
Source: ARC sent by the publisher
Summary (from Goodreads):
Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a fireblood who must hide her powers of heat and flame from the cruel frostblood ruling class that wants to destroy all that are left of her kind. So when her mother is killed for protecting her and rebel fros ...more
Frostblood was nothing special per se, but that doesn't make this a bad book. If you enjoyed Throne of Glass, The Queen of the Tearling, and/or Snow Like Ashes then you will probably really enjoy this book. And you know what star rating I gave all of those books I just listed? Three stars, too. Strong, young female protagonist, who got dealt a bad hand in their early life, is now fighting for their rightful place on the throne. This story-line isn't bad, but it is not anything new or groundbre
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Ummm...Awkward. I guess I'm the black sheep again...whenever will I fit in! Lol oh wait...I DON'T CARE. *sings* Guiltyyyyyy :P
Starting this beauty!! Thanks to the publishers for sending me a copy in advance! :)
An Advance Reader Copy was provided by the publisher for review. Quotes pulled from the ARC may be incorrect and may be subject to change.
Welp, I read through this quickly. Even though it started off a bit slow, it was great that the relationships were allowed to develop slowly and surely. I did like the world building even if it was an info dump told through story-telling around a campfire. The war between the two magical factions reminded me of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series, so if you li ...more
Welp, I read through this quickly. Even though it started off a bit slow, it was great that the relationships were allowed to develop slowly and surely. I did like the world building even if it was an info dump told through story-telling around a campfire. The war between the two magical factions reminded me of Victoria Aveyard's Red Queen series, so if you li ...more
3.75/5 stars
Review Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUF2L...
Very particular rating, but honestly it just feels right. I enjoyed this book and although certain factors fell flat, I will be continuing on with this series since I do want to know what happens next.
**eARC provided by the publishers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
Review Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUF2L...
Very particular rating, but honestly it just feels right. I enjoyed this book and although certain factors fell flat, I will be continuing on with this series since I do want to know what happens next.
**eARC provided by the publishers through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**
“The book says that a west wind will blow when the child of light is born, a powerful Fireblood who will fight the darkness and destroy it forever”
And what if the tweets of @DystopianYA aren't inspired by books like this, but instead books like this are inspired by the tweets of @DystopianYA?
So, Frostblood is being published today and if you ask me if I recommend it my answer would be something like:
Why? Just imagine a place where all the young adult tropes meet to create a story. That's Fr ...more
I'm quite picky about the fantasy books I read, but this one was sent to me and I got sucked in by that awesome cover.
I liked Ruby. She's sassy and struggling with her power. I really enjoyed being in her head while she figured everything out. Of course I loved Arcus and Brother Thistle too. There were a few secondary characters that I hope we see in future books.
The mythology/backstory didn't seem important when it was shared and I didn't realize I needed that info until it was being talked a ...more
I liked Ruby. She's sassy and struggling with her power. I really enjoyed being in her head while she figured everything out. Of course I loved Arcus and Brother Thistle too. There were a few secondary characters that I hope we see in future books.
The mythology/backstory didn't seem important when it was shared and I didn't realize I needed that info until it was being talked a ...more
This review can also be found at Carole's Random Life.
I really enjoyed this book. I am actually quite surprised by how much I ended up liking it. When I decided to read this book, I wasn't really sure if it was my kind of book. I found out pretty quickly that it was in fact my kind of book. It was an incredibly exciting story set in a interesting world. I am so glad that I decided to read this book.
This book started out really strong. When we first meet Ruby, we learn that she is a Fireblood and ...more
I really enjoyed this book. I am actually quite surprised by how much I ended up liking it. When I decided to read this book, I wasn't really sure if it was my kind of book. I found out pretty quickly that it was in fact my kind of book. It was an incredibly exciting story set in a interesting world. I am so glad that I decided to read this book.
This book started out really strong. When we first meet Ruby, we learn that she is a Fireblood and ...more
“You’re hurting me,” I said, trying to twist away.
“Your touch hurts me, too,” he replied, his voice as rough as his hand as he pulled me closer. “But it’s a pain I enjoy.”
Hold my stuff, while I gag.
I am one of those people, who loved Red Queen. It was fast-paced, well-written and, most of all, the relationships between the characters were complex and meaningful. Its success meant that a lot of similarly themed books were about to be mass-produced. Unfortunately, more often than not, such copy ...more
I wanted a lot more from this book. There was some info dumping that I could have done without. I wanted more from the characters. I did like Ruby and Arkus, but I didn't really connect with them. Overall it was just okay. Full review on my blog https://literarydust.wordpress.com/20...
Is it just me or am I really attracted to books with morbid titles? I do seem to be reading more things that have the world “blood” in them. Initially, I wasn’t going to read this. The synopsis, if not entirely similar to other YA books I’ve read, did indicate that it would have the same opposite-powered/blooded conflict that is so popular among young adult authors these days. To be shamelessly honest, I love the idea. It’s fascinating, not to mention extremely cool. However, even interesting th
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Thank you, Hachette Australia, for sending me an ARC of this book (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.
Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. —Robert Frost
If you are also a fan of Frozen, you will probably enjoy Frostblood. I was very intrigued by the story of Ruby, a literally hot girl who struggled to harness her dangerous fire powers. She was practically a new version of Elsa, since her magic was also a major source of guilt and collateral damage. It was so much fun ...more
Some say the world will end in fire, some say in ice. —Robert Frost
If you are also a fan of Frozen, you will probably enjoy Frostblood. I was very intrigued by the story of Ruby, a literally hot girl who struggled to harness her dangerous fire powers. She was practically a new version of Elsa, since her magic was also a major source of guilt and collateral damage. It was so much fun ...more
2.5 stars
Although I enjoyed Frostblood (considering I finished it in a day, and rarely do that anymore), I liked the second half infinitely more than the first. Frostblood is anything but original: it follows most of the fantasy tropes (special snowflake, insta-attraction to the first character that happens to have a penis, secrets and a boat-load of angst to drown even the most resilient emos) but overall, it's enjoyable and a quick read.
However, it wasn't the tropes that bothered me, but the l ...more
Although I enjoyed Frostblood (considering I finished it in a day, and rarely do that anymore), I liked the second half infinitely more than the first. Frostblood is anything but original: it follows most of the fantasy tropes (special snowflake, insta-attraction to the first character that happens to have a penis, secrets and a boat-load of angst to drown even the most resilient emos) but overall, it's enjoyable and a quick read.
However, it wasn't the tropes that bothered me, but the l ...more
I really liked this! It was well written, great world building, likable characters, lots of action, and some swoon worthy scenes. I'll admit it was a bit predictable and I wasn't drawn into the characters stories like I am with other books but I still really liked it. I can't wait to see what happens in the next book!
I went into this book with low expectations and found myself pleasantly surprised by how good it turned out! 3.5 stars and RTC.
I flew through this book once I actually had the time to sit down and read it. I read most of it within a day. The story is about a fireblood who is being hunted by the frostblood King when shes taken in by monks who teach her to control her powers. I love elemental magic and this book did it well. The beginning starts off with a bang but the second part of the book has a lot more action. I still liked the world building and getting to know the characters in the first part.
I thought the characte ...more
I thought the characte ...more
Ahhhh! Total slump-buster in the best way. The only reason it's not getting full marks it's because it's not exactly reinventing the fantasy wheel, the pacing is on the quick side (which is also its biggest strength in a way), and a few niggly quibbly bits (including a total lack of diversity). But overall, I LOVED this book.
The writing is deft and quick, while the plot is intense and emotional. I adored Ruby, with all her snark and vengeance and good-heartedness. I usually like my fantasy world ...more
Reasons to Read this Book:
•There's a King Joffrey Baratheon Jr. here
•A total badass Gladiator themed tournament
•Sassy protagonist
•Endless supply of hypothermia
There were only a handful of things that are original in this book. It's either I read it somewhere or knew what was going to happen next. But, it was surprisingly a good combination of all the YA Novels that ...more
•There's a King Joffrey Baratheon Jr. here
•A total badass Gladiator themed tournament
•Sassy protagonist
•Endless supply of hypothermia
“Those who can’t control themselves will find themselves under the control of others. It’s a lesson you’d do well to learn.”
There were only a handful of things that are original in this book. It's either I read it somewhere or knew what was going to happen next. But, it was surprisingly a good combination of all the YA Novels that ...more
4.5* - copy provided by the publisher via NetGalley which has in no way influenced my opinion.
It's always tricky when you read something that reminds you of another novel (which you absolutely love), and not to compare the two and subsequently become extremely critical of your current read. I thought Frostblood was very reminiscent of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. And fortunately in this case that was great!
Frostblood was such an easy read, I flew through it. I couldn't put it down at times ...more
It's always tricky when you read something that reminds you of another novel (which you absolutely love), and not to compare the two and subsequently become extremely critical of your current read. I thought Frostblood was very reminiscent of Throne of Glass by Sarah J Maas. And fortunately in this case that was great!
Frostblood was such an easy read, I flew through it. I couldn't put it down at times ...more
Dec 12, 2016
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Hmmmm…
You know when you try to summon thoughts about a book, but there’s just a jumble and you can’t actually figure out what you felt about it?
THAT.
It was an enjoyable book. It’s fair to say that.
The world itself was probably the most interesting thing to me. New fantasy worlds always fascinate me somewhat anyway, but with this one there seems to be ...more
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About Elly Blake
Elly Blake loves fairy tales, old houses, and owls. After earning a BA in English literature, she held a series of seemingly random jobs, including project manager, customs clerk, graphic designer, reporter for a local business magazine, and library assistant. She lives in Southwestern Ontario with her husband, kids and a Siberian Husky mix who definitely shows Frostblood tendencies.
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