Touch of Frost

July 25, 2011 Uncategorized 0

Touch of Frost

Author: Jennifer Estep
Publisher: Kensington Publishing
Publication Date: July 26, 2011
Pages: 359
Series: Mythos Academy, book one
Source: Copy received for Teen Book Scene blog tour


About The Book: My name is Gwen Frost, and I go to Mythos Academy — a school of myths, magic and warrior whiz kids, where even the lowliest geek knows how to chop off somebody’s head with a sword and Logan Quinn, the hottest Spartan guy in school, also happens to be the deadliest.

But lately, things have been weird, even for Mythos. First, mean girl Jasmine Ashton was murdered in the Library of Antiquities. Then, someone stole the Bowl of Tears, a magical artifact that can be used to bring about the second Chaos War. You know, death, destruction and lots of other bad, bad things. Freaky stuff like this goes on all the time at Mythos, but I’m determined to find out who killed Jasmine and why—especially since I should have been the one who died. . .
“Touch of Frost is an intriguing start to an exciting new series!” —Award-winning author Jeri Smith-Ready
“. . .surviving high school means staying alive!” —New York Timesbestselling author Kerrelyn Sparks (from goodreads)



My Thoughts: I’ve said it before but it bears repeating… I LOVE books that work mythology in to a morden day setting. Make that a modern day boarding school setting and I am so in! Touch of Frost and The Mythos Academy series are right up my ally! 
 
One of my favorite things about this book is that it isn’t a retelling of a myth (although I love those too!) The students at Mythos Academy are the descendants of ancient warriors. They have some magic and abilities but they are not gods themselves nor are they reincarnations. They are just normal teens… who could, you know, kill you in the blink of an eye. 
 
Gwen is an interesting main character. I enjoyed learning more about her and seeing things through her eyes. I liked that she was a bit different. I also really appreciated that she was willing to look past first impressions. She is the type of girl I would have enjoyed being friends with in high school. 
 
Touch of Frost is a promising start to a new series I will definitely be keeping my eye on. The teaser for book two (Kiss of Frost) already has me anxiously awaiting it!  
 
Random Things I Loved:
*The fact that it isn’t just Roman or Greek or Norse or Native American mythology but a mix of all different kinds.
*Even the band geeks are killer tough.
*The line, “The weapons were just accessories at Mythos.”
*Gwen’s love for comic books.
*Gwen’s grandma! I especially love the way she dresses.
*The library (even if the librarian isn’t the nicest guy!)
*Two words… Logan. Quinn.


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