Dead of Winter

Kresley Cole — 2015

Can Evie convince her rival loves to work together? Their survival depends on it in this third book of #1 New York Times bestselling author Kresley Cole’s Arcana Chronicles, a nonstop action tale of rescue, redemption, and a revenge most wicked. Heartbreaking decisions Evie was almost seduced by the life of comfort that Death offered her—until Jack was threatened by two of the most horrific Arcana, The Lovers. She will do anything to save him, even escape Death’s uncanny prison, full of beautiful objects, material comforts…and stolen glances from a former love. Uncertain victory Despite leaving a part of her heart behind with Death, Evie sets out into a frozen and perilous post-apocalyptic wasteland to meet up with her allies and launch an attack on The Lovers and the vast army they command. Such formidable enemies require a battle plan, and the only way to kill them once and for all may mean Evie, Jack, and Death allying. Evie doesn’t know what will prove more impossible: surviving slavers, plague, Bagmen and other Arcana—or convincing Jack and Death to work together. Two heroes returned There’s a thin line between love and hate, and Evie just doesn’t know where she stands with either Jack or Death. Will this unlikely trio be able to defeat The Lovers without killing one another first?

Reviews

Monicap@insult_the_glory

Apr 29, 2024

What with the cliffhanger????

Briar's Reviews@briarsreviews

Jul 31, 2023

I am insanely frustrated with Kresley Cole for making amazing novels and then making me wait for the next one! This book was fabulous and I loved it during every word. I couldn't put this novel down, and I didn't want to. Seeing the story of Evie move forward with Jack and Aric (Death) together made for a very interesting story. A lot of the plot line I did see coming, but it was still very excellent! Her view into the different characters's minds and worlds make for an excellent novel. The description of events was also written wonderfully! I don't have many bad things to say about this novel, other than I wish the next one would be out soon. Having to wait at least a year for this amazing series is almost painful! The Arcana Chronicles seems so well planned and beautifully written, I don't know why everyone isn't reading it! If you like Divergent, The Hunger Games, Alice in Zombieland, Soul Screamers or any fantasy/supernatural YA novel along those lines, this series is perfect. It isn't your normal, everyday teenagers and it follows a unique story that I haven't read in any other novel before. Excellent novel! No complaints here! Five out of five stars!

a@aakureads

Feb 22, 2022

What just happened,,, The third book was a whole roller coaster. And things really got f-ed up at the end. My mind is reeling, unable to process this. This whole series is something else. Where were these books my whole life damn. I have completed three of them in the last 2 days and I’m beyond crazy and heartbroken and full of adrenaline.