Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Bitter Frost by Kalin Gow + GIVEAWAY!

Bitter Frost
From Goodreads: All her life, Breena had always dreamed about fairies as though she lived among them...beautiful fairies living among mortals and living in Feyland. In her dreams, he was always there the breathtakingly handsome but dangerous Winter Prince, Kian, who is her intended. When Breena turns sixteen, she begins seeing fairies and other creatures mortals don t see. Her best friend Logan, suddenly acts very protective. Then she sees Kian, who seems intent on finding her and carrying her off to Feyland. That's fine and all, but for the fact that humans rarely survive a trip to Feyland, a kiss from a fairy generally means death to the human unless that human has fairy blood in them or is very strong, and although Kian seemed to be her intended, he seems to hate her and wants her dead.

In Breena's world dreams and reality are mixed. In fact her dreams are so real that it haunts her until she can express it on canvas. Even though her best friend, Logan, is the hottest guy in school, her high school experience is not pleasant. Her dreams and her art is what gets her through the day. On her 16th birthday, things start changing. First she starts to see faeries around town and Logan gets very protective of her. When she sees Kian, the fae prince of her dreams, and is kidnapped into Faerie, she finds that sometimes dreams hold the key to reality.

The adventure continues in Faerie with Breena finding herself a huge political asset to those wanting to capture her. Not to mention other creatures just bent on destroying anything in their path. Breena grows up quickly and finds strength within herself that she never knew she had. Unfortunately, as this story reaches a pinnacle, it suddenly stops. It's more than a cliffhanger... you sort of fall off the cliff. However, it does make it so you really want to find out what happens in the next book, due to be published in September 2010. I for one, will have to read this one to find out what happens next. :)

I give this book 3 1/2 stars. I do recommend it for those looking for an interesting YA faerie read! I'd like to thank the author  and Pump Up Your Book Promotions for providing this book for an honest review. I received no compensation for my honest review.


The author via the book promotion is also giving away the PDF book CORRECTION physical book of Bitter Frost (the author is requesting that it is a actual book. Good news for those w/o an e-reader!) In fact, I'm going to make it very simple to enter. Just post a comment below and if your e-mail is not connected to your profile, just add it in with your comment. I'll pick the winner on Saturday of this week.
Giveaway is now closed.

As added incentive for this book, I give you the trailer:

45 comments:

  1. I must admit... i LOVE the blurb. It does sound some what familiar- but only slightly!

    I wish I wish I had an ereader but I dont=(

    I have marked this one to be read because of I ever knock a few titles off that list I would love to read it!=)

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  2. Oooh I love the premise of this book! I haven't read that many fairy novels but this one sounds exciting! Would love to read and review it, please enter me!

    Thank you!

    stella.exlibris (at) gmail (dot) com

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  3. Chas... I was just told it's a physical book so, I'll enter you, no probs. :)

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  4. This sounds like a great read. I'd love to be entered. Thanks

    majik.of.mystee(at)gmail.com

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  5. The books sounds really interesting. There are so many YA fairy books out right now and can you believe I haven't read one yet! The blurb does sound incredibly similar to other fairy novels out though. Enter me!

    myworldofbooks@gmail.com

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  6. You have to enter me! :) This sounds like a fun read... although I may have to get the new one in Sept then. :) Thank you for the great giveaway! Glad you enjoyed the book. If I win I may have to add this one to my Desired list after reading with such an ending. :)

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  7. Sounds like a great book. Thanks for the chance!!

    bacchus76 at myself dot com

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  8. I have heard good things about this book - thanks for offering it!

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  9. Oh this sounds wonderful! Please include me in the drawing, I would absolutely love to win this book :)

    xlilangeltorix[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  10. What a fun looking read--and a stunning cover.

    readinasinglesitting AT gmail.com

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  11. This actually looks really good! I'm gonna add it to my to-read list!

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  12. Loved The Book Trailer And Review. This Sounds Like A Book I Need To Read. I Would So Need To Be Entered Into This Giveaway.

    skyla11377(At)AOL(Dot)Com

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  13. thanks for hosting this giveaway! sounds like an amazing book. i've already added it to my tbr.

    toothybooks@gmail.com

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  14. I am mesmerized by those lips - if anything that cover's unforgettable.

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  15. thanks for the chance to read this novel :)

    karenk
    kmkuka at yahoo dot com

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  16. This looks interesting.

    ntaylor228 at yahoo dot com

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  17. Love the cover. Love the summary ! :)

    angelican147@gmail.com

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  18. ohhh it looks spectacular!!! im so in thanks! :D

    fantasy4eva@hotmail.com

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  19. The cover looks amazing and it all sounds interesting. Count me in!

    G_MIKE_07105@msn.com

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  20. I love anything faerie related!!! This sounds right up my ally, and the cover is fantastic! Sign me up! ^.^

    krenaeskaggs(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. This looks great - I hope I win! Thanks for hosting - please enter me!
    bevsharp@desch.org

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  22. Count me in!

    kzupancic[at]yahoo[dot]com

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  23. Sounds like a fun read! I don't read many faerie books, but enjoy one every now and then! Love the cover!

    notreallysouthernvampchick(at)gmail(dot)com

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  24. That was an honest review. I wasn't sure whether I wanted to read a book that stopped at a cliffhanger (or cliff faller?) but the cover is lovely and the trailer tipped the balance. Yes, I'd like to check this out! Thanks for the giveaway.

    Marian

    mdperera at hotmail dot com

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  25. Anything that has to do with Fairies, I'm in! I love your site by the way! I just found it and now you have a new follower!

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway!

    Park-Avenue Princess

    IAmHiMaintenance@aol.com

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  26. This sounds like a great read but I dunna like a cliffhanger. That is so not fair *wink*.
    Love & Hugs,
    Pam
    pk4290(at)comcast(dot)net

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  27. Such a pretty cover. : )

    Thanks to you for hosting & Kailin for offering the giveaway. : )

    ambience.of.rain {at} gmail.com

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  28. I would love to be entered to win this book. It sounds like a good one.

    I am a new follower on gfc

    mlawson17 at hotmail dot com

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  29. I enjoy anything about faeries, sounds like an interesting book!

    patronus89013 at yahoo dot com

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  30. This book sounds great! please enter me.

    abibliophilesparadise@gmail.com

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  31. Ohhhh!I love the book cover and yes, the book pretty interesting!

    Sing me in!

    darlyn225 AT gmail DOT com

    thanks!

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  32. This looks like a great book!Please count me in!
    d.alexandra2@yahoo.com

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  33. This book looks like a great read. Please enter me in the contest.
    marlenebreakfield(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  34. Bitter Frost sounds amazing. Love the cover. :) Count me in the drawing please.

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  35. Sounds like a good one!! Thanks for the contest.
    chickenherder@hotmail.com

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  36. I'm new to paranormal and haven't read about faeries before, so Please enter me. I'd like to read it.

    chirth7@yahoo.com

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  37. I'd like to win this for my daughter, This is more her kind of book than mine. I know she'd love it. So count me in! Thanks!

    shundelt@yahoo.com

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  38. Sounds good. I'd like to be entered to win. Thanks for the giveaway!

    christina101092@yahoo.com

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  39. This sounds like an interesting book. Reminds me a bit of Melissa Marr who I adore! Thanks! I'll be adding this to my tbr!

    natasha AT likeminds DOT ca

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  40. This looks VERY interesting!

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  41. This looks like a great book! I would love to be entered!
    Thanks!
    bangersis(at)msn(dot)com

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  42. I'd love to read this book!

    aikychien at yahoo dot com

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  43. What a fabulous-sounding novel! I love that faeries are making such a huge comback in Fantasy fic. ;) Thanks for a fine review, and yes, I'd like to be entered in the giveaway too.

    email address: sistertyme-at-yahoo.com

    Have a great weekend!
    Julianne

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  44. The blurb sounds interesting, but I have to admit that it is the cover that hooked me.

    Thanks for the opportunity, and please enter me in the giveaway.

    PolarisGreen[at]gmail[dot]com.

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