Filled with magic, war, and intrigue, this thrilling high fantasy questions how much a ruler should be willing to sacrifice for the sake of duty. Vivid worldbuilding, high stakes, and just a hint of romance propel the twisty plot to a cliffhanger finale. Readers will be on the edges of their seats as they await the next installment. -- <em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong> Kelly's debut is a vivid epic fantasy of high political and personal stakes. Fans of Jennifer Estep's Crown of Shards series will find much to love in the first of a duology. (Debut of the Month, Jan 2021) -- <em>Library Journal </em>(starred review) Packed with deadly intrigue, fierce and powerful women, and high stakes, Greta Kelly's fantasy-adventure debut, The Frozen Crown, is an exciting and intricate series opener ... Fans of Sarah J. Maas and Mary E. Pearson should make sure to snap it up. -- Shelf Awareness A gripping, intricate tale of court intrigue with no shortage of thought-provoking questions about power, morality, and identity. Askia is a strong-willed yet vulnerable and utterly human character that will linger in readers' hearts and minds long after they turn the final page. -- Ava Reid, author of <em>The Wolf and the Woodsman</em> <em></em> Fans of Jeffe Kennedy's Forgotten Empires series, and fantasy readers looking for elements of intrigue and romance, will find The Frozen Crown a fast-paced, exciting read. -- <em>Booklist</em> Propulsive and intricate, Kelly has constructed a world of twisting politics and thrilling magic following a heroine who is both clever and uncompromising, but ultimately, has heart. A stellar read that I thoroughly enjoyed. -- Emily Duncan, <em>New York Times</em> bestselling author of <em>Wicked Saints </em><br/> Queen, warrior, and witch - THE FROZEN CROWN delivers the kind of fantasy heroine I've longed for, the kind who is truly heroic. Askia's story held me rapt from beginning to end, and I can't wait for part two! -- Jeffe Kennedy, Award-winning author of the Forgotten Empires trilogy The Frozen Crown is fantasy at is best-bold, original and fiercely compelling. -- Ausma Zehanat Khan, author of <em>The Bloodprint</em> <em></em>