“Ice Like Fire” has all of the symptoms of second-book syndrome, but the series is still promising. Meira and Mather’s inner conflicts are the most interesting part of the story, and there are hints of something amazing to come. I can’t wait to see them reach their full potential in the conclusion of this series.

Title: “Crimson Bound”Author: Rosamund HodgeSeries: standalonePublisher: Balzer + Bray, HarperCollinsRelease Date: May 5, 2015Genres: Young Adult, Fantasy, High Fantasy, Retelling, RomanceFormat: eARC via EdelweissLength: 448 pagesRating: GoodreadsWhen Rachelle was fifteen, she was good—apprenticed to her aunt and in training to protect her village from dark magic. But she was also reckless— straying from the forest path in search of a way to ...