In this final installment of the epic Snow Like Ashes trilogy, Meira and her friends are willing to go to extremes to save themselves and their fractured, fragile kingdom, Winter. Meira, magic conduit, royal, and a stubborn survivor, can't manage her power. When a mysterious man offers to teach her how to control herself, she agrees, even though that plan leaves her friends open to attack. Further challenges involve evil Queen Raelyn's new and frightening powers, and Angra's Decay, a thick, permeating magic that grows as more dark magic is used. Told in alternating perspective, this final volume packs in all the action and political scheming. Buy this to complete the trilogy, and make sure extra copies of all are on hand asch's writing is addictive.

In this final book of the Snow Like Ashes trilogy, Meira has lost her kingdom of Winter, been imprisoned by the evil Angra, and gained the ability to use magic, if not the always effectively. Now, in order to save the world she loves so dearly, she must master her magical ability for the sole purpose of entering the mysterious Labyrinth in order to stop the Decay that has infected her realm. Unfortunately, this course of action will also result in the destruction of this very magic and, most likely, cost Meira her life. Will she be able to gain control of her magic? Will she sort out her feelings for the dashing Mather? Will Queen Ceridwen be able to hold her ragtime army against the hordes of Angra long enough for Meira to complete her mission? Only time will tell.As this is the third book in a trilogy, it assumes that the reader is already familiar with the previous installments. The characters are immediately thrust into the action without explanation. Bbecause of this, the book does not work as a standalone volume. The setting is vaguely medieval, without the assorted dwarves and elves that populate much of fantasy. The narration is told from three different perspectives (Meira's, Mather's, and Ceridwe's), with Meira being the primary focus. The characters are well developed, and the narrative engaging, if somewhat convoluted. The story deals with issues of trust, coming to terms with oneself, and standing strong in the face of evil. This book should appeal to fans of high fantasy, and would be a worthy addition to most high school collections.Jonathan Ryder.Frost Like Night follows a series of perspectives, switching from one character's point of view to another throughout the book. It is truly entertaining in the realm of character exploration, as it provides multiple approaches to the same dilemma. It is very suspenseful, and will be enjoyed by any reader who has delved into the fantasy genre. It is not a standalone entry, thoughreaders should read the first two books in the series first. It grows very dark at times, with murder and other heavy material reoccurring throughout the narrative, making it best for mature readers. Overall, the novel is a great read. 4Q, 4P.Elizabeth Sullivan, Teen Reviewer.