Frostbite

Frostbite by Richelle Mead delves into the tumultuous life at St Vladimir's during the winter break—a time when festive spirit is overshadowed by peril and personal turmoil.

Rose Hathaway is caught in a whirlwind of emotions: she loves Dimitri, who might have feelings for Tasha, while her friend Mason harbours a strong crush on her. Amidst this emotional chaos, a massive Strigoi attack has put the Academy on high alert. The campus is now swarming with Guardians, including Rose's formidable mother, Janine Hathaway, making her hand-to-hand combat training sessions even more challenging.

As if these challenges weren't enough, Rose finds herself involuntarily stepping into her friend Lissa's mind during her intimate moments with her boyfriend, Christian. Despite the heightened security measures at the Academy, the threat from the Strigoi is ever-looming, prompting St Vladimir's to make the annual holiday ski trip to Idaho a mandatory escape. However, the picturesque winter landscape and lavish resort setting merely offer a facade of safety.

The narrative takes a dangerous turn when three friends, driven by a misguided sense of bravery, embark on a reckless mission against the Strigoi. Determined to rescue them, Rose must collaborate with Christian to navigate the lurking dangers. Yet, the path of heroism is fraught with sacrifices and unforeseen consequences...