Upon a Frosted Star by M. A. Kuzniar
Thank you to Netgalley and HQ Stories for an advance reader copy of this title for an honest review.
Upon a Frosted Star follows struggling artist Forster who finds an invitation to an evening of magic and bewitchment. He becomes determined to find out more about the mysterious host a ballerina who has overtaken his dreams.
The invitations always arrive without warning around the city to what is usually the party of the year.
However when the party is over Forster discovers an abandoned Manor house and a cursed woman who wishes to be set free.
The book is themed around Swan Lake and definitely has this vibes it kept reminding me of the swan princess film which of course was also based on Swan Lake however this gave me such joy and nostalgia.
This book is beautifully written from the characters to the magic and imagery. I could actually imagine myself within the scene from the descriptions given and the descriptions of the foods made me hungry!
I will admit initially it took me a few chapters to get into the story but once Detta was involved more and her POV was added I was hooked.
It was interesting to see how Forster and Detta found something within each other through their art and dancing and how their relationship grew despite the curse.
A beautiful tale of first love and tragedy with an ending most wouldn't expect.
Very well crafted and I am going to read more of Kuzniar's books following this one.
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