Upon A Frosted Star by M.A. Kuzniar

Upon A Frosted Star by M.A. Kuzniar
UK Publication: September 2023
Reviewed by: Book Worm
Rating: [★★★]

This ARC was provided by HQ (via NetGalley) in exchange for an honest review.

One Word Review – Enchanting

Synopsis from Goodreads: When the snow falls, she will be free…

The invitations always arrive the same way – without warning, appearing around the city on the first snowfall of the year, simply inscribed with ‘Tonight.’

When struggling artist, Forster, finds an invitation, he’s bewitched by the magic of the evening, swept up in the glamour of this notorious annual party and intrigued as to who is behind them.

Determined to find out more about the mysterious host, Forster discovers an abandoned manor house silent with secrets and a cursed woman who is desparate to be free…

From the bestselling author of Midnight in Everwood, comes another spellbinding literary fairy tale that’s The Great Gatsby meets Swan Lake.

My Thoughts: I was not familiar with the story of Swan Lake (I know, I know) so I went into this story blind and having read this I feel that is the way to go. Those who know Swan Lake may well disagree but I had the benefit of being shocked at points because I was not forewarned.

The descriptions are heart-achingly beautiful and I regret that I will never see the Enchanted Theatre or attend a first snow party. I am also grateful that I will never get the chance to eat all the food described as that would be a health hazard but I would be tempted to try everything in moderation.

Who would like this? I would recommend this to those who enjoy fairy tale retellings, this is a perfect winter’s tale for when the nights are getting darker and the days are getting colder and you need something magical to take you away.

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