Book: Of Frost and Flame by Diana James
Reviewed by Sheila Lopez
Rating: 5/5
Of Frost and Flame is a third person romantasy about two people treated like weapons, a prophecy involving six marked people, hidden history, magical illness, and political betrayal. The frost magic and frozen setting gave me a little Frozen vibe, but with more political secrets, prophecy drama, and Kaen bringing the fire.
Arelia was easy to care about because she never stopped fighting for the people suffering around her. She was smart, sarcastic, and completely determined to find real answers. I also liked that she was a healer who wanted facts, records, and proof instead of simply accepting what everyone else believed.
Kaen was everything I enjoy in a tortured fantasy man. He was feared by everyone, but underneath that reputation was someone who had been controlled, punished, and made to believe he was a monster for far too long. Seeing him with Arelia was my favorite part of the story because I enjoyed their banter, chemistry, and the way their connection developed.
Sera, Corin, Lyra, and Rorik each brought something different to the journey, and I am curious to see what happens next for them. The prophecy, ancient records, and political betrayal gave the story more to uncover as Arelia and Kaen tried to find answers.
The ending gave me some answers and a good moment for Arelia and Kaen, while the epilogue left me curious about what could come next. I definitely need Book Two after that. If you enjoy romantasy with forced proximity, frost and flame magic, political secrets, touch starved characters, and a romance with good chemistry, I think you will enjoy this one.