Beasts of the Frozen Sun
- Author Jill Criswell
- Narrator Alana Kerr Collins, Tim Campbell
- Publisher Blackstone Publishing
- Publish Date 6 August 2019
- Run Time 12 hours and 5 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories – Romance, love or friendship, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Thrillers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Traditional stories, Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Fantasy, Generational sagas, Traditional stories, myths and fairy tales.
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What to expect
Burn brightly. Love fiercely. For all else is dust.
Every child of Glasnith learns the last words of Aillira, the god-gifted mortal whose doomed love affair sparked a war of gods and men, and Lira of clan Stone knows the story better than most. As a descendant of Aillira and god-gifted in her own right, she has the power to read people's souls, to see someone's true essence with only a touch of her hand.
When a golden-haired warrior washes up on the shores of her homeland—one of the fearful marauders from the land of the Frozen Sun—Lira helps the wounded man instead of turning him in. After reading his soul, she realizes Reyker is different than his brethren who attack the coasts of Glasnith. He confides in her that he's been cursed with what his people call battle-madness, forced to fight for the warlord known as the Dragon, a powerful tyrant determined to reignite the ancient war that Aillira started.
As Lira and Reyker form a bond forbidden by both their clans, the wrath of the Dragon falls upon them and all of Glasnith, and Lira finds herself facing the same tragic fate as her ancestor. The battle for Lira's life, for Reyker's soul, and for their peoples' freedom has only just begun …
Critics Review
u201cNarrators Alana Kerr Collins and Tim Campbell work hand in hand to weave an intricate tale of forbidden love and undying braveryu2026This expertly narrated audiobook, filled with toying gods and courageous humans, is a worthwhile listen.u201d
u201cBeasts of the Frozen Sun sweeps the reader into a lush and vivid world of magic and betrayal, crowned by a heroine who captivates from the first pages and a love story powerful enough to bring time to a standstill. An amazing debut.u201d
u201cBeasts of the Frozen Sun is 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 adventureu2014I couldnu2019t get enough of Lira and Reykeru2019s story.u201d
u201cA fast-paced, epic tale, a brilliantly imagined world, unforgettable characters, and a wonderful love storyu2014Beasts of the Frozen Sun is a great start to what should be a compelling new series.u201d
u201cThis intense, action-packed start to a series offers star-crossed lovers against a brutal backdrop and violent tests of loyalty. Criswellu2019s world-building is particularly noteworthy, and the mythology and reality of Lira and Reykeru2019s world are captivatingu2026Purchase for fans of Game of Thronesu2013inspired fantasy.u201d
u201cHigh stakes and a whirlwind adventureu2026This book is full of forbidden love, a world on the brink of war, and incredible magic like the ability to read someoneu2019s soulu2026A story you could lose yourself in.u201d
u201cA knockout! The writing was spectacularu2026It was a fierce and dark tale about warring clans with a severe hatred of the unknown, a ballsy heroine who can read a manu2019s soul with one simple touch, and a brooding love interest forced to fight against his heart. Itu2019s intense and addictive, and honestly Iu2019m still reeling from that endingu2026but I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel! This book deserves a 10 out of 10 and I urge you to pick this up, especially if you like historical fiction. It reminded me of The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson, but with a savage, Viking edge.u201d
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