Despite these few grievances, I did enjoy this book. As yet, I can't decide who Meira will eventually end up with even though I prefer Mather. Theron was just too perfect to be believable, but Mather was a more complex character and it will be interesting to see what Raasch does with him in the future. I also found the love triangle a bit annoying - this is used in too many YA novels for my liking. However, by the end of the book she had my support all the way as she proved herself to be a true warrior. As for Meira, the novel's protagonist, I didn't like her at the start. My only criticism was that, at times, too much information was given which stopped the flow of the story, and I found myself skimming these sections.

The author did a great job creating her world, made up of four Rhythm and four Season kingdoms. Overall, 'Snow Like Ashes' was an enjoyable fantasy. So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter's magic, Meira decides to go after it herself-only to find 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. 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. Orphaned as an infant during Winter's defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. 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. Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. A striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true self-perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

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