ARC Review: Kiss of Frost {Mythos Academy #2} by Jennifer Estep

   

  

 

Logan Quinn was try­ing to kill me. My Spar­tan class­mate relent­lessly pur­sued me, swing­ing his sword at me over and over again, the shin­ing sil­ver blade inch­ing closer to my throat every time. A smile tugged up his lips, and his ice-blue eyes prac­ti­cally glowed with the thrill of battle...

I’m Gwen Frost, a second-year warrior-in-training at Mythos Acad­emy, and I have no idea how I’m going to sur­vive the rest of the semes­ter. One day, I’m get­ting schooled in sword­play by the guy who broke my heart — the drop-dead gor­geous Logan who slays me every time. Then, an invis­i­ble archer in the Library of Antiq­ui­ties decides to use me for tar­get prac­tice. And now, I find out that some­one at the acad­emy is really a Reaper bad guy who wants me dead. I’m afraid if I don’t learn how to live by the sword — with Logan’s help — I just might die by the sword …

From Goodreads.

• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation 
• Release Date: November 29th, 2011   
• My Copy: eARC received from the Author.
• Pages: 368
• Series: Mythos Academy Series 
• Genre: Paranormal YA 
• Author's Website
• Pre-Order  The Book:

Kiss of Frost (Mythos Academy)

*NO SPOILERS

I have recently been on a Paranormal Y.A. binge and after being so turned off by the genre for a while, I am so happy to be back on the horse.

Even though the Paranormal YA genre is still hit and miss for me, there are some incredible series that can’t help but fascinate and enthrall me. Jennifer Estep’s Mythos Academy is definitely one of those, even though it’s one of the newest in my TBR.

I loved Touch of Frost back in July and I could not wait to read more on Gwen and co. After reading Kiss of Frost, I am so NOT disappointed! Jennifer delivered such an amazing adventure and story with Kiss of Frost, that I can positively say that this is fast becoming one my favorite series ever.

Kiss of Frost brings it all back, out dear heroine, Gwen, is far from perfect but has definitely grown a lot and is extremely lovable. We get more action this time around and, great world building, though I could do with a little less repetitiveness when it comes to backstory.  The myths, legends are all there once more in my favorite Para normal Y.A. setting, the private school A.K.A. Hell! 

Gwen is finally coming to terms with her place in the Mythos world and Logan has been trying to train her to be more of a warrior. Her day to day has changed a lot, but Gwen still doesn’t understand Logan’s stand-offish attitude and a school ski trip was not in plans, let alone meeting a boy that charms her and makes Logan jealous all at once.

Kiss of Frost is a fabulous sequel to Touch of Frost and right on par with what Jennifer has been doing with the series. I sure hope the Mythos Academy series is here to stay, cause I surely want so much more books out of it!

If you enjoyed Touch of Frost, Kiss of Frost is a MUST READ! If you have yet to check out the series, this is the perfect time to do so!

 

Previously On The Mythos Academy Series:

 

  My Review of Touch of Frost

 

Next On The Mythos Academy Series:  

 

Dark Frost (Mythos Academy #3)

Expected publication: May 29th 2012

 

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Top 5 Sundays #54 – Most awaited Books 2nd Half 2011!

Hello guys! How are you all doing?

I had to do some research since I’m not really familiar with a lot of Urban Legends LOL

Hope you guys have fun as well!

 

This week’s results:

Most awaited Books 2nd Half 2011! = 8 (72%)

Most Cringe-Worthy Covers! = 3 (27%)

 

The theme for today is:

Most awaited Books 2nd Half 2011!

 

But first, a little bit about this feature and the rules to join in…

Every Sunday I will post a TOP 5 list on the blog. It can be about anything and every week I'll have a new theme {You can vote on next week’s theme on my left sidebar!} and I will ad the Mr.Linky bellow the post so you can do a list with the theme and add you link to it.

Rules:

1. Write a post listing your TOP 5 choices within the theme I chose (or was chosen on a poll) for the week.

2. Mention this Blog on the post and link back to it.

3. Fell free to use the Feature's image (there is a smaller size version of it bellow)

4. After you've finished your post, add you link (of the post, not your blog's main page) to the Mr.Linky at the end of that week's post.

5. If you don’t have a blog to post, just leave your list in the comments =)

This week’s theme is Favorite Childhood TV Series!

*in no particular order

 

Drink Deep by Chloe Neill

After the events of Hard Bitten, I CANNOT wait for this book!

 

 

One Sea Salt by Seanan McGuire

 

I LOVE this series!

 

Alien Proliferation by Gini Koch 

One of my favorite series EVER! I so cannot wait for more Kitty and Martini!

 

Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep

Loved book one in this series so this one is a must have for me!

 

Succubus Revealed by Richelle Mead 

One of my fave series is coming to an end, YES I’M DYING FOR THIS BOOK!

 

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ARC Review: Touch of Frost {Mythos Academy #1} by Jennifer Estep

 

 

  

 

My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy — a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody's head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest.

But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact that can be used to bring about the second Chaos War. You know, death, destruction and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I'm determined to find out who killed Jasmine and why—especially since I should have been the one who died. . .

From Goodreads.

• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corporation 
• Release Date: July 26th, 2011   
• My Copy: eARC received from the Author.
• Pages: 350
• Series: Mythos Academy Series 
• Genre: Paranormal YA 
• Author's Website
• Pre-Order  The Book:

Touch of Frost

*NO SPOILERS

I have to admit that nowadays the Paranormal YA genre has been a lot of hit and miss for me. I haven’t been quite as drawn to the genre as I used to be and I tend to only read books that are the newest installment in series I already love, from authors I already like or very well recommended by my favorite bloggers.

I am a fan of Jennifer Estep’s UF series and was thoroughly intrigued by this new series of hers when I saw it. I was lucky enough to receive it and I have to say, I was NOT disappointed!

Touch of Frost has it all, a great and flawed heroine in Gwen, action, great world building, myths, legends and all of that in a private school setting, which quite honestly is a setting I love for Paranormal YA novels.

Gwen is a great YA leading lady because she is flawed. I mean, she is a teenager after all and that is definitely ok, it makes her more real to us readers and easier to relate to.

The Mythos Academy is full of mythological warriors that are set on protecting the world from evil and Jennifer Estep has hit a homerun in creating this world and characters. I for one will await breathlessly for the next installment of this series and I absolutely recommend it to any Paranormal YA reader out there, this is a MUST READ!

 

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Next On The Mythos Academy Series:  

November 29th, 2011

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Dark Frost – In 2012

 

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Top 5 Sundays #48 – Favorite Books of 2011 so far!

 

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Hello everyone! =) Top 5 Sundays time is here! YAY!

We’re halfway through 2011, so I’m glad to list my fave reads of the year… so far! 

 

This week’s results:

Fave Books of 2011 so far! = 19 (86%)

Favorite UF Covers! = 3 (13%)

 

The theme for today is:

Favorite Books of 2011 so far!

 

But first, a little bit about this feature and the rules to join in…

Every Sunday I will post a TOP 5 list on the blog. It can be about anything and every week I'll have a new theme {You can vote on next week’s theme on my left sidebar!} and I will ad the Mr.Linky bellow the post so you can do a list with the theme and add you link to it.

Rules:

1. Write a post listing your TOP 5 choices within the theme I chose (or was chosen on a poll) for the week.

2. Mention this Blog on the post and link back to it.

3. Fell free to use the Feature's image (there is a smaller size version of it bellow)

4. After you've finished your post, add you link (of the post, not your blog's main page) to the Mr.Linky at the end of that week's post.

5. If you don’t have a blog to post, just leave your list in the comments =)

This week’s theme is Favorite Books of 2011 so far!

*in no particular order 

 

Hard Bitten by Chloe Neil

 

This series is getting so amazing! Hard Bitten was a wild ride and I want more!

 

Heartless by Gail Carriger

Alexia, Maccon and so much more amazedness!!

 

Deceived by The Others by Jess Haines

  Best one in the series yet! =D

 

Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

I know it’s not out yet, but it’s freaking awesome!

 

Magic Slays by Ilona Andrews

Curran and Kate! ‘Nuf said! =D

 

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