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Frost Burn

K.T. Munson (Goodreads Author),

Nichelle Rae (Goodreads Author)

4.03 · Rating details · 32 ratings · 17 reviews

Fire and Frost; no two nations have ever been so divided. Only two bridges across the great River Gora connects them and their long standing hatred. When spring comes early the Frost Nation looks upon the Fire Nation with suspicion. Soon they will discover that the rising rivers, warmer temperatures, and the quakes are all a result of something far more terrifying then eac ...more

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Published December 31st 2015

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Jun 05, 2016 J.L. rated it liked it

Shelves: may-2016

DISCLAIMER: I received a free ebook copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

It's really easy to make assumptions about this book from the artwork and back cover blurb. The good assumptions are right on the nose for a happy ending: strong female characters and two kingdoms that must unite to overcome adversity. The bad assumptions are never fulfilled. Instead, the reader gets a sprawling cast of well-developed and defined characters and a fantasy world steeped in magic that still has ...more

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Nov 02, 2016 David Rose rated it liked it

Frost Burn is an almost middle-grades fantasy using the classic theme of complementary opposites. ‘Almost’ middle-grades because while the feel is that of a teen-level story, there is one mild but explicit sex scene.

The tale is set in a simply laid out world in which the two nations occupy two long islands adjacent to each other, north and south. The magical northern Fire Nation is, obviously, heat loving, while the southern Frost Nation people have a magic which embraces ice. The writing in th ...more

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Apr 28, 2016 Tara Woods Turner rated it it was amazing

I really loved this book. As a lifetime fan of fantasy I am often hit over the head with authors' heavy-handed world building and tendencies to tell and not show. Frost burn surprisingly made me fall effortlessly into its world in a way that was organic and seamless. To me, that is half the battle for a good fantasy or sci-fi novel. I was also grateful for the non-preachy take on global warming and the dangers of ignoring or abusing the environment. I found this book to be thrilling and especial ...more

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Jan 08, 2016 Aly rated it it was amazing

I enjoyed this book very much. I could not put it down. I wanted to keep reading what happened next. This was an exciting book for me. Lots of action! * I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review*

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Apr 16, 2018 Ooha Biddala rated it liked it

The land of frost and fire have always been at war with each other. An uneasy peace established for trade purposes is the only thing holding together the two thin bridges between them. However, when nature decides to take things into her own hands, all mortals have to come together, whether they wield fire or ice, to withstand her wrath.

I like nature in books. And a story about how nature could destroy you with her little finger while not flinching at all is a concept which we're all uncomfortab The land of frost and fire have always been at war with each other. An uneasy peace established for trade purposes is the only thing holding together the two thin bridges between them. However, when nature decides to take things into her own hands, all mortals have to come together, whether they wield fire or ice, to withstand her wrath.

I like nature in books. And a story about how nature could destroy you with her little finger while not flinching at all is a concept which we're all uncomfortably familiar with; but, also comfortably numb to. So, when stories bring it up, highlight it the way this story does, I feel vindicated and scared at the same time.

So yes, this book does move me. The devastation that can be wrought by a wrongly timed rain is vividly described. And magic and fantasy of its world notwithstanding, this book does manage to put the fear of Mother Nature in its readers.

The characters are reminiscent of the previous book I read by K T Munson. They are strong, they are stubborn and they have a sense of humour. The problem is that while the voices of the frost nation people sound very natural, the dialogues of fire nation come off stilted. Its standard words, standard syntax, but the standard nature shows itself up a little too much. I wished it wasn't so, because the story kept moving along at a great pace and this sort of tended to interfere with my enjoyment of it.

Like I've already said, the pace of the story- amazing! Things happen in every chapter without a breather. It doesn't get too heavy either, because of the intermittent easy conversations and detailed descriptions of the world. Until towards the end, that is. The ending was rushed. I had the same issue with her previous book too. The ending, after putting me through so much on the journey leading to it, so many twists and so many turns- it was just too easily done.

But, we did get an explanation and the symbolism which they gave a lot of value to, was very satisfying. So it ameliorated the pain a little for me of a rushed ending.

Ooh! The other thing I loved- their magic- how it uses energy, how it costs them to use it- it's not all good; everything has it pros and cons- that balance is maintained throughout the story and that I enjoyed a lot. It added a touch of physical realism to what would otherwise be an unrelatable fantasy.

BOTTOMLINE: I like the story. It really moves along and takes you along for a ride. The characters, despite being stilted are nice and you want to root for them. And it's a fast read. So, I recommend you take it along on your next short flight journey and spend your hours in the air with some fire and ice.

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Jan 22, 2016 Jaffa Kintigh rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy, apocalyptic, romance, magic

A cast of likable characters elevates this other-world fantasy as 2 queendoms, bitter rivals from ancient times, are forced to deal with each other as their planets succumbs to global warming. As disasters rattle the nations, a small handful of heroes and royals from each lean on each other and their magic abilities to avert complete annihilation.

The original premise of a Fire Nation headed by fire-wielding magic-users versus a Frost Nation with ice magic seemed too dichotomous, too convenient. ...more

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Jan 22, 2016 Shari Sakurai rated it really liked it

*I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review *

Frost Burn tells the story of two nations who must put their differences aside in order to save their world.

The authors have cleverly developed two very different nations; the Fire Nation and the Frost Nation who have been at odds with each other for many, many years. As a consequence their queens of the past opted to isolate the two countries from each other. Now they find themselves having to work together or face the destruction ...more

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Jan 19, 2016 Cat rated it really liked it · review of another edition

The very first thing that I noticed is that although this book has two authors, there is very little change in voice or writing style between the two authors, which makes the story easy to read.

From start to finish, this book keeps your attention, moving along at a rapid pace that keeps you on the edge of your seat, keeping you guessing right up until the end. That being said, the story is not light on character depth or development; each of the principle characters has depth and evolves as the ...more

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Jan 05, 2017 David rated it really liked it

Shelves: have-book

I did enjoy reading this novel. It had a nice mix of action and a good story on both Frost and Fire sides which easily kept me interested in wanting to read on. Btw- I liked the Frost story a tad more.

What puzzles me is why the book was done in "parts" instead of being separated as "chapters" throughout as most books are written. I didn't see the need to have parts. There didn't seem to be a difference in story flow no matter which part of the book you were at. It also effected the way the Tabl ...more

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Apr 13, 2016 Naturalbri (Bri Wignall) rated it really liked it

This fantasy takes Frost and fire and gives it a new twist. It approaches the story in a completely different manner. I loved that they were forced to put aside their differences and work together to save their world. It gave the book a deep reason and meaning to fight.

The characters, especially the leading ladies, were created exceptionally well. The two mains were excellent. Though they disliked and even struggle to trust one another, they had the foresight and intellect to put that to the si ...more

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Jul 20, 2016 Sanna Hines rated it really liked it

Shelves: science-fiction-fantasy

Frost Burn gives us a world where people are divided by temperature tolerance and where magic is basic technology. Fascinating concepts. Now add in climate change afflicting both groups, who must overcome their prejudices to survive. Their joint solution to impending ecological disaster is bold, imaginative and wildly suspenseful.

To complicate matters, reactionary forces attempt to thwart the global rescue plan. Arguments about whether magic is “natural” and what the gods want are believable. Th ...more

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Jul 16, 2016 Daniel Nanto rated it really liked it

This is the first book of Munson and Rae's that I have read, and I have to say I am impressed. Frost Burn is an interesting story with a rich cast of characters. In reading this book, I found a lot to like. Overall, I would recommend it to others who enjoy reading fantasy stories.

There is a lot to like about this book. I enjoyed the descriptions and concepts behind the two opposing nations of people and enjoyed reading about how natural disasters could unite two very different groups. I also lik ...more

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Aug 07, 2016 K.A. Pharrel rated it it was amazing

I absolutely loved the strong female heroine queens. Two opposite worlds must bridge together, put their differences aside, to survive the climatic events. Your classic neighbor verses neighbor feud. The author did a fantastic job in developing the characters, and I took a great liking to them. The pace of the story unraveled smoothly, with no lack of detail left out. Teamwork, along with magical powers, may save them… reading the dynamics between the characters kept me hooked and was a very rea ...more

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Jun 13, 2016 sandra tabar rated it it was amazing

It was a real treat to read this story. Well written, the characters well developed. And I didn't have to wait for a sequel to know the end. Brilliant!!!

There was nothing at all to dislike about this book, from start to end, it was a great read, couldn't put it down. ...more

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Sep 10, 2016 Angela Oliver rated it liked it

An enticing plot, with a well-conceptualized world and strong characters, but the writing style felt a little weak, especially early on, relying too much on tell and exposition and not fully immersing the reader into this world of frost and fire.

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Jan 26, 2017 Ami rated it liked it

Shelves: fantasy

**I received a copy of Frost Burn from one of the authors, and this review first posted on my blog, luvtoread: https://luvtoread.com/2017/02/10/fros...
Frost Burn took awhile for me to get into, but I grew to love the setting and the characters. Frost Burn is an interesting fantasy book. I hadn’t ever heard of this book before, until one of the authors emailed me and asked me to consider reading it. I’m very glad that I decided to read Frost Burn as it had adventure and romance, friendship and d **I received a copy of Frost Burn from one of the authors, and this review first posted on my blog, luvtoread: https://luvtoread.com/2017/02/10/fros...
Frost Burn took awhile for me to get into, but I grew to love the setting and the characters. Frost Burn is an interesting fantasy book. I hadn’t ever heard of this book before, until one of the authors emailed me and asked me to consider reading it. I’m very glad that I decided to read Frost Burn as it had adventure and romance, friendship and drama. It was a lot of fun, especially towards the end of the book when the plot all started coming together.
Frost Burn takes us to a fictional world where two nations exist: the Fire Nation, whose inhabitants wield fire magic and cannot be in the cold; and the Frost Nation, where ice magic reigns and no one can take the heat. A large river and an ice wall keep the countries separated.
The leader of the Fire Nation is Queen Darha, who is skilled in using fire magic and is close with her brother Coor and his wife Thea. I wasn’t sure what to think about Queen Darha at first. She always seemed to be on the verge of tears and full of fear, and these are not very promising leadership attributes. But she grew on me as she came into her own, and by the end of the book I was cheering her on. Thea is a warrior who speaks her mind, and I really enjoyed her character, especially once she meets up with Kirill, a commander in the Frost Nation.
The Frost Nation is ruled by the kind, elderly Queen Vesna. Aradel, one of Queen Vesna’s protégé’s, has strong ice magic, and we see a lot from her perspective. Aradel was a perfectly fine character, if slightly bland at times.
The Frost and Fire Nations have disliked each other for as long as anyone can remember, and they begrudgingly trade between each other for goods each country needs. I thought the dynamic between the two nations was interesting, and seemed to be well thought out. The world they live in is changing, and is becoming deadly to both nations, and the two nations must come together to save the world. This plot was fine, and I appreciated all of the geology and climate talk in the book. I wasn’t expecting that and it surprised me in a good way.
In terms of what I didn’t like about the book, there were a few parts that felt a bit “been there, done that”. Like the ice wall separating the countries – it was very similar to A Song of Ice and Fire, and our ice princess, Aradel, even appears wearing a blue dress and her blonde hair braided like Elsa in Frozen. So, little things like that made me want for just a bit more originality, but this is a very minor quibble. Also, some of the conversation felt stilted, and didn’t have an organic feeling to it. This played a part in me feeling somewhat removed from the storyline, especially right at first. I also do think that the book needs a different cover, but I’m not a fan of people being on the covers of books.
So those are my thoughts on Frost Burn, which I did enjoy and would recommend to those who like fantasy novels without a lot of blood or violence. And I was very happy to discover that there is a sequel in the works! I have a couple thoughts (wishes!) on what I hope happens in the sequel.
Bottom Line: Frost Burn is a good, enjoyable fantasy tale. I felt a bit removed from the characters, but I did have fun!
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Oct 31, 2016 Hannah rated it liked it

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*I was given this book in exchange for an honest review :) thank you to the lovely K.T. Munson for sending it to me!!*

Things I liked: (spoilers marked)

i. Present Day Issues: Both the Fire and Frost nations blamed each other for their problems which I feel is a present day issue. I kept thinking to myself “this is so frustrating why don’t they just work together clearly they need each other or they’re going to die!!” And then it hit me that nations today literally do the exact same thing.

ii. Posi *I was given this book in exchange for an honest review :) thank you to the lovely K.T. Munson for sending it to me!!*

Things I liked: (spoilers marked)

i. Present Day Issues: Both the Fire and Frost nations blamed each other for their problems which I feel is a present day issue. I kept thinking to myself “this is so frustrating why don’t they just work together clearly they need each other or they’re going to die!!” And then it hit me that nations today literally do the exact same thing.

ii. Positive Relationships: I love Coor and Thea! They have such a strong, positive relationship built up over time which I think is kind of rare in YA (and books in general) and would be good for younger viewers to see. There was romance in the book, but it wasn’t the focus of the story which was much appreciated.

iii. The Flow: Despite being written by two authors, this book flows so seamlessly! I also loved how the chapters bounce back and forth between frost and fire, it keeps the story from ever getting slow and always kept me engaged.

iv. Sweet Scenes: A couple scenes truly stood out to me. The scene between Kirill and Darha where she puts snow on him made my heart melt! The two nations are finally working together and befriending each other. I thought this scene was so important and beautiful. (***MILD SPOILER***) On a less sweet note, I also liked the scene of Ekil and Tulya and the acid, it was very suspenseful!

v. The Non-Romantic Relationships: the non-romantic relationships were just as important as the romantic ones!! Friendships and sibling bonds were just as important as the romantic relationships and I love that!!

vi. QUEEN POWER: the main queens and the villian were all female?? YES.

vii. High Stakes: (***SPOILER***) I loved how Kirill heals Thea with his ice but there is still irreparable damage, it was very realistic. It drives me crazy when authors build up these stakes but then everything works out perfectly for their characters. If the stakes are that high, it makes sense that not everyone is going to make it out at the end of the book.

Things I didn’t like: (spoiler free)

i. Language: I’ll admit, sometimes the writing was a little hard to get through! There was a lot of repetitive speech, some grammar issues, vague phrasing and some word choice I disliked. HOWEVER, I won’t critique too harshly because this book was self published and all of those issues are minor when compared to the amazing plot ...more

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K.T. Munson is an independent author. First published at 5 years old in the young writers conference, she has pursued writing ever since. She maintains a blog creatingworldswithwords.wordpress.com that is about writing and her novels. She was born and raised in the last frontier, the great state of Alaska.