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A review by novelbloglover
Frostbite by Alexandria Bellefleur
5.0
From the characterisation to the evocative storytelling, there wasn't one thing I didn't love. This is a true fairytale, from the setting, language and execution, to the plot and characterisation. The story is one of those timeless things where it doesn't have to be past, present or future, because it could be any of them, so easily.
Rainor was this sweet, smart kid who is optimistic, brave and hopeful in ways that others aren't; he's aware enough to see what others miss and looks beyond the surface, even beyond his own fear. Drachen is his opposite; a pessimist from experience, afraid to leave his comfort zone and trying to do what is right while being considered a monster, he is the recluse who was chased away by a society who didn't understand him. Together, this pair are amazing. A beautiful, perfect couple who share their secrets and experience a true romance, with some heat, that I could happily read again and again.
Admittedly my biggest disappointment here is there's no dragon I have to say I felt a little cheated on that except one of the MCs name was Drachen and in truth he's no mere man but if you want to know why he's not...you'll need to read the story. Which shouldn't be problem because honestly it was a beautiful story.
The characters felt very real, a lot, and their feelings, the way they acted and behaved, it all seemed to be natural and honest, just as what they felt, said, did, and everything in between. It was all so genuine I almost felt in the skin of one of the protagonists. I really loved the simple writing style, enchanting atmosphere and the general idea on how everything works and means something in this beautiful world the author created can only but make the reader daydream about living a love as sweet as this one. In regard to the erotic content I expected it to be very explicit, which at times it was but it still managed to be sweet, although it maintain the heat level that I wanted from the romance part of this novella.
Rainor was this sweet, smart kid who is optimistic, brave and hopeful in ways that others aren't; he's aware enough to see what others miss and looks beyond the surface, even beyond his own fear. Drachen is his opposite; a pessimist from experience, afraid to leave his comfort zone and trying to do what is right while being considered a monster, he is the recluse who was chased away by a society who didn't understand him. Together, this pair are amazing. A beautiful, perfect couple who share their secrets and experience a true romance, with some heat, that I could happily read again and again.
Admittedly my biggest disappointment here is there's no dragon I have to say I felt a little cheated on that except one of the MCs name was Drachen and in truth he's no mere man but if you want to know why he's not...you'll need to read the story. Which shouldn't be problem because honestly it was a beautiful story.
The characters felt very real, a lot, and their feelings, the way they acted and behaved, it all seemed to be natural and honest, just as what they felt, said, did, and everything in between. It was all so genuine I almost felt in the skin of one of the protagonists. I really loved the simple writing style, enchanting atmosphere and the general idea on how everything works and means something in this beautiful world the author created can only but make the reader daydream about living a love as sweet as this one. In regard to the erotic content I expected it to be very explicit, which at times it was but it still managed to be sweet, although it maintain the heat level that I wanted from the romance part of this novella.