![A young red haired woman is reading books with her dog surrounded by dragons [in a whimsical setting] [with a sense of adventure and wonder].](https://i0.wp.com/phanniebookdragon.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/img-N56SfdlDjsU4lfHo7JPzyvbN.png?fit=80%2C80&ssl=1)
Hello everyone and welcome back to the blog! Today is my stop in the « Frozen Death and Magic » Tour and I have a Top 5 Reasons post planned.
DISCLAIMER: A review copy of this book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review.
And now without further ado, let’s start with the post.
Synopsis:
It all started with a kiss. A forbidden fae kiss.
Naia was raised in the shadow of her twin brother, the crown prince, who has iron magic much more powerful than hers. But Naia has wishes of her own.
They awaken when she finds a white fae almost dying in the woods. She only heard of them in stories; the dreaded race that razed cities to the ground, killed her grandparents, almost rid Aluria of humans—until they disappeared. Now, twenty years later, are they back? Is there another war coming? But the fae is evasive and secretive. He’s also alluring and fascinating, more beautiful than anyone she’s ever seen. And then it happens: she kisses him—and nothing will be the same again.
In another kingdom, Leah, a necromancer princess, has to find a husband in less than four days, during the Gathering, when royals from all over Aluria meet. Her family makes it very clear that she can pick any prince she wants—except one: Naia’s brother. And it turns out that he’s the one; the one who makes her heart beat faster.Meanwhile, war looms over the land. One of the kingdoms is amassing immense power. The White Fae might be returning. Amidst it all, Naia and her brother struggle with newfound magical powers, family secrets, and most of all, their own treacherous hearts.
Title – Frozen Hearts and Death Magic (Of Fire and Fae #1)
Author – Day Leitao
Genre – Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult
Release date – January 22nd, 2022
Top 5 Reasons
- Faes vs Humans | Because we all know that we enjoy these books way too much. And obviously Faes are the best (next to dragons of course!)
- Drama | I love Drama in my books and I’m definitely not the only bookworm out there who loves a little bit of drama in books. In Frozen Hearts and Death Magic you can find some and believe me it’s worth it.
- Likeable main characters | I just love Fel, Naia and Leah. Where do I sign-up for Book 2 because I need MORE!
- Magicsystem | I was in awe the entire time. I haven’t read anything so good since I-can’t-even-remember-when. The author definitely did a great job at writing this book.
- Cover | This has nothing to do with the content of the book but I swear to God this cover is gorgeous and totally matches the content of the book.
Favorite Quotes
« Strange. She had never seen him even flinch, and would actually have liked to see some emotion from him a few times, like when a wild boar had almost run her over. »
« Well, he hated a lot of people. »
« « It’s never a good idea to give your back to your enemies. Or to give them reasons to conspire against you. They’re all pretending to be friends, and I can pretend too. » »
« Never show your true power to your enemies. »
« Guard your heart. It’s the most precious thing you have. »
« « We’ll spend four days there. What kind of nitwit has their heart stolen in such little time? » »
« What’s the next advice? Don’t jump from a cliff? »
« […]Not Necorkingdom, Deathland, Grimhold, or anything like that. Such a wasted opportunity. »
« Dragons were said to be the creators, guardians, and arbiters of all the magic in the world. »
« Surrounded by books, she could easily find escape and solace in one of her favorites. »
Book Links:
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59345534-frozen-hearts-and-death-magic
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FZND43J/
About the Author:
I’m originally from Brazil but I’ve been living in Canada for over 10 years now. I have some influence from Brazilian writers and Brazilian culture, but I also read popular books in English. I watched some Anime as a kid, my favorite being Yamato.
I’ve always loved to write stories, and I like to always include romance, action and humor in my writing. I think stories can touch us deeply. I live in Montreal, Canada, with my son.
My books include the Ya fantasy series Kingdom of Curses and Shadows, Portals to Whyland, and the sci-fi standalones The Sphere of Infinity and Star Spark.Check out my blog for some news, updates, and nonsensical ramblings.
Author Links:
Website: https://dayleitao.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Day_Leitao
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/day_leitao_ya/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17839874.Day_Leitao
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/day.leitao.books/
Please don’t forget to check out the posts of the other bloggers on the Tour. You can find the schedule here.
*DISCLAIMER: A review copy of this book has been sent to me by the author in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own.
Thanks so much for your post and for being part of the tour!