Las Vegas has always been a Mecca to draw those who look for
the high life, and enjoy the bling and lights of the city. What if Las Vegas
became New Vegas, a city covered in crystals of snow and ice instead of the
usual glitter. In Book one of Frozen:
Heart of Dread by Melissa De Las Cruz, New Vegas is the new frontier, the major
city left after destruction of the world. A city that plays 24 hours a day, it still
draws the crowds looking for a stake.
Stories of sorcery and the rumors of a paradise called the
Blue abound, drawing those who are looking for something different. Natasha
Kestal, a blackjack dealer, with no evidence of a past is one of those seeking
to find this land of sunshine, or ready to die in the process. If anyone one
finds her secret she knows she will not survive. She carries a voice of death
and destruction in her mind, urging her to pursue the rumors of this magical
city.
She must find a way to leave the city, and has unearthed the
name of one who may help. As with all mercenaries, there is a chance this Ryan
Wesson will take her money and turn her in for the reward. Yet is it a chance
she must take. Handsome and bold, he heads a ragtag crew that makes a living
through protection as well as thieving.
Nat and Wes (Ryan) are drawn together by feelings they can’t
control, but there are too many lies between them. Can their love survive the
deceit of others and the anger of evil men as they try to destroy all that is
beautiful in an effort to control a world gone crazy?
De La Cruz has a knack of bringing you heroes and heroines that
are strong yet flawed. Their unusual beauty is offset by darkness or past that
creates a crossroads to making them more malleable as well as good. Her worlds
are uniquely interesting, often vulnerable or dangerous, much like the
characters she peoples them with. With an ever escalading volume of books De La
Cruz has kept her imagination in check, dredging another fascinating work of
fiction and fantasy. Never far from romance, this tome sparkles with the
beginnings of a powerful attraction, another hook to draw you into the fold.
If you enjoy mystery, magic, dystopian worlds, fantasy and
romance, this is a great find. As usual from the work I have followed she has
penned another volume that doesn’t disappoint.
Rating 4/5
This book was received from the authors publicist. All opinions are my own based on my reading and understanding of the material.
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