Shadow Frost, Coco Ma
Shadow Frost, Coco Ma
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Shadow Frost

Author: Coco Ma

Narrator: Saskia Maarleveld

Unabridged: 13 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/01/2019

Synopsis

She holds power like no other. But can she learn to harness it in time to save her kingdom?In the kingdom of Axaria, a darkness rises.Some call it a monster, laying waste to the villagers and their homes.Some say it is an invulnerable demon summoned from the deepest abysses of the Immortal Realm.Many soldiers from the royal guard are sent out to hunt it down.Not one has ever returned.When Asterin Faelenhart, Princess of Axaria and heir to the throne, discovers that she may hold the key to defeating the mysterious demon terrorizing her kingdom, she vows not to rest until the beast is slain. With the help of her friends and the powers she wields—though has yet to fully understand—Asterin sets out to complete a single task. The task that countless trained soldiers have failed.To kill it.But as they hunt for the demon, they unearth a plot to assassinate the princess herself instead. Asterin and her companions begin to wonder how much of their lives have been lies, especially when they realize that the center of the web of deceit might very well be themselves. With no one else to turn to, they are forced to decide just how much they are willing to sacrifice to protect the only world they have ever known.That is … if the demon doesn’t get to them first.From young author Coco Ma comes a dazzling new tale of adventure, power, and betrayal, weaving together a stunning world of magic with a killer cast in an explosive, unforgettable debut.

About Coco Ma

Coco Ma is a Canadian author and pianist. She wrote her first novel, Shadow Frost, at the age of fifteen, and since she began playing the piano at the age of five and a half, she has performed on some of the world’s greatest concert stages and graduated with a precollege diploma in piano performance from the Juilliard School in New York City. Currently, she studies at Yale University. When she isn’t practicing piano, writing, or studying, you might find her bingeing Netflix or eating cake. Lots of cake.Visit Coco on Twitter @chaosforcoco, on Instagram @cakeforcoco, and at coco-ma.com.

About Saskia Maarleveld

Saskia Maarleveld is an experienced voice-over actress and Earphones Award–winning narrator. Raised in New Zealand and France, she is highly skilled with accents and dialects, and many of her books have been narrated entirely in accents other than her own. In addition to audiobooks, her voice can be heard in animation, video games, and commercials.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Coco on October 16, 2021

Why hello there! A few things to know about Shadow Frost: ⚔️ badass royals wielding elemental powers? magical. ⚔️ immortal demon annihilating kingdom? terrifying. ⚔️ love triangles? no thanks. ⚔️ POVs? multiple. ⚔️ fierce women, cinnamon buns and flawed characters? many. ⚔️ banter? quality. ⚔️ plot twi......more

Goodreads review by Amy on June 24, 2020

2.5 stars Shadow Frost is the kind of debut that I would have gobbled up in the early 2000s, but unfortunately doesn't hold up to my 2019 expectations—which is a reflection on my reading tastes and not on the book's contents. Gosh, this novel was a struggle. I wanted so badly to like it, because I ad......more

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

5 whole stars! Ohmygoodness! I absolutely love this story and I found myself another favorite epic fantasy to read over and over and over again. And I cannot believe that she's only 15 when she wrote this awesome book. Isn't the cover captivating enough? ICE and FIRE First off: A note from the Publish......more

Goodreads review by Amy on November 27, 2018

I got a chance to read an advance copy of this book and I must say, IT IS AN ABSOLUTE MUST-READ!!!!!! I could not stop thinking about this book after I read it... Asterin is such a freaking BADASS. I can only aspire to be half as badass as she is. She's flawed but strong, she doesn't take no for an a......more

Goodreads review by Alana on October 12, 2019

"In a world of magic, nothing is impossible." Initially, I was intrigued by this book because of the gorgeous cover but then I read the synopsis and was totally in! A princess fighting tooth and nail for her life and kingdom, a gang who doesn't get along but have one common goal, demons, gods, el......more

Quotes

“Shadow Frost is one of the best books of 2019 and needs to be on everyone’s must-read lists!” Jennifer L. Armentrout, #1 New York Times bestselling author

“You can expect scandal, evenly matched wit and skill, intense magic, and fierce romance! This book has everything I wanted in a new young adult fantasy series and if you’re a fan of the genre or like rich characters like I do, then this is one to add to your TBR.” The Nerd Daily

“A gorgeous tale with a matryoshka of plots stacked within plots, a fierce rebellious princess, a cast of characters you will constantly be rooting for, stunning magic, and, of course, all the bloody demons you can shake a sword at!” Rin Chupeco, author of the Bone Witch series

“Shadow Frost is a fresh, confident, and remarkably self-assured book. Asterin Faelenhart is a heroine of a type I wish had been more common when I’d been a teenager—capable and imperfect, tender and sharp, with both sword and magic readied in the face of overwhelming odds. If Ma was this good at fifteen, the future of the genre is extremely bright.” Tamsyn Muir, author of Gideon the Ninth

“Shadow Frost is a promising start to what I hope will be a long series, with a myriad cast of characters sure to appeal to the young adult reader, and a full and satisfying finish. Coco Ma is a new, enthusiastic voice in young adult fantasy, and I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next.” Kim Harrison, author of the bestselling Hollows series and the Madison Avery series

“A world of magic and intrigue is cannily laid out by a newcomer to the field of high fantasy. As expertly as she catapults a piano sonata into flights of tonal glory, Coco Ma lures a reader into the kingdom of Axaria, where powerful teen-noble Asterin fights against treachery and malice. The color and pace of Shadow Frost rivals anything else you will encounter this year on the far side of reality. Dress warmly.” Gregory Maguire, New York Times bestselling author of Wicked

“Ma’s debut takes readers on a suspenseful ride set in a deftly detailed fantasy world…Each character is individually real and relatable as they tell their personal story alongside the bigger plot. The hint of a sequel promises more adventures in this vivid world.” Booklist

“This is eighteen-year-old Ma’s fantasy debut, but it already promises plenty of stunning storytelling and amazing adventures.” Hypable

“Readers will enjoy the novel’s exciting action sequences and original mythology…A fantasy with an intriguing premise." Kirkus Reviews

“Asterin is a strong and realistically flawed heroine, and the other characters are satisfactorily fleshed out.” School Library Journal

Awards

  • Publishers Weekly Pick
  • BuzzFeed Books Pick
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