Ice Heart by Australian author J. A. Fuller is her debut fiction novel in the romance, fantasy, and adventure subgenres.
Siara has always felt a pull to the unknown, and it is no wonder as it has been in her family for generations. Feeling a victim to the curse, she knows she has no choice when she is confronted by two demonic presences, William and Xander.
Prowling in Siara’s dreams is a mysterious woman named Charlotte whom she cannot shake. Her inquisitiveness yearns to know why and leads her on a path to find out who she is. With the help from her devilish afterlife companions, Siara enters a world unknown. Will she get the answers she seeks?
From the first page, I was captivated by this imaginative paranormal tale. The world-building, pacing, tone, unexpected twists and turns, and characters all came together beautifully to create a world in which the reader can become fully immersed.
One of the features that I found particularly impressive was the construction of the plot and how its many beats and story elements weave in and out of one another. This is sure to always keep readers on their toes.
With a determined protagonist and many creative details, Fuller vividly sets the stage for her world, while steadily ramping up the intrigue. Siara displays a satisfying balance of heroism and imperfection that makes her especially well-drawn and memorable, and it’s a pleasure to see her relationships deepen and develop throughout the story.
William, Xander and Charlotte are an eclectic mix of fabulous characters. The narrative lets us into the psyche and brings them to life each with different natures that are robust and quirky which I enjoyed.
For her debut novel J. A. Fuller has crafted a thrilling and well-developed work of fiction with plenty of intrigue, detail, and concept. This is a tale that will delight young readers and adults alike. I highly recommend and look forward to future novels.
A selection of our Beauty and Lace Club members are reading Ice Heart by J.A. Fuller. You can read their comments below or add your own review.
My love of books started at a very young age. My mum has always been a reader and encouraged me to read, buying me endless book from classic fairy tales advancing to the world of Enid Blyton, CS Lewis, Louisa May Alcott, Kathryn Kenny, Carolyn Keene, Francine Pascal. In my adult years the list of authors is endless and every room in my house is filled with books.
One of my favourite novels is Narnia which has always has a special place in my heart. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes in 1978 and when I was given this book to read it let me escape to another world where I felt like I was in the book with all the characters, it wasfun and exciting to escape from reality and eased the ups and downs of the disease at such a young age.
In books nothing is impossible and there is endless potential and hundreds of places to explore or being taken to places that are only made up from the authors’ great minds, the past and future to navigate, characters lives you step into taking you on an emotional rollercoaster ride or being scared out of your wits. I can experience things that I can’t in real life because they’re not possible or real. It challenges my perspective and mindset expanding my worldview.
I find joy, comfort and peace with books, many people may not get it, but I know bookworms like me truly understand. Reading makes my heart happy.
Ice Heart by J A Fuller is a romantic fantasy novel that enthralls and perplexes at every turn.
Young Siara is a troubled teen – prone to ‘episodes’, and she worries that she has succumbed to the curse that has plagued her family for decades. She starts seeing things – Hallucinations? Ghosts ? Demons? What is happening?
Siara is not sure what is real or whether she is actually going completely mad. But two demonic presences/creatures, William and Xander, seem very real. They at least seem to be able to navigate their way through the curious but deadly afterlife Siara finds herself in … and she feels strangely drawn to them. And so it is that Siara agrees to help William and Xander in their search for William’s ex, the (vaguely familiar) but mysterious Charlotte.
This is an eerie, foreboding tale, nothing is quite what it seems and it is unclear who can be trusted. Each of the characters is quirky and enigmatic and
against all odds, a romantic bond has formed between Siara and William – a demon and a living girl. It will be interesting to see where this leads in the next books in this promised trilogy.
Ice Heart by J.A. Fuller is an imaginative romantic fantasy that pulls you in with its unique premise and keeps you hooked with its rich storytelling. What really stands out is the chemistry between the characters. The romantic tension between Siara and her demon allies feels natural and keeps things interesting without overshadowing the main plot. This book is the start of a trilogy, and you can feel it setting up for something even bigger. The world-building is solid, and the story leaves you curious to see where it all goes. If you’re into romantic fantasy with a bit of a dark, edgy vibe, Ice Heart is definitely worth picking up.
Perfect for anyone who loves stories with supernatural twists, emotional depth, and a touch of steamy romance. I’m already looking forward to the next book!
Thank you, Beauty & Lace, for allowing me to read and review ‘Ice Heart by J.A. Fuller’.
Siara is a human, unlike most people; she can see things that others do not see. These include the demons William and Tander, who become friends of a type, assisting in their unique ways in helping Siara navigate the deadly afterlife and protecting her from the other beings that may or may not want to cause her harm. However, unexpected emotions arise, and what will become of this?
This is a great first novel, creating a believable world where the characters are detailed and are not always what they seem. I am looking forward to the following books in the trilogy. Thank you ‘Beauty & Lace Bookclub’ for the opportunity to read Ice Heart by J.A. Fuller’.
Ice Heart is an intriguing romantic fantasy which mainly features Siara. She is a young g teenager, prone to perhaps fantasy ideas but has started having some strange dreams. Dreams appearing as real. She has questions and is curious and as other characters emerge she becomes friendly with William and Tander. Some twists occur, perhaps romance and areas which appear dark and eerie. Torn between supernatural and fantasy this is a story not to miss and then wait for the next one.
It took me a little bit to get into Ice Heart but once I did I was up and running.
I really enjoyed the twists and turns especially that one right at the end that catches you off guard.
I felt this story was very well written and thought out.
Perfect for those that love fantasy and super natural romance.
One of my daughters is very much into this type of book so will be receiving a copy of this for Christmas. Im sure I will hear rave reviews from her once shes read it.
Thank you for the opportunity to read and review Ice Heart. I found this to be a really interesting, intriguing read and can’t wait to see what happens next!
Thank you Beauty and Lace for the chance to read this fantastic new fantasy book. A great mix of characters, intrigue and details. I really enjoyed this book and I am looking forward to reading more books from this debut author in the future.
I have just got into romantasy’s towards the end of last year and they have really struck a cord with me. Unfortunately “Ice Heart” didn’t really hit the spot for me. It was interesting and I didn’t mind the characters, but there was something that just didn’t grab me. Thank you to beauty and lace for letting me read this book.