Frostblood by Elly Blake

Frostblood (Frostblood Saga, #1)

by Elly Blake

Seventeen-year-old Ruby is a Fireblood who has concealed her powers of heat and flame from the cruel Frostblood ruling class her entire life. But when her mother is killed trying to protect her, and rebel Frostbloods demand her help to overthrow their bloodthirsty king, she agrees to come out of hiding, desperate to have her revenge.

Despite her unpredictable abilities, Ruby trains with the rebels and the infuriating--yet irresistible--Arcus, who seems to think of her as nothing more than a weapon. But before they can take action, Ruby is captured and forced to compete in the king's tournaments that pit Fireblood prisoners against Frostblood champions. Now she has only one chance to destroy the maniacal ruler who has taken everything from her--and from the icy young man she has come to love.

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Wow I can’t believe I didn’t pick up Frostblood sooner. With Fireblood just coming out and everyone excited for it. I thought maybe I’ll just peruse the beginning of Frostblood. I was instantly sucked in and engaged and I’ve been in kind of a slump lately. I loved the book!

I absolutely loved how engaging the book was. I never had a minute where I felt the book was slow or I was anxious to get through a part. It was all forward action and no plateauing at all. I really enjoyed the plot and the magic that surrounded it. I loved the characters and how they all had their own separate stories. I loved what I felt to be female camaraderie.

As far as world building is concerned I felt the world was small but it was still interesting. The areas that we spent most of our time are definitely fleshed out. This is a fantasy where you cross great distances, it’s a little more condensed but I enjoyed and never found that to be any hindrance on what I felt about the story.

Ruby as a main character was great. I loved when an MC has many facets to them, both light and dark. She has this power that is despised in the Kingdom she currently resides in and it’s not so easy to hide. Her own body temperature can give her away. She’s dedicated to the ones she loves and she’s got a little bit of saucy attitude.

I also loved Arcus and the monks at the Abbey. Each with their own weaknesses and strengths in patience and acceptance. Arcus tries to keep Ruby at arms length but I think his kindness shows through. Also his concern for the kingdom as a whole and wanting to help the people.

I loved loved this story and I’m excited to read Fireblood. Although now I’m wondering if I should wait until it’s closer to the Shadowblood’s release.

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