Review: Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch

Series: Snow Like Ashes Book #1

Format: eBook

Rating: 3 Stars

How I Got It: Borrowed from Library (Overdrive)

Genre: Young Adult, Fantasy

Publisher: Balzer & Bray

Synopsis courtesy of Goodreads

Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. 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.

Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. 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. 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.

Review

This book was disappointing. It was pretty predictable and I had trouble connecting with the characters. Even when I did start getting invested, I didn't feel the need to constantly read.

The world was interesting. I like the idea of kingdoms based on seasons and want to know more about the characters and cultures of each kingdom.

Now, I can't believe I'm saying this, but the romance was too much. It's fine that it exists, but it was overwhelming. And there was some insta-love feelings which is rarely good. I just think the story would've been stronger with less focus on love and romance.

I may or may not finish this series. I don't really feel the need to, so maybe if I do ever get the urge.

Thanks for reading!

Holly