Beasts of the Frozen Sun, Jill Criswell
Beasts of the Frozen Sun, Jill Criswell
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Beasts of the Frozen Sun

Author: Jill Criswell

Narrator: Alana Kerr Collins, Tim Campbell

Unabridged: 12 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/05/2019

Synopsis

Burn brightly. Love fiercely. For all else is dust.Every child of Glasnith learns the last words of Aillira, the god-gifted mortal whose doomed love affair sparked a war of gods and men, and Lira of clan Stone knows the story better than most. As a descendant of Aillira and god-gifted in her own right, she has the power to read people's souls, to see someone's true essence with only a touch of her hand.When a golden-haired warrior washes up on the shores of her homeland—one of the fearful marauders from the land of the Frozen Sun—Lira helps the wounded man instead of turning him in. After reading his soul, she realizes Reyker is different than his brethren who attack the coasts of Glasnith. He confides in her that he's been cursed with what his people call battle-madness, forced to fight for the warlord known as the Dragon, a powerful tyrant determined to reignite the ancient war that Aillira started.As Lira and Reyker form a bond forbidden by both their clans, the wrath of the Dragon falls upon them and all of Glasnith, and Lira finds herself facing the same tragic fate as her ancestor. The battle for Lira's life, for Reyker's soul, and for their peoples' freedom has only just begun …

About Jill Criswell

Jill Criswell is a writer of young adult historical fantasy. Born and raised in the swamps of northeastern Florida, she earned degrees in English and psychology and an MFA in creative writing from the University of Central Florida. Her greatest passion, besides reading and writing, is traveling the world; she’s visited fifty countries across six continents, falling in love with places like Iceland, Namibia, and Cambodia. She works as a university English teacher and lives in South Carolina, near the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with her husband and daughter (who is named after a volcano in Iceland). She is the author of Beasts of the Frozen Sun and Kingdom of Ice and Bone, the first two books in the Frozen Sun Saga. For more information, visit JillCriswell.com.

About Alana Kerr Collins

Alana Kerr Collins is an Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. She is also an actor, puppeteer, and singer who studied at the Impulse Company in London and earned a BA in drama and English at the University of Dublin, Trinity College.

About Tim Campbell

Timothy Campbell is the Audie and AudioFile Earphones Award-winning voice of hundreds of audiobook titles in almost every literary genre.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Lucie on January 12, 2025

✅ Viking inspired ✅ Mythology and special powers ✅ Good characters ✅ Realistic, slow-paced romance 🆗 Predictable plot and romance ❌ Repetitive plot I enjoyed reading this book, but it was nothing really new. A girl saves an enemy coming from a faraway land, hides him, and heals him. They both learn to kn......more

Goodreads review by Christie«SHBBblogger» on July 26, 2019

Title: Beasts of the Frozen Sun Series: The Frozen Sun Saga #1) Author: Jill Criswell Release date: August 6, 2019 Cliffhanger: Yes Genre: YA fantasy You wield the lost sword of the Frozen Sun. A weapon of the Ice Gods in the hands of the Green Gods’ soul-reader. ’Tis a story poets will pen, a tale fit f......more

Goodreads review by Carol (StarAngel's Reviews) on April 24, 2019

Book – Beasts of the Frozen Sun Author – Jill Criswell Series – Frozen Sun Saga #1 Cliffhanger? - Yes Publication Date – August 6, 2019 Genre – YA Fantasy Type – Double POV Rating – 4.25 out of 5 Stars Complimentary copy generously provided by the author via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. My Th......more

Goodreads review by Liza ❤️LIBROCUBICULARIST❤️ on May 05, 2020

3.50 🌟 Jill Criswell undoubtedly nailed how Gods and Goddesses play with mortals on Beasts of the Frozen Sun! This is a fantasy based off of Celtic mythology and if you're a fan of the Vikings show. This is a wonderful love story of Lira and Reyker who were doomed from the very beginning, as each bel......more

Goodreads review by Anastasia on September 30, 2019

Full Review on my blog! Let me just say, the cover is what drew me in! Yes, I totally judged this book by its cover, and what a beautiful cover it is!  Beasts of the Frozen Sun is Jill's debut novel and the first in a new fantasy trilogy that I'm really exited about! I really don't want to give anythi......more

Quotes

“Narrators Alana Kerr Collins and Tim Campbell work hand in hand to weave an intricate tale of forbidden love and undying bravery…This expertly narrated audiobook, filled with toying gods and courageous humans, is a worthwhile listen.” AudioFile

“Beasts of the Frozen Sun sweeps the reader into a lush and vivid world of magic and betrayal, crowned by a heroine who captivates from the first pages and a love story powerful enough to bring time to a standstill. An amazing debut.” Erin Beaty, author of the Traitor’s Circle trilogy

“Beasts of the Frozen Sun is a fierce saga, beautifully told, that will transport readers to a time of magic and gods, battles and clan warfare. A totally engrossing and epic adventure—I couldn’t get enough of Lira and Reyker’s story.” Jessica Leake, author of Beyond a Darkened Shore and Through the White Wood

“A fast-paced, epic tale, a brilliantly imagined world, unforgettable characters, and a wonderful love story—Beasts of the Frozen Sun is a great start to what should be a compelling new series.” Juliet Marillier, award-winning fantasy author of the Blackthorn & Grim and Sevenwaters series

“This intense, action-packed start to a series offers star-crossed lovers against a brutal backdrop and violent tests of loyalty. Criswell’s world-building is particularly noteworthy, and the mythology and reality of Lira and Reyker’s world are captivating…Purchase for fans of Game of Thrones–inspired fantasy.” School Library Journal

“High stakes and a whirlwind adventure…This book is full of forbidden love, a world on the brink of war, and incredible magic like the ability to read someone’s soul…A story you could lose yourself in.” Hypable

“A knockout! The writing was spectacular…It was a fierce and dark tale about warring clans with a severe hatred of the unknown, a ballsy heroine who can read a man’s soul with one simple touch, and a brooding love interest forced to fight against his heart. It’s intense and addictive, and honestly I’m still reeling from that ending…but I cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel! This book deserves a 10 out of 10 and I urge you to pick this up, especially if you like historical fiction. It reminded me of The Remnant Chronicles by Mary E. Pearson, but with a savage, Viking edge.” Nerd Daily

Awards

  • Publishers Weekly Pick
  • Barnes & Noble Favorite Indie Book
  • Audie Award Finalist
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