*may contain spoilers* 
 General Comments- Ok I felt like this book was a remix of Red Queen, Heir of Fire (TOG #3), The Darkest Minds, The Hunger Games, and......Trolls??...... Ok, hear me out- 
 Cover- I got the cover with the frozen rose, and I felt like, yes, I understood the frost, but no, not the rose? What is up with random symbols in books these days (LOL)? 4/5 
 Characters- I'm going to do most of this review in the comparing section, so I'll just say a bit about the characters. I was pleased that the main character was a heroine, something that I always felt like created more doubts and problems for the character but still inspired me. Ruby- I felt like she was a bit like Aelin (EXPAINATIONS LATER), and Ruby (TDM). She was quite feisty, which annoyed me at times, but usually, her kind heart dimmed the hate in her. Arcus- Like Rowan, gruff at first before you really get to know him. There was a wide range of characters in this book, but I felt like the Frost King had even less character than Marella or other minor characters. He really disappointed me, his lack in characteristics. 4/5 
 Plot- sigh. All the same. I would consider this a classic in YA fantasy novels. It's just like any other fantasy novel I've read. Same plot, same ending. I felt like the author needed to be a little more creative than this. 3/5 
 Length- It's INCREDIBLY fast pace, a necessity when there are only around 370 pages. I love fast pace books, so I enjoyed this one, but I did feel like there was a lack of detail, I wanted to know more about Ruby's life before the soldiers. 4.5/5 
 Comparisons- Ok. Here we go. 
 Heir of Fire (TOG #3)- You can literally see the similarities in the plot and characters, Aelin, not knowing the depth of her power (which is also fire), has the same feistiness as Ruby, and they would probably either become great friends or the worst enemies. Rowan. There is very little, almost NO difference between Rowan and Arcus. They both teach the heroine, and in the exact same manner. These two books couldn't be more alike. 
 Red Queen- The blood segregation and judgment. I haven't actually read Red Queen yet, but I can tell from the blurb they are very much alike. 
 The Darkest Minds- First off, Ruby, meet Ruby, the heroines have the same name! Also, you can tell that Clancy and the Frost King are very much alike. The way they abuse the heroine, use them for their own purposes. 
 The Hunger Games- The arena, asking people to fight each other to the death, for the enjoyment of the high people. 
 Trolls- OK DON'T LAUGH I'M ACTUALLY SERIOUS! Before you burst out laughing, remember that slave girl, Princess Glitter Sparkles? I felt like she was in the same position as Marella, loving the king they both thought that was impossible to get. Even though Marella was in a high position, their pain is shared. 
 Suspense- Yes, I could feel the sense of urgency in the character and her situation. 4/5 
 Scars?- hmm, I guess a bit? 3.5/5 
 Overall Starred Review- 4/5