Book Review

Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep

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    Gwen Frost has the ability to know an object’s history by touching it. She goes to Mythos Academy, a school of myth, magic and warrior whiz kids just like her. However, weird things start to happen…well weirder than normal. First, the popular, mean girl Jasmine Ashton is killed. And second, someone stole an ancient and magical artifact that can bring destruction, death and many other bad things to the world. Gwen is determined to figure out what happened, especially since she should have been killed along with Jasmine.

    The author combines mystery, romance and normalcy in just the right amount. There are two mysteries that are more related than the reader knows; Gwen’s flirtation and blooming crush with the hottest and deadliest warrior of the academy, Logan Quinn; and of course the normal behavior and personalities of teens.

    Then there is the fact that the story is told by Gwen. I have to admit that I am not a fan of first person point of view stories, I think that sometimes important things are left out because of it. However, this story is an exception. Because of Gwen’s ability, there are some glimpses to what another character is thinking. And I have to face it, the story wouldn’t be so awesome and perfect if it was told in another point of view.

    As for Gwen herself, she isn’t the normal protagonist that can do anything that comes her way. Instead she doesn’t know how to fight or wild a weapon and she doesn’t know everything about the mythological world. But that is what makes her so unique. She is brave, determined, level-headed, intelligent, easy to empathize with and makes funny comments now and then.

    Although this was the second time I read the story and I already knew what was going to happen, I am looking forward to rereading the rest of the series, because it is an amazing book, with great characters and an entwining plot.

   I give Touch of Frost 5 out of 5 stars.