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Oct 11, 2011

Heather rated it:

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Jan 20, 2011

Kristi-The Book Faery rated it:

First off, I love all things Fey! Ms. Gow did not disappoint!

Breena has always felt a misfit among those around her, everyone except Logan, her best friend.

She has always dreamed of a land where faeries exist and she was a part of that land. In her dreams she is a child, happy and content, doted upon. She remembers learning a dance to a beautiful song with a beautiful boy that she yearns to be with, his name is Kian. Breena's dream world is so realistic that she's not s More...

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Feb 11, 2011

Jac rated it:

NO SPOILERS-- I wanted to make sure I could keep others from reading this book before they started!!!

Wow, where to begin. This line of fantasy has been so overused lately I feel it is becoming as cliché as vampires but some authors (like Julie Kagawa) have molded elements of such fantasies to suit their own plot lines instead of merely robbing what was spawned out of others' creativity. Winter battling Summer seems quite atypical to me but nevertheless I continue to read such novels More...

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Jul 29, 2011

Anna rated it:

I mainly read this book because I wanted to compare it to The Iron King, the concept of both books sounded the exact same and they were for the most part. However, The Iron King was far better. There was barely a lead up to what happened in Bitter Frost, I felt like I was jumping into the middle of the story, like I missed the whole set up of the novel. There was no depth to the characters. Kian, I thought was written very poorly. In the summary he sounds cold and distant which I didn't get at a More...

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May 29, 2011

Kailin rated it:

I notice other authors on Goodreads voting on their books. Presidents and other politicians can vote for themselves, why couldn't authors? Especially when they're an active member of Goodreads, too. Goodreads wouldn't be inviting authors to be part of their programs if they didn't want authors to get involve in discussions, groups, and on their own book sites. So, here I am. Obviously I believe and care enough about this series to put my heart, soul, and emotions into not just one book, but at l More...

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Sep 16, 2010

Amber rated it:

Bitter Frost is an amazing book about the Winter Fey. Breena is dreaming about a wonderful place where she's a little girl dancing with a young boy. The boy turns out to be Prince Kian, the Winter Prince whom she will marry. Breena has never fit into her life as a regular teenage girl in Oregon. Turns out it is because she once lived in Feyland, where she is half-fairy, and the Princess to the Summer Court. Since her banishment from Feyland, war between the Summer and Winter Courts had broke More...

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Jan 05, 2011

Kiki rated it:

Wow! What an incredible tale of emotional conflict between love and duty! I thoroughly enjoyed Kailin's brilliant prose as she created the marvelous world of faery. Her readers will not be disappointed as they step foot into Feyland. From the prologue, I was instantly fascinated with the author's beautiful and lyrical words. Each step of the way, you wll be holding your breath anxiously to see what will happen next!

I was taken aback at how quickly Breena manifestd her faery po More...

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Jul 04, 2011

Patty rated it:

Breena has just turned 16. She wakes up to find her mother gone. This is a bit unusual because her mom is always there to make a fuss about her birthday.
On the way to school Breena believes she sees odd creatures in the woods. Something blue, something not quite right… but she shrugs it off. Breena is not the most popular girl in school. Other girls have more money, better clothes and even better friends. After school and upon returning home to a still empty house her one and More...

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Dec 09, 2011

Vivian rated it:

I found this book very lacking in many areas.

At first when I began reading it, I couldn't help but draw comparisons between Bitter Frost and The Iron King. Both involve a half-Summer faerie brought up in the mortal world, a best friend who happens to be a part of the Faerie world and a winter prince. In both books, things go wrong on their birthday and they begin seeing things that logically aren't there. People go missing, the mother in this series and brother in the Iron Fey serie More...

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Nov 18, 2011

Your Average Bookworms rated it:

I have to be honest, I was skeptic about reading this book because I wasn't in to the whole fairy concept. The inside was far worse, the font was big and the book was thin, and I was thinking, what am I getting myself into? Don't judge a book by its cover. I've never known how true this phrase is until now.
I was absolutely in love with the world created: Feyland. It sounded so wonderful, magical and so pleasant to live in. The author must have known me by heart (haha) to include all other m More...

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Oct 02, 2011

Devil rated it:

Este ha sido un libro realmente bonito y entretenido. Hacia tiempo que no disfrutaba de un libro de esta manera. Se ve que es una especie de libro introductorio hacia los siguiente3s de la saga, por lo que se convierte en una historia corta y agradable. Los personajes me han encantado y este es un mundo que promete estar muy trabajado en los siguientes libros.
Pero, primero de todo, presentemos a los personajes:
Breena (Tree-na para las amigas... o no tan amigas)--> es la típica ado More...

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Jul 11, 2011

Maria rated it:

Breena has always had dreams of fairies, of playing in the Summer Palace with two other children, and practicing the waltz with her intended. But that's all they are, dreams, right? She begins to question that when she starts seeing fairies. Than being attacked by a pixie and to top it off being kidnapped by a Winter Prince she only knew existed in her dreams.

I couldn't wait to start reading Bitter Frost after I read the summary. At first it was really good, Breena had More...

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Apr 02, 2011

Kris rated it:

On the heels of reading Julia Kagawa's wonderful trilogy I can't help but feel that this story falls quite flat. It is short, very similar to the Iron Fey trilogy as mentioned above (though I suppose that is to be expected as many faerie stories have similarities), and has simple writing that I tended to gloss over in the hopes that the plot would finally get somewhere - or even get me invested in reading further into this world. It didn't.

While knowing full well that this is a young a More...

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Jan 07, 2011

Isis rated it:

Bitter Frost is a good book and a great opening to the Frost series. I liked meeting Breena, Kian, and Logan, and I enjoyed learning about part of their journey in Feyland.

Breena is an average girl, but not in a way that would annoy the reader. She's smart, has an imagination, and she's definitely not helpless. She grows up very quickly on her 16th birthday, after things happen that move the story along.

Kian is interesting, and I felt like he was less "real" than Br More...

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Dec 29, 2010

Karissa rated it:

I should start by saying that I got this book because of the pretty cover and the fairy premise; for $4.99 is looked like a steal and had excellent reviews. I had recently read both of Julie Kagawa's Iron Daughter books and was in the mood for more fairy court drama. This book was okay; it could have been great and it did start out really good. As the book went on though it lost depth and characters started sounding awkward and bored with themselves. Also it should be noted that this is a More...

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Dec 16, 2010

Kim rated it:

I picked up Bitter Frost after reading Gow's Pulse series. From the start, the fey world is presented in lyrical beautiful writing. Gow's style is such that her writing characterize the world, the action, and the emotional state of the protagonist. She has the style of Maggie Stiefvater, Ally Condie, and even Hemingway or Steinbeck. Bitter Frost and Forever Frost demonstrates this further. Having read Forever Frost, the second book in this series, I am convinced this series gets better and bette More...

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Dec 11, 2010

Karen rated it:

I would say this book is about a 3.5/5*. I only say that and not give it anything higher because the book was so short.

Even though the book was short I believe it still executed the story really well.

The story starts off on Breena's 16th birthday. For as long as she can remember she has always dreamed about fairies and pixies and a place called "Feyland". The dreams would often leave her thinking about them long after she has woken up and she would end up doin More...

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Aug 27, 2010

Doreen rated it:

Bitter Frost is one of those books that leave you wishing you can live in another world, if only just for a day. Like the film Avatar, I was transported to a world vivid with imagery of all senses. You can see, feel, smell, taste, and touch Feyland. An appropriate-sized book for the teen market (length is similar to Gossip Girl books), teenage readers, especially reluctant readers will have no problem picking up this book and finishing it quickly. The writing, the story, the action, and chara More...

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Jun 09, 2010

Theresa rated it:

Imagine dreaming about the same place and same people every night when you go to sleep. Then, when you turn 16, you find that the dream wasn't merely a dream, but a reality - a place where you have been, and a place you have no choice but to return to. What a great start to the perfect fantasy... Or is it?

This is my first novel by Kailin Gow and I promise it won't be the last! She has a wonderful way of capturing the reader from the start and easily transports them to an interesting More...

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Feb 24, 2011

Michelle rated it:

3.5 Stars
So I have to say, I liked the story, and I liked the plot line. But the thing that disappointed me was how choppy the story was. There wasn't much introduction into the characters before you are suddenly thrust into the main plot. Sometimes it's a good thing, but in this case it's so rushed. Breena is a likable character who of course is secretly loved by her best friend Logan. Her mother is suddenly "gone on a business trip" on her 16th birthday and that's all that More...

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Dec 29, 2011

Fallon rated it:

First I want to start with "Bitter Frost", this is a novella and a really quick read. In print the whole book is 254 pages most of which is indeed Bitter Frost. I know some people would classify this as full length, but to each his own. I really enjoyed this story, the author is writing based on a Danish version of the Snow Queen and Jack Frost, so we have some old mythology to fall back on and give this some more substance. I liked the writers style, she wasn't over the top with her t More...

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Jul 21, 2010

Nic rated it:

Hmmm... this book was okay. When I first started reading it kind of reminded me of one of my favourite fae books but not in a good way.

It is the story of Breena who is not very popular, she loves art and has always had a connection with the woods. She lives with her mother and has never known her father. She has only one friend, the gorgeous Logan. All her life she has dreamed about fairies especially a fairy prince named Kian. On her 16th birthday she start seeing fairies in More...

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Aug 31, 2010

Shawna rated it:

Before reviewing Bitter Frost, I had to take a look at the discussion questions for teens which were provided for Bitter Frost. First of all, I appreciate Gow providing these questions, and I can see how Bitter Frost's story is used to bring up the topics. I especially liked the question on whether you see Breena as a role model. What qualities do you like about her?

Bitter Frost is about Breena who seems like any teenage girl. She seems confident, but she's also insecure, especial More...

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Sep 01, 2010

Brooke rated it:

Besides friends recommending this book to me, I wanted to read it because of the author's guest post. She mentioned this book series is about the Winter fairies. She also mentioned The Frost Series is a prequel series to another series. I'm highly intrigued by that! I know there has always been conflict between Winter and Summer fairies since time began. Look at all the fairy tales, even cartoons about fairies, Winter and Summer are always in conflict with each other. It's interesting this More...

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Jun 22, 2010

Kristina rated it:

Fairy fans...this one is for you! I'm so happy that I had the opportunity to review this book!
Kailin writes beautifully and weaves a magical tale that you won't forget. Yes, it reminded me of other fairie stories I've read, but all of them remind me of each other as I think the basic research is the same. Bitter Frost had so many elements that I did find unique; I don't want to spoil the story so I'll just say that there are way more than fairies that go to and fro.
I loved these char More...

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Jan 12, 2011

Amanda rated it:

A fast read. The characters really suck you in and you want to see more of the romance between Breena and Kian. At first I thought Kian was heartless but as you progress in the story you see that his attitude is just a product of his experiences and still has love for Breena hidden deep within. Loved this book and am so excited to see what happens in the next one. I have a feeling that Mrs. Gow will be the next it author.

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Oct 30, 2011

Kate rated it:

i, personally, did not like this book much. ive read the iron fey series and then i read this and i realised the similarities between the first books in each series were too.. clashing. like i found it hard to concentrate without thinking about the other, also i thought the books in this series were too fast paced and i was finished reading in no time.

however i do enjoy books about faerie and so with the different twists i was able to keep reading and mildly enjoy it but after finish More...

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Jun 10, 2010

Farrah rated it:

Bitter Frost is the first in Gow’s latest young adult Fey series. We’re introduced to goblins, pixies, werewolves, and fairies. Breena is a shy girl who’s constantly picked on by her schoolmates except by her best friend Logan who she later learns is a werewolf. We meet Kian, the Fairy Prince who’s come to kidnap her and take her to the Winter Kingdom and the queen, his mom. She learns she is part fairy and princess of the Summer Kingdom; the reason why she always felt more at home in her fairy More...

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Sep 06, 2010

Brenda rated it:

Bitter Frost is a fast-paced tale about fairies in the beautifully-depicted world of Feyland. From beginning to end, the writing draws you in like a musical score. It's pleasant and dreamy in the opening chapters because Breena's world in Oregan appears dream-like. She has just turned sixteen when she begins seeing goblins and other supernatural creatures. Then the action picks up and the writing fits the chase. As the action slows again and Breena is spending time with Kian, she is able to enjo More...

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Jun 07, 2010

Melissa rated it:

In Breena's world dreams and reality are mixed. In fact her dreams are so real that it haunts her until she can express it on canvas. Even though her best friend, Logan, is the hottest guy in school, her high school experience is not pleasant. Her dreams and her art is what gets her through the day. On her 16th birthday, things start changing. First she starts to see faeries around town and Logan gets very protective of her. When she sees Kian, the fae prince of her dreams, and is kidnapped into More...

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