I absolutely loved book one and could NOT put it down while reading so I had extremely high hopes for this conclusion. Unfortunately I just didn't love it as much of the first.

I felt bored through a bit of it. While I was reading the tension and the angst I didn't quite feel it. It felt almost flat.

The plotline itself was fantastic, though. I couldn't have asked for a better conclusion. I just wish that I felt more of the emotions than I was reading. It was more of a tell than show.

I really enjoyed Omen of Ice and was thrilled to receive Nature of Frost early so I could finish out this duology. It does not disappoint. I finished this in one day while on a flight to visit some friends. Perfect way to pass the day.

The story finished with great closure, which is a big deal for me with any series, even if there are only two books. There was so much going on in Omen of Ice, I was a little worried I would be left wanting.

Tania and Valen work so well together and their story came through strong. I love them. Add in all the other characters, that add to it all, and it was even better. Perfect one for fans of YA Fantasy.

This one releases soon, January 13, so put this one on your radar. I sincerely appreciate Entangled Teen for the review copy.

Nature of Frost is the final book in the Omen of Ice duology. I thought Accardo did well in wrapping up Keltania and Valen’s story. I loved getting to explore more of the world in search of the other fae. I also appreciated the different dynamic that the other fae brought to the story. I liked the approach Accardo took with this to focus on the main conflict while having the romance storyline as a subplot. I really enjoyed the banter between Keltania and Valen. Their characters played off each other really well and had great chemistry. I personally struggled with the pacing on this one and felt it slowed down too much in the middle. I still enjoyed the story, but I wish the middle would’ve been better balanced. I do think Accardo came up with a fitting ending for characters. With how Accardo wrote this conclusion, there’s room to come back to the world and explore other characters’ stories.

Going into Nature of Frost, Tiana is still a bit of a mystery so I was happy to see and learn more of her backstory. The character development was done nicely and had a light feel with the tension and banter. This was a great conclusion to the story!

There was so much tension in this book. I was not sure that Valen and Tania's relationship would ever make it through all the traps in their path. In this book, we learn so many things about Tania and who she truly is. I always found her background to be quite a mystery like there was something hidden that would make some things clear but also cause issues for her along the way. I think it made it slightly easier for both main characters to keep fighting because of the small group of trusted people they surrounded themselves with.

Thanks to Brittany from Entangled for the e-arc!!

This was a great finale to this Duology. The story picked up right where the first left off. The plot twists were a little predictable as the story went but the character development was done well and made me feel attached to these characters and able to feel all their struggles with them.

Arc Review- YA

Nature of frost is book 2 in the "omen of Ice duology"

This story picked up right where the last left off. There was alot to catch up on from book one so it took a little to get it's aligned in this read. This book had all the banter counties from book one and of course the expected ending! You can't not root for TANIA AND VALEN!

Thank you NetGalley, entangled publishing and more for this early read of nature of frost!

Nature of Frost is the conclusion to the Omen of Ice duology but has definitely left room for spinoffs and the world to grow further should Accardo choose to do so. This was a satisfying conclusion but it did take me a little bit to remember all the events that happened in book one.

Accardo kept the story fast pace and the tension and witty banter going that gave light and sarcastic levity to the trials the main characters were facing in this book. She did a great job with her pacing and keeping the adventure as the main plot while having the romance still there but in the background. I thought Accardo had handled that really well by having Tania and Valen focused on the task at hand, the threat to the fae and the world, it made the characters more real for me. The surprise reveals were well timed and I honestly had not seen a couple of them coming! This was such a satisfying conclusion with a unique magic system and world. You will absolutely root for these characters till the very end.

Thank you Jus Accardo, Brittany Zimmerman and Entangled Teen for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

First of all thank you to Brittany and the Entangled insiders team for the opportunity to read an ARC of Nature of frost! I feel so grateful and it seemed fitting to have been able to finish off my reading year with Nature of frost since I read Omen of Ice as my last book of 2023.

It did not disappoint, I found Nature of Frost to be fast paced from beginning to end, with a few surprises I didn’t see coming. The banter between Keltania and Valen kept me drawn in, and quickly reminded me how much I loved the relationship between these two characters in the first book.
4/5 - my only wish for this book was that we got to learn and see more of the new characters from the other courts, I loved the addition of them.

First I'd like to start off by thanking NetGalley, Jus Accardo, and Entangled Publishing with affording me the opportunity to review this ARC.

This is the sequel to the Omen of Ice series and the book continues right where the first leaves off. It dives deeper into the fae realm and introduces a variety of new characters.

The conclusion to the first book left me wondering what direction Jus Accardo was going to and boy did she deliver in Nature of Frost! From page 1, I was invested in how Tania and Valen were going to deal with the challenges set before them. The sarcasm continued throughout this book which was very comical to read. I'm a huge fan of witty main characters!

Overall, a 4/5 star read for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this book.

Wow what a fantastic read. Didnknow what to expect as I hadn't heard anything about this book. Not sure why, because it is an incredible read.

Great plot, characters, storyline and setting. Everything is just perfectly aligned.

Highly recommend.

I give this book 4 1/2⭐️ I really enjoyed it it took me a minute to remember what happened in the last book but once it all clicked I was hooked again this book had some good twists, love the snarky characters it was a fun read and ended so good

I want more 😭. Still a great job wrapping up the duology but I wasn’t ready to say goodbye to the characters. The two main characters relationship evolved so much in this and the fantasy that plays throughout the book makes it hard to put done. Great world building and conclusion to the story

This book is the fabulous ending to a great duology. I enjoyed continuing the epic adventure with some of my favorite characters. The action and adventure had me hooked. I just didn't want to put the book down. And the story is wrapped up perfectly in my opinioon. With a really great ending. I definitely recommend this book!

Thank you to NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for allowing me to read this book ahead of release in exchange for my honest opinion.

Nature of Frost
by Jus Accardo
Omen of Ice #2
YA Fantasy
NetGalley eARC
Pub Date: Jan 13, 2025
Entangled: Teen
Ages: 17+

The payment on the secret bargain Valen struck to save Keltania's life is due in three months, threatening everyone in the Winter Court. Knowing they cannot win, they set out to find the other Fae Courts offering some of Valen's winter magic in exchange for enough magic to stand a chance in the battle to come.

The second, and final book in the Omen of Ice, series picks up after the first and it does a good job recapping the first book, the world, and most of the characters within the first few chapters, though I do wish a few things/characters were better explained because I didn't quite remember them or their importance in the first book. Those little things didn't make that much of a difference to the overall story, but I felt 'left out' while reading about those characters.

Because this is part of a series, I don't want to give too much away and while it was a good story and a good ending to the series, my overall opinion of this book is that it was too quick and simple. I think the 'drama' in the kingdom and the quest should have had more substance instead of feeling as if the drama/events were 'highlighted'.

There is some violence, not a lot of gore, but because of the borderline adult content, I think this is only suitable for readers seventeen and older.

A good book and series.

3 Stars

Nature of Frost by Jus Accardo is a fantastic wrap-up to the Omen of Ice duology. This sequel dives deeper into the fae realms, introducing us to new lands and characters that add richness to the story. The world-building is top-notch, making the fae world feel vivid and immersive.

What I really appreciated was how Keltania and Valen's relationship evolved. Instead of being overly focused on romance, they prioritized their mission, strengthening their bond through friendship and trust. This approach made their connection feel genuine and mature, which was refreshing.

The pacing kept me hooked, balancing action and character development seamlessly. Accardo ties up the series beautifully, leaving me satisfied yet yearning for more adventures in this enchanting world.

If you’re drawn to lushly detailed fantasy worlds, action-packed plots, and romantic subplots that emphasize trust and partnership, The Nature of Frost is the perfect book for you. Highly recommended for fans of fae lore, intricate world-building, and characters that feel like real people.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

Some worlds are easy to dive back into, this was a binge-worthy conclusion to the Omen Of Ice duology!

After how book one ended I was really curious to see what new challenges Keltania , Valen and Daroose would have to face in "Nature of Frost" this unlikely trio can't seem to catch a break for long.

I thought the author did a great job not only crafting a plot that kept me turning pages but also an ending that left me feeling satisfied with this duology's conclusion. Her writing style is engaging, the world is really interesting and most of the characters are easy to root for.

This is a series I will continue to recommend and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

Thank you Jus Accardo, Net Galley and Entangled Publishing Group- LLC for providing me with an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own.

This was such a good book. I loved the story and the writing so much. The characters were great and the story flowed smoothly. Will definitely read more books by this author in the future.