Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, #1)
Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, #1)
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
RomanceContemporary Fantasy World
2011
12-18 years
Super Short Summary
Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep follows Gwen Frost, a teenager with psychometric abilities who attends Mythos Academy, a school for descendants of ancient warriors. Gwen investigates her classmate's murder while discovering hidden truths about her own family's past and powers. The novel blends mystery, mythology, and young adult themes.
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep offers readers an engaging blend of mythological world-building and gripping high school drama. Critics have praised Estep's vivid writing and strong protagonist. However, some found the pacing uneven and felt certain plot twists were predictable. Overall, it's a compelling start to a new series.
Who Should Read Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy, #1)?
Ideal for fans of urban fantasy and mythology, readers who enjoy Touch of Frost by Jennifer Estep will also appreciate the strong heroines in Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series and the blend of magic and teen intrigue in Cassandra Clare's The Mortal Instruments.
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Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
The author, Jennifer Estep, has noted that Touch of Frost was inspired by her interest in mythology and her childhood love of stories featuring strong heroines and magical schools.
Touch of Frost was the first of an eventual six-book series, establishing the protagonist, Gwen Frost, and her unique psychometric abilities that play a central role in the series.
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Jennifer Estep has mentioned in interviews that some of the book's settings and character interactions were influenced by her own high school experiences, adding an authentic teen dynamic to the story.
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384
Novel • Fiction
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Mystery & Crime Fiction•
RomanceContemporary Fantasy World
2011
12-18 years
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