Fantasy• Romance

Review: Frost and Death by L.L. Riley

May 8, 2026

Synopsis:

Six Deities. Six Kingdoms.
Each monarch gifted one of the Maker’s abilities…
But one heir is tormented by her power.

Tove, the new Queen of Axidoria, inherits a magical gift from the Makers that accidentally casts a frigid winter throughout her kingdom. Unable to control her new abilities, Tove spends most days living with her failure as queen alongside fighting her inner demons.

As the bitter cold hardens the public’s opinion of her, Tove is given no choice but to search for a suitable union. At the encouragement of her handsome royal advisor, Nikolaj, the occasion evolves into a week-long celebration in hopes of raising spirits and finding Tove a match.

But when a potential suitor draws Tove in, so do the long-buried feelings between her and Nikolaj. Despite being torn between duty and her heart, tension rises as Tove’s magic continues to threaten everyone and herself.

Can Tove brave the storm within?
Or will power consume her, proving to all the snow queen is here to stay?

***Author’s This book contains content intended for mature readers only.

Review:

Tove carries an enormous burden on her shoulders. After losing both of her parents, she feels responsible for her people while constantly doubting whether she is the queen they truly deserve. Growing up without anyone to guide her in understanding and controlling her magic led to a devastating accident – one that turned her kingdom into a land of ice and snow.

Determined to do better, Tove searches for stability and support by securing a future king at her side. Just when it seems like she might finally have a path forward, everything starts to unravel.
I really felt for Tove as she fights her inner demons. Putting the needs of others above her own happiness time and again is no easy task, especially when she finally allows herself hope. Being so close to marrying the man she loves, only to have that future taken away, was heartbreaking.

This is a story about growing up, finding your place, and learning to stand up for yourself – even when it means confronting feelings for someone you believe you should hate. And becoming a strong woman in the process, who deserved all the respect and love in the world 🙂
Was I surprised that the femaly cycle played such a role her? Yes, and I appriciated for the depth it added.

This was another book which I mainly read, but also listened to parts as an Audiobook when not being at home.The Audiobook has some audio in the background in some emotional scenes and I was a bit confused in the beginning where that music in my ears was suddenly comming from. It might be personal preference if you enjoy that or not.

🌙 Recension: Frost and Death (The Last of the Heirs #1) by L.L. Riley
📚 Genre: Romance, Fantasy
📅 Release Date: September 27, 2024
📖 Publisher: ‎Mythical Gems Media, LLC
📱 Read as: Physical
📗 available in various formats – included in Kindle Unlimited
💸 Bought
🗣️ Language: English
📆 Pages: 524
⭐️ 4/5