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Sneeuw als as

Sara Raasch , Angelique Verheijen (Translator) , Louise Willigenborg (Translator)
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Jan 16, 2018 · English · Kindle (1,007 pages)
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Book Details

Format Kindle
Pages 1,007
Language English
Published Jan 16, 2018
Publisher HarperCollins Young Adult
ISBN-10 9402755586
ISBN-13 9789402755589

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In a kingdom once vibrant with life and magic, shadows loom large as the malevolent King An unleashed chaos upon the realm of Winter sixteen years ago. The icy landscapes, once filled with hope and laughter, now bear the weight of despair and oppression, as the villagers struggle beneath the tyrant's rule. The harsh climate mirrors the harsh realities of their lives, transforming their once-thriving community into a mere echo of its former glory.

Amidst this bleak backdrop, a new generation rises, kindled by flickering flames of rebellion and love. As young heroes emerge to challenge the dark forces entrenched in power, they are driven by a fierce determination to reclaim their homeland and restore its lost magic. Relationships are strained, alliances are formed, and the battle between light and dark intensifies. The quest for liberation and justice becomes not only a journey of bravery but also a poignant exploration of sacrifice and hope in the face of overwhelming odds.

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Well.....that’s a few hours of my life I’m not getting back.Not that this book did anything offensive but all aspects of it; the pacing,the characters,the story line just all of it was lackluster. My biggest issue is the pacing. It felt like the author had a list of thing she absolutely had to include in this book but at the same time had a page limit because none of the plot points are done in a cohesive way and we’re rushing through each and every event without there ever being a proper build up. Not to mention that the relationships make no sense. There’s absolutely no chemistry between them. Hell there’s more chemistry between me and my responsibilities and I tend to ignore those unless the world forces my hand. So yeah the “love triangle” was not it specially since the first relationship wasn’t developed to begin with. Meira probably liked Mather because he was the only guy his age he could interact with but what do I know about crushes

May 8th 2025

This was just your ordinary, run-of-the-mill fantasy book. From the orphaned female protagonist, to the awful, cheesy love triangle. There were bits and pieces of this book that I enjoyed, but there were also parts that made my roll my eyes so hard, I think they might be permanently stuck that way. I mean there was nothing extraordinary or mind blowing about this book. It was just like every other YA fantasy. You know, the ones that have a bit of magic, an orphan protagonist who feels out of place, only to discover that they’re “the chosen one” or whatever, Even down to the terribly cliche love-triangle. This book just didn’t have that oomf that I always look for when I read.Thankfully the characters were pretty enjoyable and fun, as was the setting (although it was pretty basic), and I feel like this would be about 2.5-3 Stars.

October 8th 2020
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