What a stunning conclusion to Liesl's story!

WINTERSONG introduced Liesl with her love of music and her encounter with the Goblin King. Six months have passed since the ending of book 1. As much as Liesl tries to stay focused on her future and the music she's composing, everything feels off. Her brother, Josef, has turned cold, and Liesl can't stop thinking about the Goblin King and the world under her own.

I love this duology's blend of historical fantasy romance. The setting and atmosphere are perfection, immediately engulfing the reader in the strange world of music and frost. Especially with it comes to Liesl and the Goblin King, the stakes are so high and the odds seem impossible. My favorite part of this story, outside of the romance, is how realistic Liesl's emotions are. It's hard to imagine anyone seeing the weird wonders of the Underground and returning able to go about as usual. She's forever changed by her time there, and that makes adjusting to her normal life difficult. She ultimately has to decide where she belongs, what role she will play, and how she can truly move forward.