R. A. Smyth's "Frozen Hearts" is a story of resilience and dark secrets. However, the excessive "showing" and repetition hinder the reader's enjoyment. Despite the respectful handling of SA trauma, the lengthy narrative dilutes emotional impact. The characters' idiotic behavior and the book's excessive length overshadow its potential. With better editing and some good chopping of surplus fluff to make the story more concise, it could have been a 5-star read.