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November 17, 2014
Snow like Ashes Book Review by Sara Raasch (Spoiler Alert!)
Synopsis
A heartbroken girl. A fierce warrior. A hero in the making.
Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.
Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.
So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.
My thoughts:
This book really reminded me of the Tinkerbell movies. Yes, Tinkerbell. It has the same concept of the four seasons dividing people up ( which I find really interesting!), but Snow like Ashes has its difference, too. For example , how Spring is being dictated by an insane man. Now thinking about how joyful and cheerful spring is thought to be, no one would ever expect this!
The ending was definitely much better than the beginning, so if you find it boring at first, just keep on reading! I have never read a book where so much different things are happening. Like how Meira is a refugee at first and then suddenly she is betrothed to a prince. I love plot twists in books and this plot twist blew me away. I want need the second book now!
Team Mather or Team Theron?
TEAM THERON ALL THE WAY!
Honestly, I do not like Mather. The part where he planned Meira to marry Theron and didn’t tell her, I wanted to punch him really hard. Everytime I read his name I read it as Mother not Mather. Is it just me?
Meira needs to end up with Theron. If she doesn’t I would probably end up in my room crying the whole day. He’s so sweet and gentle … unlike his father. His father is a coward, Im glad his so isn’t.
I really like Meira though. I actually see her as a girl who doesn’t need a man. She’s a strong and smart girl. I believe she will be a amazing queen one day!
If you are looking for a book which kinda has the Throne of Glass vibe, check this out. And how can you not resist the cover, its gorgeous. I want to see the next cover so badly!
Rating: 8/10
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Whilst in Philly last week, I of course had to stop by the...
Whilst in Philly last week, I of course had to stop by the Eastern State Penitentiary.
Fate led me to find a certain name on one of the plaques.
"Theron King."
Hmmm…
November 15, 2014
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Snow Like Ashes (Snow Like Ashes #1) by Sara Raasch
4.25 STARS
There is a lot of hype surrounding this book right now, and let me assure you, it does not disappoint. Snow Like Ashes is a impressive first book in a new fantasy series (trilogy?), perfect for fans of Throne of Glass, Falling Kingdoms
November 14, 2014
futuresandfairytales:
Last night’s event at the Big Blue Marble...
Last night’s event at the Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Philadelphia!
top left: Sarah Fine reading from OF METAL AND WISHES to a captive audience
bottom, l-r: Julia Rios, editor of KALEIDOSCOPE; E. C. Myers, contributing author to KALEIDOSCOPE and author of the recently released THE SILENCE OF SIX; Shveta Thakrar, contributing author to KALEIDOSCOPE; Claire Legrand, author of WINTERSPELL; Sarah Fine, author of OF METAL AND WISHES; not pictured, the lovely Sara Raasch, author of SNOW LIKE ASHES, who had to leave early (we considered Photoshopping her in but we don’t have Photoshop)
November 13, 2014
The 2014 *Book Shimmy* Awards: Nominations Round | Blog | Epic Reads
It’s time for the greatest annual YA book awards ever, celebrating the best and most feels-inducing books of the year!
journeyintotheshelves:
Presenting… my October Book Haul! I...
Presenting… my October Book Haul! I really need to stop buying books. I don’t know how I actually save money.
I Am Malala: Malala Yousafzai
Neil Patrick Harris: Choose Your Own Autobiography: Neil Patrick Harris
Snow Like Ashes: Sara Raasch
In The Afterlight (The Darkest Minds: 3): Alexandra Bracken
The Young Elites: Marie Lu
The Midnight Queen: Sylvia Izzo Hunter
The Bone Season: Samantha Shannon
My True Love Gave to Me: Edited by Stephanie Perkins
Afterworlds: Scott Westerfeld
The Complete Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series: Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson’s Greek Gods: Rick Riordan (And it’s signed and its beautiful. Gosh I love Books of Wonder.)
November 12, 2014
Tonight is my last appearance on the Futures & Fairy Tales...
Tonight is my last appearance on the Futures & Fairy Tales Tour! Come to the Big Blue Marble Bookstore in Philly!
