Thanks Netgalley for giving me a copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.


A enemies to lovers story about two people forced againts eachother by a war.
Sol and Kelan have been tought to hate eachother but when fate brings them together they start to wonder if everything is the way they were told. Fighting against themselves Firefrost is a really good debut with fresh writing and great characters.

Can't wait to read the sequel.

3,75

Fun, easy, and well written.
I read through this in a night! I enjoyed the characters very much although I did feel like the romance was a little rushed, but I'm a big fan of the slow burn. I was able to get past it though, and go along for the ride. The world building, for me was sufficient. I didn't feel lost, and I didn't feel overburdened with details. It was done in a way that let me fill in some of the blanks without much issue, which I enjoy.
. All in all 4 stars. It was a nice, light and entertaining read.

This was the book that kept on giving! The plot was fast paced and contained loads of twists and action.

I adored the relationship between Sol and Kelan, which was a beautifully written enemies-to-lovers romance. Sol was such a strong female lead and I felt Kelan brought out the best in her. I think their relationship was a little rushed initially, but I still found their love to be believable and strong.

I am looking forward to the sequel and can't wait to discover more about Sol's heritage, Saint Katrine and the royal family.

Thank you NetGalley and to the publisher for providing this arc in exchange for an honest review.

Like another reviewer said, this book is totally binge worthy. I may or may not have spent all day just reading it!! 😉

The story really is pretty good, and I’ll be impatiently waiting for the next installment. I really liked that Sol wasn’t one of those heroines that is tough but questions EVERYTHING. She’s strong and sticks to her instincts. I liked how the “prisoner falls for the captor” dynamic played out in this book. It was refreshing. The books covers a bunch of plots in very cohesive way. Perfect ending to setup the sequel.

Wow!! This book hooks you right from the start!! The author has created an incredible novel detailing the story of two seemingly different characters who when intertwined spin this story of love, loss and adventure. Plot twists all the way through. This book is unlike any of the others I've read before with unique storylines that will grab you and keep you wanting more! Couldn't put it down! Both Sol and Kelan are written extremely well each with enough of a backstory to explain more about their characters and their reasoning behind hard decisions. 100% recommend this book!

This is a typical enemies turn into lovers scenario, but in the best way possible. The story captivated me immediately, as the author plunges the characters into a dangerous, action-packed adventure. There was so much going on throughout the book, but I never felt overwhelmed or to the point where I had difficulty remembering everything that had previously transpired.

The beginning of Sol and Kelan's romantic relationship did feel a bit unnatural at first, but I think this helped showcase how difficult it was for them to overcome their racial differences. It definitely had a forbidden romance vibe similar to Romeo and Juliet where the rest of the world couldn't fathom or understand how they fell in love.

The only cons I had were in the beginning, there were times where the dialogue was very cringe worthy, but it smoothed out after the first chapter or so!

My final thoughts: Overall, this was a magical adventure that left me wanting more, and I can't wait for the next installment!

My Overall Rating: 4/5

Disclosure: I received a complimentary eARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes. I'd like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me this opportunity!

I LOOVE Firefrost! I am quite impressed by the book. The book , set in the mountains was definitely unexpected, but the world-building is good, and the characters are well-developed too! Kelan is my favorite, especially considering how he goes through his own struggle for control from his pyra. Sol, took me a bit more time to get used to, but in the end... I ended up enjoying her character. I am a huge fan of the enemies-to- lovers trope and while the romance was a bit rushed... like fire, i think it should've been slower, but overall... I honestly can't wait for more! the plot knows how to pull you in and I found myself devouring this book

Thank you Netgalley and Camille Longley for letting me read this book!

This was a great slow burn romance lost in the snow adventure with a side of prejudice and self hate. Hate in the deacon within got a bit old but still a good book.

An enemies-to-lovers fantasy story, Firefrost is an adventure-filled prequel to the Flameskin Chronicles. Sol, a huntress, leads a group through the mountains, she knows the journey is dangerous. Flameskins an enemy race have targeted Princess Isabella, one of the people in Sol’s party. They are attacked, but that isn’t the only trouble that lurks in the mountains.

An avalanche kills all but Sol and Kelan, enemies on the opposite sides of a raging war. In order to survive, Sol and Kelan reluctantly travel across the mountains together. The pair have been taught to hate each other, but, as they travel across treacherous territory, they begin to question all they know. The enemies turn to friends, and they realize that their feelings for each other are the least of their problems. They must face the war that continues to rage, the political deception that they are unwittingly pulled into, battles for power, the dangerous land that they travel, and the prejudices that threaten to tear them apart.

The fantasy elements in the story are unique and immersive, as is the world that the author created. Flameskins, for example, have the power of fire because of the pyras that live inside of them and constantly try to take them over. Once the pyra takes over, the person is lost to the demon forever. Mages and nature that has magical components are equally dynamic, as is the setting. I could easily visualize the frigid mountain, the icy, frozen paths, the epic battles, the villages, and other elements of the setting.

Sol is a fantastic protagonist. Strong, stubborn, and hard, she grows so much throughout the story. She has strong biases against Kelan’s race. Sol idolizes her deceased dad, who told her how evil the Flameskins are, and she has no reason to doubt him. However, the more she gets to know Kalen, the more she thinks her father is wrong. Watching her slowly come to terms with her ever-growing feelings and her fear of giving in to love is fantastic!

As much as I like Sol, Kalen’s character is equally fascinating. Trained from age ten to fight and embrace his pyra, Kalen struggles between his duty and his desire to not lose himself. Kalen is a strong-willed warrior who fights to maintain control over his pyra. He is also quicker to show his feelings and fierce in his desire to protect Sol. I found his character to be complex and intriguing.

Of course, my favorite part of the story is the romance between Sol and Kelan. I’m a sucker for a good romance, and Sol and Kelan won my heart. They both have to face their life-long prejudices in order to work together and survive the mountains. You can tell how uncomfortable they are at first by their stilted and awkward conversations and Sol’s angry refusal to compromise. Kelan even tries to joke with Sol at times, but she still grapples with hate and anger. However, traveling together in extreme conditions softens both of them, and they grow to trust, rely on, and even like each other.

I love how their relationship grows. When Sol asks Kelan to wait for her, his response is so sweet. “For a thousand years he would wait, if he had to.” These are two wounded and conflicted people who have suffered loss and have insurmountable responsibilities. However, they learn that they are stronger together than they ever were apart.

There are also some great messages in this story about what it means to be a family, the long-lasting and detrimental effects of racism, facing inner demons (literally and figuratively), and embracing love. Political intrigue, found families, secrets, potential kidnappings, and more make for a richly developed and action-packed plot.

A binge-worthy romance/fantasy, Firefrost is a wonderful prequel to the Flameskin Chronicles, and I can’t wait until the first book in the series is released. Thanks so much to Netgalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I liked the story and enjoyed reading the book. I liked how easy it was to find into the story. The plot is very interesting and thought out. The characters are strong and well described and the writing style is pleasant to read.

A really fun and interesting read. I had an enjoyable time reading this and it held my attention the entire way through that I finished it within the day! I enjoyed every page and thought that the plot/story was very unique. Would recommend to anyone!

I received an ARC of FIREFROST by Camille Longley thanks to the publisher though NetGalley. It is a marvelous Romeo and Juliet novel with fire magic and wildness like an icy-filled Starry Eyes. It is everything I could possibly want concept-wise in a book.

The first half of FIREFROST followed this concept perfectly. I could live in that mountainous terrain forever and listen to the banter and hatred and warm, fuzzy feelings. Sadly, this did not last for the whole book. While I understand that the plot requires more than this (trying to withhold spoilers), I think I would have preferred a duology where the mountain area plot was expanded upon to create book 1 and then the fallout was book 2.

I think this is my long-winded and whiny way of saying I wanted more books because I loved it and having more time to expand upon it would make it even better.

Sol and Kelan are truly incredible characters with such strong morals and sense of goodness that their polarity draws you in.

On top of all of these already amazing reasons to read this book is the fact that it tackles a huge struggle of society: discrimination. It does it in a way that is not overpowering, and it’s resolution feels a bit too real (which is more a comment on life rather than the novel).

If you enjoy tension, war, magic, and a romance for the ages, this is for you.

I'll admit that when I first walked into this world I wasn't aware that it was a prequel to a series so please take into account that my review and rating are based off of reading Firefrost as a standalone.


This world is exciting (wow!), enthralling, and absolutely brimming with adventure and angst!

This beautiful book (have you seen that cover?!) is told in dual POV (yay!) and is a classic enemies to lovers tale! The story follows Sol, a huntress born in the mountains tasked with accompanying a Lady through the frozen mountains to an arranged marriage. Her party quickly becomes accosted by Flameskin soldiers, those born with the ability to wield fire, and her world is turned upside down! Enter - Kelan, a Flameskin lieutenant who is rescued by Sol and falls to her mercy as they precariously try to escape the grasp of the mountains.

Watching the character growth was magical and I was on the edge of my seat for a lot of this book as the twists and turns just kept coming! I appreciated that although this story contained romance it wasn't solely driven by it. The magic system felt unique and original and even if I found myself wishing for more world building throughout the story I now realize that that information may be gleaned from Camille's future books.

My main reason for knocking a star off on my rating was in regard to follow through, I wanted to experience more at every twist and turn. I wanted to be able to live in the captivating scenarios for more than just a paragraph or two. Kelan and Sol have so many exciting and amazing things happen to them on their journey and as a reader I wanted my involvement with them to last longer in those scenarios of intense growth or turmoil.

With all that said, if you are looking for a unique story chock full of plot twists, adventure, betrayal, romance, and excitement then this book is likely for you! I would definitely recommend it to fans of Shelby Mahurin and Danielle Jensen. I look forward to checking out the rest of the books in this series!

Huge thank you to NetGalley and BooksGoSocial for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review!


Sol was like the mountains, an unchangeable part of the land. Eternal and unbreakable.

This book was received as an ARC from BooksGoSocial in exchange for an honest review. Opinions and thoughts expressed in this review are completely my own.

I have been searching for a long time for a extravagant, addicting and compelling YA Fantasy book and I think my search is over. Also, I am all about unique character names but these were a little bit on the extreme especially when they appear quite often like Sol and Kelan however, while reading I completely understood the mindset Camille Longley was going for in writing the story. My heart was racing, jumping and skipping at every chapter and I did not want to stop reading this book. Reading this book was like getting a brand new shiny toy that you just want to keep on playing with. I wanted to keep reading Firefrost over and over.

Not only will we consider adding this title to our YA collection but I am definitely going to be first in line to buy it at its release date and I know it will have a home on my bookshelf. That is why we give this book 5 stars.

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Firefrost was definitely giving me vibes of other books and some movies. Not sure why I was thinking of Elsa or Pocahontas towards the end.. but I definitely was. Other than that, this was giving off some wicked king vibes as well. Either way, I enjoyed this book because I just love enemies turning into lovers. There's just something addicting about them.

In it, you will meet Sol and Kelan. She's a huntress and a mage. While he's a flameskin and technically an evil demon in her eyes. Yet, he hasn't given himself away and continues to fight his inner demon/pyra. Along the way, they meet each other. I mean, they did try to kill one another plenty of times.. and so did a possible avalanche BUT details!

This whole world and mountain were pretty cool. I wanted to know why people hated one another and why people were just killing them based off of who they were or born into. Didn't really seem fair to me but eventually Sol's hatred for Kelan floated away. She no longer saw him as the demon she was always taught to see.. but as a human being.

After the ending, I'm super excited for the next book. I want to know if my Disney vibes will continue to grow and what is going to happen next on this new island.

I enjoyed this book and Kellan was a great character. I like books that involve action and hunting adventures. This is a good story to read.

LOVED THIS! I expected another straight forward fantasy YA but each time I thought I had this book figured out, it surprised me. It seems like your typical chosen one young adult fantasy with a Romeo and Juliet style romance but it’s more an exploration of this fantasy world told through this couples struggle to be together.

Longley does an amazing job at reeling you in with the story and all it’s little subplots. It’s a binge-worthy book and I can not wait to read the next one. I already signed up for her mailing list to get my hands on a prequel novella.

Thank you to netgalley for the ARC copy of this book in return for a fair review

This book was good, really good - but the pacing drags it down. I prefer to start with the positives though so here they are: the locations are simple and interesting, which makes it easy to follow. I loved the enemies to lovers plot - a trope I always tend to enjoy! The characters were interesting and I liked the revelations about their histories and such - I won't say much more so as to not spoil it for anyone reading this review before reading the book. I love the idea of the Pyre, and spent most of the book wanting to know more about them - what are they, how does it happen? What does the possession feel like?

Unfortunately it's never explained.

The chapters are short and fast paced, something that is both positive...and negative.

The pacing of this book is my only real negative. This book should have been 2 books, or roughly the size of Priory of the Orange Tree. Things are hinted at and then revealed almost instantly. There's no waiting for something you've guessed to be revealed, you'll find out almost immediately in the next chapter, or the one after. There were so many points where I felt like it would be a good ending only for the book to just...keep...going. I found myself longing for more time in each chapter, each location, rather than feeling as if I was sprinting full speed through the plot.

In summary - 4/5 as I liked the story but the pacing was so off putting. I like a bit of tension and this had next to none. Things happen so quickly.

I’d like to thank the publishers and Netgalkey for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Holy...guys. I think I just found my new favourite book and author?

Okay so here we go. This is probably one of the most original and compelling ya stories I’ve read in a long time. The characters are likeable, the story takes turns I didn’t expect and I never truly knew if the characters I was falling in love with were truly safe. I was genuinely scared for them, staying away worrying.

The characters are relatable, their relationships fleshed out and realistic. The world building and magic system is beautiful and yet simple. This is a stand-alone prequel I think? And yet it doesn’t feel any less important. I honestly can’t stop myself from wanting to read more and this author is definitely one worth watching!

A wonderful addition to a horrible year, this book has made me laugh, cry, lose sleep, almost have an anxiety attack. All in a good way.

To avoid spoilers I’ll just say everything is well fleshed our and it doesn’t feel like a short book. It feels like an epic story and the pacing is amazing honestly. Just go and read it!

Kelan is a Flameskin. He lives every day with his pyra, the voice inside his head that will someday consume him, whispering for him to burn the world to its knees. Sol is a huntress with a hatred for Flameskins inherited from her father.

When an incident in the wilderness leaves the two of them as the only survivors, they must rely on each other to survive the journey onward. The fiery dynamic between Kelan and Sol keeps the reader turning pages to find out what happens next.

Their journey is refreshingly unique. Longley weaves a story with many unexpected twists and turns. When I read, I’m constantly trying to puzzle out what’s coming next. “Firefrost” left me delightfully surprised and hoping for a sequel.

TL;DR:

“Firefrost” is a refreshingly unique fantasy that will keep the reader questioning until the last page. Add this one to your wishlist now!

I received this ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Firefrost follows two enemies on opposing sides of a war. Sol, who is a hater of flameskins, huntress for her village and Fire mage, though she has sworn to never use her power and Kelan, a flameskin soldier who has resisted possession by his ‘Pyra’, the demon that lives inside him and gives him his fire ability.

Sol and Kelan’s story is a delight to read. You will quickly find yourself attached to them as characters and immersed in their banter as they are forced to rely on each other to survive.

Firefrost gives an interesting twist to the enemies to lovers trope as the very thing which can extinguish Kelan’s ability to use fire enables Sol to utilise fire herself. But what happens when both of them are forced into circumstances where they must make a choice: Become what they despise or perish.

This book has quite a few interesting twists and turns, the further i read the more interesting it became. Especially towards the end.

Thank you to netgalley and Camille Longley for providing a copy in exchange for an honest review.

✨Firefrost✨

Sol is a huntress, born of the mountains. Kelan is a Lieutenant in his peoples army fighting to keep a hold on his soul. They are born enemies. But when fate ensures their paths to cross and forces them to depend on each other for survival, how will they cope with the hand they’ve been dealt? As the war rages on, lines are crossed, feelings are fought and sacrifices made. Can fire thaw hearts full of ice?

Rating-
⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ /5 (overall)
❤️❤️❤️/5 (romance)
🧭 🧭 🧭 🧭/5 (adventure)

Firstly, I love the whole idea of this book, there is so much potential for future novels! The characters were likeable. Sol was a badass independent woman who supplied her village with food, she had great character development as the series progressed even if she had random mood swings (relatable, right?). Kelan, once Sol opened her mind and let her guard down, turned out to be a squishy cinnamon roll who would do anything to protect the ones he loved or deemed innocent. A man of morals and integrity.

I very much enjoyed that the book was multi-pov! I loved seeing the story from both perspectives and seeing how each interpret the others words and actions in comparison to how they were intended and how their different backgrounds and upbringings impacted this! However, for an enemies to lovers book, the romance, whilst sweet developed a little too quickly for me, with this trope I personally prefer a much slower burn and a build up of tension.

I feel there were parts that could’ve been elaborated on more. I found the idea of the Pyra interesting, but I was a little confused when it came to the differences between a Flameskin and a Mage and how they occurred, as there were families that had both. I’d like to see this elaborated on and explained a bit more as the series continues! Dryads were also mentioned but not much information was given so I hope to see more of them and their relevance explained a bit more too! Some important characters were mentioned fairly early on in the book but when it came time for them to appear, powers were mentioned but not explained, I feel that they would’ve had a stronger impact on the reader if it were explained why they were so feared, what they/their powers were, there was mention of it but not in great detail!

And damn! I was not expecting to be ambushed with a battle pretty much straight away but I am here for it. It gives you a sense of powers early on and has you wanting to read on. The ending definitely left me wanting more!

All in all, I believe this was a good introduction to the series, it’s the authors debut novel so I expect we’ll see things ironed out as the series progresses. Great for YA fantasy lovers! I will definitely be picking up book 2 to see what happens! This is definitely an author I’ll be keeping and eye out for!!

I would like to thank Camille Longley & BooksGoSocial for my copy of the ARC. Due to this kind gesture, I have decided to leave an honest review.

I am in looooove!! I loved the cover, I loved the description and I completely loved the book. I haven't really been impressed with books lately so to actually enjoy this has brought me great joy, 4 stars!

In a world where an age-old war is still blazing (literally) Sol must help move Lady Isabella to meet her Prince to help gain troops to win this thing once and for all. But when a close encounter with the flameskins turns sour, what happens when human/mage must team up with the Devil to get back home safely? Can Kelan show Sol he's not the demon that she thinks he is?

Aw I loved this so much, then I found out this is just the start, it's prequel before the actual story and I am SHOOK. I genuinely don't know how to feel? I absolutely adore these characters. They overcame so much together. Freezing cold winter, hunger, everyone trying to kill them, family prejudice, their own prejudice! Now we need to say goodbye to them?! URGH.

There were a few characters but the love I have for Kelan is real. He is just a sweetheart right from the start! He is battling his own demon, loves someone who is ice, just wants to be free! He is perfect. My heart always ached how he always just thinks he's not good enough, he is.. HE ALWAYS IS.

I am looking forward to reading on in the series. It was fun, good paced (even with complete cringe moments) and I even had some Pocohuntus vibes going on! I just can't wait to see where it goes.

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"He laughed. "Warm? I could walk naked in the snow and still be warm." Solmexhaled. "I'd appreciate it if you didn't." "You sure?" he asked and grinned wickedly.

I found this book pretty good!!
It was intriguing and it gripped me almost immediately! I liked Sol, she was super loveable and she had this fiercess about her that made her character all-the-more interesting.
The slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers romance was cute, but I found that I couldn't get fully into it. I also wished we'd gotten more wordbuilding and how it works!
Overall, a nice read, I recommebd it to lovers to YA fantasy.

I originally wanted to read this book based on the cover alone - because it is just gorgeous! The description of the book was interesting to me as well as I tend to enjoy YA fantasy novels. This book did not disappoint me.

I would give this a solid 4 stars on a 5 star rating scale.

Sol is a Huntress in the inhospitable Ulves Mountains, and was raised to hate the Flameskins - fire demons who possess people. One fateful journey through her beloved mountains brings her into contact with a Flameskin, Kelan, whose actions make her reconsider everything she thought she knew about a people she was bred to hate.

Enemies to lovers is the general description of the romance but for me, I saw it as so much more than that. This is the story of a young woman struggling within herself to follow her heart and to not just blindly hate because that is what she was taught. For me, it was a heartwarming story of a young girl not only coming of age, but of coming into her own personal power to choose her own path - despite the prejudices of her past. It raises the age old question of can 2 people from very different worlds put those differences aside and become something greater together?

There is a lot of action in this book too, although I have to say that the action that occurs in the natural world was far more enjoyable for me than the "battle" scenes.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the author, Camille Longley, for the opportunity to receive this advance copy. I am looking forward to future installments in this story.

"She’s a huntress:
Sol d’Hillerod is sent on a desperate mission through a treacherous winter pass. She carries with her the only hope of her village’s survival, and she will do whatever she must to keep her world from burning.

He’s a monster:
Lieutenant Kelan Birke has spent his whole life fighting for his freedom and his soul. As his control slips, and the war rages on, he knows it won’t be long before he loses himself entirely to the fire that flows through his veins.

Sol and Kelan are enemies in an age-old war, forced to depend on each other to survive a perilous journey through the mountains. As fire melts the ice in Sol’s heart, she questions everything she’s been taught to believe, and Kelan becomes more desperate to fight the flames that consume him. Together they discover that their struggle will have repercussions for both sides of this burning war." ( Description taken from Goodreads)


*****

This book was something different.
First of all, I love the enemies to lovers thing, which was written so nice and good and so that you can'T really tell. Then. The moral choices. This book is such a deep dive and discusses some really deep things that makes us really bound to these characters, because they seem real because of their choices. Can someone be truly evil? Are we evil from the beginning? What is a good moral? What is right, what's wrong?
And next to these question is a great world building, an even greater story telling and just lovable characters. Definitely one of my favorite reads this year!

Thank you to Netgalley and BooksgoSocial for my eARC in return for my honest review.

Firefrost by Camille Longley is an excellently written fantasy novel. Focussing on Sol d’Hillerod, a huntress struggling to feed her family in the wake of her father's death the previous winter; and Lieutenant Kelan Burke, a ’flameskin’ the enemies of Sol’s kind. Each chapter of the story is written from the perspective of one of the two, alternating as their tale unfolds.

I found it interesting seeing how the two see their same world and the historical incidents that have indirectly impacted on their lives. Despite their differences, the two are also incredibly similar in their views and reasoning for what they do. They both feel loyalty to their families and endeavour to honour those who are no longer with them in their actions; for Sol, it is her father, that has her following in his footsteps as a hunter an provider for the less fortunate and Kelan it is the loss of his mother that has him fighting against his inevitable fate.

Firefrost has several storylines running linear with one another, the tale of seeing through inbuilt presumptions is the main one but there is also a love story between the two. Their love reminded me initially of Shakespeare’s tragedy; Romeo and Juliet as I have previously said, Sol and Kelan are enemies by default of their birth and the hatred they both feel for one another’s kind. Inevitably, they are forced to realise that whilst there is indeed justification for their prejudices, the two are not the same as those they have previously encountered.

Time spent together allows the two to see each other clearly though of course being young, mistakes and presumptions hinder them both but unlike Romeo and Juliet? They are stronger together than apart and refuse to allow others to come between them.

Longley’s tale of how Flameskins were initially created is an interesting one and I would enjoy knowing more about it than what insight we are given in Firefrost. I don't want to tell you the story, it's so well done that it's worth learning for yourself but I imagine you too will want to know more. I have a feeling there is so much more than what we (and our two protagonists) are told. I can easily see from the story, just why there is such fear for Flameskins and why those who have encountered them react the way they do. Fear of the unknown after all breeds distrust and further fear and we often destroy those that we do not understand.

That problematic human trait is seen in those villagers who have been Sol’s friends and family when they initially meet Kelan and seeing Sol’s desperation to show those she loves that Kelan isn't like the others was heartbreaking to read. You can fully relate to her fury and fear that they cannot see what she sees in him, and I found myself cheering her on as she fought for what she believes in.

Her emotional growth along with Kelan’s is refreshing and I enjoyed reading their story unfold - especially when things were extremely hard for them both. Longley doesn't make it easy for the two of them both in their survival physically and emotionally - so often in other books what is supposed to be ’gritty’ is far from it and it lacks a realism that is still a necessity for a fantasy novel.

Not in Firefrost.

Sol maybe a huntress and Kelan may have fire in his fingertips but winter is their enemy and they struggle to survive. There's nothing in their traps to eat, and Kelan is afraid that fire will inevitably consume him as he's running out of time to still be himself - everything that could go wrong for them, does and everyone who could possibly come between them? Does.

Firefrost is a wonderful story and an excellent introduction to this series and I am really glad I read this first book. I am certain the series will be a firm favourite and for those as the ’blurb’ says who enjoys the tales of Maas and Tahir. Camille Longley’s name definitely belongs alongside these fan favourites and I’m sure there will be many more tales from the mountains and forests of this new fantasy world.

One of the sweetest, NA "enemies-to-lovers" fantasy romances I've read lately!

From the first few words, I was hooked into Camille Longley's world. Firefrost's world, where people with pyrokinetic abiliities are treated as monsters (and so they become monsters), is as intricate as it is believable. The characters are grounded and defendable, even when we can see they're wrong in their convictions.
The slow burn from enemies to lovers between Kelan, the Flameskin lieutenant and Sol, the hardened huntress who is in denial of her own nature is done so well, you find yourself immensely wrapped up in the tribulations of these characters. You just want them to be happy and safe together, damn it! The romance is on the sweet side (mostly fade to black) but although I'm used to reading more explicit scenes in fantasy romances, I felt that it was the right choice for the characters and for the vibe of the book in general. All the emotions and high stakes were there, anyway, so you don't really feel like something is missing.
There are a lot of things happening throughout the course of this book, and at some point you do get a bit "okay, what now? what fresh hell is this?" as you witness the MCs jumping from trouble to trouble. But the conclusion (no spoilers) is very satisfying and, if anything, leaves you wanting more.
I'd happily return to this world for more adventures!
P.S. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for offering a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

4.2/5 ☆ = 5

In a world filled with war and magic, we follow Sol - a hunter/mage - and Kelan - a flameskin. Even though they're on the opposing side of the brutal war between humans and flameskins, they have to work together to travel across the Ulve Mountains. Their lives depend on cooperation. Secrets are uncovered, the hunter has become the prey and their lives will never be the same again.

The book is filled with a lot of room for the characters to grow, as well as some action scenes. At first, the book dragged for a bit during the start but got way better at the end. There was also a lot of repetition in the plot, which made it a bit boring at times. But at least the end was good. Honestly, I sometimes feel like the ending was a bit rushed. However, it also kind of wound up perfectly at the end.

Moreover, the world-building was a bit lacking. Of course, the whole war and between the humans and flamskins, and their struggles were definitely well written. However, why did the war really start? What created the stigma towards the flameskins? What are the different creatures? Obviously, this is a prequel. It's just introducing us to this new world. Yet, I would have liked to travel through the world and learn more. More about the different cultures and etc. However, I will say that the author was amazing at giving clues which would be vital by the end. A great buildup of tension!

I absolutely fell in love with both Kelan and Sol. Headstrong Sol and complex Kelan, who was practically raised to hate each other. But their character development, oh the development! I love how their relationship grew as they began to finally trust each other. What can I say, I do love a good enemies-to-lovers, and this book delivered just that! The romance was definitely swoon-worthy.

The focus was mainly on Sol and Kelan's relationship, which I understand. Yet it dragged the opportunity to have a more engaging and creative plotline. Moreover, secrets were unveiled and the characters learned more about themselves. However, after a revelation, things seemed to be just normal. It was almost no big deal. I really wished the author dug deeper into Sol's ancestry.

In conclusion, I found myself enjoying the story a lot. This prequel was a pretty good buildup for the upcoming series, and it definitely got me excited for the Flameskin Chronicles! I got my hands on the novella Flamecursed, so I'm looking forward to reading it soon!

Over and out. -Nora <3

This book centered on the romance between Sol and Kelan, an enemies to lovers theme. That part of the story was pretty interesting, although I do think their romance progressed rather quickly, but I attributed that to their long time together.
What I would have loved to find out more about was what made them enemies. I knew the gist of what started the war but it would have been nice to know why the King did what he did. Maybe that will be explained later on in the series.
I enjoyed this book and I definitely want to continue the series and see what happens in their future.

(8/24/2020) Thank you to Netgalley for an e-arc copy of this novel. (4.5 stars)

Firefrost is a great action-packed adventure with a great enemies to lovers romance. The book has two protagonists and has a dual POV structure. We have Sol, a mountain huntress from Hillerod and Kelan, a flameskin warrior. The continent of Nordby is plagued by war and terror, stemming from King Anton Bruun's execution of his flameskin wife and daughter. Others across the continent, especially the Tokkens, have taken up arms against the flameskins, vowing utter annihilation of their race in order to prevent the burning of their lands. The novel shows how internalized prejudices and war can destroy nations and peoples, leaving countless innocent victims both within and outside of the armies.

I really loved the magic system of Firefrost. Flameskins are beings with magical fire powers; these powers manifest themselves because of pyra, a seemingly demonic that is able to possess flameskins after excessive use of their powers. Pyra have a penchant for destruction and chaos and feed on anger and other negative emotions. These aspects of pyra ultimately scare non-Flameskins and they harbor extreme prejudice against flameskins. The only way to keep them at bay is by not using powers and/or using an emberstone to extinguish the pyra's presence. Mages can also use emberstones in order to use fire magic; however excessive use of emberstones leads to mages becoming emotionally extinguished (emotionally blunted). There is also mentions of powers granted by the goddess Maja to the "saints" of Nordby.

The character development for Sol was great. Her feelings towards Flameskins changes drastically throughout the novel and we see her overcome what horrible ideologies she was taught. The great thing about the novel is that there is no purely good or purely evil character. Each has their faults and many are just victims of their environment. But we get to see both Sol and Kelan grow past their faults. They are both desperate to live a life of somewhat normalcy but are both used as tools. But in each other, they find the belonging they always wanted. The romance was heartbreaking and sweet. Both Kelan and Sol struggle with their emotions and it was nice to see how the romance developed in tandem with their development.

I only docked a point because there was a lot of redundancy in the beginning of the novel and it took me a little bit of chugging along to get through around the first 20%. After that it was super action packed and didn't let up for a second (much to the chagrin of Sol and Kelan).

For future novels, I hope to see some kind of resolution to the war in the future because it ends somewhat abruptly. I also want to see more worldbuilding and learn more about the other three kingdoms of Nordby outside of Tokkedal and Cassia as well as different races like the dryads. There is a lot of potential for this universe that Longley has created and I can't wait to see what she has in store next!

This book drags you in right from the start and features two very different characters with the classic trope enemies to lovers. This epic story features love, loss, and adventure. Some of the plot twists are predictable, not all, but some are not and keep you asking for more.

Two people were destined to be together, yet doomed from the start.
In Firefrost by Camille Longley, we witness a few ugly human characteristics play out in a fictional fantasy setting. Sol is a girl born in a small mountain community and is led to believe that the “Flameskin” people are evil from birth, long before they even begin to display their affinity for fire. Kelan is a boy born with what he feels is a curse – the ability to wield fire. He agrees that it’s a dangerous trait, but he can’t help how he was born. It’s immediately clear that they’re both born and raised to be enemies without a chance at civility between them.

Sol and Kelan cross paths when Sol, posing as a man, is leading a princess and her guards through the dangerous snowy mountains. Known to the princess and army men as “Hunter”, Sol is their leader on the dangerous journey because of her expertise in the mountains. Her status in the village was once held by her father. Since the passing of her father, Sol has been the provider for her family and thus poses as her father to keep the job.

We are human first. We’re not as different as we think.
A common theme throughout the book is Kelan’s desire to be seen as a human and not a demon. There are many Flameskins who have committed tragic offenses against villagers; yet, there are terrible humans who have murdered their people as well. The basic nature to protect their own by harming others actually makes them the same while they’d like to believe they’re very different.

The build-up of Sol and Kelan’s love worked well because it took natural stages. At first they were just civil with each other for survival. Then they started to warm up to each other and became allies. Friendship and love built upon those stages. It wasn’t a quick jump to love that we tend to see in YA books. Thereafter, Camille Longley provides multiple stages of conflict among Kelan and Sol. Love is never easy after all.

I enjoyed this story of love, danger, and compromise very much. Sol and Kelan work hard to see past what they were raised to believe. It’s even harder for them to try to influence their own family and friends. Needless to say, trying to end a war between Sol’s people and the Flameskins seems impossible but necessary. In Firefrost nothing is every easy, and no step that is taken comes without a personal price to Sol and Kelan.

Sol is a huntress pretending to be a man to help her queen cross the mountains, Kelan is a soldier for a group of people overcome with fire demons.

This is the epitome of a haters to lovers story and I adored it. This book does a wonderful job of explaining what the stakes are in a situation, and then taking them through to their conclusion. There is no shying away from death, casualties of war, or hiding the way that organizations will work until their goal is achieved.

I found both Sol and Kelan incredibly compelling. Their backgrounds do a wonderful job of shaping who they are, what they can do, and how they react to everything around them. There are some twists and turns in this book that I never would have expected, and some that I did but still really enjoyed.

Firefrost introduces us to a world in the midst of a war. We're introduced to Sol, a young huntress who comes from a small village and just wants to help provide food for her family. Kelan is a solider, a man that has the unique ability to control fire, and he's managed to keep control the powers from overtaking him. Due to unique circumstances, they're tossed together in the middle of the snowy mountains. To find out more, you'll have to read the story for yourself!

I think the premise and the world behind Firefrost is really interesting. Those were what made me download the book after reading the description. I loved discovering more about the world as I was reading. I loved the world building that we did get from the story, and I wanted to know more about the magic system and the world itself. It seems that this is a prequel to other stories, which I wasn't aware of when I first picked up the book, so I'm hoping we can learn more about the world in the next books.

The romance, for me, felt extremely rushed. I knew from the summary that this was an enemies to lovers story, but it felt like the transition between those two states was too abrupt. I would have liked to see more character development that led to that change in feelings for them. There was a lot of focus on their survival, and there was a lot of the book that revolved around them hiking from one place to another. The journeying chapters were often slower and more repetitive than some of the more action-filled chapters, but I felt that all of the chapter were short enough that the story didn't drag, despite the time that they spent walking between locations. I also enjoyed having both Sol and Kelan's perspectives and being able to see inside of their heads.

Many thanks to the author and NetGalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I received this Arc in exchange for my honest review

This book is absolutely perfect!! I devoured it and desperately want more!! I feel like Kelan and Sol's story isn't over and I so hope there is more.

As a slow burn trope lover, I APPROVE OF THIS BOOK!!! I felt like my heart was being squeezed from all the feelings this book gave me all throughout the book. I was literally screaming!!!! You know what reminds me of this book? Six of Crows’ Nina and Matthias!! It’s like reading about their story and their journey to finding a safe place except it’s super detailed, extra action and adventure, and SUPER romance filled.

As a fantasy AND a romance lover, I really liked this book. But just a reminder for those who doesn’t like a lot of romance on their fantasy book, this might not be the best one for you. (IT IS FOR ME THOUGH)

Reading this book also felt like I was reading a whole series. Except for the one main conflict, there were so many (maybe too many?) other conflicts in it that were solved almost instantly. I think I prefer less conflict with a longer time before they’re solved (more exciting!!!)

All in all, this is a great read!!

Thank you so much to BooksGoSocial via NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review! All opinions are my own.

So we have a classic enemies to lovers story, set against the snowy and magical Ulve Mountains. The Flameskins are a race of people who coexist with a demon called a pyra, and once their soul is fully consumed they essentially turn into demons. The nonmagical people and army of Tokkedal are attempting to eradicate this army of fire demons, a war which was been ongoing. With atrocities like cutting out the hearts of, and then burning flameskins being commonplace, the hatred and prejudice and fear of the nonmagical citizens runs deep.

The world building was really quite well done. We learn all about the snowy and inhospitable mountains, their legends, and the people who inhabit them. How they live, what they eat, how they feel in regards to the ongoing war. The political aspects got a bit confusing because even though a Tokken King was mentioned several times, a queen ended up being in power? Other than that I enjoyed the world quite a bit, especially the place at the end. Cough no spoilers.

The magic includes the Flameskins who have their demons, or mages that have similar skills but must use a stone to achieve them. There is so much intricate detail about the pyras and mages and their respective curses, that I was pretty impressed for the first 40% of the book. Even the history and prejudices and course of the wars were pretty interesting, as were all the ways in which the fire could be used. From firesharing to Saint Katerine and her powers, there were a very wide range.

The characters are a bit of another story. Sol is her village’s huntress, and ends up on a confusing journey of survival with a Flameskin commander named Kelan. They have to rely on each other for guidance, food, warmth, and emotional support while more or less having to escape both armies and everyone else they meet. Their goals change as they go, but safety is hard to find in a world where there is no place to be together.

Can they trust each other? Should they hate each other or jump into a bedroll? Can Kelan fight off his Pyra and stay human despite the fact that Sol is a bit of a moron and forces him to use it all the time? The relationship and inner monologue between them got so repetitive during the 35-70% part of the book that I just had to skim at times. There were no new revelations and yet every few pages I had to read about their very repetitive feelings and confusion towards each other. 1.5 stars docked right there, I would have just preferred a shorter book or to spend those pages maybe hearing more stories about the mountains, the Saints for sure, or literally anything else.

Kelan was a pretty interesting and complex character, while Sol just drove me nuts until she got her sh!t together and figured out which side to be on. I get that watching your pa cut out a Flameskin’s heart would have lasting effects, but it took her a very long time to come off her high horse and work cooperatively with him to survive.

I was on an easy 5⭐ course until I hit the middle of the book doldrums that some of the early reviews mentioned. There was still action going on but just so much repetition. This looks to be a prequel book to the rest of the series, taking place 100ish years before the next book occurs, so there was just no reason for it. I once again encourage YA authors to give their readers some credit and back off the repetition.

Fans of enemies to lovers, found families, adopted families, fire magic, superstition and lore, keep an eye out for this one! It releases September 21st!


Blog review can be seen at: https://onereadingnurse.com/2020/08/11/arc-review-firefrost-by-camille-longley/

I read this thanks to NetGalley.

Well, if you like a good dose of fantasy - YA, I would say - then you'll have a lot of fun here. Sol is a huntress, Kelan is a soldier, they are on opposite sides in a war to the end - so, yes, of course, blah, blah, blah.

The fun is in the getting there, and the plot twists. It started out and I thought "Oh, yeah, this is this kind of book", and then suddenly we switch to something else and something else. So many ideas here, interesting world building, and plenty of room for more books from the world Longley has created.

I absolutely loved this book and it reminded me so much of one of my favourite books that I had to go back and re-read it! This is definitely one that I will be buying to put on my bookshelf to read again and again as it was just so good to read. There is violence, betrayal, love and vengeance, it has everything a good fantasy novel should have in it.

My only criticism is that some of the book seemed to be breezed over where it could've been made longer to really enhance the story.

Amazing book and I can't wait to read more from this author

Thank you to the author and NetGalley for providing me with a free copy in return for an honest review!

Sol is a huntress. To feed her family, she takes on a mission: guide the lady Isabella and her guards through the treacherous winter pass in the mountains. Kelan is a Flameskin, able to wield fire magic, but possessed by a pyra – a demon waiting for its chance to take control over him. Sol and Kelan are enemies in an age-old war, but when fate throws them together, they have to depend on each other to survive the journey through the mountains. As they learn more about each other, they start to question everything they thought they knew.

Firefrost is the prequel to the upcoming Flameskin Chronicles series. It serves as an introduction to the world, but I assume you won’t have to read this one to understand the “actual” series later on. That being said, I can really recommend this book.

I am intrigued by the setting in this book. The kingdom, the neighboring countries, the mountains,… But also the people: there are mages, Flameskins, mentions of dryads, ice wolves, and so on. I wouldn’t have minded more information about these things though. In fact, it took me some time to figure out what the different factions were, what a pyra is, what the difference between a mage and Flameskin is, and what the politics are. It all becomes clear later on in the book (except maybe for the political elements), but it would have been nice to have a bit more world building earlier on.

The reason why there wasn’t that much world building is probably the fact that Firefrost is very much focused on the romance between Sol and Kelan. Which I didn’t mind at all. I mean, I knew it would be heavy on the romance and that’s why I picked this book. But the romance was also cute and I loved reading about these two characters falling for each other. The way they fought their feelings because of prejudices, and how they overcame the latter.

I loved both main characters. Kelan’s struggle with his pyra was hard to read at times, because he’s clearly a great person who was forced into a role he never wanted. He might be a Flameskin, but he never felt like he belonged with them. It took me a bit longer to warm up to Sol, because she was very headstrong and set in her ways, but I ended up loving her just as much as I did Kelan. She went through quite a journey as well. From idolizing her father to realizing he might not have been as perfect as she’d always thought. Which is something we all learn about our parents when we grow up, albeit not to this degree (I hope!).

Sol and Kelan did fall in love fairly quickly, though. I had expected it would take at least 200 pages before they realized/admitted their mutual attraction, but – due to time skips in the story – that happened a lot sooner. That doesn’t mean the rest of the book was smooth sailing and honeymoon vibes. Oh no. Things went wrong, threats appeared all over the place and Sol and Kelan were forced apart. So don’t expect some slow-burn romance that ends with both characters finally confessing their feelings. Instead, the second part of Firefrost focused on the struggles they have to go through to be together.

I have one tiny remark about their romance and the way it was written. There are several instances where things get a bit heated between them (pun intended). They’re always interrupted, but this creates the impression there will be some sexy times later on. Except… that never happens. It’s not that I *demand* smut, but with the way their interactions were written, I was kind of waiting for it. But that’s probably just my dirty mind! So don’t worry, Firefrost is perfectly suitable for younger readers!

All in all, Firefrost is a great book that made me curious about the rest of the series. If you’re looking for a YA fantasy novel with a heavy focus on enemies-to-lovers romance, I can recommend this one. You can find it in stores on September 21st!

From enemies to lovers, Sol - Huntress/Mage and Kelan - Flameskin, must find a way to be together and end the war.



It’s hard when two people don’t want to be what they are and hate each other... at least in the beginning...

"I hate you," she muttered, clenching her teeth and willing tears to stop. How had she let herself cry in front of him? She wrapped her arms around her body. Now that she wasn’t wearing the emberstone manacle, the cold bit into her, nipping her uncovered face and fingers.

"Fire isn’t evil. We use fire to cook, to light and warm our homes. Without fire, humankind wouldn’t survive."

"But it is evil to use it like this. To be tainted by it. To let it enter the blood."

"I won’t apologize for saving your life."
"It’s better to die untainted than to let the poison take you."
"Maybe we aren’t so different," Kelan said softly. " We’re both afraid of what fire can do to us."


Sol and Kelan have to keep each other alive through the winter mountain pass after a dreadful accident. I’m doing so they find out about each other and ultimately find, they want the same things.

She blinked rapidly, fighting back the tears. Then she looped one arm around Kelan’s neck and pulled him in, meeting his lips with hers. His lips were hot, and kissing him was like tasting the first scents of spring after a long winter, it was the heady exhilaration of the hunt. He held her close, wrapping his arms around her waist, and the warmth of his body enveloped her. She pressed herself against him, hating how much she wanted his warmth, how much she wanted him.


This story is character driven and not much works building, which is fine. I mean you CAN feel every bit of the cold and killings they go through but not much else. Either way, I very much loved Sol and Kelan and I look forward to their next adventures!

**Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a digital copy of this book!

Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾

If you’re a fan of enemies to lovers and romance set in a fantasy setting, then you’ll love this book.

Thank you to Netgalley for approving me for an Earc for this book.

I loved this story, it was a classic enemies to lovers story without too much of a cliché. The story opens with action and enough intrigue to keep you intrigued and keep reading in one sitting. I loved the two main characters from which there are 2 POVs. They both have internal struggles which develop throughout the story, you really get a feel for each of their troubles with the opposite kind but also how they’re dealing and learning to appreciate each others troubles, the author really has spent time creating the character arcs and making you feel for each of them and also route for their budding romance and bid for freedom.

The story is pretty fast paced and flows really nicely, if you’re looking for a relatively quick read that’s easy to follow then I would definitely recommend this book. There’s a few action scenes which aren’t super long but the story moves and then there’s another which I don’t mind, especially when the final fight scene is quite epic (as it is in this one).

The world building is done well as well, I think this helps with allowing the story to flow well as you don’t have to struggle to get your mind around where they are or the magic they possess because it’s too complex. There were some plot points that I didn’t see coming toward to end of the book which is so refreshing as I can usually tell where a story is going, but they’re kept tight within the writing and was a genuine surprise when it came to those moments. I cant wait for the next instalments and see where the story takes Sol and Kelan.

5 stars for Firefrost! I started this book late last night, and finished it this afternoon. It was such a fun read! Both of the main characters jumped off the page, and I instantly cared about what happened to them. I am so excited to continue reading about this world.

Completely binge-able new series that is part fantasy, part romance. This series reminds me of Victoria Aveyard's "Red Queen" series. Sol is a huntress who is a very strong female character stuck in the mountains of the Ulves after and avalance with Kelan, a Flameskin. This starts as a love-hate relationship; until the two learn there is more to each than what is on the surface.

Loved every page; completing in one day. This is definetley a series to keep on your radar.

I really enjoyed this! I love survival stories and Sol and Kelan making it through the snow and mountains and their many enemies was definitely exciting!

I felt a bit of Wicked Saints vibes from this and I loved that book so I'm not surprised I liked this as well. Sol is a capable girl and I admired how she perservered and pushed Kelan and herself through so many obstacles to get back to her family. She does have prejudices at first, but once she gets to know Kelan she begins to shift her thinking. You have to feel bad for the Fireskins at least a bit, they can't really control giving into the pyra demon inside them and to kill children because of how they're born is really terrible.

Most of the story is Sol and Kelan trying to survive against cold, lack of food, injuries, and being hunted. It feels like they can never be safe, but the romance that comes out of it was lovely. I like them as a couple and the way they both have a soft side for helping others.

The only part I didn't quite understand was the different races (?) I guess you'd call them. The Fireskins and mages and Tokken seem very similar but for having fire abilities. I'd like some clarification there if possible.

The ending wrapped up pretty well, so I'm wondering what the next book will be about. Looking forward to finding out!

I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review

This was a definite roller coaster of emotions in this clean, fantasy, coming of age story. Our hero and heroine are on opposing sides of a war and must repeatedly face situations that force them to choose between their personal goals and their sense of duty and loyalty. There were some plot twist that I wish were more fully developed, but overall I really enjoyed this story.

This book had brought me to an amazing time with Sol and Kelan !!

Of course, while reading this book, I couldn't not think or Romeo and Juliet's story.
But this story literally ate me !! I couldn't stop my reading, until I had finished the book.

Kelan and Sol are enemies, well, at least their kind are ennemies, but little by little, they'll know how to appreciate each other's company. Together, they'll face a lot of challenges, and it won't be easy for them.

Kelan is a flameskin, inside him live an entity, his Pyra. Kelan is doing whatever he can, to keep his Pyra inside him, he refused to let him take control and lose himself, that's not what he want, even if it's something that is normal to do for his kind. But, he wants his own freedom, he want to make his own choice.

Sol is a huntress, she is escorting Princess Isabela, who is supposed to marry a Prince, that will help them during the battle with the Flameskins. But things won't go as planned.
Besides Kelan, Sol will start to ask herself what she should do, especially since she seems to like Kelan the more they are together.
But a part of her, can't betrayed her father by falling in love with Kelan. She'll have to make a decision, a one that can change everything for the both of them.
It's well known, that love is stronger than anything.

This book touched me very deeply, I was sad when I finished this book, because I really enjoyed reading their story.

I really enjoyed this story. I liked the world building and the magical elements. I liked Sol and Kelan. I got pretty invested in their story. It felt a little repetitive at times but they were on the run so they were bound to get caught. I liked surprise plot twists and turns the story took. All in all it was a fun read. I wish there was a sequel. Thank you for the opportunity

Firefrost is such a satisfying and wholesome book. I really enjoyed the story and the development of the main character's relationship, which often made me laugh out loud!

I don't know what the rest of the series is going to look like but I know I am excited for it.