Jennifer Kropf
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Good somewhat typical romance, but engaging characters, loved it.
I picked up A Soul as Cold as Frost while looking for a great Christmas read, and it definitely hit the mark. This story reminds me of so many classic fantasy stories. I’m not certain where to begin, but the ones that come immediately to mind are:
Alice in Wonderland
Narnia
Rise of the Guardians
Polar Express
Harry Potter
Though the last 2 might have more to do with the trains than anything else.
Characters
The main character Helen is the kind of character everyone can identify with. She is the normal girl (a bit older than some of the other fantasies) who slips into another fantastic world. This is the trope that so many enjoy because she’s “just like me.” You’ll definitely relate to her if you read it, and you’ll love the people she loves implicitly.
Even though he’s not the main character, I think Zane is a bit more complex and interesting. He’s the person that Helen travels with and they end saving one another multiple times. This book is mostly a hero’s journey, but in this one thing, I see an aspect of the Heroine’s Journey. We, as readers, enjoy this character for the pure and simple reason that the point of view character adores him. In A Soul as Cold as Frost, it’s done to perfection.
Some quotes I loved
This quote struck a theme for me. You might say it spoke to my heart in that the truth is often something quiet…
p. 110
This one just reminded me of all the scenes of Christmas.
p.181
What might have been better
There’s not much to write in here. However, if there is one thing I could point out, it’s that the book is description heavy. That’s not to say I’d remove a significant portion, but there were a few times when I felt it could have moved along a bit faster. Note: this will not take away from the reading experience in the slightest.
All in all
For the young adult holiday adventure this is, it deserves 5/5 stars. If I had children in the house, it would be a wonderful read along.
… (mais)
Alice in Wonderland
Narnia
Rise of the Guardians
Polar Express
Harry Potter
Though the last 2 might have more to do with the trains than anything else.
Characters
The main character Helen is the kind of character everyone can identify with. She is the normal girl (a bit older than some of the other fantasies) who slips into another fantastic world. This is the trope that so many enjoy because she’s “just like me.” You’ll definitely relate to her if you read it, and you’ll love the people she loves implicitly.
Even though he’s not the main character, I think Zane is a bit more complex and interesting. He’s the person that Helen travels with and they end saving one another multiple times. This book is mostly a hero’s journey, but in this one thing, I see an aspect of the Heroine’s Journey. We, as readers, enjoy this character for the pure and simple reason that the point of view character adores him. In A Soul as Cold as Frost, it’s done to perfection.
Some quotes I loved
This quote struck a theme for me. You might say it spoke to my heart in that the truth is often something quiet…
“When the truth calls, it’s not in the manner of a giant shouting in the daylight. It’s a whisper. A quiet tug on a silent night. If you aren’t listening, you won’t hear it.”
p. 110
This one just reminded me of all the scenes of Christmas.
"Freshly sprinkled snow covered the main street, past a big oak sign hanging above a golden entrance:
HERE LIES HOLLYTOWN
…a sparkling glass city. Tall crystal pillars lined both sides of the street, curving inwards and holding up glass boxes … . Within the glass, red ribbons floated like sea snakes, slithering around each other and rippling in a choppy ballet."
p.181
What might have been better
There’s not much to write in here. However, if there is one thing I could point out, it’s that the book is description heavy. That’s not to say I’d remove a significant portion, but there were a few times when I felt it could have moved along a bit faster. Note: this will not take away from the reading experience in the slightest.
All in all
For the young adult holiday adventure this is, it deserves 5/5 stars. If I had children in the house, it would be a wonderful read along.
… (mais)
☐ Young Adult
☐ Portal fantasy
☐ Christian allegory
☐ Winter settings
☐ Amazing worldbuilding
☐ Fairy tale
☐ Good vs Evil
☐ Debut novel
☐ Part of a series
☐ Powerful themes
☐ Amazing as an audiobook
☐ Reminiscent of Narnia and Alice in Wonderland
Please note that I listened to an audio copy of this book. This means that some spellings of names and places may be incorrect.
A Soul as Cold as Frost is the perfect winter read.… (mais)
☐ Portal fantasy
☐ Christian allegory
☐ Winter settings
☐ Amazing worldbuilding
☐ Fairy tale
☐ Good vs Evil
☐ Debut novel
☐ Part of a series
☐ Powerful themes
☐ Amazing as an audiobook
☐ Reminiscent of Narnia and Alice in Wonderland
Please note that I listened to an audio copy of this book. This means that some spellings of names and places may be incorrect.
A Soul as Cold as Frost is the perfect winter read.… (mais)
Book Review for A Soul as Cold as Frost byJennifer Kropf
This was an extraordinary novel! The author does an amazing job merging the fantasy world and the present together! I really enjoyed how this book is written. There isn't a long drawn out part in the beginning for the world building and the character development it's sprinkled out throughout the whole book! The relationship between the main characters is also very interesting! I liked that the author made it easy for us to relate to Helen! Oh and the storyteller cut ins are great you get to see a situation from a different point of view! Beautifully written and definitely a book to get lost in!
… (mais)
This was an extraordinary novel! The author does an amazing job merging the fantasy world and the present together! I really enjoyed how this book is written. There isn't a long drawn out part in the beginning for the world building and the character development it's sprinkled out throughout the whole book! The relationship between the main characters is also very interesting! I liked that the author made it easy for us to relate to Helen! Oh and the storyteller cut ins are great you get to see a situation from a different point of view! Beautifully written and definitely a book to get lost in!
… (mais)
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- Obras
- 7
- Also by
- 1
- Membros
- 154
- Popularidade
- #135,795
- Avaliação
- 4.4
- Resenhas
- 5
- ISBNs
- 17
