Gathering Frost (Once Upon a Curse Book 1)
Written by Kaitlyn Davis
Narrated by Ellie Gossage
4/5
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About this audiobook
**A USA Today Must-Read Romance!**
Will the prince's kiss be enough to revive her frozen heart? Don't miss GATHERING FROST, a fantasy romance from bestselling author Kaitlyn Davis that reimagines the classic fairy tale of Sleeping Beauty.
"I wish I could say I was the hero of the story. A resister. A rebel. Someone who lived to bring an end to the queen who stole my childhood--my mother, my life, my very world. But I'm not. I'm not the good guy. I'm the one who puts the good guys in their graves."
Jade was only a little girl when the earthquake struck. Before her eyes, half of New York City disappeared, replaced by a village that seemed torn out of a storybook. Horses and carriages. Cobblestone streets. A towering castle. And, above all, a queen with the magical ability to strip emotions away.
Ten years later and Jade has forgotten what it is to feel, to care...even to love. Working as a member of the queen's guard, she spends most of her time on the city wall staring at the crumbling skyscrapers of old New York. But everything changes when the queen's runaway son, Prince Asher, returns. Under his relentless taunts, her blood begins to boil. Under his piercing gaze, her heart begins to flutter. And the more her icy soul begins to thaw, the more Jade comes to question everything she's ever known--and, more importantly, whose side she's really on.
Rave Reviews for Gathering Frost!
"An urban fantasy with all the steam of a romance." - Jessie Potts, USA TODAY Happy Ever After Blog
"Davis writes with confidence and poise...become immersed in a starkly magical world filled with last hopes." - Publishers Weekly
Kaitlyn Davis
Meet Kaitlyn Davis!Kaitlyn Davis, a bestselling author with over a quarter of a million books sold, writes young adult fantasy novels under the name Kaitlyn Davis and contemporary romance novels under the name Kay Marie. Publishers Weekly has said, "Davis writes with confidence and poise," while USA Today has recommended her work as "must-read romance."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 with her 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.comSign up for Kaitlyn's newsletter to stay up-to-date with all of her new releases, to receive exclusive subscriber bonus content, and more! bit.ly/KaitlynDavisNewsletterA Complete List of Books by Kaitlyn DavisMidnight Fire, a bestselling YA paranormal romance with over 200,000 copies sold! - Start this series for free today! amzn.to/1NAIBDUIgniteSimmerBlazeScorchBurnMidnight Ice, a brand new companion series to Midnight Fire!FrostFreezeFractureShatterOnce Upon A Curse, a USA Today "must-read" YA series of fairy tale retellings.Gathering FrostWithering RoseChasing Midnight - Coming Soon!A Dance of Dragons, a YA epic fantasy that was just selected as an SPFBO finalist! - Start this series for free today! amzn.to/1MuVm7VThe Golden Cage (novella)The Shadow SoulThe Silver Key (novella)The Spirit HeirThe Bronze Knight (novella)The Phoenix BornThe Iron Rider (novella)
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Reviews for Gathering Frost (Once Upon a Curse Book 1)
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It was good for the first 2/3. Not very romantic. Too wordy at the end.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Enjoyed the story, ending was definitely unexpected. Is there a book 2!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Jade is a character you just feel for. Asher is a lovable character. Together they are just perfect. I love the world this author has created. It is so interesting. The romance is sweet but there is still a lot of action and some drama. I will definitely be continuing this series.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A riveting retelling of Sleeping beauty mixed with Ice Queen that enthralled me with its magnificent narration!
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Didn’t end up reading because the audio was so weirdly echoy it was distracting . I’m sure it’s good as a normal read but the audio book is difficult to get past the quality of the audio mic. The narrator has a good voice I just think the mic is too distracting. If you can get past that you may enjoy the audio book otherwise I would just try the pdf version.