Reviewed by Kelly on
Having not previously read the original series, the Trylle Trilogy, I was pleasantly surprised by Frostfire, a spin off series focused on another Kingdom within the same world. The Kanin are a kingdom of trolls, ruled by royalty where the offspring of the wealthy are now being brought home. Bryn is a Tracker, having worked her way through adversity to maintain her place within the King's domain, despite her status as an outsider. She's strong willed and sassy, never taking no for an answer and wants nothing more than to earn her place in the King's royal guard. But for now, she works as a Tracker, bringing home the Changelings as they come of age. But when retrieving her latest charge, she comes face to face with Konstantin, a man she once adored from afar. She still remembers the attack, saving her father's life the night Konstantin became a wanted man and fled the Kanin kingdom.
While navigating her newly realised feeling for boss Ridley, she's determined to lure Konstantin to his capture and this time, it's personal. But Konstantin isn't working alone. In a cruel twist of fate, it isn't Konstantin that Bryn should fear, as he toys with her emotions and she finds herself torn between Ridley and the mystery that is Konstantin. I loved the intensity, the banter between Ridley and Bryn and her determination to overcome adversity and become an elite guard. Bryn idled between sassy and fierce, often hiding her emotions and choosing a cold facade.
There's aren't your average trolls. The first installment in the Kanin Chronicles is a quick and entertaining read. Not having read the original series, I was able to easily follow the storyline and politics between the different communities that comprise the troll kingdoms. I really enjoyed it. For not only fans of the original series, but those who enjoy a character based fantasy, focused on suspense and politics.
Reading updates
- Started reading
- 30 April, 2015: Finished reading
- 30 April, 2015: Reviewed