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Dead of Winter
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Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wicked.
Heartbreaking decisions
Evie was almost seduced by the life of comfort that Death offered her—until Jack was threatened by two ...more
Heartbreaking decisions
Evie was almost seduced by the life of comfort that Death offered her—until Jack was threatened by two ...more
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Paperback, 336 pages
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January 6th 2015
by Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
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Is it horrible that I want Evie to choose Death?
and if it doesn't work out then she can die via pleasure right??

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and if it doesn't work out then she can die via pleasure right??

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Ok. Alrighty. Well. There was the 3rd book! And not much fing happened! Right? I mean really. A whole year waited to be basically at the same place we ended last time. We learned a *bit* more about Aric... and saw all of Jack's potential finally shine through (He's an *cough* Arcana, *cough* otherwise he'd be so dead by now with his stunts) which is nice.. little about Evie or her powers and even less about the other Arcana and the games beyond how they came about initially which could ...more
Ok. Alrighty. Well. There was the 3rd book! And not much fing happened! Right? I mean really. A whole year waited to be basically at the same place we ended last time. We learned a *bit* more about Aric... and saw all of Jack's potential finally shine through (He's an *cough* Arcana, *cough* otherwise he'd be so dead by now with his stunts) which is nice.. little about Evie or her powers and even less about the other Arcana and the games beyond how they came about initially which could ...more

Wanna know what my Arcana call is Evie?
'MONOGAMY IS SOOOOO OVERRATED!!!'
I mean, who gives a flying fuck about 'Teams'??? Just have both...it's no less than what you deserve. Remember, you're a freaking EMPRESS for Christ's sake!
But, make sure you get them to wrestle in loincloths and oil first.
Just so they can at least attempt to prove their love.
As a side note, I suspect Kresley Cole must have, like, the best sex life ever. That woman sure knows what she's writing about. ...more
'MONOGAMY IS SOOOOO OVERRATED!!!'
I mean, who gives a flying fuck about 'Teams'??? Just have both...it's no less than what you deserve. Remember, you're a freaking EMPRESS for Christ's sake!
But, make sure you get them to wrestle in loincloths and oil first.
Just so they can at least attempt to prove their love.
As a side note, I suspect Kresley Cole must have, like, the best sex life ever. That woman sure knows what she's writing about. ...more

These books are just so great!!
I really love all of the characters, and Evie is a great main character. The plot in this book is so crazy, especially the ending! It left me speechless and I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next book. I was literally on edge for the whole book. There is some freaky and messed up stuff in this story, but it was such an entertaining read.
My heart was really torn in 2 throughout the whole thing, but I had a feeling who Evie would pick. However, the very end ...more
I really love all of the characters, and Evie is a great main character. The plot in this book is so crazy, especially the ending! It left me speechless and I don't know how I'm going to wait for the next book. I was literally on edge for the whole book. There is some freaky and messed up stuff in this story, but it was such an entertaining read.
My heart was really torn in 2 throughout the whole thing, but I had a feeling who Evie would pick. However, the very end ...more

Nov 05, 2013
Sarah
marked it as to-read
Evie had better choose Death. Or I will slaughter her. And Jackson. I can really only think of a couple good reasons for her to choose Jack, but I can't stop thinking of excellent reasons for her to choose Aric, aka her husband!!! I eagerly await the release of this book, so I can finally put my anxiety to rest. >.<
...more

Shit. It's not over?!

Ugh. Don't you just hate that? Here I was, hoping that there would be some sort of conclusion, and it turns out there's not one but two MORE books...at least!
And after the second book, I was pretty over the romance, so all I was hanging in for was to find out how all this stuff with the Arcana turns out. I mean, Cole has really come up with an interesting world here!
And I wanna know what happens so badly!

So if it's so awesome, why the low rating?
Several reasons.
First, nothin ...more

Ugh. Don't you just hate that? Here I was, hoping that there would be some sort of conclusion, and it turns out there's not one but two MORE books...at least!
And after the second book, I was pretty over the romance, so all I was hanging in for was to find out how all this stuff with the Arcana turns out. I mean, Cole has really come up with an interesting world here!
And I wanna know what happens so badly!

So if it's so awesome, why the low rating?
Several reasons.
First, nothin ...more

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Ugh, this was meant to be a bloody trilogy but apparently there's more of the fuckers. On top of that this ended on a cheap fucker of a cliffhanger, I'm so sick of all the rubbish cliffhangers and series that never end in YA.
-Most of the book consisted of Evie umming and ahhing about who she should be with - rapey murderous Death or rapey hypocritical Jack? Oh, whoever will she choose?! The entire world was fucked up, filled with sickos and psychos, and everyone's lives were in danger, ...more
Ugh, this was meant to be a bloody trilogy but apparently there's more of the fuckers. On top of that this ended on a cheap fucker of a cliffhanger, I'm so sick of all the rubbish cliffhangers and series that never end in YA.
-Most of the book consisted of Evie umming and ahhing about who she should be with - rapey murderous Death or rapey hypocritical Jack? Oh, whoever will she choose?! The entire world was fucked up, filled with sickos and psychos, and everyone's lives were in danger, ...more

I wish this series didn't make me so crazy. There's the never ending cloud of mystery that just chokes you and befuddles your brain, the deliriously sexy sweet charms of both guys that makes you swoon beyond all reason, and the always present possibility of death that stops your heart until the current threat passes. But there's always an undercurrent, always the danger watching and preying. And it drives you mad.
I'm surprised I haven't cracked and started spouting Matthew's lines of crazed cra ...more
I'm surprised I haven't cracked and started spouting Matthew's lines of crazed cra ...more

Dec 14, 2013
Roline
marked it as to-read

It really isn't fair when Kresley Cole created two representations of guys that I like. Now I can't choose who I ship with Evie. Is it just me?
I guess I'm just gonna go with Kresley's decision... I think.
But seriously.... 2014? And it's bare! No cover or title yet. I don't think I can handle the feels.
I cry because I can't even....
Death... or Jack?
ARRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH! STHAP. 2014 PLS.
2014
Okay, it has been updated. Well, at least the title was.
MAY 2014
OKAY! I just saw the c ...more

Even if Death has his moments, I will always be team Jack!! You can't erase the last two books that have shown Evie and Jack's love.
The book was so good, but the ending leaves me wanting to cry because I have to wait another year for the next book to come out :((. Kresley, don't do this to me!! ...more
The book was so good, but the ending leaves me wanting to cry because I have to wait another year for the next book to come out :((. Kresley, don't do this to me!! ...more

“I’ll tell you right now: I got more secrets, me. A whole mess of ’em. And some are goan to the grave with me. You’re just goan to have to accept that.”
Who is Jack really??
The tent seemed so much smaller with him in it, because Jack was larger than life.
An unbelievable love triangle has been formed between Evie, Jack, and Death. Evie is totally in love with both of them. And although I normally dislike love triangles, I did not mind this one. Their connection and their understanding were fascina ...more
Who is Jack really??
The tent seemed so much smaller with him in it, because Jack was larger than life.
An unbelievable love triangle has been formed between Evie, Jack, and Death. Evie is totally in love with both of them. And although I normally dislike love triangles, I did not mind this one. Their connection and their understanding were fascina ...more

Nov 15, 2013
Natalia
marked it as to-read
Like a moth drawn to flame, of course I'm going to read this book. Dreading it too. I don't know how the author is going to resolve this vicious love triangle.
I still want Evie and Jackson together. ...more
I still want Evie and Jackson together. ...more

Apr 16, 2014
Emily is Milling Around
rated it
it was amazing
Recommends it for:
anyone who doesn't mind a love triangle
Recommended to Emily by:
my spirit animal
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Okay.
So.
Apparently, I no longer possess a soul. How?, you may ask. Well.
I sold my soul to the devil so that Aric got with Evie. That's right. I am willing to go those lengths so that Aric ends up with his soulmate.
Latvian god? Sure, with a side of steamy sex on the side, yes please. Oh, would I like to supersize it? Of fucking course.
Goodbye world. Goodbye mother, father, sibling. I no longer exist on this plane any longer.
I have sold my soul to Death.
*drops mic*
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Sorry, but am I the only perso ...more

Aug 13, 2014
Carmel (Rabid Reads)
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review of another edition
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Reviewed by: Rabid Reads.
This audiobook was #4 on my most anticipated reads of 2015 list, so it’s with a heavy heart that I give it 3-stars. The dystopian universe created by Kresley Cole in THE ARCANA CHRONICLES that I’ve come to adore was dwarfed by this series’ love triangle, and the plot whittled down to Evie’s boy toy choice. Now, perhaps I’m slightly bitter because she didn’t go with the team that I was rooting for, but in the end that really didn’t seem to matter because the author threw ...more
This audiobook was #4 on my most anticipated reads of 2015 list, so it’s with a heavy heart that I give it 3-stars. The dystopian universe created by Kresley Cole in THE ARCANA CHRONICLES that I’ve come to adore was dwarfed by this series’ love triangle, and the plot whittled down to Evie’s boy toy choice. Now, perhaps I’m slightly bitter because she didn’t go with the team that I was rooting for, but in the end that really didn’t seem to matter because the author threw ...more

Dec 11, 2013
Sharon ∞❥ is an emotional book junkie ❥∞
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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4.5 ★'s
At the end of Endless Knight, Evie was being "kept" by Aric, aka Death. She thought Jack didn't want her and she was acclimating to her new life. But then she heard that Jack was taken and she had to figure out a way to escape from Aric...and rescue Jack!
I don't know what it is about this series but I just can't get enough! And it kills me that I have to wait a year for the next book(s).
I think it's...Jackson. There's just something about that sexy Cajun. And I love him and Evie togeth ...more
At the end of Endless Knight, Evie was being "kept" by Aric, aka Death. She thought Jack didn't want her and she was acclimating to her new life. But then she heard that Jack was taken and she had to figure out a way to escape from Aric...and rescue Jack!
I don't know what it is about this series but I just can't get enough! And it kills me that I have to wait a year for the next book(s).
I think it's...Jackson. There's just something about that sexy Cajun. And I love him and Evie togeth ...more

IF YOU HAVE NOT READ THIS BOOK, PLEASE STEER CLEAR OF THE COMMENTS! THERE ARE MULTIPLE THEORIES THAT MIGHT SPOIL YOU TO SOME DEGREE! If you have read the book, feel free to ponder with us. :P
Update: 1/11/15:
I can't even......
I went in this book knowing there was going to be a cliffhanger...as is Kresley's style. Yet despite this, the cliffhanger wasn't even in the usual magnitude of cliffhangers. This was the mother of all cliffhangers. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. I finished the book 10 minutes ...more
Update: 1/11/15:
I can't even......
I went in this book knowing there was going to be a cliffhanger...as is Kresley's style. Yet despite this, the cliffhanger wasn't even in the usual magnitude of cliffhangers. This was the mother of all cliffhangers. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENS. I finished the book 10 minutes ...more

Dec 22, 2013
Amanda
marked it as to-read
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Apr 21, 2014
Lucille
marked it as to-read
Awww, is that the cover? Really? Frankly, I'm very disappointed right now. I want more Death in the cover. Or maybe Evie and Death and no Jack.
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I NEED THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO DEATH AND EVIE and to be honest I don't give two shits about Jack.
I JUST WANT MORE ARIC. IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK? ...more
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I NEED THIS BOOK RIGHT NOW. I NEED TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED TO DEATH AND EVIE and to be honest I don't give two shits about Jack.
I JUST WANT MORE ARIC. IS THAT TOO MUCH TO ASK? ...more

Honestly, I want Evie with Jack but I think that she loves Death a little but more than what she loves Jack. I can't wait for the fourth book now. I hope that there is only the fourth book to it and that's it, I already want to know how the series ends.
...more

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Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole
Book Three of the Arcana Chronicles
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: January 6, 2015
Rating: 2 stars
Source: Pre-ordered copy
Summary (from Goodreads):
Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wi ...more
Dead of Winter by Kresley Cole
Book Three of the Arcana Chronicles
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Publication Date: January 6, 2015
Rating: 2 stars
Source: Pre-ordered copy
Summary (from Goodreads):
Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wi ...more

Dec 07, 2013
Christina
added it
I have to say as much as I love Jacks...I'm team Aric/Death
There is no denying the earth sun and moon moving hugeness that is the love between Evie and Aric. Love like that can't be ignored, so I truly hope he gets his head on straight before he proceeds from where he left off at the end of book two. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned...that is all I'm saying. especially one with pioson thorns as nails.
I cannot wait to see where Kresley goes with this! the way is going to kill me though I ...more
There is no denying the earth sun and moon moving hugeness that is the love between Evie and Aric. Love like that can't be ignored, so I truly hope he gets his head on straight before he proceeds from where he left off at the end of book two. Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned...that is all I'm saying. especially one with pioson thorns as nails.
I cannot wait to see where Kresley goes with this! the way is going to kill me though I ...more

I'm finished with this book, and I am enraged.
Evie, honey, you had the opportunity to pick the love of your life from two men you deem worthy, yet I have to say I am sorry for your final decision. Don't know if I'll pick up the next book in the series.
(view spoiler) ...more
Evie, honey, you had the opportunity to pick the love of your life from two men you deem worthy, yet I have to say I am sorry for your final decision. Don't know if I'll pick up the next book in the series.
(view spoiler) ...more

Mar 05, 2014
Jenna
marked it as to-read
Can't wait. Team Jack all the way!
...more

Jun 26, 2018
Alaina
rated it
really liked it
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Dead of Winter is just one of those books that kind of mind fucks you and leaves you numb. So many things in this book frustrated me. It could've been me being at work too but I can't blame work for everything - I guess?
I love getting to know more about the Arcana cards and their powers. However, some things just creeped me out. Like the whole twin thing.. but they weren't really twins.. yeah, it made me cringe. Crazy people will always make me cringe. Then there was the sort of love triangle ha ...more
I love getting to know more about the Arcana cards and their powers. However, some things just creeped me out. Like the whole twin thing.. but they weren't really twins.. yeah, it made me cringe. Crazy people will always make me cringe. Then there was the sort of love triangle ha ...more

Mar 13, 2014
Lynisha Smoot
marked it as to-read
I'm sure a lot of you guys like Jackson but I just cannot get on board with his shit! (view spoiler) I'm team Aric all day
...more

4 "I am so very torn!" Stars!
This one was slow, but good too. KC did a fantastic job of making me fall for two guys. I am so very torn by who I love most. And even though I'm torn, I got irritated with Evie for being torn. 😉
That cliffhanger was evil. If the next book wasn't already published, I would be so angry. But knowing it's already out there, I can stay calm and maybe wait until next month to BR with my TPAM ladies. Maybe...
Happy reading! ...more
This one was slow, but good too. KC did a fantastic job of making me fall for two guys. I am so very torn by who I love most. And even though I'm torn, I got irritated with Evie for being torn. 😉
That cliffhanger was evil. If the next book wasn't already published, I would be so angry. But knowing it's already out there, I can stay calm and maybe wait until next month to BR with my TPAM ladies. Maybe...
Happy reading! ...more

Nov 04, 2013
Diamond
rated it
really liked it
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Originally posted on my blog, Dee's Reads @ With some GIF action ;)
This is one of my favorite series. I don't usually read post-apocalyptic books too much (ok, ever) but I love this series so much. It's kind of a guilty pleasure, in a way. I love Kresley Cole so much and I like how the Tarot cards are incorporated along with Death…I mean I am completely shipping this ship people. I'm not going to write detailed review because I don't want to spoil like ANYTHING, if you read this book at all you ...more
This is one of my favorite series. I don't usually read post-apocalyptic books too much (ok, ever) but I love this series so much. It's kind of a guilty pleasure, in a way. I love Kresley Cole so much and I like how the Tarot cards are incorporated along with Death…I mean I am completely shipping this ship people. I'm not going to write detailed review because I don't want to spoil like ANYTHING, if you read this book at all you ...more
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Kresley Cole is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the electrifying Immortals After Dark paranormal series, the young adult Arcana Chronicles series, the erotic Gamemakers series, and five award-winning historical romances.
A master’s grad and former athlete, she has traveled over much of the world and draws from those experiences to create her memorable characters and settings.
Her IAD bo ...more
A master’s grad and former athlete, she has traveled over much of the world and draws from those experiences to create her memorable characters and settings.
Her IAD bo ...more
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