I think the numerous interruptions loosened the story’s hold on me. It does speed up in a few spots but that only occurred when I had time to read uninterrupted. Actually, I’m not sure if the plot is slow or just moderate. Since I read this in busy June, I read much of the story in spurts and though I wanted to stick my nose in it and not look up until I’m done, I was interrupted so frequently that I became impatient with its pace. It took a while for me to become engrossed in it to the point where I could hardly put it down. By the end, I decided that Snow Like Ashes was the better one of two though they both have faults and I gave them the same rating on Goodreads. Since I discovered it at the same time as Throne of Glass, I often compared the two, especially the protagonists, while reading. I didn’t mention this above but Snow Like Ashes is a young-adult, fantasy novel. 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. Finally, she’s scaling towers, fighting enemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she would. So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meira decides to go after it herself. 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. Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ general, Sir. 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. Most times the summaries provided on Goodreads, Barnes & Noble, and other book-buying websites don’t give a good summary and you’re left still wondering what the story is about but this one does a good job.Ī heartbroken girl.

This time I decided to use the summary on Goodreads. I usually summarize the story myself in this section. After reading the story, I appreciated the design a little more because it includes a chakram, which the protagonist is known for, as well as elements of the story’s distinctive world. On the computer, it looks lighter and brighter but in my hands it’s a little dark. I love the cover’s design, though I think it looks better on the computer than in my hands. Is that a bad reason for wanting to read a book? I used to think so but I don’t anymore.

I’ve wanted to read this book ever since I saw the cover of it in a booktube video.

Isn’t it beautiful? I wish my copy was this light.

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