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    Snow Like Ashes
    Snow Like Ashes
    Snow Like Ashes
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    Snow Like Ashes

    Written by Sara Raasch

    Narrated by Kate Rudd

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    A striking fantasy tale of dark magic, dangerous politics, and discovering your true self—perfect for fans of Game of Thrones, An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses.

    Sixteen years ago the Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them without magic or a monarch. Now the Winterians' only hope for freedom is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waiting for the opportunity to steal back Winter's magic and rebuild the kingdom ever since.

    Orphaned as an infant during Winter's defeat, Meira has lived her whole life as a refugee. Training to be a warrior—and desperately in love with her best friend, Winter's future king—she would do anything to help Winter rise to power again.

    So when scouts discover the location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter's magic, Meira decides to go after it herself—only to find herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics—and ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her own.

    Editor's Note

    Feisty heroine...

    The first in a new fantasy series from debut author Raasch that is already making a splash. Fans of “Throne of Glass” will love this tale about a fiercely loyal and feisty heroine.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins
    Release dateOct 14, 2014
    ISBN9780062345790
    Author

    Sara Raasch

    Sara Raasch has known she was destined for bookish things since the age of five, when her friends had a lemonade stand and she tagged along to sell her hand-drawn picture books too. Not much has changed since then: her friends still cock concerned eyebrows when she attempts to draw things, and her enthusiasm for the written word still drives her to extreme measures. She is the New York Times bestselling author of the Snow Like Ashes series, These Rebel Waves, and These Divided Shores. You can visit her online at www.sararaaschbooks.com and @seesarawrite on Twitter.

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    • 3/5
      I would have given thia book 5 stars 10 years ago. Right now it's just good
    • 5/5
      This book was amazing. The characters were developed and you could feel their emotions. I am so excited for the next book, even though it is going to be released in October:(.
    • 5/5
      I super enjoyed this book! The world building was great, the characters interesting and not annoying and the story kept me intrigued the whole time! What more could i ask for? A GREAT ya fantasy read this year :D
    • 5/5
      Snow like Ashes is a wonderful thrill ride well worth reading. Great characters Like the orphan girl Meira and the young future king Mather all living in a wonderful fantasy world created by Sara Raasch. This was one of those stories I couldn't put down. I kept reading trying to figure out what would happen next. The story was filled with magic, just like Sara's writing skill. For that I give this book 5 of 5 stars. I have already started reading book two Ice like Fire.
    • 4/5
      SNOW LIKE ASHES was an engaging epic fantasy about a young woman who was orphaned as an infant when her country was being invaded and who has lived as a refugee for the past sixteen years. She has been training as a soldier along with the sixteen-year-old king under the supervision of one of Winter's generals. She calls him Sir and would do anything to make him proud of her. Meira and the other seven survivors of the fall of Winter are trying to locate the locket that is the conduit for Winter's magic despite the fact that the only heir is male and the power can only be used by a female. When the attempt to regain half the locket is successful, Meira thinks the problem is near a solution. But the Spring soldiers have managed to track them back to their camp. The only solution is flight to one of the other kingdoms. But the King of Cordell wants more than the survivors of Winter can give.Meira finds herself engaged to Prince Theron of Cordell despite her lifelong love for the Winter King - a love she knows is hopeless because of their differing social statuses. And when the King betrays Winter to the evil Spring King, Meira finds herself captive and in Angra, the king of Spring's, control. There are all sorts of secrets, lots of political maneuvering and even romance in this fast-paced epic fantasy story that will appeal to a wide range of readers.
    • 5/5
      Loved this book. The characters are wonderful and have depth and the plot twists are surprising and keep you interested.
    • 5/5
      brilliant new fantasy.
      can not wait for the next one.
    • 3/5
      Ok book but I found myself I'm wishing that the story would go a little faster. The story could have just been told in one book but I guess everyone wants to make series nowadays. Not sure if I will read the next book
    • 4/5
      I thought this was great book. Just a hint of romance, which is great for me. I love YA Fantasy and magic / fantastical elements , but the romance seems to twain in these books and I'm not really into that. Except the Red Queen, that has been the best YA, in my opinion that involves romance with just the right amount of suspense and action. This book does the same, in my eyes, and therefore hits the top 10 for me.
      Eagerly await Amazon to send the next book.

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    • 5/5
      Awesome from start to finish! Well written and narrator was brilliant!

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    • 5/5
      I would give it more stars if i could!
    • 4/5
      Interesting concept -- and love how Raasch started it in her childhood and finished it as an adult.
    • 4/5
      Another impulse buy, and I was pleasantly surprised. I try to remain spoiler free, so this may be a bit difficult, as much of the plot is driven by twists and turns and the occasional big reveal. This makes it seem a bit frantic at times, with lulls of character development and introspection in between, but overall it is a nice balance. Ultimately, this is a story more about Meira’s, journey, not a war between kingdoms or a feud of magic lasting centuries. Her doubts and fears really made me feel connected to her struggles while her spunk, skill, and surprising temper maker Meira a wonderful heroine I’m proud to support (most) every step of the way.

      As this is a YA novel, and romance is mentioned on the insert, I feel this commentary is much of a giveaway. From the outset, Meira is…plagued by, struck with, filled-to-the angsty-brim with, love for her friend Mather (in front flap of book). Honestly, this can be a slight turn off for me in picking random books from the shelves, as this inevitably leads to unnecessary angst, self-doubt, and much painful heartbreak. However, I just feel the need to say that yes, it may be difficult, for Meira and us readers, navigating the waters of romance, but it is only one current in the sea of adventure, and Meira is a level-headed (albeit inexperienced) captain.

      I did not realise a sequel, Ice Like Fire, is planned, but now, I sit in anticipation of next fall. As such, it is a great stand alone read, and the ending has some foreboding, yet one is not left teetering on a precipice.

      Given the content, I would recommend this for teens, as some bits can be shockingly violent even without graphic description. However, if you can handle it, the writing style - a little simple, honestly - definitely allows for a younger audience.
    • 4/5
      I thought this was great book. Just a hint of romance, which is great for me. I love YA Fantasy and magic / fantastical elements , but the romance seems to twain in these books and I'm not really into that. Except the Red Queen, that has been the best YA, in my opinion that involves romance with just the right amount of suspense and action. This book does the same, in my eyes, and therefore hits the top 10 for me.
      Eagerly await Amazon to send the next book.
    • 3/5
      This was fine. Broken magical kingdom, dark evil, hero orphan girl with special powers. Secrets and betrayals, a pretty boy love triangle, a sort of predictable game-changing plot twist. Not much new in the story department, but entertaining enough.
    • 5/5
      After hearing so many great things about this trilogy I decided to give it a go. I'm soooo happy that I did because this book was incredible!! I literally can't believe how much I enjoyed it. If the other books are anywhere near as good it will definitely be up there with all my favourite series that I've read.4.5/5 Stars
    • 4/5
      Good plot and strong characters.
    • 3/5
      ***some spoilers***I fall in love with the covers long before I even read the synopsis, and yet, another judgement by the cover. The start was slow, was boring and I just couldn't make myself to read, yet it felt I am gonna read another very similar trilogy of betrayal, war and slaves. However, this one does surprise and it is debut with its seasonal idea. Yet, another one where I could somehow predict the characters, although the very ending with first victory cough me by surprise, but then, we readers need something that we are aching to read next part, cliff ending and promising fights in the future. The book is about growing and believing one story, then that one turning to be upside down and not entirely true. Its about fights and resistance to give up, its about believing "we can", about love and promises. About training and fights. At the same time its a story about occupation and enslaving those occupied. Its a tale retelling history in fantasy version, because we all know those who have occupied others and been beaten, those who have fight for their freedom, believing it will be there one day. Its about telling to the wide audience the basics in a great story - when you have already fallen for the cover. The books has a very strong female main character that is leading the reader into everything she cares.
    • 3/5
      it is a good story with a decent plot line. very YA so if you are okay with that then it is a good book for you 
    • 4/5
      Overall, "Snow Like Ashes" was an enjoyable fantasy. The author did a great job creating her world, made up of four Rhythm and four Season kingdoms. My only criticism was that, at times, too much information was given which stopped the flow of the story, and I found myself skimming these sections. As for Meira, the novel's protagonist, I didn't like her at the start. She was too "woe is me" for my liking. However, by the end of the book she had my support all the way as she proved herself to be a true warrior. I also found the love triangle a bit annoying - this is used in too many YA novels for my liking. Theron was just too perfect to be believable, but Mather was a more complex character and it will be interesting to see what Raasch does with him in the future. As yet, I can't decide who Meira will eventually end up with even though I prefer Mather. Despite these few grievances, I did enjoy this book. It kept me turning pages, as I was swept up with Meira's journey, and was a good beginning to a new series.
    • 2/5
      Diese und weitere Rezensionen findet ihr auf meinem Blog Anima Libri - Buchseele

      „Schnee wie Asche“, der Debütroman von Sara Raasch, klang so super, hat sich dann allerdings schon nach wenigen Seiten als ziemlich langweilig herausgestellt. Anders ausgedrückt: Ich hatte wirklich, wirklich große Hoffnung, dass dieses Buch eins der wenigen wirklich überzeugenden YA-Werke im Bereich der High Fantasy werden würde, wurde aber ziemlich schnell ziemlich enttäuscht, denn etwas besonderes ist dieser Roman in meinen Augen nicht.

      „Schnee wie Asche“ ist der erste von drei (?) Teilen, die die Geschichte der letzten Überlebenden des Königreichs Winter erzählen. Winter war eins von acht Königreichen (von denen drei, wuhu, Frühling, Sommer und Herbst heißen :o ), bevor es vernichtet wurde. Der interessante Punkt hier ist, dass Winter ein Matriarchat war und dass die Magie, die dem Königreich eigen war, den Frauen vorbehalten war. Was die Überlebenden vor ein klitzekleines Problem stellt, denn unter ihnen befindet sich auch Mather, der „König“ von Winter, ohne Königreich und, selbst wenn er das hätte, auch ohne Magie. Außerdem gibt es in der Gruppe noch Meira…

      Sara Raasch lässt ihre Protagonistin Meira diese Geschichte erzählen und damit fingen meine Probleme schon auf der ersten Seite an, auch wenn ich da noch große Hoffnung hatte, dass es besser werden würde. Denn mit der Idee, dass eine Romanze hier eine große Rolle spielen würde, hatte ich mich ja schon einigermaßen angefreundet, immerhin steht es in der Inhaltsangabe, aber gleichzeitig wurde auch eine starke Heldin angepriesen – und die konnte mich leider nicht überzeugen.

      Das fing, wie schon gesagt, mit Meiras Rolle als Ich-Erzähler an, denn Meira neigt zu Monologen – ausschweifigen, Infodump-artigen Monologen und dazu diese Infodumps dann auch noch zu erklären und das macht nicht wirklich Spaß. Außerdem wirkt sie von Anfang an irgendwie kindisch, definitiv nicht wie eine starke Heldin. Auch sonst macht sie direkt ab Seite eins einen verräterisch unscheinbaren Eindruck: Ein armes elternloses Ding, das niemals seine Liebe zum „König“ von Winter ausleben können wird, weil sie ja nur eine herkunftslose Waise ist, die nicht mal wirklich nützlich ist für die Überlebenden von Winter, da Kämpfen auch nicht so richtig ihr Ding ist und der dementsprechend auch nie vermittelt wurde, dass sie irgendeinen Wert hätte.

      Und weil sie kein Kämpferass ist, darf Meira auch nicht mit losziehen, wenn die anderen sich auf Streifzüge begeben, um die verlorenen Teile des Amuletts, das die Magie des Königreichs Winter enthält, wieder zu finden. Logischerweise darf aber Mather mit, denn den jungen „König“ der Gefahr solcher Streifzüge auszusetzen ist ja kein Risiko. Das alles erfährt man als Leser bereits auf den ersten Seiten. Man erfährt auch, dass Mather es nicht ausstehen kann als „König“ bezeichnet zu werden, dass der Anführer der Gruppe von Überlebenden der kleinen Meira verboten hat ihn Vater zu nennen und quasi ausgerastet ist, als sie es getan ist und wer sich dann immer noch nicht denken kann, was die riesengroße Überraschung dieser Geschichte ist, naja, der ist selbst Schuld.

      Ich hatte ja noch die Hoffnung, dass ich falsch lag und die Geschichte einen anderen Weg nimmt, aber dem war leider nicht so. Dazu kommt, dass die Handlung leider an einigen Stellen ziemlich dünn ist, vor allem direkt zu Beginn, als Meira mit einer gerade zu lächerlich durchsichtigen Lüge dazu kommt, sich doch endlich einmal selbst auf einen dieser Streifzüge zu begeben. Dass sie dabei auch noch erfolgreich ist und das dank nicht so ganz glaubwürdiger Zufälle… Naja, sagen wir einfach, dass „Asche wie Schnee“ dadurch ziemlich viel von seinem Potential verliert.

      Denn das Potential hat der Roman von Sara Raasch eigentlich wirklich. Der Aufbau der Welt mit ihren acht Königreichen ist zwar relativ typisch aber definitiv nicht schlecht, auch die Sache mit der Magie ist definitiv interessant und an sich sind auch ihre Charaktere ziemlich gut – selbst das komische Dreiecksbeziehungs-Dings war an sich kein Störfaktor, auch wenn ich zu Meira nie eine wirkliche Verbindung aufbauen konnte. Aber leider, leider war die Handlung für meinen Geschmack einfach viel zu dünn, vorhersehbar und konstruiert.

      Alles in allem war Sara Raaschs Debütroman „Asche wie Schnee“ für mich daher leider eine Enttäuschung, eine High Fantasy Geschichte, die zwar mit viel Potential daher kommt, bei der es an der Umsetzung für meinen Geschmack aber noch ziemlich stark hapert. Trotzdem habe ich Hoffnung, dass die nächsten Teil besser werden :D
    • 3/5
      Well written but not particularly innovative. Rather dull, quite predictable (I called the plot twist within the first 70 pages). Meira was confusingly inconsistent as a character but she had a spark of potential. I dunno. It was all right.
    • 3/5
      This book is recommended if you like An Ember in the Ashes and A Court of Thorns and Roses, but I found Snow Like Ashes lacking in the exhilarating plot pace like the aforementioned books. The world-building is exceedingly confusing and I spent the majority of the time attempting to understand exactly how the kingdoms are arranged (even with the map!) and why places were called certain names, and so on. I would skip this one.
    • 5/5
      Sweet snow above, how are there no pages left?! There must be more. MUST BE. *cries*
    • 5/5
      Loved this! In the beginning, I was a little scared Meira was going to annoy me, but she surprised be by doing the complete opposite of what I thought she would do in certain situations. I've always wanted a book where winter was considered good (I love Winter), and I finally got it! This is definitely a great read with a lot of action, some romance, and it actually got quite sad at times. Can't wait for the next book!
    • 4/5
      What a fantastic read! I want to read the next book. NOW! And not because of an evil cliffy, but because the story is that enticing! I did not want to be torn out of this world so soon.

      This book starts off with young Meira and her camp of Winterian refugees trying to save their kingdom but with so few of them left, what chance do they stand. The odds are severely against them; a pipe dream really. Collect their kingdoms 2 part magical conduit, free all their people and overthrow the entire Spring kingdom. they had an entire kingdom once but Spring's king slaughtered their queen and enslaved all but 25 that escaped. Baby Meira was one of them, an orphan girl saved by the man she simply calls Sir (which drove me batty!) along with Winterian's heir, Mather.. Over the past 16 years, their numbers have dwindled to a grand total of 8. Eight! How can 8 people possibly free a country? The are exiled and despised in just about all other countries.

      I am not sure what I think of the way the countries are done. We have 4 countries that are each based off a season and are aptly named (Spring, Winter, Fall, Summer) and four countries that have all for seasons throughout the year. If you are from a country, you have a very distinct look that identifies your country (such as Winterians have very pale skin and white hair). They was it does seems like something I would expect more in a middle grade novel with the names.

      Yet while we have simple kingdoms, we get a story filled with rich characters. Every single one has a very distinct personality. Even the smaller characters that barely have two lines. Each response, expression and reaction is very individualistic and realistic.

      Meira was very well done. I read this book with a group of others and a few thought she was whiny but I thought her reactions to things were perfect for her age. She is 16 and teenagers are prone to hormonal outbursts at times and can think in a bit self-centered way at times. Most 16 year olds I know of have been a LOT worse. This occasional flaw in her just made her that more of a believable character. As an orphan she is constantly trying to prove herself to the only parental figure she has- Sir. Yet she feels she is always falling short. Plus I liked the Xena aspect with her chakram style and use. Always fun when someone uses a rare weapon of choice.

      Sir's character is very well done. The gruff, caring father figure figure, trying so hard to not let that side show as he needs everyone to stay strong to save Winter.

      Then there are the guys that compete for Meira's attention. Mather-Winter's future kind is compassionate, a good fighter and shows so much without meaning to it (and how Meira often misses it is amusing!). And then there is Theron. Theron is a prince who just wants to be free to be himself yet he is an amazing leader and warm person. While I loved them both, right now Theron is winning in my opinion. He just seems the stronger character and more likely to take risks to do what is right (just like Meira). While this is a love-triangle it does not overwhelm the story. It plays along nicely, especially with how it comes to be.

      There is a lot of deciding of others fates in this book, and turn about is apparently fair play! One person's actions have consequences for others and Sara Raasch does a wonderful job showing how each interaction and choice plays out.

      The magic is mostly subtle but gives it just enough enough to make this a beautiful fantasy.

      The world is rich and the story has a near-perfect pace in my opinion. It just keeps moving along. It draws you in and keeps you involved with it's characters and world. I hated putting this book down for work or sleep. I just wanted to keep reading, to learn the endgame.

      The ending is well done. Closing off the current arc enough to give us a breather and leaving a sense of fulfillment, with just enough room to leave me craving the next book.

      This book earns ALMOST 4.5 stars from me. It has earned a permanent home on my shelves and I will be sure to get the next book when it comes out.

      *I received a copy of this book in exchange for a fair, honest review. All opinions expressed are strictly my own.*
    • 4/5
      Meira is an orphan of Winter, one of the season kingdoms whose queen was killed and magic taken by the king of Spring, Angra. She and a small group of refugees have been trying to get the pieces of Winter's locket back to be able to reinvigorate the magic, and avoiding capture by Angra into the mines where all other Winterians are being put to work. Meira's greatest wish is to do something to restore Winter's kingdom, but can she do it without losing herself?A friend of mine recommended this book, and it was enjoyable and a fast read but fairly average as far as young adult fantasy novels go. The heroine was very likable, and teens will certainly relate to her struggle with expectations and doing what's right for her. The big reveals will be unsurprising to regular readers of fantasy. The world of seasons and rhythms - where, in the seasons, it's always spring, summer, autumn, or winter, just like the name of the place - was an interesting idea. The writing style is that simile-laden conversational tone that I tend to dismiss, but the story kept me engaged enough that I'll read the sequel when it comes out in the fall.
    • 5/5
      “Someday we will be more than words in the dark.”Why haven’t I read this unquestionably, undeniably perfect book much sooner?! It was /amazing/! I cannot stress enough my love for Snow Likes Ashes and for the lovely Sara Raasch (and her brilliant storytelling, seriously). I didn’t know what to expect coming into the book and it just blew me away (far, far away). While Snow Like Ashes was published in 2014, it is my favorite read of the year so far.The story was so much unlike anything I’ve been reading with regards to YA. It was layered with so many elements and there’s so much that can yet be explored in this world. The idea of four seasons as kingdoms won me over fairly quickly. And I loved, let me tell you, that Winter wasn’t portrayed as ‘the evil’. Usually, I’ve seen, people portray winter as the worst/evil baddie of the seasons, but not in Snow Like Ashes! It’s the Spring that are the villains.I loved both potential love interests. Yes, I said both. The slight love triangle was, as I just mentioned, very slight. It did not get in the way of the story and it did not affect Meira’s actions. It’s a miracle! Mather was a great character and receives an A+ from me, but it is the prince, Theron, that has my heart (and hopefully down the line he might have Meira’s because I ship this). Meira was the best possible MC ever. She was strong even when she was weak. She saved herself. She didn’t have to rely on a love interest for the most important moments.Have you read Snow Like Ashes? What did you think? And, ahem, who did you like more Mather or Theron?
    • 5/5
      The world and story that Sara creates is exhilarating! It truly is like nothing you have read before. The characters just enhance everything even more. The elders with their wisdom and undying love for the home they know and want back. Mather and Meira with their need to please and prove themselves worthy. To fight for a place they recognize only from stories, but know deep down that it is their one true home. And of course, how they come to fit into this place and all the responsibility it requires of them.There's never a dull moment in the book. Action, anticipation, suspense, heartache, and revelations that will captivate you to the point where you cannot put the book down until it is over. Like I said, this book is just fascinating and I highly recommend it!
    • 4/5
      Orphaned Meira, a fierce chakram-wielding warrior from the Kingdom of Winter, must struggle to free her people from the tyranny of an opposing kingdom while also protecting her own destiny.