Oh this book..... where do I start?
The Land of Frost by Whitney Welsh Gibbs is such a good book. This author is a genious! I couldn't put it down for a second.

The Land of Frost follows our FMC, Maeve, after a coup kills her family and leaves her near dead. Now a princess on the run, Maeve ends up at a deadly prison in order to train so that she can exact her revenge upon the people that have taken everything from her.

I throughouly enjoyed this book and it got me out of a book slump after a certain big Romantasy release. The plot was paced well, engaging you and keeping wanting to read just one more page. There are turns and twists throughout which keep you glued to Maeve's journey. At the start of the book there is a glossary, as well as pronunciation guide, which I did refer back to throughout the book as it did take me a while to understand the different places throughout the story. The pronunciation guide was also helpful as a lot of the names and some words are based on Irish Gaelic.

Our FMC, Maeve, starts off young and naive, clueless to the real world around her. It's hard not to root for Maeve, as she comes against hurdle after hurdle and refuses to give in. We really see her fighting spirit develop and her gain a better understanding of herself. Our MMC, Eoghan, brings in an enemies to lovers storyline, my favourite trope, as well as a tension filled slow burn. He is a fire wielder, which adds something different to the setting.

This book had me hooked and ended on a cliff hanger. I can't wait for Book Two. Definitely read if you are a fan of Fourth Wing/ Throne of Glass.

The Land of Frost is a fast-paced fantasy that draws you in from the first page.

You explore the world through the eyes of Maeve who has been sheltered all her life and finds it turned upside down when a brutal coup is staged on her wedding day.

Maeve's quest for survival and revenge had me hooked, as did the tension that built between her and Eoghan.

It's clear that a lot of attention has been put into the world-building, and I'm hopeful that as the story progresses we'll get to explore even more!

Land of Frost cured my book hangover! A true Romantic Fantasy novel that immerses you right into the story and action, while world-building as you go. The book starts on Princess Maeve’s wedding day, when a coup to overthrow the crown results in her witnessing the deaths of her entire family before she herself is left to die, beaten by an angry mob. The story of her survival and thirst for revenge leads her to some unexpected places, including a magical prison, where she meets Eoghan… this story kept me captivated the whole time and built up to an ending that had my jaw on the floor! Can’t wait for the next book!!

The Land Of Frost hit that perfect sweet spot where Fantasy and Romance mix, but add in adventure, banter, betrayal, and oh shit moments. The action starts in chapter one, and the entire time I was reading, I just kept waiting for the NEXT shoe to drop! YES, MULTIPLE SHOES BEING DROPPED.

As a big fantasy reader, I really loved this book and the world building, but it isn’t so intense that someone new to the genre wouldn’t be able to keep up. It’s woven into the story perfectly!

One of the side characters is grumpy and sassy and my favorite 💁🏻‍♀️

Have I mentioned yet the broody, swoon worthy, fire daddy? 🔥😏 no? He might just be my new favorite book boyfriend (sorry shadow daddies- still love you though)

Overall, this story kept me captivated — I was laughing, crying, cursing at the author — and I loved every minute of it! It does end on a cliffhanger that will have you saying WTF, but I cannot wait for book two!!

Tropes:
• Touch her and die (honestly- don’t even look at her)
• Unique territories in the realm
• Unique magic system
• Political intrigue and conspiracy
• Forced Proximity
• Secret Identity
• Betrayal/Secrets
• Enemies to Lovers
• Found Family