Review of Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep
My Review of Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep discusses the book, its mythology themes, and how it fits into 2000s YA Paranormal Romance!
Kiss of Frost by Jennifer Estep
Published by Kensington Books in November 29, 2011
Source: purchased from indie book store
Jen’s Quick Take on Kiss of Frost
- 2000s YA Paranormal Romance
- School setting
- Mythology themes
Review of Kiss of Frost
I’ve had Jennifer Estep’s two YA books on my to-read list for quite some time. When I came across a copy of Kiss of Frost, I knew I had to get reading.
After Gwen Frost’s police officer mother dies in a car accident, she’s sent to Mythos Academy, a boarding school for kids with special powers.
Gwen has the gift of psychometry, the ability to read the energy field of an object or person by touch. When Gwen touches a person or one of their possessions, she experiences some of their memories and emotions.
Gwen’s conflicted about her gift. Not only does it seem to pale in comparison to the awesome abilities of the Spartans, Amazons and Vikings she goes to school with, she also can’t help but feel that her talent led to her mother’s untimely death
In Touch of Frost, one of Gwen’s classmates is murdered and she investigates. As she does, she can’t help but be annoyed — and bothered — by Logan Quinn, a sexy Spartan with dark secrets of his own.
As she immerses herself in the case, she learns that she is in terrible danger: the Mythos Academy harbors a dangerous Reaper who wants her dead.
Kiss of Frost finds Gwen suffering through combat training under the watchful eye of Logan Quinn. As the whole school gets distracted by the fun and games of the annual Winter Carnival, Gwen gets the feeling that someone is out to kill her. When danger strikes, will Gwen be able to figure out which of the kids have her back — and which want to stab her right in the middle of it?
Gwen is an appealing heroine and Estep deftly weaves together many different mythological traditions. The secondary characters are great: tough, pink-loving Daphne, the always-baking Grandma Frost, and of course, Vic. If you’ve read the books, you know Vic! LOL.
These books are perfect for those who love their YA action-packed.
Other 2000s YA Books With Greek and Roman Mythology Themes:
Everneath by Brodi Ashton
Starcrossed by Josephine Angelini
Dreamless by Josephine Angelini
Goddess by Josephine Angelini
Antigoddess by Kendare Blake
Half-Blood by Jennifer Armentrout
Sweet Venom by Tera Lynn Charles
AHHH!! I want to read this book…I just read both First Frost and Touch of Frost a few weeks ago…both were great and yes I love Vic 🙂
@ebaker Ooh, I forgot to mention that you can download First Frost at Amazon for only 89 cents. Maybe I'll save that for tomorrow's post…
I haven't read the first one yet but I have seen this one around so much I want to try it. The cover are cool but I never knew what the books were about until I started reading reviews. I like books about mythology and where students addend an academy. I also like that there is a murder mystery.
Same here. Once I knew murder mystery + boarding school + mythology I was sold.
Well, stay tuned. Cause there just might be a giveaway. Oops.
*claps hand over mouth*
I'm about to read the Goddess Test by Aimee Carter soon and that's supposed to be about mythology too (not sure about the boarding school part). Ever heard of it?
I did read Goddess Test and Hayley is sending me the sequel, Goddess Interrupted. Hope you enjoy it 🙂
I recieved a copy of this for review but haven't read it yet because I wanted to read the first one, before I started on this one. I have heard nothing but good things about it tho, so I guess I'm gonna have to get on that sooN! hehe LOVED the review! 🙂
Ok another book to add to my list! I love Angelfire and Demon Trappers Daughter, so gonna check this out!