{"id":2593,"date":"2011-10-16T17:17:24","date_gmt":"2011-10-16T23:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/matthewjkirby.com\/kirbside\/?p=2593"},"modified":"2011-12-16T11:46:26","modified_gmt":"2011-12-16T18:46:26","slug":"icefall-reviewed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/matthewjkirby.com\/kirbside\/?p=2593","title":{"rendered":"Icefall reviewed"},"content":{"rendered":"

I wanted to share some reviews for Icefall<\/em> that have been popping up, but first, Jessica interviewed me over at Cracking the Cover. She asked some great questions, so click on over<\/span><\/a> to check it out. She also reviewed Icefall<\/em><\/span><\/a>, calling it “one of the best middle-reader books of the year.” Thanks, Jessica.<\/p>\n

The next review is from Publishers Weekly<\/em>:<\/p>\n

Kirby turns in a claustrophobic, thought-provoking coming-of-age adventure that shows a young woman growing into her own, while demonstrating the power of myth and legend. Kirby\u2019s attention to detail and stark descriptions make this an effective mood piece. Readers may be drawn in by the promise of action, which Kirby certainly fulfills, but they\u2019ll be left contemplating the power of the pen versus the sword\u2014or rather the story versus the war hammer.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Read the rest of the review here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

This next one is actually of the Icefall<\/em> audiobook, so congratulations to the actress Jenna Lamia, who read the book and brought Solveig to life. (For which she already earned an AudioFile Earphones Award!)<\/p>\n

A perfect pairing of text and narration shines in this magnificent blend of mythology and mystery… Jenna Lamia\u2019s youthful voice lends credence to the listening experience. As she tells her story, young Solveig sounds as if she is recounting a dream. Her words hang in the frosty air of the far North.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

For the rest of the review, click here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Deseret News<\/em> recently reviewed Icefall<\/em>, comparing the tension in the story to the sharpness of “shards falling from the glacier” and naming it “one of the best reads of the season.”\u00a0 Read the entire review here<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n

And several book bloggers have reviewed Icefall<\/em> as well, and had some very nice things to say. Be sure to follow the links to their blogs.<\/p>\n

Fuse #8<\/span><\/a>
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<\/em>Shelf Awareness<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Bookyurt<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Fantasy Literature<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Bookalicious<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Kiss the Book<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Charlotte’s Library<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Teen Writers Bloc<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Librarian’s Quest<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

It is very exciting and gratifying to me that Solveig’s story is being so well-received. Thanks to everyone for taking the time to read it and share their thoughts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

I wanted to share some reviews for Icefall that have been popping up, but first, Jessica interviewed me over at Cracking the Cover. She asked some great questions, so click on over to check it out. She also reviewed Icefall, calling it “one of the best middle-reader books of the year.” Thanks, Jessica.
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