Kingdom of Ice & Bone

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Pub Date 22 Sep 2020 | Archive Date 09 Oct 2020

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Description

The captivating second book in the Frozen Sun Saga, following Beasts of the Frozen Sun.

In her veins, the blood of gods. In her heart, a thirst for vengeance.

Lira and Reyker have lost everything. Including each other.

Lira of Stone watched her home burn and her clan fall beneath the sword of the warlord known as the Dragon. She believes the man she loves, a warrior who defected from the Dragon’s army, is dead. Alongside her exiled brother and his band of refugees, she will fight the forces that conquered her island. But the greatest danger may come from Lira herself—with the blood of banished gods running through her veins, she’s become a weapon, and no one is safe from the power of her wrath.

Reyker Lagorsson thought he was done being a Dragonman. That was before he saw Lira leap from a cliff and vanish into the sea. Determined to honor her memory by protecting her people, Reyker must feign loyalty to the warlord, undermine him at every turn, and seek alliances with renegade soldiers—without succumbing to the battle-madness that threatens to possess him once more.

When the Fallen Ones offer Lira a chance to defeat the Dragon, her quest leads her to a place she never expected—Iseneld, the warlord’s homeland. Her journey into the heart of the Frozen Sun will put her on a collision course with Reyker, costing both of them more than they ever imagined, and leaving her with a terrible choice: to save their countries, she must forsake everything she loves.

The captivating second book in the Frozen Sun Saga, following Beasts of the Frozen Sun.

In her veins, the blood of gods. In her heart, a thirst for vengeance.

Lira and Reyker have lost everything...


A Note From the Publisher

Jill Criswell is a writer of young adult historical fantasy. Born and raised in the swamps of northeastern Florida, she earned degrees in English and psychology and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Central Florida. Her greatest passion, besides reading and writing, is traveling the world; she’s visited fifty countries across six continents, falling in love with places like Iceland, Namibia, and Cambodia. She works as a university English teacher and lives in South Carolina, near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with her husband and daughter (who is named after a volcano in Iceland). She is the author of Beasts of the Frozen Sun, the first book in the Frozen Sun Saga. For more information, visit JillCriswell.com.

Jill Criswell is a writer of young adult historical fantasy. Born and raised in the swamps of northeastern Florida, she earned degrees in English and psychology and an MFA in creative writing from...


Advance Praise

Praise For BEASTS OF THE FROZEN SUN

“Intense, action-packed…The mythology and reality of Lira and Reyker’s world are captivating…Purchase for fans of Game of Thrones–inspired fantasy.”

-School Library Journal on Beasts of the Frozen Sun


“High stakes and a whirlwind adventure…This book is full of forbidden love, a world on the brink of war, and incredible magic like the ability to read someone’s soul…A story you could lose yourself in.”

-Hypable on Beasts of the Frozen Sun


“Sweeps the reader into a lush and vivid world of magic and betrayal…An amazing debut.”

-Erin Beaty, author of the Traitor’s Circle trilogy, on Beasts of the Frozen Sun


“A fierce saga, beautifully told, that will transport readers to a time of magic and gods, battles and clan warfare. A totally engrossing and epic adventure.”

-Jessica Leake, author of Beyond a Darkened Shore and Through the White Wood, on Beasts of the Frozen Sun

Praise For BEASTS OF THE FROZEN SUN

“Intense, action-packed…The mythology and reality of Lira and Reyker’s world are captivating…Purchase for fans of Game of Thrones–inspired fantasy.”

-School...


Marketing Plan

Major prepublication buzz, outreach, and appearances

National features and reviews

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Social media campaign and sweepstakes

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Available now from Blackstone Publishing: Beasts of the Frozen Sun, book 1 of the Frozen Sun Saga

Major prepublication buzz, outreach, and appearances

National features and reviews

YA books promotional campaign

Print and digital advertising

Social media campaign and sweepstakes

...


Available Editions

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ISBN 9781982556280
PRICE $19.99 (USD)

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Featured Reviews

Wow, this book was an emotional rollercoaster! From anger, to joy, to frustration, to pain, to hope--Jill Criswell forces you to feel all these and more as you bond with her dynamic characters! Can this really be her first book? Her dialogue, world-building, character development, and plot are so well-written I cannot believe this is a debut! I want more! As I read this story, I felt a hint of Thor/Loki dynamic as well as a touch of "Wicked Saints."
I have so many questions! Does Criswell believe love can survive? Can hope last? Or are we all doomed to be controlled by the whims of fate? I want to root for Lira and Reyker so bad!
I predict a POWERFUL series in Criswell's future--if Kingdom of Ice & Bone was THIS good, I expect nothing but the best in the coming books.
Expect blood, expect steam, and expect to be blown of your feet and spending hours nose-to-book as you read this novel and get hooked on folklore, power, control, loyalty, and love.

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<p>OH! MY! GOSH!!! If anyone has followed me for a while, you know that I absolutely fell in love with Beasts of the Frozen Sun. I was so excited when NetGalley approved me to receive an ARC copy of it's sequel, Kingdom of Ice &amp; Bone. YAY!!! It absolutely did not disappoint, either. </p>
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<p>There is so much back story, so I'm not going to go into that, but it was so well done. The story moved quickly from the beginning, starting right where Beasts of the Frozen Sun left off. There was no point in this book where I felt the plot slowed down too much. I was engaged the entire time! </p>
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<p>The characters were superbly written. I really love the characters I'm supposed to love and hate the characters I'm supposed to hate. The bad guy isn't one dimensional either, which I love. He has depth and I feel like I understand him and why he does the things he does. It doesn't make them right, but I can empathize with him. </p>
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<p>The writing was great, too. This was an ARC digital copy and the formatting was rough, but I'm sure when it's actually published it'll be fine. </p>
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<p>Overall, I loved, loved, loved this book! Just know, then ending leaves you wanting more. Be prepared. LOL! </p>
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