Week 1 - Conceal Don't Feel - Ch 1-9

[Miranda, The girl with all the books]

April 1-7: Chapters 1-9

Prompt 1: The premise of this book is what if Anna and Else never knew each other. Now that you've read the first few chapters, what are you top predictions regarding how the book will differ from the original tale?

[Tucker, The Almighty Judge on High of All Beings Living and Dead]

I'm curious to see what things look like with Hans, considering Anna won't be meeting him the way she did in the movie or even be meeting him at all

[Terézia]

There are certain things borrowed directly from the movie, but some of them are new (like Hans coming with the Duke of Weselton way before coronation). As far as characters go, there does not seem to be much diversion from the original material, and so it is possible certain storylines will continue, with certain adjustments, towards the same ending (I'm looking at you, Hans).

I am still curious about how it will pan out in the end of course, but man, did I not like Hans as the Frozen's villain.

also, I'm glad that Anna has a hobby. now that I think about it, some princesses have none at all.

[Angela]

Miranda wrote: "April 1-7: Chapters 1-9

Prompt 1: The premise of this book is what if Anna and Else never knew each other. Now that you've read the first few chapters, what are you top predictions regarding how t..."

I had a thought that Freya was a cover-up, and that she was actually Iduna. I'm glad she wasn't because I think that would have over simplified things. Plus, I always love to be surprised. It is interesting how Hans was introduced. I still hate him. One prediction is that maybe he won't be a piece of trash in this one??

[Terézia]

Angela wrote: "Miranda wrote: "April 1-7: Chapters 1-9

Prompt 1: The premise of this book is what if Anna and Else never knew each other. Now that you've read the first few chapters, what are you top predictions..."

Freya wasn't a cover-up for Iduna? I must've missed something because after all the chapters I still keep thinking they are the same person, hah.

I like Hans' introduction. But as much as I wanted him to be at least partly redeemed, I think he will not be. All the characters have kept their personality intact so far as I see it, so there is little chance unfortunately for Hans to deviate from his original mould.

[Angela]

Terézia wrote: "Angela wrote: "Miranda wrote: "April 1-7: Chapters 1-9

Prompt 1: The premise of this book is what if Anna and Else never knew each other. Now that you've read the first few chapters, what are you ..."

Anna's parents said she was apart of Iduna's court. Unless that was a continuation of the cover-up?? I've only read the first 9 chapters thus far. By the end of 9, I can say that I agree with you on Hans. He said some nice things but then quickly became the territorial twit I remember.

[Tucker, The Almighty Judge on High of All Beings Living and Dead]

Angela wrote: "Miranda wrote: "April 1-7: Chapters 1-9

Prompt 1: The premise of this book is what if Anna and Else never knew each other. Now that you've read the first few chapters, what are you top predictions..."

Yeah, I’m really excited to see where they take Hans in this book

[Terézia]

Angela wrote: "Terézia wrote: "Angela wrote: "Miranda wrote: "April 1-7: Chapters 1-9

Prompt 1: The premise of this book is what if Anna and Else never knew each other. Now that you've read the first few chapter..."

I have read only first 10 chapters (it was the only one in Hans' POV, so I was curious), but it did not elaborate further about Iduna so yeah, I still think this was a further cover-up backstory. I don't think it would make much sense to introduce an OC only to kill her off, when we know that Freya's visits would fit perfectly the timing of Iduna's trips. And I am not sure that a seamstress, even if she was a part of the court servants, would be given royal carriage and guards to manage her personal affairs. Though it is certainly possible, as Anna did not seem to think it odd.

Funny how Hans has quickly become the topic of the day haha.

[Terézia]

Now, I don't want to seem judgy or negative (guess now I will even more so), but I didn't like that Olaf was introduced so early in the story. For me it took something away from Elsa's character arc. Before she ran away to the mountains, she has impersonal relationship with her creation, with her curse, as she saw it. Viewing the powers as enemies dwelling inside her own body, which she couldn't trust, only added to her inability to control it.

If she created Olaf this early in the story, some of it doesn't make sense. Of course it could be just me wrongly interpreting the movie. But I find it hard to believe that Elsa, who saw Olaf, a good thing which came from her powers and was not monstrous would be on the day of her coronation almost the same as Elsa who only new her powers as sudden bursts of inanimate and cold ice that encaged her in her room for so many years. After three years with Olaf I would imagine she'd get her powers under control, or at the very least get familiar with them and not see them as this horrible thing.


Now that I think about it further, I suppose this could mean that we will not get a Let It Go segment in this one.

[Ella]

I totally agree!

[Terézia]

so... has anyone else read the other nine chapters?

[Ella]

Wdym?

[Terézia]

well, the week 1 has already gone by, and so has week 2 (with 36 chapters, I think it was supposed to be 9 chap/week), but I don't see any new updates in the group so I was wondering... on 21.4. it is supposed to be the end of the third week.

[Tucker, The Almighty Judge on High of All Beings Living and Dead]

So, so sorry! Yes, this week we're supposed to be reading chapters 19-28!

No problem if you're ahead or behind!

[Angela]

I've definitely started to pick up the pace as the plot has evolved away from the story I know. I enjoy the "twisted" concept but I am the type of reader who needs to be surprised to carry on.

[Tucker, The Almighty Judge on High of All Beings Living and Dead]

I agree. As the book further progresses, it continues to evolve away from the movie which is nice

[Ella]

Heres a question: what would a theme for this book be, and why?

[Terézia]

Ella wrote: "Heres a question: what would a theme for this book be, and why?"

I think it revolves about Elsa and Anna's strong sisterly bond, which persisted even when they forgot about each other (you could say that their brain forgot, but the heart did not).