Prince of Ice

by Stobie Piel

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0505526514
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Love Spell
• Length: 372 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.8" x 1.3" x 4.3"

Customer Reviews

I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!

Prince Of Ice was a fantastic read, Cahira was a strong heroine I very much liked and admired. Aren was a wonderful hero, caring and very male. The plot twists in this book were enough to make me grin the whole way through. I admit I figured out who Felix was almost halfway through but the knowledge only made me grin even more. I love knowing something even the characters don't know *makes it so much more fun* Shaen was a great villain, I figured her out early on, very early on. She wasn't as IRRITATING as most villains though, for which I am glad, mostly because Cahira didn't take her seriously. I would have felt Cahira sorely lacking in judgment had she not seen through Shaen, even partially. In all, this was a great futuristic paranormal romance novel, full of actual ROMANCE and a great suspense as well. I loved this book, as I do most of Ms. Piel's work. I hesitated to buy it because of the blurb on the back, but I am so glad I did. Its on my keeper shelf!!! I can't wait for the next novel!!! In all, the book was very well written, aimed to market for those who enjoy romance novels with paranormal, futuristic, fantasy, science fiction, suspense leanings. If you enjoy these types of books, pick up a copy, you'll surely enjoy it.

Pure Delight!

This is the sequel to Strange Brews, it continues years later. It is the story of the coming of age of Cahira, daughter of the previous king of Amrodel and a powerful woodland mage in her own right. It is her quest to free the Dark Mage from his prison and destroy him once and for all. But to do that she will need the help of the one person who is able to wield the only sword that can destroy him, the person whose soul is pure light. Aren is Chieftain of the Norsk people and the Prince of Ice. He is also not a mage, he has no magic. This is the story where Cahira and Aren find and understand the love that they have always had for each other and also come to trust and understand the source of their previously unexplainable powers. The author does indeed explain the source of both Cahira and Aren's power. It is not the more traditional type of power, from magic or the ability to create something from nothing by manipulating nature or matter. But rather a power that comes directly from the purity of the soul. It is something much stronger than magic, because it is something magic has no power over. Ms. Piel combines Cahira and Aren with a hosts of traveling companions who provide humor and intrigue, which makes the story more interesting and adds flavor to the journey. If not for these traveling companions the story would not have been as compelling. The ending to this story was unexpected and completely delightful, I won't say what to ruin it for you. She does set you up for the next book and I for one can't wait. Ms. Piel's work is not true to formula and that's a good thing.

Funny and Fantastic

This is my first novel by Stobie Piel. I thought it was an excellent romance novel and funny. I enjoyed reading it sooo much. I was really suprised when I got to the final battle and the villian turned out to be a good guy. It was an unexpected twist. I just wish that I would have read 'Strange Brews' first. I am going to read it any way. Look for there to be a third novel soon.

More than I expected!

This book was far more rich and interesting than I expected. This is probably due to the fact that I wasn't interested in Strange Brews. I loved the characters, the plot and the settings. This book was fun and sweet and genuine. I will definitely be waiting for the next book in line because it sounds just as good.

fun coming of age fantasy

The mages of Woodland in Amrodel have been caught unaware from the evil of the Arch Mage who has put many of them into a comatose sleep. This is the first step by the malevolent being to escape his tomb incarceration. The last hope in the Woodlands rests with Cahira. She is provided with the dragonfly sword, the only know weapon that can kill the Arch Mage, and a shield containing what little is left of magical prowess by the mages. Her quest is to find the Warrior of the Light, the only person who can use the sword. However, by seeking this champion she has also provided the Arch Mage the second step in his resurrection. When Cahira meets Aren, chief of the Norsk she feels she has found the hero to battle the Arch Mage. They, accompanied by his men, begin the journey to the catacomb of the Arch Mage for the final confrontation. PRINCE OF ICE is a fun coming of age fantasy in which the young champions are learning on the job while fighting an invincible opponent with the stakes being the world (talk about pressure). Cahira and Aren is an interesting paring as their respective people have an adversarial history while the Arch Mage is cleverly kept in the shadows making him seem even more powerful and sinister. Fans of quest fantasies will find this tale quite appealing. Harriet Klausner