Gotta love that Cover Art.
The Cry of the Icemark by Stuart Hill is lucky enough to have a cover containing art by K. Y. Craft. I have yet to read this book, and I know that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but this cover really makes me want to read the book. Heck, there is already some talk of making it into a movie.
Well, I suppose that the book description also has something to do with my interest. Amazon.com lists the description thusly: “After the death of her beloved father, headstrong princess Thirrin Freer Strong-In-The-Arm becomes warrior queen of her homeland, Icemark, defending it from a formidable invader. Despite Thirrin’s bravery and the support of Oskan, the Witch’s son, the task proves more difficult than Thirrin ever dreamed. She must assemble a force to rival her opponent. And, in the chill winter of Icemark, she only has until spring to unite the strange beasts and frightening creatures who live just outside her country. Ultimately, it is Thirrin’s vision and determination that will see her through to victory.”
Have any of you read this book? What did you think? Is it as good as its cover would suggest?
I have indeed read the book. It is an ultimate favorite, of course. It is at least ten times better than what the cover suggests. It should be a must-read for any fantasy lovers, as it has pretty much a couple of the most famous creatures ever dreamed of, as well as a few ones that you would never really think of. The fights are spectacular, as well as the detail of the book. I am an entirely picky reader, and I adore the book, and have recommended it to all of my friends – whom are waiting for me to lend them my own copy, sense they can’t find one of their own in stores in our area.
Hard to believe what $14.99 at a school book fair can do for you.
Thanks for the review, Alexia!
i love the book and the cover does not do it justice at all, ever. it was really good with incredible detail and it all built up to an explosive climax Thririn will always be my favorite book charater and Stuart Hill really should write more books and get the movie filmed faster i cannot wait.
i absolutely loved the book. if u like fantasy u should definitally read it.
Thanks for the info!