Author: Kaitlyn Davis
Pages: 280
Genre: YA Fantasy/Paranormal
Release Date: 11 July 2017
From Goodreads: "Pandora Scott is in jail…again. Everyone she once loved betrayed her…again. And some of the most powerful people in the world want her dead…yes, again. Sound familiar? But if there’s one thing Pandora is good at, it’s wriggling her way out of life or death situations, and this time is no different. Armed with her ability to disappear and aided by the mysterious Sam, Pandora’s got a plan. Escape the most secure prison in the world. Evade the most powerful trackers on the planet. Forget every word that Jax has ever told her. And figure out how to change one teeny tiny thing—fate. Easy, right? Well…doable, at least."
Thank you to Kaitlyn Davis for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for review! All opinions are my own.
Freeze is the sequel to Frost which I read earlier this year and you can check out my review for it here if you're interested! Long story short, I really enjoyed it and was left highly anticipating the next book. When I was contacted by Kaitlyn Davis about reading and reviewing Freeze, I couldn't say no! I absolutely flew through this book in record time and was so satisfied with everything that happened and am now really really really dying to read book three, Fracture.
Plot:
Because this is a sequel, I don't want to give too much away about the plot and potentially spoil it for those that haven't read the first book. But Freeze picks up almost exactly where the previous book left off. Pandora has been captured by the Titans and betrayed by the one she thought loved her. The Titans want her dead but she doesn't know why and no one will tell her, but Pandora has a knack for getting out of life or death situations. This book follows Pandora as she breaks out of her jail and tries to find answers to just why everyone seems to want her dead, as well as who the mysterious Sam is.
One of the things I was really hoping for with Freeze was that we would get to read more about the Titans, and that happened! I was so excited to read more about the different types (there are twelve) of Titans, their names, and what they can do. There's a scene where Pandora is wrecking havoc and several different Titans come to calm things down and it was just so cool to read about their powers and how they used them! This definitely made me enjoy the book more, just with that small addition of more Titans powers throughout the book. I also really loved reading about how Pandora's powers evolved as the book progressed. She's such a fantastic character and I really can't wait to see just how much more she's going to grow in the next installment!
Freeze is incredibly fast paced and action packed and I was so drawn into this world that I finished it in about two sittings in one day. Frost did a great job setting up Pandora and her world and Freeze expands on it in such an exciting way. You get more Titans, more Pandora and her powers, more supernatural creatures, and especially more backstory on why the Titans want Pandora dead. Seriously, this book has it all and is easily at the top of my favorites list when it comes to sequels. I loved how the author took the established world and just made it even bigger with the addition of a new character that is both a necromancer and werejaguar and some pretty crazy mythology that explains Pandora's past. The plot moved so quickly but you never felt lost or like you weren't getting the entire story because of how fast things were moving. In fact, the fast pace allows you to just sit down and dive in easily and get more of this heart-pounding sequel that will knock your socks off!
Characters:
Pandora. Was. Amazing. Seriously, she was such a kick-butt character in book one that I couldn't imagine her changing or really able to grow anymore. Boy was I wrong! She experiences so much, from loneliness to heartbreak and betrayal and instead of letting it consume her and just accepting that she's going to die, she does something about it. Pandora takes crap from literally no one and is never shy about telling someone how she feels, whether it's about them or the situation. She's strong and sassy and someone that I have a genuine love for. I love that she makes her own choices and doesn't let others influence her decisions. She's not afraid to fight even if she can barely stand on her feet and never gives up no matter how terrible the circumstances may be. Pandora is a strong character that, while fictional, is a character that I can really see readers looking up to and even being able to relate to on some level. Without a doubt, she is what makes this book so much fun to read. I would definitely go on a snack eating marathon with her!
Pandora. Was. Amazing. Seriously, she was such a kick-butt character in book one that I couldn't imagine her changing or really able to grow anymore. Boy was I wrong! She experiences so much, from loneliness to heartbreak and betrayal and instead of letting it consume her and just accepting that she's going to die, she does something about it. Pandora takes crap from literally no one and is never shy about telling someone how she feels, whether it's about them or the situation. She's strong and sassy and someone that I have a genuine love for. I love that she makes her own choices and doesn't let others influence her decisions. She's not afraid to fight even if she can barely stand on her feet and never gives up no matter how terrible the circumstances may be. Pandora is a strong character that, while fictional, is a character that I can really see readers looking up to and even being able to relate to on some level. Without a doubt, she is what makes this book so much fun to read. I would definitely go on a snack eating marathon with her!
Another character I really enjoyed was Sam. I can't say much, but boy oh boy is that boy a clever one. I'm so torn about how to feel about him after Pandora finds out some things about him, but I think he's a great character that I really want to find out more about in the next book. His story is an interesting one and I can't wait to see how it all comes together in Fracture.
Writing:
I stated above that this is a book that is incredibly easy to just sit down and fly through. While I do believe that both sassy Pandora and the exhilarating plot are big reasons why I feel that way, I believe the writing is the biggest hype point. Kaitlyn Davis has a very magical way of writing that's so descriptive and elegant that you can't help but fall into the world that she's created. Everything is so well described and you can almost feel like you're in the book, following Pandora on her adventures. From the jail where Pandora is held to the Titan enclave, no setting is lacking in detail. Characters come alive between the pages and you get a true sense of who they are as people, making them feel incredibly real. The way Kaitlyn Davis is able to seamlessly blend the worlds of Midnight Ice and Midnight Fire brings the reader a feeling of completeness, especially for those familiar with the world of Fire. Pandora Scott and her world are the subject, and Kaitlyn Davis is the artist with her ability to paint together this book filled with all of the elements needed to give readers the perfect sequel.
By now I'm sure you've realized that I loved this book. I truly, genuinely loved this book. It made me remember just how much I adored that crazy vampire Pandora (even though she's no longer a vampire in Freeze) and how much fun this world is that she lives in. Freeze has lit a fire in my heart that will continue to burn for a very long time and I highly recommend this book series to anyone looking for a paranormal book that will take you on an adventure you won't soon forget!
Get Freeze here!
Want to start from the beginning? Frost (Midnight Ice #1) is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time!
Life's tough for a vampire thief on the run—just ask Pandora Scott, she knows. Four years ago she ran away from home after everyone she loved betrayed her. But now her annoyingly grown up (and handsome) ex boyfriend is stalking her, begging her to return. A mysterious vamp with a particularly dangerous (and sexy) stare keeps popping unexpectedly into her life. The extremely powerful head vampire of New York is hunting her down because she may or may not have broken into his highly-secure, highly-secretive personal vault. And the fate she's been trying to outrun? Well, it's about to catch up. Because even a super-speedy vamp with the ability to disappear can't escape her own destiny.
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Fracture (Midnight Ice #3) is also now available for pre-order!
Pandora Scott's world has blown up once again, but this time she's learned her lesson--saving the world isn't a job she can do solo. She needs friends. But when her strongest ally also happens to be the boy who shattered her heart, it's not as easy as it sounds. Especially since the person she has to destroy might just be the love of her life. With her fate hanging in the balance, Pandora's got to make a choice. Forgive? Forget? Fight? Or falter? But everything changes when she realizes that the people she thought were heroes might be villains, and the good guys aren't always as trustworthy as they seem...**Special pre-order discount! Price will increase to $3.99 at on sale!**
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About the Author
Always blessed with an overactive imagination, Kaitlyn has been writing ever since she picked up her first crayon and is overjoyed to share her work with the world. When she's not daydreaming, typing stories, or getting lost in fictional worlds, Kaitlyn can be found playing fetch with her puppy, watching a little too much television, or spending time withher family. If you have any questions for her--about her books, about scheduling an event,or just in general--you may contact her at: KaitlynDavisBooks@gmail.com
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Thank you so much to Kaitlyn Davis for having me on this blog tour and also for inviting me to read and review Freeze! Please be sure to go check out all of her author links and consider picking up Frost and Freeze, as well as pre-ordering Fracture. Let me know in the comments below if you've read any books by Kaitlyn Davis or if you plan on picking up the Midnight Ice series! Thanks for stopping by and I'll see you in the next chapter!
