Book Review: Firefrost by Camille Longley


"Firefrost" comes out today! Order your copy now on Amazon. Thanks to NetGalley, I was able to read a copy of this epic YA novel before its release date and I have provided my review below.

“Firefrost” by Camille Longley follows Sol, a huntress and Kelan, a Flameskin. Sol is skilful when navigating the mountains and uses her talents to put food on the table for her family back home. Kelan lives with a pyra which pumps fire through his blood and threatens to possess him. He fights in the Flameskin army and is taught to destroy all who stand in his path. Sol and Kelan are brought together in a world which has declared them enemies when they must rely on each other to survive. 

I found “Firefrost” fast paced and constantly stimulating to read. When it wasn’t developing deep insight into the characters or drastically transforming their relationships, this novel was literally throwing fireballs across the page. Packed with action, romance and fantasy, I was holding my breath the whole way through. I have to admit, it wasn’t a particular standout for me as far as YA fantasy goes and I’m not sure I’d commit to reading the rest of the series but the novel was entertaining nevertheless. Anyone keen on fire powers and survival in the snow can dive right into this beauty.

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