Of Ice and Roses ~ Review

Of Ice and Roses

A Flamesend Novel

By Heather M. Elliot

Gemma lives in fear of the forest. As a child, she was lost in it but what she doesn't know is about to change her world and her life. When Gemma extends kindness to a stranger, she sets in motion a series of events that will reveal her mother's hidden talents. Talents that have long protected Gemma from her past.

But the secrets of the past must be revealed if there is hope of a future for Gemma, the man who has captured her heart, and the kingdom of Forstur.

  

Of Ice and Roses takes the tale of The Snow Queen and gives us a new and unique story. A world in peril, a forbidden magic, and a friendship that would risk anything for the other. From the opening, this book captured my attention and drew me in. The characters are intriguing, the setting engaging, and the storyline compelling. The author is new to me and one I hope to read again in the future. And hopefully set in the same story world. 

And can I just say I love the cover? If you judge a book by its cover, this one will be a 5-star all the way! The iced Rose and the Forget-Me-Nots are perfect!

I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations by that I provide my honest opinion, all thoughts expressed are my own.

 

 Book Description:

The shadow of war hangs over Forstur. In a kingdom where magic is seldom encountered, a conflict with their magic-wielding eastern neighbors would be disastrous. Gemma finds unexpected love in Forstur's crown prince, Ebenezer, but as her fairytale starts, the rest of her world comes crashing down.

Long-held secrets come to light and Gemma learns she has been at the center of the brewing war for almost half her life. A lost friend she barely remembers is the key to gaining vital intelligence that could help her new husband defend their kingdom. There's a problem - the last sighting of her friend was in the magically-formed glacial regions of their foe, the kingdom of Morforst.

Now Gemma must leave everyone she loves and journey beyond the enemy's borders to rescue her friend from the spellcasters who control the region. The journey promises to be fraught with danger - highwaymen, river monsters, spellcasters, and the elements. With each new danger, she must decide what she is willing to sacrifice for the fate of two kingdoms. 

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Author Bio:

Heather lives in Upstate New York, with an impressive number of books, almost as many story ideas, and, sadly, no pets. 

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