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Hill, Stuart
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
Cronus, King of Darkness, and Medea plot escape and domination while a wicked warlord crushes the Empire and threatens the Icemark. Meanwhile, a multigenerational alliance of humans, werewolves, vampires, and snow leopards fights for good. As with The Cry of the Icemark and Blade of Fire, the book's length is daunting, but fans will be drawn along by the exciting plot.
Reviewer: Deborah Kaplan
(3)
YA
Twenty years after The Cry of the Icemark's events, Thirrin (now queen) faces another war and must send her son, Charlemagne, into exile. He grows from a self-pitying semi-invalid to fulfill his destiny as a hero. Charlemagne's story line is strong, and the writing is tight. Hill includes the well-drawn creatures he introduced in the first book, plus several fascinating new allies.
Reviewer: Becky Levine
(3)
YA
At fourteen, Thirrin, heir to the throne, faces attack from the strongest army her kingdom has ever seen. Forming alliances with werewolves, vampires, and snow leopards, Thirrin leads her people to war. Despite a slow start, this novel is filled with captivating characters, exciting battles, and a plot line that grows progressively tighter with every page.
Reviewer: Becky Levine
3 reviews
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