'THE ICE QUEEN', by Aria Mossi [BOOK REVIEW]

 'THE ICE QUEEN', by Aria Mossi 

Thanks to the author Aria Mossi, the publisher Matador (Troubador) and Netgalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. 

The Ice Queen, first book in the series The Tarrassian Saga, tells us the story of Sia, and Tars, along with their lovestory. 

It's a beautiful, captivating, and delightful start in this science-fiction and fantasy series. 

"The Tarrassian Saga is my praise to Humanity and to everything that makes us special. In an alien world of powerful beings who come with a long list of superpowers, our weaknesses become our strenghts." - The author, Aria Mossi. 

I've wanted to read this book so much since the very first time I saw it on Netgalley, and I was so excited when my request was accepted! I expected so much of it, and it almost covered all of the expectations I had. 

First, I have to say that I loved the plot (although sometimes I felt like it was so slow). I liked the characters a lot. I felt an instant conection with some of them (Sia, Natalia, Jade,...). 

I felt connected with the story since the very first time I started to read it. The author writes in a beautifully, fresh way it catches everything, or at least, the important matter to care about. The descriptions are so clear and fascinating. I absolutely loved them! 

Sia is a model from Earth. She uses her coldness to keep everyone else at bay. She doesn't want to be touched. She hides from everyone. She has many insecurities about herself and the relationship that will eventually bloom between her and Tars. She wants to be loved, she desperately wants love and care in her life. She's also funny, and has a peculiar humor that crushes with Tars'. There is something she says about Spiderman that is so funny- I laughed a lot because of Tars' reaction! 

Tars, the King of Tarrassia, hates his title, and his duties. He is never in his planet. He's always in the universe fightning and saving other civilizations. There are two things you need to know about Tars: he hates being King, and hates the Noorranni. 

When Sia meets Tars, he's at war with the Noorranni, another powerful civilization as theirs. 

In an universe plagued of monsters and powerful beings, iced planets and spaceships, wars and slaves,... 

Could any human be safe out there, outside Earth? 

Could anyone resist to an ancestral power that binds everyone who are blessed with it to its knees?

Is Sia willing to unwear her coldness? Is Tars capable of love someone?

The comparisons between human and alien things are so interesting and sound so funny coming out of Sia's mouth. There are, also, funny and mythological creatures. 

The author explores many themes: love, friendship, family, wars,...

The Tarrassian Saga is expected to have five books: one of each human the Tarrassians took from Earth. I can't say the names but you'll know when you finish the book. The next book is called The Queen of Monsters. Can't wait to read it! 

I highly recommend this book. It was so enjoyable to read! 

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You can buy it now on Troubador, Amazon and Waterstones. 

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