Due to the vagaries of the webscription system, I ended up reading this book after its sequel, 'Frost'. This book seems to be essentially a fantasy 'quest' book, not that far short of EFP. A slight soupcon of bildungsroman is thrown in, but it's hard to feel that it's done well enough. The protagonist is introduced as a self-centered, manipulative wanton bitch (almost in so many words) and while it's clear that the intent is for her to grow more sympathetic through the book, the execution falls short. ( )

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