"Something Wicked This Way Comes...
As a thief, I stick to the shadows as much as possible. But when the head of the Sinclair Family picks me to compete in the Tournament of Blades, there's no escaping the spotlight—or the danger.
Even though he's my competition, Devon Sinclair thinks I have the best shot at winning what's supposed to be a friendly contest. But when the competitors start having mysterious "accidents," it looks like someone will do anything to win—no matter who they hurt.
As if I didn't have enough to worry about, mobster Victor Draconi is plotting against Devon and the rest of my friends, and someone's going around Cloudburst Falls murdering monsters. One thing's for sure. Sometimes, humans can be more monstrous than anything else..."
"I’ve battled the Reapers of Chaos before–and survived. But this time I have a Bad, Bad Feeling it’s going to be a fight to the death … most likely mine.
Yeah, I’ve got my psychometry magic, my talking sword, Vic–and even the most dangerous Spartan on campus at my side, in Logan freaking Quinn, but I’m no match for Loki, the evil Norse god of chaos. I may be Nike’s Champion, but at heart, I’m still just Gwen Frost, that weird Gypsy girl everyone at school loves to gossip about.
Then someone I love is put in more danger than ever before, and something inside me snaps. This time, Loki and his Reapers are going down for good … or I am."
"Here we go again …
Just when it seems life at Mythos Academy can’t get any more dangerous, the Reapers of Chaos manage to prove me wrong. It was just a typical night at the Library of Antiquities — until a Reaper tried to poison me. The good news is I’m still alive and kicking. The bad news is the Reaper poisoned someone else instead.
As Nike’s Champion, everyone expects me to lead the charge against the Reapers, even though I’m still hurting over what happened with Spartan warrior Logan Quinn. I’ve got to get my hands on the antidote fast — otherwise, an innocent person will die. But the only known cure is hidden in some creepy ruins — and the Reapers are sure to be waiting for me there …"
Gwen Frost is in trouble all over again. But this time, it's a life or death situation for the librarian. I mean, Logan's uncle who is the librarian at Mythos Academy. So basically for most of the book, Gwen is after the antidote for the poison.
And the series still covers an entire school year. Well, less than an entire school year. Surprisingly, Gwen is still chasing Loki's Champion. But I expect there to be a showdown between her and Loki's Champion by the final book.
Thankfully, it's near the publication date of the last book. But why am I talking about that? I should be talking about Midnight Frost, not the next book. Gosh, it's like I'm already reviewing (or planning) the sequel's review.
Midnight Frost is an adventure for an antidote. Not that much killing, but a lot more saving. Um...more saving than usual. Saving of Gwen, Nick, and a few other people. And the deceased? A few students and some other people. Not that much, but there's a lot of "Let's be friends" time. Gwen has a few more buddies to help her save the world. But I'm still summarizing instead of telling you what I think of it.
It's fast. Ridiculously fast. I didn't even realize it was over. I mean, the plot/story. I was surprise by how quick it ended. Of course, I was reading an online copy, so I didn't even know it was going to be over. But the ending was quite surprising to me. I didn't even see it.
Overall, Midnight Frost is good. It's kind of not as good as the previous book, but it's good. I been kind of hoping for a bumpy road with the Logan Quinn plot, but it's quite smooth despite the stabbing and almost killing part. I'm honestly quite surprise Logan Quinn hasn't committed suicide (If I tried to kill one of my family members, I know I probably will in shame and misery), but he didn't. Yay for him that he manages to get through the hard road.
The Verdict: Wait to read Midnight Frost after the last book comes out. Or wait for the entire series to be out before you read all the books. But anyway, I think the series is going to end on a high note. This book did.
Rating: Four out of Five
"For a moment, a face flashed before my eyes—the most hideous face I’d ever seen. No matter how hard I tried to forget what had happened, I saw him everywhere I went. It was Loki—the evil god that I’d helped set free against my will.
I should have known that my first official date with Logan Quinn was destined to end in disaster. If we’d gotten into a swordfight, or been ambushed by Reapers, I’d have been more prepared. But getting arrested mid-sip at the local coffee hangout? I didn’t see that one coming.
I’ve been accused of purposely helping the Reapers free Loki from his prison—and the person leading the charge against me is Linus Quinn, Logan’s dad. The worst part is that pretty much everyone at Mythos Academy thinks I’m guilty. If I’m going to get out of this mess alive, I’ll have to do it myself…"
Crimson Frost is basically a showdown between Loki's Champion and Nike's Champion. Loki's Champion is Vivian Holler while Gwen Frost is Nike's Champion. That's in case anything goes astray with your memory. Of course, some of guys probably aren't going to read this review, so feel free to ditch me here while I talk about Crimson Frost.
Please ditch, if you don't want to hear this.
Things are definitely on fire. There's a great amount of events and craziness. It's very tempting to lift your eyebrow in confusion. There's a few main plots. The Vivian Holler plot, the Gwen Frost plot, the Reapers plot, the Logan Quinn plot. Everything else is pretty much minor facts. All you need to know about is those plots. Then you'll be alright for the next book. And yes, I did read the sequel to Crimson Frost.
It still amazes me that all of these books happen within one year. Actually, it happens in less than one year. But still. The author must really like dragging out the entire book over the course of a year. It totally reminds me of the last season of How I Met Your Mother. The writers have to drag everything on and on and on.
Gwen Frost made a lot of sacrifices. However, I have a deep and dark feeling that it isn't the end. Of course, the last book of the series isn't out yet, so I won't know for sure. But for now, I can say that Gwen Frost's character has somewhat improved. Towards the end, Gwen is less immature and more...sad. Yes, sad. That's the word for her feeling along with wistful and wishful and sorrowful. She's quite in love with Logan Quinn. (Although, I'm nearly tempted to snort in fits of laughter every time she talks about him).
The last plot twist of the book, which involves Logan Quinn and Loki, is perhaps the deadliest parts. I can't believe she did that, but it totally made sense. You probably don't understand me, but there's a huge sacrifice Gwen made. It's totally a plot twist. I didn't even see it, but the author hasn't been really forthcoming.
Best parts: Vivian Holler's confession. Well, the part with the truth-telling snake. That was awesome. Devout of violence or practically any blood, that moment revealed Gwen's nastier and darker side. I didn't even know Gwen had a side like that.
Rating: Four out of Five (failure to make book more serious)
"I've seen so many freaky things since I started attending Mythos Academy last fall. I know I'm supposed to be a fearless warrior, but most of the time, I feel like I'm just waiting for the next Bad, Bad Thing to happen. Like someone trying to kill me--again.
Everyone at Mythos Academy knows me as Gwen Frost, the Gypsy girl who uses her psychometry magic to find lost objects--and who just may be dating Logan Quinn, the hottest guy in school. But I'm also the girl the Reapers of Chaos want dead in the worst way. The Reapers are the baddest of the bad, the people who murdered my mom. So why do they have it in for me? It turns out my mom hid a powerful artifact called the Helheim Dagger before she died. Now, the Reapers will do anything to get it back. They think I know where the dagger is hidden, but this is one thing I can't use my magic to find. All I do know is that the Reapers are coming for me--and I'm in for the fight of my life."
Dark Frost is one bad book. Bad in a good way. Bad in a bad way. Let's me say this: This book is where everything goes from bad to worse. Just read the synopsis of the next book and you'll understand why everything is going down.
Despite all of this, Dark Frost is awesome. There's a few fine points in this book of darkness. Gwen learns to trust Nike (or at least respects her a bit more). We know why the cranky librarian "hates" Gwen. And the bond between Logan and Gwen certainly deepen. Oh, and we also find out the identity of Loki's Champion. Grandma Frost is a formidable force. I learn not to piss off Grandma Frost. She will poison me with her cookies or kill me with her sword.
First kill for Gwen happens in this book. Gwen does fall a little bit (like all good characters and Percy Jackson), but it's obvious that her time to rise is coming soon. Even though her powers are simply beginning to reveal itself, it's clear that it's going to be rising out of her. Stealing people's lives or something. Manipulating people like Loki's Champion. Whatever. The true power of Niki's Champion has yet to be revealed.
Logan. I have a really funky feeling that Gwen's going to need Logan. I can say one thing about her fighting skills and I'll say it's not happening. She's a horrible fighter unless there's someone who could fight stays near her. Of course, that person has to be on her side. Logan, Daphne, the Celt or Green Irishmen (I like to call him that). But every hero (or heroine) needs his/her friends. It has always been that way. So go and tune on that Barney song of "I love you" and that sort of crap. Yes, Barney as in the purple dinosaur. No! Not Barney Stinson from How I Met Your Mother, although he does need his bro.
I can't wait for the sequel for Dark Frost. Even though it's already out, I have to wait for the book to arrive. I hate shipping and handling and all that hallelujah. Anyway, I just want to say that this series is starting to become even more frosty. (There's nothing to do with snow. Other than snowflake necklaces and the last name Frost. Nothing to do with winter).
The storyline is downright hilarious. Okay, Gwen is becoming mature. She's slowly evolving into a young woman. I hope to see more of that along with Nike. I want some more Nike scenes. Nike, the goddess of victory, is awesome.
Rating: Four out of Five
"I’m Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Academy, and I have no idea how I’m going to survive the rest of the semester. One day, I’m getting schooled in swordplay by the guy who broke my heart—the drop-dead gorgeous Logan who slays me every time. Then, an invisible archer in the Library of Antiquities decides to use me for target practice. And now, I find out that someone at the academy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. I’m afraid if I don’t learn how to live by the sword—with Logan’s help—I just might die by the sword..."
The mystery in this book, Kiss of Frost, is so obvious. I'm not sure how Gwen didn't even see the true villain of the book. Of course, I won't tell (maybe I will).
Kiss of Frost, the second book in this series, follows Touch of Frost. The word Frost refers to Gwen Frost's last name, most likely. There's nothing else that is frosty than her last name. No one kisses in this book...wait, Logan and Gwen kiss (finally! they have great chemistry together). Anyway, let me say this one thing: Kiss of Frost is even better than Touch of Frost. Kiss of Frost is just awesome, even though the hints dropped by Jennifer Estep are a little too obvious for my liking. (The girls like to guess a bit more).
One twist I didn't even see is the motives behind Oliver. I have to say this right now because I'm shocked and bedridden (that's a lie, but let's pretend). Oliver was partially Gwen's problem, but he's awesome. I'm not going to say anything about it, but I was really shocked about his crush. Okay, let me say it's a guy. And Oliver is a guy.
The villain of the story is the reaper and Loki, the trickster god. (Isn't Loki the villain in that new movie or something? I can't seem to remember). I don't know why it took so long for Gwen to figure out who the reaper is, but I guess the author has to drag out the plot. Even though it's very annoying. The plot overall, minus the plot dragging, is rather entertaining. The events leading Gwen on can sometimes be so...frustrating.
Gwen Frost is kicking butts. What kind of gal kicks butts? Awesome I-don't-take-crap gals. Deadly and amazing. Of course, she had a little help from Mr. Hottie. I like her; but for most of the book, she is trying to get over with the fact that Logan still has a girlfriend. Yeah, if I guy said the same things he said, I wouldn't like it very much. And I would also say he has wandering eyes. Wandering eyes. Never trust a guy who already has a girlfriend. That is signs of possible future cheating tendencies.
The best moment: When Gwen goes and acts like a psychopath. That's the part when her limit is pushed too far. (And you are going to call me crazy for saying that. Go ahead, call me crazy. And call me a lunatic). You realize how much she really cares about her mother and grandmother. It's kind of...a tender moment in a way.
The craziest part: When Gwen doesn't see the answer standing right in front of her. Literally.
Rating: Four out of Five
"My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy; a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody's head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest. But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact that can be used to bring about the second Chaos War. You know, death, destruction and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I'm determined to find out who killed Jasmine and why; especially since I should have been the one who died..."
Touch of Frost is Percy Jackson with girl talk. And without the son of Poseidon mumbo jumbo. Actually, let's mix Percy Jackson with Vampire Academy (without the vampire; or at least not until they appear) and The Lying Game along with a lot of girl talk and slang. There! You got Touch of Frost.
Apparently, all the gods and goddess in mythology from the Geeks (I mean Greeks) to the Norse people are real. Athena, the goddess of wisdom, to Zeus (he hasn't made an appearance yet), the god of lightning among other stuff. Don't forget to include Loki, the trickster god and the obvious villain of the story/series.
Touch of Frost is hilarious; even though it shouldn't be because a girl died, the book is just funny. It's so easy to slip into Gwen Frost, the loner and poor outcast and narrator of the series. She's so...strong yet so stubborn. Yes, stubborn, that's a good word for her persistence. With a lot of sarcasm and humor in her narrative, it's so easy to like her and root for her. It does help that she's the ________ for Nike, the goddess of Victory. Anyway, I just want to say how suddenly likable mythology is when it comes to Gwen Frost and Percy Jackson and people with the similar likes and makings of these...jokers.
The plot of Touch of Frost is awesome. I love the mystery behind Jasmine's death. Gwen, the only one who actually cared about her death even though she doesn't like Jasmine very much, spends most of the story trying to find the killer/reaper. Of course, this book is totally awesome and you probably won't know who the real reaper is until you read the last page. You'll shout "Mother of all pages!" when you find out. That's what I did. Umm...no. I think I shouted "Damn!" instead of that, but you can try that one.
Gwen Frost doesn't believe (total Percy Jackson moment; is this book published when Percy and his books were out?) in myths and all that stuff. She, like I said earlier, is a loner. Whenever Mr. Hottie (Logan Quinn; doesn't the name sound hot?) bumps into her literally, it makes my life absolutely perfect. Other than the minor fact he has a girlfriend named Savannah (BTW, she's an Amazon. Yeah one of those Amazons like Wonder Woman). Hopefully there will be further development on that.
The ending. Whoa! The plot twist was deadly!
Rating: Five out of Five
