Oooh, this is definitely a favorite in the series!! I loved that the romance in here was more of a slow burn. There was a lot of teasing between Ihsan and Nesrin, but also so many heartfelt moments that helped establish a connection between the two before they even knew whether they could trust one another.

Ice & Ivy also had more of the political maneuvering again and managed to drive the overarching plot forward, which added tension, depth, and substance to the story - it was the perfect blend of romance and fantasy.

Things went a bit quickly towards the end, and I think I would've liked to see them "talk it out" a bit more ... I don't know, something felt a tiny bit unresolved there, but those are only minor quibbles. ^^ Overall, this was an engrossing & unputdownable read that I couldn't get enough of. And after some hints at what may or may not be going on with another pair, I am dying to pick up the next book(s)!!