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A Soul as Cold as Frost by Jennifer Kropf
3.75
adventurous challenging mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

šŸ“š Book Review: A Soul as Cold as Frost by Jennifer Kropf ā„ļø

Rating: ā­ļøā­ļøā­ļø 3.75/5

I went into A Soul as Cold as Frost expecting a dark academia, magical schemes kind of vibe—something akin to Harry Potter with a twist. That’s how it was recommended to me. But, boy, was that NOT what I got. The book wasn’t what I thought it would be, and that might be why I struggled to connect with it. šŸ˜• 

Let me be clear: the writing itself was solid, especially for a debut novel! āœļø The author’s talent is evident, and I really appreciated the world-building and depth they put into the story. But the plot and characters didn’t click for me—especially Annie. I was hoping for that magical, mysterious energy that ā€œdark academiaā€ usually brings, but this one felt colder, more distant, and less about the enchanted schemes I was expecting.

It’s not the author’s fault at all. The way social media hyped it up just gave me the wrong idea. I think this may be one of those books that needs to be read at a different time with a fresh mindset. šŸŒ™ 

Overall, A Soul as Cold as Frost has potential, and I see why others might connect with it. Just wasn’t *my* vibe. I’d still recommend giving it a shot if you're into more atmospheric, introspective stories that aren’t driven by the magical chaos I had in mind. 

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