Amber Frost

By Suzi Davis

Grace Lynn Stevenson is an eighteen year old girl who recently moved with her wealthy, but busy parents to a new city. She’s popular, pretty and rich - what more could a girl want? But deep down, she’s sad, lonely and plagued by nightmares. When she meets Sebastian Caldwood at her new private school, she’s inexplicably drawn to him and his strange tattoos. Sebastian always gets what he wants - he simply has to wish it; but he’s fighting his own inner demons, and struggling to remember a past that eludes him. When he remembers that he is much older than he looks, he realizes that he’s seen many people live and die, including Grace.

Once Sebastian realizes his true nature and finds what he has been searching for the past hundreds of years, he also realizes that it is now up to him to protect Grace from the dangers that have plagued them throughout eternity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Central Avenue Publishing
• Release date: Sep 28, 2011
• ISBN: 9781926760490

Reviews for Amber Frost

[elekstrom-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Thank you, Ms. Davis, for a story that kept me guessing and wanting more. My suppositions about Sebastian were so off the mark - thank you for not making it predictable. I enjoyed Gracelynn's transformation and can't wait to see what happens to her charming mother. I immediately thought of my favorite Disney villianess, Maleficent, when she appeared. The characters were developed and well-thought, though I had to laugh at Clarke - I knew so many of those in high school; nothing changes, does it? The prose was real and engaging, I was seeing everything in my mind's eye as vividly as if I was in Gracelynn's mansion bedroom or the shed near the park. The dialogue was great, though Sebastian sometimes creeped me out. If I was an 18 year old girl would I believe someone my age speaking like that? Ah, dear readers! You'll have to read this incredible book to find out all the secrets! I am eagerly awaiting Silver Dew.

[highflyer_1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This turned out a lot differently than I had expected! It definitely was a bit slow in the beginning with all of the talk about how perfect and beautiful she was. It definitely started to get better though with the best twist coming at the end!

[has_bookpusher · Rating: 2 out of 5 stars]

Grace is trapped in a world of rules although she lives a privileged life with wealth and good connections, such as the popular boyfriend and leading the ‘in-crowd’ at her school. However despite these advantages she finds herself drifting and burdened with expectations especially by her parents and her boyfriend. But when she she meets a mysterious boy, Sebastian, who awakens her inner desires and Grace soon finds her true self but is torn between expectations by her family and friends and what Sebastian can offer which is definitely otherworldly.

I think the past year or so I may be burned out on YA that feature Twilightesque plots/characters, and I am not a huge fan of these tropes, especially with so many books having similar premises. I think my main gripe (and problem) with this book was the fact that Grace was not a proactive character and was pretty passive for most of the book.

I also really did not like the that fact it took Sebastian, to show her out of rut and the passivity of the life she was in, and the way this happened never really worked for me. The message behind this also made me wary, I have no issues with the Sleeping Beauty trope/styled story but I wished there was development in the story. I especially found Grace’s privileged background and beauty made her too much of a Mary Sue character and there was not much conflict or interest for me on why she would feel like this or be so passive. It made her character almost feel like a cardboard cutout and she only came alive when Sebastian came along and I found it very hard to believe she would not have rebelled in some way or actually become selfish, snobbish and be as self centred as her friends and family with the expectations she was brought up with. Although, Grace’s parents were restrictive and self centred there was a suggestion later in the book about why this was the case but this was way too late into the story.

I also had real issues with the romance. I didn't see any real chemistry with the hero, there was a lot of telling instead of showing with their relationship. The pacing really, really dragged, especially for the first three quarters into the book. I love romance but there was no real tension between the characters and I found Sebastian’s character even less developed as Grace. During their courtship there were lots of mentions of Sebastian telling Grace stories and jokes but there was no scenes of real interaction and no sense of how they fell in love. It was only towards the end, that we got to see some interesting aspects of Sebastian but again too little, too late for me.

At this point of the story I was getting so bored with the book that I seriously considered DNF - but I managed to plow my way through the rest of the story which improved slightly although I think at that point it was too little too late. The twist at the end was the only thing that saved the book but even with that plot ending, it wasn’t as much of a surprise since I suspected this throughout the book. I really wished this aspect of the plot was brought forward earlier because this was the most interesting part of the book. In fact this was when the story started to get interesting for me and I wished this was brought up much earlier in the book. The romance was not strong enough to carry the story although the characters felt lackluster as well but the twist would have added some plot and tension and it did made them become more interesting for me.

I think there will be people who will enjoy this book, especially if they are fans of similar stories and premises but the romance, and characters didn’t live up to the promise. The twist and development at the end of the book only started to engage me into the story and then it ended. I really wanted to like it but it didn’t work for me especially with the heroine’s passivity.

[bookwhisperer · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Suzi Amber creates a very magical world of love and sacrifice. While a slow start the novel picks up in intensity and intrigue. The main characters are charismatic and attractive. Grace being the picture perfect beautiful young girl; surprising carries a heavy load of doubt and darkness that will allow readers to relate to her character. Sebastian on the other hand is unique and mysterious that will grab readers with intrigue. Honestly I had a hard time not picturing this character as a young Jack Sparrow in the beginning; with his jewelry and tattoos I kept finding myself being carried toward this humorous comparison. As the story continues it become evident that he is nothing like a “Jack Sparrow”, but rather a very attractive and mysterious young man. The story a fresh new twist in the paranormal that I very much enjoyed. The romance between our two main character is honest and true; giving romance lovers a thrilling experience. Readers will enjoy being overcome by this story and its characters alike. I look forward to seeing more about this journey in books to come.  

[brandileigh2003 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I am able to connect with main character before I even know her name! I can sympathize with the whirling thoughts and feeling like something is missing. As well as trying to live up to parent’s expectations, which I am sure is a pretty universal thing. And then I start to hate her a bit. The awesome looks, seemingly perfect boyfriend, artistic, family has money. But then I am snapped back to the fact that she feels empty, hollow- I have felt that before and no matter who you are or what you have, that is a horrible sensation. The intrigue starts right away when her thoughts and drawing is interrupted by a mysterious guy she has never noticed before but is supposedly in her class. He has an accent and he is beautiful so I am sold pretty much right away and want to find out more. Compared to him, when seemingly perfect boyfriend enters the picture I want to smack him J Him and the other people of the popular crowd are stereotypical, but well written- jocks, superficial (at least at surface) girls. The way they are in the spotlight makes me really glad that I was never there even though I often wished I were popular in high school and still do sometimes. Grace is obsessed with Sebastian- wanting to find out more. Actually looking forward to seeing him and finding herself smiling. I can totally see why. He says heartfelt things, and he also says strange things, that I want to know what is going on. There is obviously something paranormal with the forgotten pieces of his past and the strange events that happen. It is fun to watch unfold, and I was constantly looking for a free moment to read so that I could see what would take place next. The romantic suspense and tension is well set up. She writes beautifully and there was one scene I (well, Grace, but you know what I mean) was expecting a kiss and didn’t get it. I felt let down- that is a mark of good writing. Suzi’s writing not only draws me in, it is lyrical. In this, some words and phrases are repeated close together, but it doesn’t distract. My attention was drawn there, but it served to amplify what she was getting across. The plot moves wonderfully, showing me the action, the sweet moments, and the moments of processing. I am so frustrated in Chapter 8 but once I finally understand it makes it all the more romantic and selfless. Yeah. I know. Vague and frustrating, but if you read, which I hope you do, you’ll understand. I am a fan of how Grace questions things, not just blindly accepting and not caring. Though her decisions are driven by love, they are not solely based on it. She also holds to her morals and I like that she doesn’t compromise based on how love and physical intimacy can make you push those lines so easily. When the mystery slash paranormal aspect is revealed, I expected something of the like, but that did not lessen the impact or effect. I still had many questions about how it works. I can’t say much else past this without giving spoilers, but it all leads up to an amazing conclusion. Pain love, past lives, danger, and sacrifice for those you love! I really enjoyed this one, and definitely recommend for everyone to pick up a copy. Awesome quote “I had a strange dream last night… and I woke up thinking about you and I felt like I had to know you- like I was meant to.” I blurted out. “That sounded weird.” I added, dropping my gaze in embarrassment. He slid his chair closer to mine and leant towards me, gently reaching out over the empty seat between us and lifting my chin to raise my eyes to his. His fingers felt soft and smooth, and very warm. “Don’t be so afraid of the truth,” he encouraged. His eyes were a dark black-blue now, twinkling mysteriously. “And just so you know – I like weird,” he added with a playful grin, pulling his hand back to his desk before I had time to lean away.

[master275 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Amber Frost, a novel by Suzi Davis, is a very exciting teen love story with a unique paranormal twist. The novel centers on Grace Lynn Stevenson – an eighteen year old who on the surface seems to be living the dream. She comes from a very wealthy family with high social standards; she is beautiful, smart, popular and, of course, has the handsome, popular boyfriend on her arm. However, Grace is not happy – far from it. She feels trapped in a world where everything is fake – even herself – that is, until she meets the very bizarre Sebastian Caldwell.
The story that unfolds between Grace and Sebastian is one of friendship, adventure, self discovery, and love. As Grace struggles to break free from the confines of her upper class life, Sebastian struggles to remember who he is……what they find out is what neither of them had expected….
This is a wonderfully written book with truly unforgettable characters; a young adult novel that will keep much older audiences captivated as well. Once the book is opened, you will find it difficult to put down. This is a fantastic read and highly recommended! The ending even leaves the door wide open for a continuation that I will anxiously await!! I received this book as a review copy for Book Divas, but Suzi Davis now has a permanent spot on my “authors to read” list!!

[dbettenson_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Amber Frost - Suzi Davis Ebook. Dec 2010 Book DivasYoung Adult; Paranormal5*****What a great tale!! “Amber Frost” by Suzi Davis, published in Dec, 2010, is a young reader novel, though I as a rather ‘mature’ adult quite enjoyed this novel.Very well written, “Amber Frost” is a tale of a complicated young love - with a fabulous paranormal twist. The characters are awesome and the story’s continuous buildup came to a great end - while leaving room for book 2 - I hope. I for one will be watching for it!I received this ebook for free to review from Book Divas. I am a member of Book Divas, Librarything, Goodreads, Black Velvet Seductions and the Penguin book club.DBettenson