I enjoyed the other characters part of the squad, as each character was different and brought a new personality and perspective to the story. She’s head strong and caring and really wants to prove to her mother and kingdom that she is good enough to be Queen. But the one thing I really liked the most about this book was the characters, especially Asterin. The magic system in Shadow Frost is unique and fits the story setting well. Coco Ma brings to the YA fantasy genre a fast-paced, epic adventure that teens across the world will love.

And the written words behind this cover are just as beautiful. Website | Goodreads | Twitter | Instagram My Reviewīefore I even read the summary of Shadow Frost, I knew I had to read this book because of the cover (isn’t it absolutely gorgeous?!). Lots of cake.įollow Coco on Twitter and Instagram or visit her website at ! When she isn’t practicing piano, writing, or studying, you might find her bingeing Netflix or eating cake. Currently, she studies at Yale University. Since she began playing the piano at the age of five and a half, she has also performed on some of the world’s greatest concert stages and graduated with a pre-college diploma in piano performance from The Juilliard School in New York City. She wrote her first novel, Shadow Frost, at the age of 15. Purchase Links Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Book Depository Kobo | Google Books Author InformationĬoco Ma is a Canadian-Chinese author and pianist. That is, of course… if the demon doesn’t get to them first.įrom young author Coco Ma comes a dazzling new tale of adventure, power, and betrayal, weaving together a stunning world of magic with a killer cast in an explosive, unforgettable debut. With no one else to turn to, they are forced to decide just how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect the only world they have ever known. Asterin and her companions begin to wonder how much of their lives have been lies, especially when they realize that the center of the web of deceit might very well be themselves. The task that countless, trained soldiers have failed.īut as they hunt for the demon, they unearth a plot to assassinate the Princess herself instead. With the help of her friends and the powers she wields - though has yet to fully understand - Asterin sets out to complete a single task. When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and heir to the throne, discovers that she may hold the key to defeating the mysterious demon terrorizing her kingdom, she vows not to rest until the beast is slain. Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down. Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm.

Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes. IN THE KINGDOM OF AXARIA, a darkness rises.

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