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Fire & Ice #1
The Elementals
Welcome to Aisling, an enchanted realm where each individual is born with a unique and magical Gift. For centuries, this realm has been slowly crumbling due to an ancient curse set on the land. However, the moment that Alice and Emery Hanley step into the Academy for Gifted Youth, their lives are forever changed. Amidst the disappearance of a fellow student, the twin sisters discover a prophecy that could save the realm of Aisling from destruction.
- GenresFantasyYoung Adult
219 pages, Paperback
Published October 15, 2016
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About the author
Erin Forbes
5 books151 followersErin Forbes discovered her passion for literature at a very early age. Since the date of her first publication, her work has spread to readers across the globe, and her books have developed an international fanbase. She is known for her vivid descriptions and fantastical fiction. When she is not reading and writing, Erin enjoys art, nature, music, dance, and riding her horse. She lives with her husband in the Hudson Valley of New York.
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September 1, 2017
I recently bought Fire & Ice: The Elementals and finished it in one day! I liked it. My favorite character was probably Ronan, and I like Kade’s power the best.
The descriptions are absolutely beautiful, you can picture each scene perfectly. The whole book has a warm, happy and uplifting feeling.
The similes and metaphors are so clever they will absolutely blow you away. My favorite was the one in the last chapter: “I leaped though several beams of sunlight, which poured though the tower windows like raw honey from a broken comb.”
The author takes the idea of elements and a school for magic, and combines them with her own touch. It’s a very unique idea that literally everyone has a completely different power that no one else has. I really like that, although it was a little confusing at first, so I think it could have been explained just a tad bit better. I also would have liked to see more male characters in the book, and some more development of the minor characters, just because I wanted to get to know them better!
It’s clear that Erin Forbes worked hard on this book, and it takes a lot of bravery and determination to give your masterpiece to the world. I am planning on buying the second book when it comes out, and wish Erin luck with her writing.
The descriptions are absolutely beautiful, you can picture each scene perfectly. The whole book has a warm, happy and uplifting feeling.
The similes and metaphors are so clever they will absolutely blow you away. My favorite was the one in the last chapter: “I leaped though several beams of sunlight, which poured though the tower windows like raw honey from a broken comb.”
The author takes the idea of elements and a school for magic, and combines them with her own touch. It’s a very unique idea that literally everyone has a completely different power that no one else has. I really like that, although it was a little confusing at first, so I think it could have been explained just a tad bit better. I also would have liked to see more male characters in the book, and some more development of the minor characters, just because I wanted to get to know them better!
It’s clear that Erin Forbes worked hard on this book, and it takes a lot of bravery and determination to give your masterpiece to the world. I am planning on buying the second book when it comes out, and wish Erin luck with her writing.
November 13, 2016
The author is my niece and this is her first novel. I'm so proud of her. She has written a vividly descriptive story of self-actualization told in the form of a quest fantasy for teens. The author clearly has a love of language which effortlessly carries the reader along with the "gifted" ones as they embark on an adventure as students at the Academy for Gifted Youth in the magical realm of Aisling. The heroine, with help from her friends, learns to face fears and problem-solve the puzzle of the mysterious curse which threatens the future of the realm. The subtle humor and perceptive observations about human nature, creativity and the desire to understand and be understood, make this a book easy for teens to relate to. A charming story well told.
February 9, 2017
"Fire & Ice: The Elementals" is a wonderful tale of friendship, bravery, and courage. The novel tells the story of twin sisters, Alice and Emery Hanley, who discover that they are a part of a secret society of people known as "The Gifted." The sisters journey to the enchanted realm of Aisling, where each individual is born with a unique magical power. This is a spellbinding tale of magic, friendship, mystery, and adventure! Perfect for any reader who is searching for an uplifting and beautiful story!
November 26, 2016
This YA fantasy fiction novel is a fabulous magical adventure! When twin sisters, Alice & Emery, learn that they are part of a gifted society, a magical and unnerving adventure unfolds. I loved 'traveling' on this adventure with such unique yet, relatable characters. The setting in this novel is truly enchanting. I imagine this would make an incredible movie. I look forward to the next book in the series by this author!
December 1, 2017
This book is so well written! The first time I read it I was enchanted by how clearly each character was described in a way that almost made them come to life! This book is the perfect YA book for young and older readers because it is very interesting and lacks excessive violence or inappropriate scenes often seen in other books for the YA age group. I recommend it to any fantasy lover or someone who just wants a good book to read!
Overall great book!!a
Overall great book!!a
December 11, 2017
As a teenage author at the age of fifteen myself, I was extremely excited to read this novel. I had heard about Fire & Ice: The Elementals somewhere online and found myself a kindred spirit to the young author. I'm usually not the type to read a debut novel unless it's something I have seen on the bestselling list, but I knew I had to give this one a shot. I was apprehensive at first, but the myriad of reviews praising the author's work for being at such a young age had me curious as to what other teen authors had to bring to the table. So, I placed my order of $10 and waited patiently for two weeks for this book to arrive as I stalked the front door and literally pat down the mailman every time he'd swing by. The second I got the book, of course, I had to immediately start reading it.
Now to get onto the review of the story overall.
If you're anything like me, you enjoy a good adventure in a fantasy novel. You marvel at the worlds created by authors and wish yourself away to them as you get lost in the black ink on the pages that serve as your only portal to reach your destination. I was extremely excited about the world of Aisling when I first picked up the book! A world where "gifts" were given and were unique to each individual was an innovative idea I personally saw a lot of potential in. The author had plenty of room to expand upon her ideas and really stretch them to create something beautiful and unlike anything I'd seen done before... However, you could easily tell this was a work of fiction created by a debut author.
As an author myself, I suppose I had high expectations for her. I tried my damndest not to be too harsh as I read the story, but this is a review and this is an honest opinion about the copy of the book that I received and nearly tore apart by writing corrections and suggestions in the margins. Her character had no real defining characteristics that set her apart from any other female protagonist I'd seen done before. I get that everything has been done before, but if you're going for a cliche, you should at least stick with it. Alice goes from a headstrong stubborn and outspoken girl to suddenly someone who described herself as a "quiet soul" in what I believe was a chapter in the twenties of this book. She's a red-headed girl who can't control her gift, and her "amber brown" eyes.
Pause. The number of times the author goes into detail about describing character's eye colors is ridiculous. I began counting them, and I got over sixty times a line about "insert color____ eyes" was used. I 100% know by now that Alice has amber brown eyes, Emery's are "pale blue orbs", and that Zara's are "sapphire stones." I get it, she wants to be descriptive as an author, but she needs to understand that we, as readers, already know from the first time she mentions it. Sure, it's okay to reiterate it every now and then so the readers don't forget such a minute detail, but come on! Every single chapter, I found myself just waiting for an eye description so I could underline it and add another tally to my counter. A friend also read this book with me and we both had plenty of comments to make about it. Let's continue, shall we?
Now that we've covered the fact the characters are all relatively flat and lack dynamic interest and that the author is extra when it comes to using appearance description, I feel like I'd also like to point out her description in general. Everything feels way too much. There were times when my friend and I would skip over lines because they just dragged on and weren't doing it for us in the imagery department. As an author, you want to be descriptive, but you also don't want it to feel too forced or to bore your readers. A lot of her descriptions aren't needed. For example: Do you really need to reiterate that the staircases are white every time one is mentioned in the story? Is it such an important detail that you need to include the word white before every appearance of a staircase? No! It's way too much, and it's quite annoying. Some of her descriptions, with the right context and placement in the situation, make sense and were quite beautiful. Most, however, felt odd and even a little bit awkward. As an author who says herself that she is known for her "vivid descriptions", I think the only thing I'm really going to know her as is the girl who didn't run her debut novel through beta readers. At least, not very good ones.
On the topic of beta reading, TONS of stuff in this story is improperly punctuated. There were also three times where sentences switched verb tenses and made me want to throw the book across the room. For example, Page 118, paragraph 4: "After throwing on my clothes and grabbing a dark cloak out of my wardrobe, I tucking my vial necklace into the collar of my shirt." Another example: Page 152, paragraph 5: "I did not know why we had travel back to this memory." And, finally, the last of these major tense and wording errors: Page 175, paragraph 5: "... 'We need to go to the towers. We need to be where are Gifts are strongest.'"... What?! It's things like this that confirm to me for sure she probably wrote it and disregarded the entire editing process. Either that or she had terrible beta readers who knew not how to correct a girl and her writing. Which leads me to my NEXT point.
Her dialogue is very, very poorly punctuated. My friend and I found that Erin's reluctance to use the word "said" brought about confusing alternatives that made no sense in the matter that they were used. Not only this, she often wrote "Dialogue," with the comma and never had another leading thought. Even sentences involving "I asked" had the question and a little, at the end of it. I can't tell you how many punctuation marks my friend and I have had to scribble in this book.
And finally, before I rip my hair out with my more critiques, I have to talk about this ending. The climax of the story was the biggest let down of all. It was rushed and extremely unplanned. I literally flipped a page after and it was all passively written. It wasn't immersive, I didn't feel anything as I read it, and most of all? I was just done to be finished with the book! It didn't leave me wanting more, it didn't leave me with questions, and the only thing I could've wondered was how the hell this book made it through publishing with as many errors as it contains? Also worth noting is the fact the main plot point isn't mentioned until about chapter fifteen when you're more than halfway through the story and the entire "adventure" is quicker than a blink of an eye.
Overall, while I was disappointed and utterly devastated in the novel that's sitting next to me on the dining room table as I write this review, the one thing keeping me from giving this a worse rating than a two is the fact that I really DID like her ideas! I'm sad that she just couldn't find the proper way to express them... Erin, if you ever need a beta reader, PLEASE contact and work with me. I would be more than happy to help you fix your work into something that won't have well-educated readers pulling their hair out. I'm also interested in mailing my copy of the book back to Erin Forbes with revisions and the notes on it. I know it won't do much, as the book's already out and published, but it never hurts to see how readers view your story and how authors also can help one another through constructive criticism. I'm going to be purchasing the next book, so let's hope that I'm not screaming to my friends in the halls about the lack of dynamics or the repetitive mentioning of eye colors this time.
If you're thinking about purchasing or reading this book, I highly advise you to take into consideration what I mentioned in my review. While it was short and relatively sweet, I don't see the reflection of four years of hard work in this piece of literature and generally expected more from a seventeen-year-old author.
Keep reading!
Camryn Norton, author of the soon to be published first novel of the Reincarnate series.
September 22, 2018
*This series is Middle Grade, and you will enjoy it more if you go in believing that it is MG. If you'd like to read more in-depth on why I believe this is so, head over to my blog at oliviajthewordshaker.blogspot.com. This review will focus on the critiques of the work itself, not the genre categorization of this series.*
Goodreads users Camryn Norton, Corrie Parks, and Shelia have already gone over basically all of my thoughts on this book. The three of them make fabulous points about the writing, characters, plot, and the underdeveloped nature of the story itself, and I agree with everything they've said, but I still have some thoughts that differ from theirs.
It all comes down to that I found Fire & Ice to be not very interesting, aside from all of the other points made by the other reviewers. In terms of physical descriptions, they are everywhere, but none of them give any insightful indication of how that person's physical appearance indicates who they are.
Forbes unfortunately does very little that is interesting concerning the concept behind her novel. I did enjoy the small details about the Gifts, and I enjoyed the theme that the Gift is just that - a Gift. Unfortunately, we don't see much negative stigma in order to solidify this empowerment motif. We don't really see any development to solidify any of the themes, really.
F&I: The Elementals lacks properly developed character conflict, especially with Alice. We are often told about how Alice has very little control over her Gift and that she has a fiery personality. But not once are we shown or even told of specific instances of Alice causing an accident because of her fire abilities, or her emotions causing her to lash out and use her fire abilities negatively. This all leads to the descriptions of Alice - and many of the other characters - to fall flat. Emery is barely present - she's only there to be a literal and physical foil to Alice. Their character dynamics never play off each other in any conflicting, interesting, or complimenting way.
I just saw so much interesting potential in how Forbes could have developed conflict - both external and internal. Alice and the other elementals could have faced stigma and stereotypes due to them being in the minority - eventually leading to them overcoming that and reclaiming their Gifted identity. At the display for new Gifted students, Alice could have become too confident in her abilities and accidentally set something on fire. All of these examples would have provided interesting conflict and development to parallel the themes of the novel. I am aware that Forbes set out to create a positive and uplifting fantasy series, but 'positive and uplifting' doesn't mean 'devoid of darkness' or 'lacking interesting conflict'. Actually, in order to have a positive and uplifting novel, you have to have the darkness to contrast it with, otherwise, it will come off as saccharine.
Onto the climax. I’m a believer that the last quarter of your book is the most important. If you nail the climax to the end, then you’ve succeeded. (Granted, that involves proper development beforehand.) But the climax is the most important part - if you do everything right but your climax and resolution falls flat, then you’re in for dissatisfied readers. I think this is another problem with The Elementals. We never get a good sense of the stakes or even what the Creatures of The Night Oak Forest are. Going back to the fact that Forbes wanted this to be an uplifting read . . . you can't have good without bad. You can't have positive without negative. The contrast is what makes the 'goodness' of characters so strong. Without that contrast, everything feels flat.
It all really comes down to the fact that the Fire & Ice book series is very simple, and frankly, uninteresting. Everyone who's good is good. The plot is straightforward and paint-by-numbers. It does nothing new, extraordinary, or groundbreaking. It has little to no compelling conflict. I think that if you went into this book believing that it's Middle Grade, then you'd enjoy this book, as many people have.
Goodreads users Camryn Norton, Corrie Parks, and Shelia have already gone over basically all of my thoughts on this book. The three of them make fabulous points about the writing, characters, plot, and the underdeveloped nature of the story itself, and I agree with everything they've said, but I still have some thoughts that differ from theirs.
It all comes down to that I found Fire & Ice to be not very interesting, aside from all of the other points made by the other reviewers. In terms of physical descriptions, they are everywhere, but none of them give any insightful indication of how that person's physical appearance indicates who they are.
Forbes unfortunately does very little that is interesting concerning the concept behind her novel. I did enjoy the small details about the Gifts, and I enjoyed the theme that the Gift is just that - a Gift. Unfortunately, we don't see much negative stigma in order to solidify this empowerment motif. We don't really see any development to solidify any of the themes, really.
F&I: The Elementals lacks properly developed character conflict, especially with Alice. We are often told about how Alice has very little control over her Gift and that she has a fiery personality. But not once are we shown or even told of specific instances of Alice causing an accident because of her fire abilities, or her emotions causing her to lash out and use her fire abilities negatively. This all leads to the descriptions of Alice - and many of the other characters - to fall flat. Emery is barely present - she's only there to be a literal and physical foil to Alice. Their character dynamics never play off each other in any conflicting, interesting, or complimenting way.
I just saw so much interesting potential in how Forbes could have developed conflict - both external and internal. Alice and the other elementals could have faced stigma and stereotypes due to them being in the minority - eventually leading to them overcoming that and reclaiming their Gifted identity. At the display for new Gifted students, Alice could have become too confident in her abilities and accidentally set something on fire. All of these examples would have provided interesting conflict and development to parallel the themes of the novel. I am aware that Forbes set out to create a positive and uplifting fantasy series, but 'positive and uplifting' doesn't mean 'devoid of darkness' or 'lacking interesting conflict'. Actually, in order to have a positive and uplifting novel, you have to have the darkness to contrast it with, otherwise, it will come off as saccharine.
Onto the climax. I’m a believer that the last quarter of your book is the most important. If you nail the climax to the end, then you’ve succeeded. (Granted, that involves proper development beforehand.) But the climax is the most important part - if you do everything right but your climax and resolution falls flat, then you’re in for dissatisfied readers. I think this is another problem with The Elementals. We never get a good sense of the stakes or even what the Creatures of The Night Oak Forest are. Going back to the fact that Forbes wanted this to be an uplifting read . . . you can't have good without bad. You can't have positive without negative. The contrast is what makes the 'goodness' of characters so strong. Without that contrast, everything feels flat.
It all really comes down to the fact that the Fire & Ice book series is very simple, and frankly, uninteresting. Everyone who's good is good. The plot is straightforward and paint-by-numbers. It does nothing new, extraordinary, or groundbreaking. It has little to no compelling conflict. I think that if you went into this book believing that it's Middle Grade, then you'd enjoy this book, as many people have.
September 27, 2017
Fire & Ice: The Elementals is a heart warming, magical book, and always a spectacular read! The author, a wonderful talented person, does an amazing job at painting scenery throughout the story, and conveying true relationships within these characters. The story is a magical tale for literally all ages, and throughout the story, the obstacles these characters face in this enchanted realm allows readers to relate in their own way, and connect with the characters, which I think can be hard and takes talent for an author to do. A feel good book that I have to say, left me with some tears of joy.
I am truly amazed.
I recommend this book to everyone, and I believe this tale is only growing from here.
Get it today!!! <3
I am truly amazed.
I recommend this book to everyone, and I believe this tale is only growing from here.
Get it today!!! <3
March 23, 2018
This fantasy novel was such a good read! It wasn't just professionally written with no grammar mistakes and such but also a fun tale full of friendship, magic, and self-discovery. It was a clean read compared to many YA books these days and I recommend it to any age!
My favorite pieces of this novel were the descriptions! It's so beautifully written and magical sounding; I could imagine the world as I read it.
Also, just take a moment to admire the cover! IT'S SO PRETTY!! #covergoals :)
My only critique would be that I found it a little slow in the beginning, but the more I read the more I loved Erin's writing style!
You should definitely read this novel! Now, I'm off to read the next book in the Fire & Ice series!
My favorite pieces of this novel were the descriptions! It's so beautifully written and magical sounding; I could imagine the world as I read it.
Also, just take a moment to admire the cover! IT'S SO PRETTY!! #covergoals :)
My only critique would be that I found it a little slow in the beginning, but the more I read the more I loved Erin's writing style!
You should definitely read this novel! Now, I'm off to read the next book in the Fire & Ice series!
September 1, 2017
To be honest, this book is extraordinary! The characters and descriptions pull you into the world of Aisling and make you want to read more! I'm a huge fan of Erin Forbes' writing, and I can't wait until the release of Fire & Ice: The Lost Dreamer! There are so many negative books in the YA section, but this story is bright, uplifting, and powerful. The personal journey of the main character, Alice Hanley, is something that every pre-teen or teenage girl can find relatable. I'm so impressed by the fact that the author is the same age as me! From this moment forward, I will be dreaming of my own magical Gift.
To the author: Thank you! I hope that you never stop writing!
To the author: Thank you! I hope that you never stop writing!
October 15, 2017
Fire and Ice The Elementals by Erin Forbes is a ‘Great Teen Read”. This is a story about coming of age which all young people can identify with. We all have our own special talents and challenges and how we develop and learn from them is what will shape our future. The characters are believable despite their unique gifts and the story flows smoothely taking you deeper into the lives of these young folks and their teachers. The amazing and unanticipated gift is that it is actually a book for all ages and as an adult I found it both entertaining and enlightening. I eagerly anticipate the sequal’s release. Martha Steed
October 16, 2017
Just finished this fabulous book by local young author, Erin Forbes! To say I was impressed by her writing skills and ability to keep the reader captivated is an understatement. If you have a young adult or you enjoy getting lost in a fantasy world combined with some modern twists and relative references this is a must read!
February 15, 2017
This book is amazing! If you are interested in fantasy fiction, Fire & Ice: The Elementals is a perfect read! I'm a really big fan of the Harry Potter series and other books of that genre, but this novel is my new favorite! I can't wait to read the sequel!
September 2, 2017
BRAVO ERIN! A WONDERFUL LIGHTHEARTED STORY. HAVE NOT READ A STORY THAT WAS SO ENTERTAINING! A BOOK FOR ALL AGES! EXCITED FOR THE NEXT ADVENTURE COMING IN DECEMBER 2017 FIRE & ICE: THE LOST DREAMER!
October 9, 2017
My favorite thing about Fire & Ice: The Elementals, is that it’s one of the only Young Adult books I know that is written really well, but doesn’t contain any suicide, extreme violence, or sex. Absolutely loved it. I rate it 5 stars!
November 18, 2017
What a wonderful, easy to read page turner! Can't wait for the second book to come out ! While reading it I just kept thinking I can't believe a teenager wrote this! Fabulous! Keep them coming Erin, you have a bright future!
March 9, 2017
I did not know what the future would bring, but I knew that life is not merely about about knowledge. It is about the courage and trust that we place in our stories.
This is a nice little novel for children to preteen. It's comparable to a soft, yet more formal version of Harry Potter, with definitive parallels in ideas such as: the Gifted travel to a different realm to attend a special school held in an ancient castle. The school grounds are held in a magical place, surrounded by welcoming, yet foreboding forests. On top of that, there is a village nearby where the students can go to buy any supplies they might need for class.
The plot itself was quaint, but underwhelming. The sentence structure tended to be redundant. Words like "nevertheless" and "however" were used far too often when transitioning to the next sentence and tended to take away from the flow of the story. It left me wanting-- I was ready for much more than was divulged. I feel like there were several aspects of the plot that were left completely untouched.
The story focuses on the strong theme of friendship. Yet, these relationships are made on the basis of proximity alone. I enjoyed the layout of the characters, and especially their gifts. Who doesn't like special powers, especially elemental powers!? But, I wanted to see the characters use their powers, rather than having small mishaps with them. I wanted to get to know the characters, but they were left more for interpretation of your imagination. Which is fine, but only to a point.
The curse on the land of Aisling is intriguing, yet again, we barely scratch the surface on its details. The twisted creatures haunting the Night Oak Forest were confusing, to say the least. Hardly anything about them is divulged. Are they creatures? Or are the manifestations of one's imagination?
This is not a bad story--several of its aspects I enjoyed. Again, I think for children, this sort of story would be fine. But for YA, I think this book needs much more added to it to give it a better sense of detail, completeness, and finality in the end.
This review can also be viewed on my blog: She's Going Book Crazy
This is a nice little novel for children to preteen. It's comparable to a soft, yet more formal version of Harry Potter, with definitive parallels in ideas such as: the Gifted travel to a different realm to attend a special school held in an ancient castle. The school grounds are held in a magical place, surrounded by welcoming, yet foreboding forests. On top of that, there is a village nearby where the students can go to buy any supplies they might need for class.
The plot itself was quaint, but underwhelming. The sentence structure tended to be redundant. Words like "nevertheless" and "however" were used far too often when transitioning to the next sentence and tended to take away from the flow of the story. It left me wanting-- I was ready for much more than was divulged. I feel like there were several aspects of the plot that were left completely untouched.
The story focuses on the strong theme of friendship. Yet, these relationships are made on the basis of proximity alone. I enjoyed the layout of the characters, and especially their gifts. Who doesn't like special powers, especially elemental powers!? But, I wanted to see the characters use their powers, rather than having small mishaps with them. I wanted to get to know the characters, but they were left more for interpretation of your imagination. Which is fine, but only to a point.
The curse on the land of Aisling is intriguing, yet again, we barely scratch the surface on its details. The twisted creatures haunting the Night Oak Forest were confusing, to say the least. Hardly anything about them is divulged. Are they creatures? Or are the manifestations of one's imagination?
This is not a bad story--several of its aspects I enjoyed. Again, I think for children, this sort of story would be fine. But for YA, I think this book needs much more added to it to give it a better sense of detail, completeness, and finality in the end.
This review can also be viewed on my blog: She's Going Book Crazy
January 24, 2018
When I finished reading, I couldn’t believe that it was written by a 16/17 years old girl. Through this book, Erin has proven that talent has no age. A beautiful story about bravery and friendship.
The novel tells the story of twin sisters, Alice and Emery Hanley, who discover they are a part of a secret society with people known as “The Gifted”, where each individual has a unique power.
As they enter in the realm of Aisling, Alice and Emery live amazing adventures, meet wonderful characters and inspire us through the hole book.
Erin impressed me more than I was expecting, the descriptions are absolutely amazing, you can picture each scene like in a movie, the dialogues are rich and the metaphors are so clever they will blow you away.
As I live in Brazil, the process if buying a international book is quite complicated, but the wait was worth it. Fire & Ice: The elementals is definitely one of my favorite books ✨🔥❤️
The novel tells the story of twin sisters, Alice and Emery Hanley, who discover they are a part of a secret society with people known as “The Gifted”, where each individual has a unique power.
As they enter in the realm of Aisling, Alice and Emery live amazing adventures, meet wonderful characters and inspire us through the hole book.
Erin impressed me more than I was expecting, the descriptions are absolutely amazing, you can picture each scene like in a movie, the dialogues are rich and the metaphors are so clever they will blow you away.
As I live in Brazil, the process if buying a international book is quite complicated, but the wait was worth it. Fire & Ice: The elementals is definitely one of my favorite books ✨🔥❤️
December 9, 2017
A friend recommended that I read this book. She is presently reading the second book in this series and encouraged me to read Fire & Ice: The Elementals. I love to read and fantasy fiction is my favorite genre. The story captured my attention right away. I imagined myself within the castle, the towers, the forest, and traveling alongside Alice & Emery. The characters, particularly the young women, are strong. I found that empowering and loved their distinctive personalities. They demonstrate immense bravery while pursuing an exciting, magical journey to save the realm of Aisling. I am so glad that my friend recommended this book to meFire & Ice: The Elementals. I will be reading Fire & Ice: The Lost Dreamer next!
July 26, 2020
2020:
Maybe it’s been two years since I read this book, but something is different about this book. Or I am more invested in the world of Aisling, now.
For this book rating,
World building:
5/5 The author made sure to write enough detail to have the reader, understand what is going on and not bore the reader. So excited for the next book.
Plot: 5/5 Although I lean away from prophecy cliche, I fully support this one.
Overall: 5 of 5 star
It’s a clean read with whimsical turns at every corner. For all ages
2018:
I finished this book in less than 5 hours. Wow. It’s been a very long time since I read a novel in a day. The book itself reminded me a lot of X-men, Harry Potter, and Miss Peregrine’s Home of Of Peculiar Children.... It’s probably just me then 😅. LOVE THIS BOOK!
Maybe it’s been two years since I read this book, but something is different about this book. Or I am more invested in the world of Aisling, now.
For this book rating,
World building:
5/5 The author made sure to write enough detail to have the reader, understand what is going on and not bore the reader. So excited for the next book.
Plot: 5/5 Although I lean away from prophecy cliche, I fully support this one.
Overall: 5 of 5 star
It’s a clean read with whimsical turns at every corner. For all ages
2018:
I finished this book in less than 5 hours. Wow. It’s been a very long time since I read a novel in a day. The book itself reminded me a lot of X-men, Harry Potter, and Miss Peregrine’s Home of Of Peculiar Children.... It’s probably just me then 😅. LOVE THIS BOOK!
December 19, 2017
... "Normality is much less captivating than the extraordinary." - Erin Forbes, Fire & Ice: The Elementals
This book was so incredible! As soon as I finished reading it, I bought the second one!
The character and story development is really intricate and personal. It's very relatable, especially for young girls. Alice Hanley is a strong role model for both children and teenagers. Although the story is fictional, it contains many realistic points. Aisling is the new Narnia! (And that's saying a lot, because I'm a huge fan of C.S. Lewis.) My younger sister, Georgia, will be reading the books next. I can't wait for the third!!
- Fiona Davis
This book was so incredible! As soon as I finished reading it, I bought the second one!
The character and story development is really intricate and personal. It's very relatable, especially for young girls. Alice Hanley is a strong role model for both children and teenagers. Although the story is fictional, it contains many realistic points. Aisling is the new Narnia! (And that's saying a lot, because I'm a huge fan of C.S. Lewis.) My younger sister, Georgia, will be reading the books next. I can't wait for the third!!
- Fiona Davis
March 10, 2017
Fire & Ice: The Elementals is the kind of book that I have been wanting to read for so long! The novel is not only wonderfully enchanting and magical but it also tells the story of a teenage girl who goes through a journey of self-confidence and courage. Throughout every page, you can see the character develop into a strong and beautiful person. I believe that this is a perfect read for any child or teenager, especially young girls because it teaches the reader about the value of personal character and takes them on an extraordinary journey.
It is a must read!
It is a must read!
March 20, 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this impressive debut novel, by Erin Forbes, a young author of great promise. What a pleasure to follow the multi-faceted female characters as their special gifts and inherent intelligence lead them to unravel and resolve the mysterious curse that threatens the realm of Aisling.
Vivid descriptions, rich prose, and thought provoking symbolism all contribute to the development of themes related to personal authenticity and courage. I look forward to reading Ms. Forbes’ second book in the Fire & Ice series: The Lost Dreamer.
Vivid descriptions, rich prose, and thought provoking symbolism all contribute to the development of themes related to personal authenticity and courage. I look forward to reading Ms. Forbes’ second book in the Fire & Ice series: The Lost Dreamer.
March 24, 2018
A wonderfully entertaining fantasy. Erin Forbes creates a beautifully haunting world in Book 1 of Fire & Ice. The author has a terrific talent for putting you in the middle of the story with her amazing descriptive skills and eloquent writing style. The Elementals was an excellent story and suitable for all age groups to read. Ms. Forbes is a tremendous talent for someone so young!
March 7, 2019
What a creative story written by teen author, Erin Forbes. I enjoyed the story, which had an X-Men idea to it, but with a twist. There were some grammar errors, but I will still happily await for the sequel. Three thumbs up to you, Erin! 👍👍👍😁
January 8, 2018
Bought for my son. Here is what he had to say "The book has a Harry Potter vibe. I like Alice. :) I was also able to imagine myself as one of the teachers with a bunch of "gifts". I really want to start reading the second book
January 17, 2018
Fire & Ice: The Elementals (Book One) is a very inventive, imaginative, and well developed piece of literature. This young author displays endless potential that can stretch across multiple books! A definite author to read - you too will become a follower!
January 19, 2018
Fire & Ice was a well-developed book that displays the unlimited imagination of the author, Erin. Throughout the book, Erin described everything and everyone vividly so readers could visualize the story.` I'll definitely be recommending this book to all my friends that love fantasy books!
May 18, 2018
One of my newest favorite books. I was hooked after just the prologue, great job Erin Forbes
May 22, 2020
4 stars! A fantastical world to dive into and discover with a fiery main character and her twin sister, as they make friends and try to help those they've learned are their friends.
Alice was definitely my favorite, but each character that was introduced was interesting and I really enjoyed seeing all the different Gifts and abilities they had.
The descriptions. Oh boy, I loved how creative the author was with the settings and world that we got to see in this book. Probably my favorite part in this reading experience (besides how gorgeous the cover was)!
Alice was definitely my favorite, but each character that was introduced was interesting and I really enjoyed seeing all the different Gifts and abilities they had.
The descriptions. Oh boy, I loved how creative the author was with the settings and world that we got to see in this book. Probably my favorite part in this reading experience (besides how gorgeous the cover was)!
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