With the first turn of the page, we’re swept into a world of magic, deception, wars, refugees and one young girl who just wants to make a difference. It was a magical read with adventure at every turn of the page. This book brings us into a world full of season kingdoms and the rhythm kingdoms. My Review: I have read a lot of fantasy books and Snow Like Ashes stands high among them. So when scouts discover the location of half of the ancient locket that can restore their magic, Meira decides to go after it herself-only to find herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics, and to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.

Training to be a warrior-and desperately in love with her best friend, Winter’s future king-she would do anything to help Winter rise to power again.

Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. The Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been searching for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild their kingdom ever since. Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Sara Raasch’s debut fantasy is a lightning-fast story of loyalty, love, and controlling one’s destiny. Game of Thrones meets Graceling in this striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true self.

Publisher: Balzer + Bray (October 14, 2014).

The world building intrigued me so I picked it up and never put it down until I finished the book. It had a intriguing plot and sounded amazing. I was super excited when I picked up Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch. Most of you who know me know this by my collection of dragons in my library….and fairies….and Game of Thrones figurines. Tawney here to talk about a book I just couldn’t put down.

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