Member Reviews
Reviewer 61021
The first story in this series was pitched as Frozen meets Prison Break. It was fast-paced and atmospheric and really huge into platonic friendships and family. I feel this second book lost a lot of the atmospheric feel to it. I am bummed. There were a lot of action scenes that it was a little overwhelming at times. I feel there was too much going on. The plot was very predictable to me too and that took out a lot of enjoyment. I believe this was supposed to be a trilogy but there has been no news of a 3rd book since this one came out in 2018 and that's really disappointing too.
Jessie H, Reviewer
Enjoyable, vaguely Nordic inspired middle grade fantasy. Somewhat reminiscent of the first in terms of story and plot; strong on action, light on characterization, light on worldbuilding. A fast fantasy read but not a favorite.
Lisa B, Bookseller
This was a solid second book. It had plenty of action, adventure and intrigue to keep the reader going. I liked how the sisters came full circle and realized they could’ve separate entities and that they could keep secrets from each other sometimes. I loved that after the full story arc room was left for another book. The villain isn’t gone yet just experiencing a setback.
Cindy M, Reviewer
Seeker of the Crown (Prisoner of Ice and Snow #2) by Ruth Lauren, 288 pages. Bloomsbury, 2018. $17.
Language: G; Mature Content: G; Violence: PG (some fighting)
EL, MS – ADVISABLE
Valor may have saved her sister Sasha from the unbreakable prison, but Princess Anastasia is on the loose and determined to take the kingdom of Demidova as her own. When the queen is kidnapped, the new regent doesn’t seem to be any better than having Anastasia on the throne. Valor, Prince Anatol, and few others are the only ones standing between the throne and complete disaster.
Fans of the first will still enjoy the further adventures of Valor et al. There is no resolution at the end – only more problems, so brace yourself for the next in the series.
Cindy, Middle School Librarian
Stephanie L, Reviewer
I enjoyed this one so much! Even better than the first, I loved seeing the sisters again, and joining them on this exciting adventure! I really enjoy this world, and the characters are well written and the action keeps the story interesting.
