This is the first book in the Fae of Snow and Ice (completed) series that is your classic “fae with wings” romantasy. Tropes and themes include enemies to tolerating each other, political intrigue, winged MMC, Fae, banter, emerging powers, touch her and die, morally gray MMC, forced proximity, one bed, slowburn (glacial), fated mates and who did this to you. While this first book in the series is very light on adult spicy content, it does occur later in the series so please check content warnings for this and dark themes. 

The Lovely: I love love how the relationship and plot layer together in this book to create a captivating read. I was hooked within a few pages and there were so many angles to figure out. I couldn’t put the book down. I love the FMC - she’s a reject of society but is determined to take care of her sister and doesn’t have a pity party over her circumstances. The MMC is morally (dark) gray but it feel like there’s more to him than meets the eye (page?). 

The Mundane: This is by no means a complicated or intricate Fae fantasy and most plot twists you can probably guess. However, in this book, I don’t see it as a downside. If anything, it makes for a more relaxing and quick read. 

Rating: 4/5 Stars 1/5 Flames 

Recommendation: This series stands out to me as your traditional fae romantasy with the traditional tropes. I miss this sort of approach as it’s not so complex I need multiple brain cells to read it. It’s giggly fun at times and sadly somber at others. I look forward to some of this slowburn being resolved in the next book. I hope.