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cala_p's review
4.0
I’m about to start the trilogy, so where better to start than with the prequel? While this can be read at any time in the series apparently, I felt it valuable to begin when I did since it is how the quest that carries the series forward begins. Looking forward to more.
lacestow7's review
3.0
This story takes place right before Book 1, “Shadows of Lela”, but can be read at any point in the series. It gives a little background into Mareleau’s attitude and character in the series opener.
This story is a good addition to the series, and it does help you feel a little sympathy for Mareleau. I would definitely recommend reading it before “Shadows of Lela”.
This story is a good addition to the series, and it does help you feel a little sympathy for Mareleau. I would definitely recommend reading it before “Shadows of Lela”.
constant2m's review
5.0
I'm not usually so quickly drawn in by a short story, but I loved this. Princess Mareleau is darling and heartbreaking and so real. The setup for her to become the ice queen is perfect. Of course, I still want to know about her first love since that was never explained. And while I understand her parents' desire for her to be married, Mareleau's ability to manipulate the situation makes me think she will make a strong ruler on her own one day. I can't wait to see where the story goes.
I received this short story free from the author and have reviewed it willingly.
I received this short story free from the author and have reviewed it willingly.
morarwen's review
4.0
Poor Mareleau. I saw something coming, since Frederick did seem rather too good to be true, but even so, the double betrayal took me by surprise, as did the cruelty with which she dealt with it. Misanthropy is totally understandable under the circumstances. Very intrigued to see more.
half_bloodreader's review
3.0
This story is set before the first book in the series, Shadows of Lela, and it focuses on Mareleau's Ice Queen nature, be it towards men or women, while also explaining how the Quest™ came to be.
I already had an idea about the disgusting suitors Mareleau was forced to endure. Suitors with no respect. But the betrayal, even though I saw it coming when Catra was introduced that wasn't something I was expecting when I picked this short up. It explains Mareleau's attitude towards her chambermaids and Cora, her distrust, how she feels like she has to do things herself.
I already had an idea about the disgusting suitors Mareleau was forced to endure. Suitors with no respect. But the betrayal, even though I saw it coming when Catra was introduced that wasn't something I was expecting when I picked this short up. It explains Mareleau's attitude towards her chambermaids and Cora, her distrust, how she feels like she has to do things herself.
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