Court of Winter: Fae of Snow & Ice, Book 1

Caroline Neal

A must read for anyone who loves romantasy!!

"5 stars! Infinity stars! I loved this book, just ate it up. I'm going to start the second book of this completed series, Court of Frost, right away. Court of Winter introduces us to the world and the unique magic system used by the the fae, magical winged creatures with differing abilities and a cast system partly based on the strength of said abilities. This book sets to groundwork of the story with world building that never feels heavy or over explained, and introduces us to the magic system piece by piece in a sensical way that leaves you flipping page after page. This book is a romantasy, but leans heavily into the fantasy and is very lite on spice, which makes sense for this slow burn, true enemies to not-quite-lovers part of the saga. The FMC is strong and not afraid to stand up for herself, though not everyone sees her strength. The MMC is brooding and enigmatic, a morally Grey character haunted by things he's done or been made to do. This is a single POV story from the FMC, so the MMC's thought process and opinions are a mystery to us, the readers, the same way they are a mystery to the FMC. This is a true enemies to lovers story- its definitely not a "he pulled my hair and teased me as a child but when we met as adults it was love at first sight " type of enemies to lovers. The FMC begins with hatred in her heart for the MMC and has every reason for that feeling. The FMC is considered a defective fan with no magical abilities and no wings and the MMC is the Death Master of the realm.. but not everything is as it seems.. When an outside threat arises that is bigger than their own stories, can they put aside the past and find a way to work together? In Court of Winter you will find: 📚 Slow burn 📚Enemy to lovers 📚 Who did this to you 📚unique magic system 📚 light spice 📚 world building 📚 royal Court 📚 political intrique 📚 family strife 📚 single POV- thru the FMC 📚completed series 📚cliffhanger This is a must read for any fantasy lover and a great book for for anyone dipping their toes in to fantasy or romantasy, or those getting out of a reading slump. A quick read that keeps you reading "just one more chapter" all the way through. Do your self a favor and read this book! ["

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June 12, 2024 Verified Purchase

Amber R.

Simple writing, but engaging characters

"I really enjoyed this story! The characters were compelling and interesting; the magic is pretty neat; and i was immediately engaged from the first chapter, again due to the characters and their struggles. The writing is more simplistic but i still thought the book was thoroughly engaging and am looking forward to reading book two. ["

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December 18, 2025 Verified Purchase

Read-Love-Review Blog

Love Ilara and Prince Nori

"The glossary of terms and definitions at the beginning of the book is fascinating. The map is beneficial as well. Ilara is defective. She has a different hair color than most fae and is wingless. She and her sister Cailis are just trying to survive. Although she is different, her garden is magical. Ilara's poverty and lifestyle come into the story, adding an opposites trope to this book. One working morning goes differently than planned as she meets the Crown Prince of the Winter Court. Prince Norivun is an enigma. He is stern, but we don't immediately get too much of an impression of him. I can't tell if he is saving her or punishing her. As their journey to the capital passes, we learn the Prince is more than expected. I enjoy seeing his protective side and more caring emotions. He is definitely swoon-worthy when he is a gentle fae. I love this fae fantasy romance. The forced proximity and all the magic and supernatural. Ilara has secret gifts. It turns out she isn't so defective after all. Which is truly unique!! Her magical powers are thrilling and help make her a more confident woman. I love that she is strong and sassy compared to Prince Nori's morally grey and more stoic attitude. Oh, the enemies to something ramp up, and now we get a bargain and an adventure. The author definitely brings in the heat and the angsty. I love Ilara and Prince Novivun. As if things aren't complicated enough with a bargain and simmering angsty emotions. The author adds genuinely unexpected trials. I'm still figuring out how I feel about these, as if this opposite attraction, enemies to lovers and slow burn, wasn't enough; there is more. This book reads very much like a new adult romance. Omg, so much has changed for Ilara in this story. She isn't defective at all. She is amazing. I love her reactions and, of course, her supernatural powers. I can't wait for the next book, and I love a series that continues with the same characters. ["

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January 4, 2024 Verified Purchase

Kindle Customer

Outstanding

"This is a great story!!! I am so glad this was recommended to me and I just enjoyed reading the story. Readers will enjoy reading this and falling for the characters. ["

January 22, 2026 Verified Purchase

Mitzi Lorenz

After having withdrawals from ACOTAR, Crescent City and Fourth Wing (and many others) this is it!

"Love this first book! I've read a lot of "frogs" trying to find a new series to read and this is it!! A spectacular series to quench my reading bug after having withdrawals from ACOTAR, Crescent City and Fourth Wing! ["

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December 18, 2025 Verified Purchase