Format: Kindle, 363 pages
Release Date: January 13, 2025
Publisher: Entangled: Teen
Source: Publisher
Genre: Young Adult / Fantasy / Romance
A dying kingdom on thin ice…
Not so long ago, druid Keltania Tunne thought she knew the world—and her place in it. Magic was all but dead, and the kingdom torn apart. Then she was sent to the court of the Winter Fae and charged with the protection of Valen, the icily arrogant prince who some believed would bring about the destruction of them all…
Instead, he brought magic.
The greed for magic nearly destroyed their world, and its return could plunge them all back into chaos—or unite the estranged fae courts…if they move quickly.
Now, Keltania and Valen must navigate the temperamental fae, their insidious secrets, and an enemy who would cleave the kingdom in two in the name of vengeance—all the while hiding the truth of their connection.
Its magic. Its remarkable power. And its ability to crush their hearts in two.
But no one knows that Valen struck a secret bargain with their enemy...and soon, everyone in the land will face the consequences.
Not so long ago, druid Keltania Tunne thought she knew the world—and her place in it. Magic was all but dead, and the kingdom torn apart. Then she was sent to the court of the Winter Fae and charged with the protection of Valen, the icily arrogant prince who some believed would bring about the destruction of them all…
Instead, he brought magic.
The greed for magic nearly destroyed their world, and its return could plunge them all back into chaos—or unite the estranged fae courts…if they move quickly.
Now, Keltania and Valen must navigate the temperamental fae, their insidious secrets, and an enemy who would cleave the kingdom in two in the name of vengeance—all the while hiding the truth of their connection.
Its magic. Its remarkable power. And its ability to crush their hearts in two.
But no one knows that Valen struck a secret bargain with their enemy...and soon, everyone in the land will face the consequences.
Nature of Frost is the second and final installment in author Jus Accardo's Omen of Ice duology. This story focuses on two main characters: Valen Frostreaver and Keltania Tunne. Keltania spent her whole life training to be an Aphelian, one of the few druids left descended from the nearly mythical Aphelian who helped save everyone by giving up most of her magic to a fae she loved. Tania is one of the more skilled fighters to come along. Her ability and cunning make her the ideal candidate to become a Fae protector.
Valen is the heir because of who his mother was, and the fact that he is likely the only one in the entire court who was born with magic. Magic is slowly drained from him to keep up the lies built upon for generations. Not so long ago, Keltania thought she knew the world—and her place in it. Magic was all but dead, and the kingdom was torn apart. Then, she was sent to the court of the Winter Fae and charged with the protection of Valen, the icily arrogant prince who some believed would bring about the destruction of them all. Instead, he brought magic.
The greed for magic nearly destroyed their world, and its return could plunge them all back into chaos—or unite the estranged fae courts if they move quickly. Now, Keltania and Valen must navigate the temperamental fae, their insidious secrets, and an enemy who would cleave the kingdom in two in the name of vengeance while hiding the truth of their connection. It's magic. It has remarkable power. And its ability to crush their hearts in two. But no one knows that Valen struck a secret bargain with their enemy...and soon, everyone in the land will face the consequences.
The story is told from both Keltania and Valen's points-of-view, and they each have the knowledge and folklore of their people to draw from. The druid and fae histories are linked but with disparate histories passed down, particularly since the fae are basically immortal and some witnessed the Great Drain and the war or are only a couple generations removed from it, while the druids are many, many generations removed. There are definitely quite a few unexpected twists in the story.
While some elements seemed easy to guess, many left me completely shocked. The banter between Tania and Valen is so incredible. Valen and Keltania are very good for each other as they are opposites and balance each other. Tania is persistent, courageous, strong, and fierce. Valen has a lot of secrets and an unfortunate childhood, which explains a lot about why he tries to be cocky, charming, and glib about what happens around him. I would definitely recommend this series from the beginning.
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