If Ma was this good at fifteen, the future of the genre is extremely bright., Ma's debut takes readers on a suspenseful ride set in a deftly detailed fantasy world.Each character is individually real and relatable as they tell their personal story alongside the bigger plot. Asterin Faelenhart is a heroine of a type I wish had been more common when I'd been a teenager-capable and imperfect, tender and sharp, with both sword and magic readied in the face of overwhelming odds. Dress warmly., Shadow Frost is a fresh, confident, and remarkably self-assured book. The color and pace of Shadow Frost rivals anything else you will encounter this year on the far side of reality. As expertly as she catapults a piano sonata into flights of tonal glory, Coco Ma lures a reader into the kingdom of Axaria, where powerful teen-noble Asterin fights against treachery and malice. From young author Coco Ma comes a dazzling new tale of adventure, power, and betrayal, weaving together a stunning world of magic with a killer cast in an explosive, unforgettable debut.Īsterin is a strong and realistically flawed heroine, and the other characters are satisfactorily fleshed out., This is eighteen-year-old Ma's fantasy debut, but it already promises plenty of stunning storytelling and amazing adventures., You can expect scandal, evenly matched wit and skill, intense magic, and fierce romance! This book has everything I wanted in a new young adult fantasy series and if you're a fan of the genre or like rich characters like I do, then this is one to add to your TBR., A world of magic and intrigue is cannily laid out by a newcomer to the field of high fantasy. With no one else to turn to, they are forced to decide just how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect the only world they have ever known. Asterin and her companions begin to wonder how much of their lives have been lies, especially when they realize that the center of the web of deceit might very well be themselves. But as they hunt for the demon, they unearth a plot to assassinate the princess herself instead. The task that countless trained soldiers have failed. With the help of her friends and the powers she wields-though has yet to fully understand-Asterin sets out to complete a single task. When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and heir to the throne, discovers that she may hold the key to defeating the mysterious demon terrorizing her kingdom, she vows not to rest until the beast is slain. Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down. Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm.
Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes. In the kingdom of Axaria, a darkness rises.
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