A review by madieanne
The Frozen Crown by Greta Kelly

adventurous dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

writers take notes !! this is how you write an amazing debut !! 


the frozen crown is a top-tier fantasy novel, and greta kelly is a brilliant writer. the stakes were high, the magic system was fantastic, the characters were multifaceted and complex, and the politics were incredibly intriguing. 

plot twists were sprinkled throughout the story, and i had no idea where the plot was going. i had so many theories, and NONE of them were correct !! i was truly baffled by the ending. greta kelly had me guessing until the very end, and i applaud her for it. 

i also really appreciated the romance subplot (emphasis on subplot). i love romance when it’s done right, and i feel that certain books need more romance and other books don’t need as much. the frozen crown had the perfect amount of romance, and i’m glad it wasn’t the main focus. it didn’t overshadow everything else going on in the novel. 

if you love high fantasy with political intrigue and suspense, you need to pick this up!