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The Ice Queen
On Earth, people refer to her as The Ice Queen. She is the world's best paid fashion model, her face on every magazine cover, and everybody knows her name. But behind the curtain of fame, her life is lonely, secluded, and the Ice Queen persona keeps everyone at bay to be alone with her dark past. A price she is willing to pay until the day she is taken from Earth by alien slavers, and her life changes forever, the balance of power shifting. Or does it? It turns out Humans, Aliens, Monsters are equally scared of The Ice Queen. They are no match for the defiant coldness that lives inside her heart.
Until Him. The King of Tarrassia is everything she is not. Wild. Arrogant. Reckless. He thrives on being out of control. There is no escaping his madness, his matting Sign or his passion. Her coldness angers him, her defiance makes him laugh, but he is determined to melt the ice and discover, once and for all, the woman beneath.
With enemies closing in, both will discover they may be strong separate, but united, the Universe has no match for her Human spirit and his Tarrassian heart.
Until Him. The King of Tarrassia is everything she is not. Wild. Arrogant. Reckless. He thrives on being out of control. There is no escaping his madness, his matting Sign or his passion. Her coldness angers him, her defiance makes him laugh, but he is determined to melt the ice and discover, once and for all, the woman beneath.
With enemies closing in, both will discover they may be strong separate, but united, the Universe has no match for her Human spirit and his Tarrassian heart.
408 pages, Paperback
First published May 28, 2021
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About the author
Aria Mossi
3 books21 followersAn English literature teacher by trade and bookworm at heart, Aria Mossi lives in rural Suffolk. However, her cosmopolitan ethnic background makes her feel as though she were a citizen of the world, including the alien worlds she is so fond of.
Aria grew up with her grandmothers' inspiring stories and inherited their love for books.
The Tarrassian Saga was a long time coming adventure and a journey of self-discovey.
Aria's characters are praise to our Humanity. A keen observer of the human nature, Aria noticed the people who survive the most traumatic events are those who put others at the front of their minds. Her books are a reminder of our infinite resilience, our carry on spirit and our passions.
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Aria grew up with her grandmothers' inspiring stories and inherited their love for books.
The Tarrassian Saga was a long time coming adventure and a journey of self-discovey.
Aria's characters are praise to our Humanity. A keen observer of the human nature, Aria noticed the people who survive the most traumatic events are those who put others at the front of their minds. Her books are a reminder of our infinite resilience, our carry on spirit and our passions.
Follow Aria Mossi on other platforms
Instagram @aria_mossi
Twitter @ariamossi
TikTok @aria_mossi
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July 3, 2021
THIS BOOK WAS SO GOOD OMGGGG
May 25, 2021
I received this book as an eARC from Netgalley. All opinions are my own!
On Earth, Sia is the Ice Queen, a lonely, broken model who just wants to keep the world out. Until she finds herself under the thumb of the King of Tarrassia, an alien planet that is desperate for the Ice Queen to solve their problems.
I was so pleasantly surprised by this book! It had me hooked from the very beginning, as I was dying to understand the alien worlds and figure out how the humans fit into everything. The plot and the world-building were revealed at just the right pace so that there was no information dump but I never found myself getting bored or too confused. The way in which the humans were worked into the story was really intriguing to me, mostly because in sci-fi we never see humans as being needed in the way that Tarrasia needs them!
I also was pleasantly surprised by the relationship between Sia and Tars! I was weary of the "fated mates" trope at first, but I loved the way that their stories unfolded and they came to truly know and love each other. (Not to mention the amazing tension and spice between them!) Even with an alien mate, their love story really showcased the beauty of human life. Their relationship wasn't as forced as this trope sometimes causes things to become, and I really appreciated that!
I have to say that I loved that this story wasn't just about the sci-fi aspects or the spice, but it got you to think deeper about human life and love. These themes were so well done that it was almost a passive thing throughout the book, and at the end, everything seemed to come together so well that it left me shocked!
I greatly enjoyed this book, and I cannot wait to see where this series goes from here!
On Earth, Sia is the Ice Queen, a lonely, broken model who just wants to keep the world out. Until she finds herself under the thumb of the King of Tarrassia, an alien planet that is desperate for the Ice Queen to solve their problems.
I was so pleasantly surprised by this book! It had me hooked from the very beginning, as I was dying to understand the alien worlds and figure out how the humans fit into everything. The plot and the world-building were revealed at just the right pace so that there was no information dump but I never found myself getting bored or too confused. The way in which the humans were worked into the story was really intriguing to me, mostly because in sci-fi we never see humans as being needed in the way that Tarrasia needs them!
I also was pleasantly surprised by the relationship between Sia and Tars! I was weary of the "fated mates" trope at first, but I loved the way that their stories unfolded and they came to truly know and love each other. (Not to mention the amazing tension and spice between them!) Even with an alien mate, their love story really showcased the beauty of human life. Their relationship wasn't as forced as this trope sometimes causes things to become, and I really appreciated that!
I have to say that I loved that this story wasn't just about the sci-fi aspects or the spice, but it got you to think deeper about human life and love. These themes were so well done that it was almost a passive thing throughout the book, and at the end, everything seemed to come together so well that it left me shocked!
I greatly enjoyed this book, and I cannot wait to see where this series goes from here!
June 16, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley, Troubador Publishing, and Aria Mossi for giving a free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own!
I've never read a SciFi romance before this book and it's safe to say that I thought it was pretty good.
I really loved the world building and getting to know the Tarrassian's! I find the thought of alien life so fascinating so this was my favourite aspect of this book. I also really enjoyed how humans were brought into the book and how they were needed for the Tarrassian species.
The characters unfortunately weren't my favourite. Sia confused me a lot as I felt like her character 'developed' way too fast and one moment she was one way, and the next she acted completely different towards Tars. I would have loved more of a slow burn romance (which is personal preference!). However, I did really enjoy the fated mates trope! Tars seemed a bit too overbearing at times which I understood was part of his character but at times I cringed a bit at his actions.
I did overall enjoy the book and rated it 3 stars as I liked a lot of elements, I think if I had connected more with the characters I definitely would've loved the book!
I've never read a SciFi romance before this book and it's safe to say that I thought it was pretty good.
I really loved the world building and getting to know the Tarrassian's! I find the thought of alien life so fascinating so this was my favourite aspect of this book. I also really enjoyed how humans were brought into the book and how they were needed for the Tarrassian species.
The characters unfortunately weren't my favourite. Sia confused me a lot as I felt like her character 'developed' way too fast and one moment she was one way, and the next she acted completely different towards Tars. I would have loved more of a slow burn romance (which is personal preference!). However, I did really enjoy the fated mates trope! Tars seemed a bit too overbearing at times which I understood was part of his character but at times I cringed a bit at his actions.
I did overall enjoy the book and rated it 3 stars as I liked a lot of elements, I think if I had connected more with the characters I definitely would've loved the book!
May 18, 2021
I was not sure what to expect when I requested this book, mostly I picked it because of the cover, but it’s safe to say that it surpassed my expectations. I loved the writing. It just flowed so nicely and naturally. I read this in only a day, and I never tired of the author’s writing style. This book has aliens and it play with the fated mates trope, and from that you can draw quite a few conclusions, and yet it was still unique. Not only did it have the Tarrassian lore to keep you interested, it also introduced other alien species. I’m actually really curious about the Sphinx and would love to know more about them. This book ends in a way that really makes you want to read more and if I had to guess I’d say the next book will be about Natalia. At least I hope it is as I would love to read her story next. Overall, a really enjoyable read. I recommend it for people who liked the Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby Dixon.
I received an eArc via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an eArc via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
July 5, 2021
Review to come!
June 10, 2021
Thank you to NetGalley, Troubador Publishing, and Aria Mossi for providing me with this ARC. I was given this arc for free in exchange for an honest review.
So this review is much harder than I thought it would be, so I'll go by category....this might be the most detailed review I've ever written.
Plot: 4/5
I actually really enjoyed the plot, as it was definitely not what I was expecting. I was expecting the plot to be similar to Ice Planet Barbarians, but it turned out to be much different and I found it really interesting. There were some aspects I didn't love, which is why I took away a star.
Characters: 3.5/5
Okay so I liked the characters. Each person was extremely distinguishable by their natures and driving purpose, which is something many authors fail to do. However, I think some of the characters (ahem, Sia) became different too quickly. I love when characters develop and change, but I feel like maybe I missed something with some of the characters because they switched very quickly. That being said, i also try to think about how I would be in similar situations and well I can't say that I could predict my behavior, so maybe Sia's was completely correct. I don't know. I did enjoy each person though.
Relationships: 3/5
This one gets the lowest rating for me because I just felt like it wasn't super great. Not bad, just not fantastic. Sia went from being a terrified kidnapped girl to saying I love you after only a few nights where all that Tars did was pleasure her and protect her. Yes, that would make me feel incredibly strong towards someone (because there is almost nothing I love more than feeling protected and safe), but for a girl who otherwise didn't enjoy people or relationships, it felt out of character for her. It is more understandable by the Sign, but still...
World building: 5/5
Fricking amazing. Though at the beginning it felt like an info dump, I loved how the entire world was set up. its so incredible how the author calls Earth a "Red Orbit" planet, categorized because of their lack of intergalactic travel and technology. Because as far as we know, there actually could be aliens out there and maybe this is exactly why they *rarely* visit Earth. In addition to this, the development of the different species and planets was super interesting. I'm excited to see the development in the future books.
Pacing: 5/5
I really loved this. I was never bored (like I am reading so many books) because there were no dead periods. It was constant action, constant movement the entire time.
Writing: 3/5
I'm also a writer, so I know that this is a really tender subject. My complaint about the writing is the lack of paragraph breaks. The internal thoughts of the characters were all mushed into large paragraphs which makes it incredibly difficult to read. That being said, the actual prose was great and enjoyable. Perhaps a little too dense at times, but otherwise pretty good. The long paragraphs almost made me DNF the book, though....(I'm glad that I didn't)
Okay...so I think all of those categories captured my thoughts, so that leaves this review at a 3.9 (mathematically) which I obviously am rounding to a 4. I'm actually glad I sat and ranked categories, because initially I was going to rate this book at a 3.
The ending of this book has me eager to read book two...because I am a sucker for book series that focus on a different character/couple each book. I'm excited to see Natalia's story and her development
So this review is much harder than I thought it would be, so I'll go by category....this might be the most detailed review I've ever written.
Plot: 4/5
I actually really enjoyed the plot, as it was definitely not what I was expecting. I was expecting the plot to be similar to Ice Planet Barbarians, but it turned out to be much different and I found it really interesting. There were some aspects I didn't love, which is why I took away a star.
Characters: 3.5/5
Okay so I liked the characters. Each person was extremely distinguishable by their natures and driving purpose, which is something many authors fail to do. However, I think some of the characters (ahem, Sia) became different too quickly. I love when characters develop and change, but I feel like maybe I missed something with some of the characters because they switched very quickly. That being said, i also try to think about how I would be in similar situations and well I can't say that I could predict my behavior, so maybe Sia's was completely correct. I don't know. I did enjoy each person though.
Relationships: 3/5
This one gets the lowest rating for me because I just felt like it wasn't super great. Not bad, just not fantastic. Sia went from being a terrified kidnapped girl to saying I love you after only a few nights where all that Tars did was pleasure her and protect her. Yes, that would make me feel incredibly strong towards someone (because there is almost nothing I love more than feeling protected and safe), but for a girl who otherwise didn't enjoy people or relationships, it felt out of character for her. It is more understandable by the Sign, but still...
World building: 5/5
Fricking amazing. Though at the beginning it felt like an info dump, I loved how the entire world was set up. its so incredible how the author calls Earth a "Red Orbit" planet, categorized because of their lack of intergalactic travel and technology. Because as far as we know, there actually could be aliens out there and maybe this is exactly why they *rarely* visit Earth. In addition to this, the development of the different species and planets was super interesting. I'm excited to see the development in the future books.
Pacing: 5/5
I really loved this. I was never bored (like I am reading so many books) because there were no dead periods. It was constant action, constant movement the entire time.
Writing: 3/5
I'm also a writer, so I know that this is a really tender subject. My complaint about the writing is the lack of paragraph breaks. The internal thoughts of the characters were all mushed into large paragraphs which makes it incredibly difficult to read. That being said, the actual prose was great and enjoyable. Perhaps a little too dense at times, but otherwise pretty good. The long paragraphs almost made me DNF the book, though....(I'm glad that I didn't)
Okay...so I think all of those categories captured my thoughts, so that leaves this review at a 3.9 (mathematically) which I obviously am rounding to a 4. I'm actually glad I sat and ranked categories, because initially I was going to rate this book at a 3.
The ending of this book has me eager to read book two...because I am a sucker for book series that focus on a different character/couple each book. I'm excited to see Natalia's story and her development
March 26, 2024
These books have me in a serious chokehold, so I was sooo excited when this came. I will be getting every book in this series because they are too bloody good and I’m sure Aria is a magical being, these books have cast some kind of spell on me!
I just want to quickly say, although this is a series these books are standalone but connected in some way. I read book 2 The Queen Of Monsters first and I don’t feel like this book was spoiled for me because of that. Both book 1 and 2, follow the exact same timeline so it is totally fine to read them in whichever order you choose, however small moments in both books are similar as of course, same time line, different POV and with individual story’s to tell.
Highly recommend you reading both either way, it’s addicting. Better yet, read all 3.
I was going into this thinking, meh. No one can compare with my Sphinx. Although they still don’t and I was expecting to dislike the hairy Tarrassian… I actually loved him. So might build my own RH through this series!
I had so much hope for this book since reading TQOM and I was correct in having hope, it was phenomenal. The intricate details, I don’t think you will fully comprehend what I mean by this unless you read it. It blows my mind how everything is described… Again, no surprise. There was so many powerful moments in this book, lines that call out to your soul and some, some are like this.
“ Besides, I want to make sure nothing crawls up you female parts in the water. “
On a serious note, when you realise how much has gone into these books Aria has written, it tugs in your heart strings that much more. Sharing huge parts of what is a reality, but displaying it in a way that we can all begin to understand.
“ Body language? What a strange notion for someone to talk with their bodies, my Phaea. “
.. how very wrong you are Tars. It’s their voice. <3
* Copied from my review on my Instagram @livingmybookera
I just want to quickly say, although this is a series these books are standalone but connected in some way. I read book 2 The Queen Of Monsters first and I don’t feel like this book was spoiled for me because of that. Both book 1 and 2, follow the exact same timeline so it is totally fine to read them in whichever order you choose, however small moments in both books are similar as of course, same time line, different POV and with individual story’s to tell.
Highly recommend you reading both either way, it’s addicting. Better yet, read all 3.
I was going into this thinking, meh. No one can compare with my Sphinx. Although they still don’t and I was expecting to dislike the hairy Tarrassian… I actually loved him. So might build my own RH through this series!
I had so much hope for this book since reading TQOM and I was correct in having hope, it was phenomenal. The intricate details, I don’t think you will fully comprehend what I mean by this unless you read it. It blows my mind how everything is described… Again, no surprise. There was so many powerful moments in this book, lines that call out to your soul and some, some are like this.
“ Besides, I want to make sure nothing crawls up you female parts in the water. “
On a serious note, when you realise how much has gone into these books Aria has written, it tugs in your heart strings that much more. Sharing huge parts of what is a reality, but displaying it in a way that we can all begin to understand.
“ Body language? What a strange notion for someone to talk with their bodies, my Phaea. “
.. how very wrong you are Tars. It’s their voice. <3
* Copied from my review on my Instagram @livingmybookera
June 26, 2021
I received this book courtesy of Net Galley for an honest and impartial review. Potential spoilers ahead.
I give this book 3 stars, the plot was interesting enough as it followed the perspective of Tars, an Alien King and Sia, a supermodel from Earth. Sia is kidnapped by alien slavers for an unknown purpose and is rescued by Tars’ army, unbeknownst to her she is intended to be his brood mare.
If you have read Ice Planet Barbarians you will see a lot of similarities in the plot, but this book lacked slightly in its pacing and it fell down on what would have been a really good book due to some structure issues.
The pacing of the book was very slow but the structure was all over the place, one minute Sia was running from Tars, next she’s on him like a rash. Tars is in love with her, then he’s throwing himself in danger as he’s jealous?
There were some good steamy scenes but I do think we needed a bit more to believe Sia and Tars had fallen in love.
Overall, the book is good and I am interested in reading the next but it’s not the kind of book I would re-read.
I give this book 3 stars, the plot was interesting enough as it followed the perspective of Tars, an Alien King and Sia, a supermodel from Earth. Sia is kidnapped by alien slavers for an unknown purpose and is rescued by Tars’ army, unbeknownst to her she is intended to be his brood mare.
If you have read Ice Planet Barbarians you will see a lot of similarities in the plot, but this book lacked slightly in its pacing and it fell down on what would have been a really good book due to some structure issues.
The pacing of the book was very slow but the structure was all over the place, one minute Sia was running from Tars, next she’s on him like a rash. Tars is in love with her, then he’s throwing himself in danger as he’s jealous?
There were some good steamy scenes but I do think we needed a bit more to believe Sia and Tars had fallen in love.
Overall, the book is good and I am interested in reading the next but it’s not the kind of book I would re-read.
January 31, 2024
4.25⭐️
I read this book in about 48 hours while also working full time. It was that good I couldn't put it down.
Sia is a fashion model who is abducted by alien slavers and then rescued by an alien race called the Tarrassian, who vow to protect all planets and beings, and any slaves they rescue can work withing Tarrassian or they can go home (providing home is still an option)
Sia is actually the true mate of the reckless & and hot-headed King, and what I loved about him was he genuinely answered for his actions because he is king so he can do what he wants and Sia has no trouble standing up to him.
I loved their relationship, and I love it when there is a language barrier and the King takes what Sia says as literal.
The romance and spice were top level, and there was still a lot of really interesting plot, which isn't always the case with alien romance.
I now need all 4 remaining books ASAP, please, Aria!
I read this book in about 48 hours while also working full time. It was that good I couldn't put it down.
Sia is a fashion model who is abducted by alien slavers and then rescued by an alien race called the Tarrassian, who vow to protect all planets and beings, and any slaves they rescue can work withing Tarrassian or they can go home (providing home is still an option)
Sia is actually the true mate of the reckless & and hot-headed King, and what I loved about him was he genuinely answered for his actions because he is king so he can do what he wants and Sia has no trouble standing up to him.
I loved their relationship, and I love it when there is a language barrier and the King takes what Sia says as literal.
The romance and spice were top level, and there was still a lot of really interesting plot, which isn't always the case with alien romance.
I now need all 4 remaining books ASAP, please, Aria!
April 5, 2024
This book by Aria Mossi is enchanting! I am not normally one for Sci-fi books but this Sci-fi romance has definitely changed my mind!
I find the book easy to follow, the way it's written makes it so easy to follow not only the story but also the worlds within. I feel like just the right amount of information is given to explain the worlds without it becoming confusing. I love that the book is also a romance story, I loved following their love story while figuring out the worlds along side Sia, who is figuring it out herself after being thrown into this foreign place when she's abducted from Earth! The spiciness of the story gives their romance a real thrill!
I also love that the story is written in duel perspective, it's easy to understand both points of view and helps to better understand the characters. I cannot wait for book 2 and to see how Natalia's character develops!
I would definitely recommend this book!
18+ only though, this book is spicy!
I find the book easy to follow, the way it's written makes it so easy to follow not only the story but also the worlds within. I feel like just the right amount of information is given to explain the worlds without it becoming confusing. I love that the book is also a romance story, I loved following their love story while figuring out the worlds along side Sia, who is figuring it out herself after being thrown into this foreign place when she's abducted from Earth! The spiciness of the story gives their romance a real thrill!
I also love that the story is written in duel perspective, it's easy to understand both points of view and helps to better understand the characters. I cannot wait for book 2 and to see how Natalia's character develops!
I would definitely recommend this book!
18+ only though, this book is spicy!
June 12, 2022
Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for giving me this eARC to review.
I will say that I read this a while ago but my review seemed to never go through so I am having to give this review trying to remember a lot of what happened but I do remember how I felt about the book.
I did not like this book. It felt very reminiscent of Ice Planet Barbarians which I wasn't too fond of either. This book follows the main heroine being kidnapped by Alien kidnappers, landing on a strange planet and then meeting the hero of this story. Together they embark on an adventure together and we watch how they communicate and develop feelings for one another.
If you like Ice Planet Barbarians then you will probably like this.
I will say that I read this a while ago but my review seemed to never go through so I am having to give this review trying to remember a lot of what happened but I do remember how I felt about the book.
I did not like this book. It felt very reminiscent of Ice Planet Barbarians which I wasn't too fond of either. This book follows the main heroine being kidnapped by Alien kidnappers, landing on a strange planet and then meeting the hero of this story. Together they embark on an adventure together and we watch how they communicate and develop feelings for one another.
If you like Ice Planet Barbarians then you will probably like this.
March 5, 2024
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Aria, you incredible human! What a fantastic way to ease me into sci-fi/ alien romance 🔥
✨Alien romance
✨Fated mates
✨J/P MMC
✨World building
Aria’s ability to immerse you into her world building is amazing. Her writing style and how she brings her characters to life just makes me want to keep reading and never stop 🤣
I grew up watching sci-fi programmes but never read a sci-fi book and I’m so glad I did. ‘The Ice Queen’ is a story that had me in the feels. Sia is such a wonderful character, broken but not beaten and I’m so happy with the way her character developed throughout the book.
Tars is a possessive alpha male who is just too cute for words but beware… he bites 🤣
I would highly recommend this book… I’m off to start book two now 👌🏻
🌶️🌶️🌶️
Aria, you incredible human! What a fantastic way to ease me into sci-fi/ alien romance 🔥
✨Alien romance
✨Fated mates
✨J/P MMC
✨World building
Aria’s ability to immerse you into her world building is amazing. Her writing style and how she brings her characters to life just makes me want to keep reading and never stop 🤣
I grew up watching sci-fi programmes but never read a sci-fi book and I’m so glad I did. ‘The Ice Queen’ is a story that had me in the feels. Sia is such a wonderful character, broken but not beaten and I’m so happy with the way her character developed throughout the book.
Tars is a possessive alpha male who is just too cute for words but beware… he bites 🤣
I would highly recommend this book… I’m off to start book two now 👌🏻
March 20, 2024
Well….i think I may love alien romance books now.
Such incredible world building throughout the book. I loved getting to know not just the main characters but the others too.
Tars is like a big cuddly possessive teddy bear.
Sia may be known as the ice queen but her heart melts around her mate.
The spice in this story is *chefs kiss*. Who doesn’t want a giant alien with a giant d*ck the size of your forearm…lol.
There was so much detail and thought put into this book and it was truly amazing.
It really put me through so many different emotions. I feel really bad for Jade and I need to find out what has happened to Natalia!
Sia is a true queen and such a badass, she truly has Tars wrapped around her little finger and I love it.
I need to find a Tarrassian of my own!
Such incredible world building throughout the book. I loved getting to know not just the main characters but the others too.
Tars is like a big cuddly possessive teddy bear.
Sia may be known as the ice queen but her heart melts around her mate.
The spice in this story is *chefs kiss*. Who doesn’t want a giant alien with a giant d*ck the size of your forearm…lol.
There was so much detail and thought put into this book and it was truly amazing.
It really put me through so many different emotions. I feel really bad for Jade and I need to find out what has happened to Natalia!
Sia is a true queen and such a badass, she truly has Tars wrapped around her little finger and I love it.
I need to find a Tarrassian of my own!
October 14, 2024
Well….i think I may love alien romance books now.
Such incredible world building throughout the book. I loved getting to know not just the main characters but the others too.
Tars is like a big cuddly possessive teddy bear.
Sia may be known as the ice queen but her heart melts around her mate.
The spice in this story is *chefs kiss*. Who doesn’t want a giant alien with a giant d*ck the size of your forearm…lol.
There was so much detail and thought put into this book and it was truly amazing.
It really put me through so many different emotions. I feel really bad for Jade and I need to find out what has happened to Natalia!
Sia is a true queen and such a badass, she truly has Tars wrapped around her little finger and I love it.
I need to find a Tarrassian of my own!
Such incredible world building throughout the book. I loved getting to know not just the main characters but the others too.
Tars is like a big cuddly possessive teddy bear.
Sia may be known as the ice queen but her heart melts around her mate.
The spice in this story is *chefs kiss*. Who doesn’t want a giant alien with a giant d*ck the size of your forearm…lol.
There was so much detail and thought put into this book and it was truly amazing.
It really put me through so many different emotions. I feel really bad for Jade and I need to find out what has happened to Natalia!
Sia is a true queen and such a badass, she truly has Tars wrapped around her little finger and I love it.
I need to find a Tarrassian of my own!
July 8, 2021
I received this book free to review. I did enjoy this book but it did alternate between the main 2 players. I found at times this could be confusing. The story was interesting and sexy on several levels. It had love, jealousy, aliens, etc. This is a single story but will continue to 4 other books. While I found this book interesting I did find in some areas too much background information and in some cases, not enough. I feel it leads with a continuation on to the next book which is fine but I think it leads the 1 book open with remaining questions. Overall, it was interesting, and will keep track of this author and series - I would like to see where it goes from here.
March 23, 2024
This was 3.5 stars for me!
I loved the characters and their conversations had me giggling the whole way through the book. I also really enjoyed the plot of this book, I just think that in some place the writing style was slightly immature but this was so good for an author’s first book.
I’m so excited to read the next one in this series!!
I loved the characters and their conversations had me giggling the whole way through the book. I also really enjoyed the plot of this book, I just think that in some place the writing style was slightly immature but this was so good for an author’s first book.
I’m so excited to read the next one in this series!!
March 23, 2024
My first ever Alien romance.. I was skeptical going in that was for sure BUT it surpassed ALL my expectations! The world building was fantastic and continually built upon, places and beings alike! Sia deserves the title of Queen so much, maybe not ice queen anymore though! Tars is just the possessive, aggressive, teddy bear that you can’t help fall for! Cannot wait to read Natalia’s story next 🥹
March 30, 2024
At first, Iwasn't sure on this one It was my first Alien Romance, But by the end i was hooked and need way more of Tars and Sia, He is just a big aggressive teddy bear. I love the connection with the characters and Tars' confusion evervtime a human speaks. I am looking forward to reading Natalia and Tannons story.
October 11, 2024
Another amazing read from Aria. I read the first 3 books in reverse order and it in no way spoiled the story as I felt like I already knew the characters but finally got the full background to the saga. I can't wait to read the next installment and see where everyone's fates lie and how they will learn to live a Tarrasian life.
February 1, 2024
OMG, this book is an absolute gem! The world-building is mind-blowing, the characters are so relatable, and the plot twists had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down! Highly recommend it 🥹💓
January 1, 2024
Absolutely loved it. The story at the beginning about the Lily's really touched my heart!
January 6, 2023
I’ve always gravitated toward literary fiction but was looking for something different for a change. I got it with The Ice Queen, a powerful and artful fantasy romance. I was delighted.
Here the author explores the life of Sri, known on Earth as the Ice Queen, and the most famous model of the women’s fashions. She is a loner, is cold, and wants to keep the world away. But then she is abducted from Earth and taken before the king of Tarrassia, an alien planet. Despite his narcissism, the king thinks she can do what he cannot—strengthen the race and fix the planet’s problems.
Counterintuitively, romantic feelings slowly develop between the two. After awhile, the reader forgets a non-human is involved. That’s how sunken into the story I was. I will not disclose spoilers. Suffice it to say that a takeaway for me is that love is not a human invention; rather it transcends humanness and reveals itself as a universal and timeless phenomenon. I can’t wait to read the second and third books in the series!
Here the author explores the life of Sri, known on Earth as the Ice Queen, and the most famous model of the women’s fashions. She is a loner, is cold, and wants to keep the world away. But then she is abducted from Earth and taken before the king of Tarrassia, an alien planet. Despite his narcissism, the king thinks she can do what he cannot—strengthen the race and fix the planet’s problems.
Counterintuitively, romantic feelings slowly develop between the two. After awhile, the reader forgets a non-human is involved. That’s how sunken into the story I was. I will not disclose spoilers. Suffice it to say that a takeaway for me is that love is not a human invention; rather it transcends humanness and reveals itself as a universal and timeless phenomenon. I can’t wait to read the second and third books in the series!
June 1, 2021
Thanks to the author Aria Mossi, the publisher Matador (Troubador) and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The Ice Queen, first book in the series The Tarrassian Saga, tells us the story of Sia, and Tars, along with their lovestory.
It's a beautiful, captivating, and delightful start in this science-fiction and fantasy series.
"The Tarrassian Saga is my praise to Humanity and to everything that makes us special. In an alien world of powerful beings who come with a long list of superpowers, our weaknesses become our strenghts." - The author, Aria Mossi.
I've wanted to read this book so much since the very first time I saw it on Netgalley, and I was so excited when my request was accepted! I expected so much of it, and it almost covered all of the expectations I had.
First, I have to say that I loved the plot (although sometimes I felt like it was so slow). I liked the characters a lot. I felt an instant conection with some of them (Sia, Natalia, Jade,...).
I felt connected with the story since the very first time I started to read it. The author writes in a beautifully, fresh way it catches everything, or at least, the important matter to care about. The descriptions are so clear and fascinating. I absolutely loved them!
Sia is a model from Earth. She uses her coldness to keep everyone else at bay. She doesn't want to be touched. She hides from everyone. She has many insecurities about herself and the relationship that will eventually bloom between her and Tars. She wants to be loved, she desperately wants love and care in her life. She's also funny, and has a peculiar humor that crushes with Tars'. There is something she says about Spiderman that is so funny- I laughed a lot because of Tars' reaction!
Tars, the King of Tarrassia, hates his title, and his duties. He is never in his planet. He's always in the universe fightning and saving other civilizations. There are two things you need to know about Tars: he hates being King, and hates the Noorranni.
When Sia meets Tars, he's at war with the Noorranni, another powerful civilization as theirs.
In an universe plagued of monsters and powerful beings, iced planets and spaceships, wars and slaves,...
Could any human be safe out there, outside Earth?
Could anyone resist to an ancestral power that binds everyone who are blessed with it to its knees?
Is Sia willing to unwear her coldness? Is Tars capable of love someone?
The comparisons between human and alien things are so interesting and sound so funny coming out of Sia's mouth. There are, also, funny and mythological creatures.
The author explores many themes: love, friendship, family, wars,...
The Tarrassian Saga is expected to have five books: one of each human the Tarrassians took from Earth. I can't say the names but you'll know when you finish the book. The next book is called The Queen of Monsters. Can't wait to read it!
I highly recommend this book. It was so enjoyable to read!
#TheIceQueen #Netgalley
The Ice Queen, first book in the series The Tarrassian Saga, tells us the story of Sia, and Tars, along with their lovestory.
It's a beautiful, captivating, and delightful start in this science-fiction and fantasy series.
"The Tarrassian Saga is my praise to Humanity and to everything that makes us special. In an alien world of powerful beings who come with a long list of superpowers, our weaknesses become our strenghts." - The author, Aria Mossi.
I've wanted to read this book so much since the very first time I saw it on Netgalley, and I was so excited when my request was accepted! I expected so much of it, and it almost covered all of the expectations I had.
First, I have to say that I loved the plot (although sometimes I felt like it was so slow). I liked the characters a lot. I felt an instant conection with some of them (Sia, Natalia, Jade,...).
I felt connected with the story since the very first time I started to read it. The author writes in a beautifully, fresh way it catches everything, or at least, the important matter to care about. The descriptions are so clear and fascinating. I absolutely loved them!
Sia is a model from Earth. She uses her coldness to keep everyone else at bay. She doesn't want to be touched. She hides from everyone. She has many insecurities about herself and the relationship that will eventually bloom between her and Tars. She wants to be loved, she desperately wants love and care in her life. She's also funny, and has a peculiar humor that crushes with Tars'. There is something she says about Spiderman that is so funny- I laughed a lot because of Tars' reaction!
Tars, the King of Tarrassia, hates his title, and his duties. He is never in his planet. He's always in the universe fightning and saving other civilizations. There are two things you need to know about Tars: he hates being King, and hates the Noorranni.
When Sia meets Tars, he's at war with the Noorranni, another powerful civilization as theirs.
In an universe plagued of monsters and powerful beings, iced planets and spaceships, wars and slaves,...
Could any human be safe out there, outside Earth?
Could anyone resist to an ancestral power that binds everyone who are blessed with it to its knees?
Is Sia willing to unwear her coldness? Is Tars capable of love someone?
The comparisons between human and alien things are so interesting and sound so funny coming out of Sia's mouth. There are, also, funny and mythological creatures.
The author explores many themes: love, friendship, family, wars,...
The Tarrassian Saga is expected to have five books: one of each human the Tarrassians took from Earth. I can't say the names but you'll know when you finish the book. The next book is called The Queen of Monsters. Can't wait to read it!
I highly recommend this book. It was so enjoyable to read!
#TheIceQueen #Netgalley
May 22, 2021
Same as other reviewers, I was drawn to this book because of the stunning cover. Once I got hooked into the first few chapters, I couldn’t put it down. I just had to know what happens next, not to mention, this is one insanely hot love story.
The writing flows, and it is effortless to follow, yet the story itself is pretty unpredictable. This book is a mixture of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Romance, I highly recommended it to fans of those genres.
What makes it different, in my opinion, is the beautiful writing and the emotional depth of the characters. You really get to know them and be part of their journey.
The story of Sia, The Ice Queen and the King of Tarrassia doesn’t end in a cliffhanger but prepare to be hooked into the series. Other characters and their possible stories are very well hinted at. I am sure Natalia’s book is next, but I hope the Sphinx will have his own story at some point.
Merged review:
Same as other reviewers, I was drawn to this book because of the stunning cover. Once I got hooked into the first few chapters, I couldn’t put it down. I just had to know what happens next, not to mention, this is one insanely hot love story.
The writing flows, and it is effortless to follow, yet the story itself is pretty unpredictable. This book is a mixture of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Romance, I highly recommended it to fans of those genres.
What makes it different, in my opinion, is the beautiful writing and the emotional depth of the characters. You really get to know them and be part of their journey.
The story of Sia, The Ice Queen and the King of Tarrassia doesn’t end in a cliffhanger but prepare to be hooked into the series. Other characters and their possible stories are very well hinted at. I am sure Natalia’s book is next, but I hope the Sphinx will have his own story at some point.
The writing flows, and it is effortless to follow, yet the story itself is pretty unpredictable. This book is a mixture of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Romance, I highly recommended it to fans of those genres.
What makes it different, in my opinion, is the beautiful writing and the emotional depth of the characters. You really get to know them and be part of their journey.
The story of Sia, The Ice Queen and the King of Tarrassia doesn’t end in a cliffhanger but prepare to be hooked into the series. Other characters and their possible stories are very well hinted at. I am sure Natalia’s book is next, but I hope the Sphinx will have his own story at some point.
Merged review:
Same as other reviewers, I was drawn to this book because of the stunning cover. Once I got hooked into the first few chapters, I couldn’t put it down. I just had to know what happens next, not to mention, this is one insanely hot love story.
The writing flows, and it is effortless to follow, yet the story itself is pretty unpredictable. This book is a mixture of Fantasy, Sci-Fi and Romance, I highly recommended it to fans of those genres.
What makes it different, in my opinion, is the beautiful writing and the emotional depth of the characters. You really get to know them and be part of their journey.
The story of Sia, The Ice Queen and the King of Tarrassia doesn’t end in a cliffhanger but prepare to be hooked into the series. Other characters and their possible stories are very well hinted at. I am sure Natalia’s book is next, but I hope the Sphinx will have his own story at some point.
January 18, 2023
Ice Queen Indeed
The author's ability to covey the story of the characters' past while bringing them together to overcome that trauma and heartache was beautiful. I'm not one for smut and some the words used for certain body parts are among my most disliked ones,however I did my best to overlook that and scan through some of the steamy scenes but I enjoyed the overall storyline. However, I'd love to pick the author's brain about the compatibility of the two species, I still have a hard time with that concept but of course our characters wonder the same thing but ultimately the just go with it eventhough they don't quite understand it. But this is fantasy so I guess anything is possible. The world building was unique and the many different aliens and creatures are creative yet they have a familiarity to them as Sai likes to compare them to our myths, animals and fantasy creatures. I look forward to finding out what has transpired with the next couple as I read The Warrior Queen first(wouldn't suggest that) but I was offered to read and review it and the book can be read as standalones but all the characters in each story are connected and a continuation in each book so I already know how Natalie &Tannon's story end per say bc it doesn't exactly end but how their mating journey ends I guess you could say,but it the is the details of the journey from the beginning to the mating that I'm interested in finding out as they are currently in a predicament. I do love the way the Human Spirit is a strength and almost seen as a superpower in this story.
The author's ability to covey the story of the characters' past while bringing them together to overcome that trauma and heartache was beautiful. I'm not one for smut and some the words used for certain body parts are among my most disliked ones,however I did my best to overlook that and scan through some of the steamy scenes but I enjoyed the overall storyline. However, I'd love to pick the author's brain about the compatibility of the two species, I still have a hard time with that concept but of course our characters wonder the same thing but ultimately the just go with it eventhough they don't quite understand it. But this is fantasy so I guess anything is possible. The world building was unique and the many different aliens and creatures are creative yet they have a familiarity to them as Sai likes to compare them to our myths, animals and fantasy creatures. I look forward to finding out what has transpired with the next couple as I read The Warrior Queen first(wouldn't suggest that) but I was offered to read and review it and the book can be read as standalones but all the characters in each story are connected and a continuation in each book so I already know how Natalie &Tannon's story end per say bc it doesn't exactly end but how their mating journey ends I guess you could say,but it the is the details of the journey from the beginning to the mating that I'm interested in finding out as they are currently in a predicament. I do love the way the Human Spirit is a strength and almost seen as a superpower in this story.
June 8, 2021
What a delight! This is the first book in the saga and i cant wait for the second one not only from reading this book, but also the teasingly intriguing epilogue of Book 2. I was totally transported to another world where i was immersed in alien planets, races and the story of Sia and Tars. Complete page turner and sci-fi indulgence!
May 3, 2024
I bloody loved this book to the point where I would not of minded being abducted by a hot alien 🤣 such a good book from Aria Mossi and I can not wait to continue the series! The first time I've ever read a scifi/romance and I was not disappointed definitely recommend reading this book
July 3, 2024
loved it!
I absolutely loved this book!
It’s extremely well written with a lot of thought put into it! It’s the first alien romance I’ve read and I’m hooked already!
I really didn’t know what to expect but it’s worth the read! I can’t wait to get stuck into the next one!!
I absolutely loved this book!
It’s extremely well written with a lot of thought put into it! It’s the first alien romance I’ve read and I’m hooked already!
I really didn’t know what to expect but it’s worth the read! I can’t wait to get stuck into the next one!!
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