Monday, July 29, 2013

Midnight Frost (Mythos Academy #5) by Jennifer Estep

Mythos Academy series #5
400p.
Publisher: Kensington Teen
Available: July 30, 13
Source: From Author for review
Here we go again …

Just when it seems life at Mythos Academy can’t get any more dangerous, the Reapers of Chaos manage to prove me wrong. It was just a typical night at the Library of Antiquities — until a Reaper tried to poison me. The good news is I’m still alive and kicking. The bad news is the Reaper poisoned someone else instead.

As Nike’s Champion, everyone expects me to lead the charge against the Reapers, even though I’m still hurting over what happened with Spartan warrior Logan Quinn. I’ve got to get my hands on the antidote fast — otherwise, an innocent person will die. But the only known cure is hidden in some creepy ruins — and the Reapers are sure to be waiting for me there…
Oh another installment in the Mythos Academy series! Ah... but *puts thinking cap on* *worries that it doesn't fit* *shrugs* how do I talk about the book so I don't spoil anything for those that still need to read book 1? I know! Insist that everyone read all 4 books so I can talk freely. That works, right? LOL

In this book I admit I was worried that Gwen might end up whining a bit more than would be warranted despite the fact that she had several good reasons in the past to whine. However, Gwen never disappoints me in this regard and always knows how to get her head on straight when it is needed. Again I am happy we have an intelligent and kick arse heroine to lead us through the Chaos Wars.

The only tiny spoilerish (only if you haven't read the other books) tid bit I will let loose is about Logan. I was worried I was going to go back to the love/hate/love/hate relationship we had in the past. While I won't say if we achieved backward book relationship status or not, but I will say that this part is satisfying. I was worried we might have to go through another book to find out if Gwen would get her answer about Logan. We get one here.

I give this book 4 1/2 stars. My biggest complaint is that I don't have the next book in my hot little hands right now. Well, that and I don't have a fenrir wolf next to me (my pups oddly disagree...). Yes, I LOVE the mythical creatures in this book. I hope for more insights into these creatures as the books continue.

Bloggy note:
Come back tomorrow for an excerpt of this book and a chance at a giveaway!

26 comments:

  1. Another book everyone in the blogging sphere is reading except for me it seems

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  2. Intrigued by your mention of a fenrir wolf.

    Not alone Blodeuedd, this is not one I'm reading either despite the fact that as you say it seems to be very popular.

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  3. *sigh* I guess I need to try this series again. The first book just didn't impress me (actually, I was pretty frustrated with it for a bunch of different reasons) but everyone seems to love it...

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    1. I think this series does get better as it goes along. This one seemed to wrap up some of the smaller things that happened in the last book.

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  4. Awwww, dumb Spartan! When will you see how much Gwen loves you. That's all I kept thinking about this story. I totally love it. Awesome review.

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  5. I had book #4 but passed it on because I hadn't read the first 3. Now I'm kicking myself because everyone seems to love this series.

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    1. Actually I think this one is best by reading in order. A lot has gone on and you really get a feel for the characters that way.

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  6. I really love this series, but I'm struggling to get through this one. I don't think I'll make it by the release date. I think after I read the novella, I just realized how much the series felt a little repetitive to me. While I have such fondness for them, it's taken me a lot longer to get through them because I feel like I've read it before. *shrugs* May end up passing on it, but I'm glad that Logan's storyline turns out to be satisfying. I may just have grown apart from Mythos Academy :(

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    1. I think that is because this one is wrapping up the smaller loose ends from the last book and we aren't given anything huge to go forward. I didn't mind since I like my loose threads wrapped up. :)

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  7. Ah, I know that feeling well when the biggest thing you have to complain about is having to wait for the next one

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  8. I'm so late, I still need to read this one!

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  9. Ah! I never expected this series to be so good! I.. haven't read any of them, mainly because the covers make me want to roll my eyes forever and ever, but wow am I missing out! Great review, Melissa :)

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  10. YEAH!!! Love this series so much. I agree, Gwen definitely had plenty of reasons to whine in this book, but she never once did and I could have just hugged her for it. She gets more and more amazing as the series continues and I'm so ready for book 6!

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  11. I've seen so much love for this installment in the series over the last few days, it really has me kicking myself that I'm not caught up yet! Thanks for the spoiler free review, because I'm currently working my way up to this so I can hopefully review it this week. SO EXCITED! :-) Awesome review, glad you enjoyed it!

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  12. This is a series I never started and boy are you making me regret it..i want in on this action, fun and characters..lovely review you make me want to read them all!

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  13. I have this up next week. I really enjoyed this book as well even though I thought it was a bit too heavy on the foreshadowing I figured everything out in advance. I was so relieved about the whole Logan thing as well. I would have hated to start all over with the love hate thing.

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  14. I only read the first two but I have the next two so I can work on catching up. Soon...
    I'm glad that you enjoyed this and that you aren't yet getting sick of the series!

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  15. I actually started book 1 ages ago, but it didn't grab me so I stupidly gave up. Now with all the praise I'm seeing, mostly from you and Jenny, I'll have to rethink things. It's probably because of my disappointment in her adult series that I never gave this another chance.

    Also, put your R2D2 hat on and you'll be thinking like Aristotle in no time at all. :D

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  16. I loved this book as well and was happy with the Logan/Gwen answers - but for me there wasn't enough Fenir wolf pup! Love her!

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  17. Excellent review Mel! Can I borrow it for my review? It's so much better than what I have set to post!!!!
    I did like finally having a definite answer one way or the other about Logan. And Gwen is definitely a kick a** heroine! Go GWEN!!

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  18. Oh man oh man oh man! I have three books sitting, right there! And so need to get to this series. :) Thank you!

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