Snowflakes by K. M. Shea
Fairy Tales. 125 Pages. 4 Stars
Synopsis:
Though Rakel’s battle with Tenebris is over, pieces of her story have yet to be told.
Why did Phile the Robber Maiden travel to Verglas? How did Oskar become Rakel’s attendant? And what became of Aleifr –the soldier who tried to assassinate Rakel? No one knew…until now.
Snowflakes is a collection of twelve Snow Queen short stories–three of which have never before been released! Each story will offer a unique perspective on old events, unveil a previously untold secret, or offer a peek at Rakel’s life after the war and the strength of character she continues to exude.
This collection is best enjoyed after reading Heart of Ice (The Snow Queen Book 1) and Sacrifice (The Snow Queen Book 2).
My Review:
Oh my goodness! These shorts were little gems! They made me almost happier than the duology itself! XD I absolutely loved getting into the heads of some of the other characters. I was intrigued by the Tenebris chapter and would really love a short on him and his background. I’d love to see the story he alluded to that took place “even before Sunnira” and I really would love to see how he and Sunnira met, what that dynamic was like in the beginning and how it came to be what it is today. I loved getting his take on that chapter for sure! His thoughts of Farrin were really cool, to. Havlor, Oskar, and Steiner’s chapters were among my favorites! I wish those had been fleshed out. Shoot, maybe I just want the story told from each of their perspectives! XD Haha, they’re such cool characters and this tiny little peek into who they are was truly a beautiful experience. A Robber Maiden short would have made this all the better, even though she isn’t my favorite character. I loved the one with the huntress character and the ilumen? That felt like a false tease and I really would have loved more on them. There was one story I’m sure I would have appreciated more had I previously read her Rumpelstiltskin story, but I’ll get to it eventually! I am, intrigued, however, about this first enchantress deal! I’ve been meaning to dive into Shea’s Timeless Fairy Tales and now I’m even more determined than ever to do so!
Overall, a cute little book of shorts well worth your time if you’re a fan of the duology. Short, sweet, and to the point. Clean-cut, no foul language, a kiss here or there, and only one mildly graphic paragraph of violent images by a prisoner in one of the shorts.
More:
Book 1 in the Snow Queen duology is Heart of Ice (4 Stars)
Book 2 is Sacrifice (4 Stars)
I have read and reviewed the above on Goodreads, so check out the links for more info. This series should be read in order.
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If you missed it, check out my review on the duology!