Snow Like Ashes
8.5/10 Stars
Sara Raasch
Synopsis from Goodreads:
" A heartbroken girl. A fierce warrior. A hero in the making.Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, and future king, Mather — she would do anything to help her kingdom rise to power again.So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own."
My Thoughts:
I really enjoyed Snow Like Ashes! It was full with action, adventure, mystery and suspense. The beginning started off a little slow for me and it took me a little while to get into, but other than that this book was amazing. Meira, the main character, is fierce and brave. You do not want to mess with her. She wants to be out, fighting for Winter, even though she knows she shouldn't be. Winter is one of the only places in Meira's world without magic. Magic can change everything. Meira was my all time favorite character in this book. There was never a moment she wasn't doing or planning something with adventure. This book also has a love triangle in it. Ugh, I know. Love triangles are not something I usually enjoy in book (unless it's Kasie West) but I was very surprised to actually enjoy the love triangle in this book. This book is apart of a three book series, and the third book just came out. This book was written beautifully and I loved Sara's writting style. This book is one of my favorites now and a must read for all Fantasy lovers!