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The Secrets of Gelid Lake
There are doors that leak magic into the mortal realm in places one would think insignificant. Seventeen year old Nathalia was fortunate - or perhaps unfortunate - enough to discover such a place.
Nathalia has no memory of returning home after accidentally falling into Gelid lake, rumored to have lethally cold water.
She questions her sanity after waking up on the outskirts of her town, wondering how she escaped the lake. Had she been in those waters at all? Or was it her imagination that conjured visions of sprites kissing her cheeks in Gelid’s deep? To her astonishment, the lake opened its secrets to her the moment she broke the surface, unlocking her magical potential. Nathalia tries to come to terms with the new reality when the lake's snarky guardian, an immortal shape-shifter named Cole, is summoned to guide her on a life-altering adventure that will either make or break her. An unlikely friendship forms between them, finally offering her the affection she’s never had - but when Cole's dark secrets reveal themselves, uncertainty settles in Nathalia’s mind. Can she leave her morals behind to share Cole's immortal burden, or will she be left to live alone for her eternal existence?
Nathalia has no memory of returning home after accidentally falling into Gelid lake, rumored to have lethally cold water.
She questions her sanity after waking up on the outskirts of her town, wondering how she escaped the lake. Had she been in those waters at all? Or was it her imagination that conjured visions of sprites kissing her cheeks in Gelid’s deep? To her astonishment, the lake opened its secrets to her the moment she broke the surface, unlocking her magical potential. Nathalia tries to come to terms with the new reality when the lake's snarky guardian, an immortal shape-shifter named Cole, is summoned to guide her on a life-altering adventure that will either make or break her. An unlikely friendship forms between them, finally offering her the affection she’s never had - but when Cole's dark secrets reveal themselves, uncertainty settles in Nathalia’s mind. Can she leave her morals behind to share Cole's immortal burden, or will she be left to live alone for her eternal existence?
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Published August 15, 2022
About the author
V. Mull
4 books18 followersV. Mull discovered her love of storytelling early in life and never let it go. Now a fantasy romance author, she finds inspiration in Maine’s forests, where she lives with her husband, four children, and their pets.
Her short story “The Queen and the Pebble” won first place in Pixie Forest Publishing’s 2019 Summer Contest. Her writing has appeared in many anthologies, her novellas, and her debut novel, The Seven Lands of Cador: Storm of the Elements.
Mull writes to create worlds that linger long after the final page.
Visit Authorvmull.org to learn more.
Her short story “The Queen and the Pebble” won first place in Pixie Forest Publishing’s 2019 Summer Contest. Her writing has appeared in many anthologies, her novellas, and her debut novel, The Seven Lands of Cador: Storm of the Elements.
Mull writes to create worlds that linger long after the final page.
Visit Authorvmull.org to learn more.
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June 5, 2023
I was sent this book by the author for free in exchange for my honest review.
I really enjoyed this short fantasy/clean romance and it got me out of a reading slump.
I loved the lore, characters and plot! My only wish is that the book was a lot longer which is why I took a star away. It felt a bit rushed and I feel like the lore and Romance could have been fleshed out more.
I really enjoyed this short fantasy/clean romance and it got me out of a reading slump.
I loved the lore, characters and plot! My only wish is that the book was a lot longer which is why I took a star away. It felt a bit rushed and I feel like the lore and Romance could have been fleshed out more.
February 11, 2023
Excellent Book!
I loved this book . It was easy to read and led me into a world of fantasy. I highly recommend this book and any other from this author .
I loved this book . It was easy to read and led me into a world of fantasy. I highly recommend this book and any other from this author .
May 18, 2023
A wonderful story with filled with suspense, heartache and love. The author captured my interest and held it throughout the story.
August 10, 2023
The Secret of Gelid Lake
By
V. Mull
5 ★★★★★
The Secret of Gelid Lake by V. Mull is a magical fantasy story that provides the reader with both a world of fanciful perception and sorrowful reality. The main character, Nathalia, is a seventeen-year-old girl whose obsession is climbing trees, the bigger and higher, the better. Nathalia’s unloving mother treats Nathalia more as a burden than a daughter, insisting Nathalia’s desire to climb trees is odd behavior and considered strange by the townspeople. One night, Nathalia sneaks out of her home to climb the largest tree in town, which is also dangerously close to Gelid Lake, a forbidden lake where no living creatures swim and anyone who enters, dies. When she reaches the top, Nathalia is distracted by a barking silver fox at the base of the tree. Losing her footing, Nathalia falls into the forbidden lake below, and her life is changed forever.
I thought the author’s world-building was fantastic. The characters were well-written and captivating, and the relationships between Nathalia and the other characters were thought-provoking. The story’s plot was clever, original, romantic, and yet haunting at times. The action was well-balanced and engaging, enough to keep you turning pages to see what was coming next. The story was well-written and an easy read. I would recommend this book to all who love fantasies with a good storyline and a wonderful ending.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reay Copy.
By
V. Mull
5 ★★★★★
The Secret of Gelid Lake by V. Mull is a magical fantasy story that provides the reader with both a world of fanciful perception and sorrowful reality. The main character, Nathalia, is a seventeen-year-old girl whose obsession is climbing trees, the bigger and higher, the better. Nathalia’s unloving mother treats Nathalia more as a burden than a daughter, insisting Nathalia’s desire to climb trees is odd behavior and considered strange by the townspeople. One night, Nathalia sneaks out of her home to climb the largest tree in town, which is also dangerously close to Gelid Lake, a forbidden lake where no living creatures swim and anyone who enters, dies. When she reaches the top, Nathalia is distracted by a barking silver fox at the base of the tree. Losing her footing, Nathalia falls into the forbidden lake below, and her life is changed forever.
I thought the author’s world-building was fantastic. The characters were well-written and captivating, and the relationships between Nathalia and the other characters were thought-provoking. The story’s plot was clever, original, romantic, and yet haunting at times. The action was well-balanced and engaging, enough to keep you turning pages to see what was coming next. The story was well-written and an easy read. I would recommend this book to all who love fantasies with a good storyline and a wonderful ending.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reay Copy.
March 24, 2024
Loved it!
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