'Iced' by Karen Marie Moning is a continuation of the 'Fever' series, focusing on the character Dani O'Malley. The story is set in Dublin after the walls between Faerie and humanity have come down, bringing forth dangers to the city. Dani, a 14-year-old with special abilities, is portrayed as a superhero and guardian of Dublin, wielding a powerful sword to protect against the Faer. The book follows Dani's adventures as she navigates through action-packed scenarios, mysterious characters, and a looming threat to humanity.
The narrative style of 'Iced' is primarily from Dani's perspective, showcasing her smart, sassy, and fearless personality. The plot is filled with edge-of-your-seat action, intriguing characters like Ryodan and Christian, and a touch of mystery that keeps readers engaged. Despite some concerns about the age of the main character and the romantic dynamics, the book is praised for its continuation of the Fever world, unique storyline, and the anticipation it builds for the next installment.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings for Iced include issues surrounding child abuse, sexualization of a minor, themes of abusive relationships, and moral ambiguity surrounding the treatment of the protagonist by older male characters.
Has Romance?
While romance plays a role in Iced, it is complex and interwoven with problematic dynamics, largely influenced by Dani's young age.
From The Publisher:
#1 New York Times bestselling author Karen Marie Moning picks up where Shadowfever leaves off with Iced, the sixth book in her blockbuster Fever series.
The year is 1 AWC-After the Wall Crash. The Fae are free and hunting us. It's a war zone out there, and no two days are alike. I'm Dani O'Malley, the chaos-filled streets of Dublin are my home, and there's no place I'd rather be.
Dani "Mega" O'Malley plays by her own set of rules-and in a world overrun by Dark Fae, her biggest rule is: Do what it takes to survive. Possessing rare talents and the all-powerful Sword of Light, Dani is more than equipped for the task. In fact, she's one of the rare humans who can defend themselves against the Unseelie. But now, amid the pandemonium, her greatest gifts have turned into serious liabilities.
Dani's ex-best friend, MacKayla Lane, wants her dead, the terrifying Unseelie princes have put a price on her head, and Inspector Jayne, the head of the police force, is after her sword and will stop at nothing to get it. What's more, people are being mysteriously frozen to death all over the city, encased on the spot in sub-zero, icy tableaux.
When Dublin's most seductive nightclub gets blanketed in hoarfrost, Dani finds herself at the mercy of Ryodan, the club's ruthless, immortal owner. He needs her quick wit and exceptional skill to figure out what's freezing Fae and humans dead in their tracks-and Ryodan will do anything to ensure her compliance.
Dodging bullets, fangs, and fists, Dani must strike treacherous bargains and make desperate alliances to save her beloved Dublin-before everything and everyone in it gets iced.
Look for all of Karen Marie Moning's sensational Fever novels:
DARKFEVER | BLOODFEVER | FAEFEVER | DREAMFEVER | SHADOWFEVER | ICED | BURNED | FEVERBORN | FEVERSONG
Praise for Iced
"Moning returns to the heady world of her Fever series, and the results are addictive and consistently surprising. . . . The best elements of Moning's sensual, shadowy epic are still here, from the sensual and enigmatic Fae to the super-alpha heroes and the breathless pace of their escalating conflicts. At its heart is a heroine whose development is likely to become the stuff of legends as this unforgettable, haunting series continues to evolve."-RT Book Reviews
"This is one of my favorite 2012 reads . . . It's engaging, hilarious, amazing and Dani is going to be one heck of a woman."-USA Today
"A gripping story that combines excellent storytelling with believable characters that are rendered both superhuman and superbly human, with emotional fragility and psychological vulnerability in an unstable world fraught with danger . . . Fast-paced, with nonstop action set in a fascinating urban fantasy world of Dublin under siege, this is a smart, bold and textured success."─Kirkus Reviews
"Moning is a master storyteller. I don't know how she does it, but she begs me to get on my knees and pay worship to the woman who has brought me the best, most labyrinthine stories and characters I've ever had the privilege to get to know. She weaves brilliantly, unapologetically, and without exception, and she has threaded the needle into me and I've been pulled, over and over, into her tapestry, and I don't think I'm ever getting out. Iced is no exception."-The Bawdy Book Blog (five-starred review)
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I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. Dani's age and sexual innuendos aside, I thought this was a well done beginning to a 'Fever' spin-off.
{Listened to audiobook}
What can you read after
Iced?
About the Author:
Karen Marie Moning is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Fever series, featuring MacKayla Lane, and the award-winning Highlander series. She has a bachelor's degree in society and law from Purdue University.
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