Narrator Tavia Gilbert’s dramatic talent ensures that each scene of this fast-paced, unpredictable series debut is captivating. She perfectly embodies Ivy, a woman blessed—or cursed—with otherworldly visions. When her sister vanishes, Ivy learns not only that her visions are real but also that she’s in mortal peril, and the only person she can trust is the enigmatic, dangerously handsome Adrian, a man who has sworn to betray her. Gilbert switches characters with almost startling swiftness—from Ivy’s weary determination and growing dread to Adrian’s charming cunning—and deals with the mounting tension between them expertly. She paces her narration perfectly, keeping the action scenes exciting and Ivy’s dawning understanding of her powers a source of suspense and surprise. AudioFile Magazine

In this first of a projected series, Frost introduces an epic war between angels and demons and the two extraordinary humans caught in the middle. Ivy has always seen things others insist aren’t there. Searching for her missing sister, she meets the mysterious Adrian, who explains that those visions are of demon realms, and her sister is trapped in one. To save her sister, Ivy must trust and help this secretive, dangerous man for whom she feels an almost irresistible attraction. Gilbert’s Ivy experiences a roller coaster of emotions—sometimes all in the space of a minute—but generally maintains a balance between a sharp wit and devastated innocence. Particularly effective is Gilbert’s speeding pace and rising pitch when tensions build. Adrian is initially reserved, but his voice thaws and lightens over time. In the distinctive, captivating voices of the two leads, the attraction between Adrian and Ivy sizzles with longing and suppressed emotions. A good choice for new adult readers. Booklist