Icefall

By: Matthew J. Kirby

Narrated by: Jenna Lamia

Critically acclaimed author Matthew J. Kirby deftly weaves a stunning coming-of-age tale with chilling cleverness and subtle suspense that will leave listeners racing breathlessly to the end.

Trapped in a hidden fortress tucked between towering mountains and a frozen sea, Solveig--along with her brother the crown prince, their older sister, and an army of restless warriors--anxiously awaits news of her father's victory at battle. But as winter stretches on, and the unending ice refuses to break, terrible acts of treachery soon make it clear that a traitor lurks in their midst. Solveig must also embark on a journey to find her own path. Yet, a malevolent air begins to seep through the fortress walls, as a smothering claustrophobia slowly turns these prisoners of winter against one another.

Those charged with protecting the king's children are all suspect, and the siblings must choose their allies wisely. But who can be trusted so far from their father's watchful eye? Can Solveig survive the long winter months and expose the traitor before he manages to destroy a kingdom?

©2011 Matthew J. Kirby (P)2011 Scholastic Audio

Good Book

First ever book in all my years living that grabbed my attention and made me actually enjoy finishing it. Finished maybe 3-4 books because they were mandatory for schooling this is also the only book I have read/listened to more than once HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Amazing telling

Would you listen to Icefall again? Why?

Absolutely yes! I love the feeling of culture and rich characters in this novel. The narrator does an amazing job of telling. I really felt that she enhanced the story.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Sulwig - she is the one character that I found changed the most.

Which character – as performed by Jenna Lamia – was your favorite?

Sulwig.

Another Matthew J Kirby the review

This was my fourth Matthew up at 8:30 book from audible and I have to say, they just get better and better! This was a great book for young and old. I say that because it was meant for a younger audience. But I found the murder in mystery to be very entertaining. And I am I am old man. The story was very descriptive in its surroundings and characters and very easy to establish who was going to be the protagonist but kept the Villain a secret until the end.

Slow at first, but great ending.

The pace was slow at first, but the second half was suspenseful and more entertaining. The characters were well developed.

hadley

good book it tells people even if you are a girl you can do everything