Series: Standalone
Genera(s): Contemporary Thriller/Romance
Subjects: survival, hostages, crime, winter, mystery,
love, mystery
Setting: Wyoming
POV/Tense: 1st person past tense: Britt
Age/Grade Level: Teen
Length: 392 pgs.
HC/PB: Hardcover/Paperback
List Price: $18.99/$9.99
Publisher: Simon & Schuster: BFYR
Summary/ product description: “Danger
is hard to resist in this sexy thriller from Becca Fitzpatrick, the New York
Times bestselling author of the Hush, Hush saga.
Britt Pheiffer has trained to backpack the Teton
Range, but she isn’t prepared when her ex-boyfriend, who still haunts her every
thought, wants to join her. Before Britt can explore her feelings for Calvin,
an unexpected blizzard forces her to seek shelter in a remote cabin, accepting
the hospitality of its two very handsome occupants—but these men are fugitives,
and they take her hostage.
Britt is forced to guide the men off the mountain, and
knows she must stay alive long enough for Calvin to find her. The task is made
even more complicated when Britt finds chilling evidence of a series of murders
that have taken place there…and in uncovering this, she may become the killer’s
next target.
But nothing is as it seems, and everyone is keeping
secrets, including Mason, one of her kidnappers. His kindness is confusing
Britt. Is he an enemy? Or an ally?
“Rife with psychological twists exploring themes of
revenge, misogyny, and familial duty” (Publishers Weekly), Black Ice is New
York Times bestselling author Becca Fitzpatrick’s riveting romantic thriller
set against the treacherous backdrop of the mountains of Wyoming. Falling in
love should never be this dangerous…”
My Review: Black
Ice was so much better than I expected. I’m not usually into books without and
sci-fi or paranormal stuff, but I do love a good mystery. Black Ice has the survival
situation of a dystopian novel and a dark romance that’s to die for. Britt was
planning on spending spring-break hiking in the Teton mountains of Wyoming with
her friend Korbie.
When the weather takes a deadly turn on their way to
Korbie’s family cabin, they exit the vehicle to seek shelter. One of the guys
who are in the shelter they come was Mason, a guy Britt saw earlier at 7 Eleven
and a friend of his. Britt ends up in a hostage situation, having to lead the
guys out of the mountains or face death. It’s scary for her and she had to
leave Korbie behind. Britt plans on finding help and escaping her captors, but
it’s harder than she thought. The weather isn’t cooperating and she doesn’t
have much supplies. Bad stuff happens and dark secrets unfold.
Black Ice is a perfectly thrilling winter read. I
recommend reading it during a blizzard. It’s heart-pounding and page-turning.
It’s the kind of book that would make you nervous. I don’t think I’d ever get
in a situation like Britt has. I do kind of feel like she made some stupid
decisions at the beginning. People should not go into the mountain to hike in
March. I watch Prospectors on the Weather Channel and they say the snow is
usually around through May. I love the setting of Wyoming. Unearthly is the only
Wyoming series I’ve read. This book doesn’t show case the touristy side though.
It shows the treacherousness of the mountain climate.
I’m happy I read this and would definitely recommend
it. The romance seems like Stockholm syndrome, but it is kind of hot. If you
love books about survival or murder and crime or mystery, it’s a must read. It
reminds me of some movies like The Gray. There are animal attacks and hunting
and all kinds of crazy stuff. I love Becca Fitzpatrick’s book. I still need to
finish her Hush, Hush series though.
Cover Art Review: I think I prefer the newer cover,
but the old is okay.
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