Quick Review: Frozen Tides (Falling Kingdoms #4) by Morgan Rhodes

Frozen Tides
(Falling Kingdoms #4)
by Morgan Rhodes

December 15, 2015
413 pages

Goodreads Summary:

Rebels, royals, and monsters wage war over the Mytican throne in the shocking fourth book of the Falling Kingdoms series, from New York Times bestselling author Morgan Rhodes.

CLEO: Reeling after a bloody showdown in Limeros ending with Amara’s abduction of the water crystal, and a vacancy in the Mytican throne, Princess Cleo must cast aside her feelings and look toward her kingdom with the eyes of a Queen.

MAGNUS: With the kingdom in chaos, Princess Lucia still missing and quite possibly in danger, and a shocking realization about Cleo, the steely prince is once again torn between love and duty, leaving him wondering whether he’s strong enough to rule his people.

LUCIA: The young sorcercess has had her vengeance after the cruel death of her first and only love. Heartbroken and unable to trust anyone, she allies with the awoken Fire god, who also seeks revenge.

JONAS: After escaping death by the skin of his teeth, the defeated rebel—along with a mysterious stranger–leader reunites with Princess Cleo, only to find himself a mere pawn in a dangerous hunt for the elusive Kindred.

KING GAIUS: Abandoned by Melenia and betrayed by his own children, Gaius flees Mytica and sails to Kraeshia, where he attempts to ally with the famously brutal emperor across the Silver Sea.

Review

I experienced a ton of emotions reading Frozen Tides. Among other things, it made me grit my teeth with hatred, bite my nails in suspense, suck a breath in in surprise and clap my hands in happiness.

What I Liked:
- still fast-paced and action-packed
- the somewhat hinted at but unexpected expansion of the world
- I continue to swoon over Magneo and their many confrontational scenes
- Cleo's speech about Magnus
- Lucia's villainy transformation- so different from the girl in the first book
- the friendships between the characters
- the tenuous alliance between Magnus and Jonas
- Nerissa's loyalty and resourcefulness
- many shocking and not so shocking deaths
- the inclusion and casual reappearance of side characters from previous books

The Not So Much:

- what happened to Lys and Felix broke my heart...

My mind is still reeling from the events of Frozen Tides. I hope the story continues to make my head turn because it is damn exciting!