Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow

Wow!

This is a fantastic retelling of the Nordic legend; East of the Sun, West of the Moon. I've read a couple retellings of the legend, and this has to be my appsoulte favorite! It was easy to follow and I didn't want to put it down!

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Jessica does it again!

I hesitated for a long time before reading this book. I don't know why, I guess I just wasn't sure if it was my type of book. But eventually, I did get it. And I LOVED it. I should have known it would be great coming from Jessica Day George, who is a fantastic writer. I recommend it for anyone who loves mystery, adventure, and romance wrapped up in an overall good story.

5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.

Very Good! :)

I think this book was very well written.This is the kind of story that was easy to love. Although some aspects were predictable, I thought that Jessica did a good job of retelling Beauty and the beast in a way that doesn't leave you disappointed. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I finished it on the way home from school, and I turned to my mom and said, "That was one of the best books I've read." It really was captivating and charming. A must read, in my book.

2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

A spectacular, unforgetable, excitment.

This is one of my all time favorite books. I love how Jessica can transform one thing, into a whole new fun filled adventure! This book is unforgetable. I've done a few book shares in my classes and people say that they read it also because the small part I shared made them want to read it. I am warning you, once you start, it will be hard to stop,even if you finish the book. Sun and Moon, Ice and Snow, is absolutly amazing. I never would have been able to think of anything like it. I could picture everything that was happening. From trolls, to friendship, to true love, you will want to hang on to this book until death. I wish this book to be a series for more enjoyment. I can't even name all the words to discribe this book, but here's a couple...adventureous, thrilling, spectacular.

2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

WHAT?!?

This is exactly like East by Edith Patou, the only difference is the main character's first name!! This isn't original and I don't know how an editor, etc. wouldn't catch the fact that it is EXACTLY the same as another story!

2 out of 16 people found this review helpful.

Reviewed by Sarah Bean the Green Bean Teen Queen for TeensReadToo.com

The lass is the youngest of the woodcutter's children. Her mother was so upset that she had another child, let alone another girl, that she refused to even give her a name. The lass grows up, and is delighted when her older brother, Hans Peter, comes home from the sea. Hans Peter is cursed upon his return and is forever depressed, but he enjoys the lass's company and teaches her how to read the strange symbols in his wood carvings.

When the lass is sixteen, rumors of an isborjn, a white polar bear, surround the village. The lass has been gifted with the ability to talk to animals. Upon hearing of this gift, the white polar bear seeks the lass out and asks her to join him at the palace of ice for one year. Hans Peter tries to argue that she can not go, but the bear promises her family riches if the lass joins him. The lass agrees and travels with him to the ice palace.

While there, she meets an array of magical creatures. All seem to be under enchantments of the evil troll princess. There's also a mysterious visitor to the lass's room every evening, but she is unable to see his face or talk to the stranger, and each morning he has disappeared.

Thanks to Hans Peter's carvings, the lass realizes that she can read the carvings on the wall, which tell stories of the spells and curses the troll princess has cast. When the lass's own isborjn is taken away by the troll princess, the lass must risk everything she has to find the palace East of the sun and West of the moon and break the curse upon him.

A beautifully written tale of spells, magic, romance, and wit, SUN AND MOON, ICE AND SNOW is a retelling of the Nordic tale, EAST OF THE SUN, WEST OF THE MOON. Author Jessica Day George adds depth to the story and background to the characters that makes this retelling stand out on its own. The story itself is reminiscent of BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, but SUN AND MOON, ICE AND SNOW holds its own surprises.

The reader will be enchanted by the story of the lass and her isborjn. This is a stunning tale that deserves to be read again and again.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

OUTSTANDING!!!

I really loved this book! I have grown up reading fairy tales in all forms and found this retelling of East of the Sun, West of the Moon exciting. The text is rich with Nordic descriptions. It is easy to understand and moved me to adore these characters.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Captivating Tale!

I love retellings of fairy tales, and especially if the story isn't one I'm familiar with. In SUN AND MOON, ICE AND SNOW Jessica Day George tells the captivating tale of a nameless girl who undertakes a life-changing quest straight out of Norwegian folklore. When I opened the pages of this book, I took my first step on a journey, swept along with real people through a setting so vivid I sometimes found myself reaching for a warm blanket to ward off the chill. An excellent story by a talented novelist.

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Love Conquers All!

Honestly, I just randomly picked this book off of the shelf and I read it in like two days! It was a great fantasy book with a little romance in it. What I like a lot about this book is that at the end the reader can breath easy knowing everything is well. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes fantasy books. I love the message this books sends 'Love Conquers All'

1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

A Yearning to Read Review

This story is about a girl, the youngest in a family of twelve children, a girl with no name. The lass, she is called by her older brother, Hans-Peter. They live in a fantasy version of Nothern Europe, where snow is always falling and the families are always cold. After being effected by the enchantment of a White Reindeer, the lass finds she can talk to animals... And when she has a sudden encounter with a magical bear, called an isbjorn (which literally means ice bear), the lass heads off on a journey with the isbjorn to give her family the freedom and wealth they have always desired - all the while playing a dangerous game with the wicked spell-casters of the Northlands and the bear she comes to love.

This story was expertly told. It is original and adventurous. Jessica Day George once again delivers with her excellent writing and ability to retell folklore and fairytales with a spin. This story was originally a Nordic fairytale called "East of the Sun, West of the Moon." I've never read/heard the original story, so I don't know how close she kept it. However, because of how exciting George's version was, I want to find a copy of the original fairytale and read it.

Again, Jessica Day George writes wonderful fantasy romances while keeping things clean and sweet. I can't wait to own all of her books - to see them lined up all neatly on my shelf, and to think about the wonderful stories inside of them, knowing they'll always be a good choice.

???

why is everything about this and "east" so similar even the reviews are

Very Good, and Very Weird ;D

This is a very weird book, but in a very good way! It has the same concept as east by edith perttou, but seeing as it's based on an old folktale I can ignore that. Deffinately give it a try!

A Wonderful Surprise

My best friend read this before me and suggested I read it also. I picked it up from the library and absolutely LOVED IT. It was almost like a fairytale and the way the author told the story was perfect. There was a good amount of imagery and suspense. I loved learning her name at the very end.The author couldn't have picked a better name. I would highly recommend this book if you enjoy fairytales.

Suspicious? Not!

This is just in response to a review someone else left. The reason this looks eerily similiar to "East" by Edith Pattou is that they are based on the same fairy tale.

Same source material, NOT plagiarized.

I'd like to point out that BOTH East and this novel are based on a classic fairy tale (East of the Sun and West of the Moon). It's not plagiarized any more than the dozens of rewrites of Beauty and the Beast are: they're based on the same classic source material.

Suspicious

I haven't read this book...but judging by the description, it sounds eerily like "East" by Edith Pattou. Just thought I'd point that out.

0 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

I couldn't put it down!!

I thought that this was the best book I ever read. I loved the way that it was a mystery and then was thrilling. This is the book that you need to read. You can`t put it down and you will love it! :)
12 yr. old reviewer

BEST BOOK I HAVE EVER READ!!!!

This is without a doubt the best book I have ever read! I was so sad when it was over. The book had the right balance of romance and action with out being over the top. I cannot find one thing i would change about this book! The lass was such a awesome role model and all the characters were very interesting. I told all my friends about this book. I think everyone should try to read this book!

Memorable

I love the lass. She reminds me so much of myself ! I couldn't help but cheer when I read her name... And it IS the most beautiful name in the world ! Although I'm not going to say what it is... And I couldn't help but cry when she found Asher (the prince) in the golden castle. I think the prince is sooooooooo sweet and caring ! Tova was perfect for Hans Peter. I like the North Wind the best out of all four and I want him to take me too! There is no reason NOT to love this book ! Beautifully written and carefully plotted. Overall, I have to say, this book is definitely... Memorable

Same story!!!

This book is just another(not as good) version of 'East'. If I had 2 choose between them I'd pick east. But if u want to read basically the same story to see the way they r the same and different b my guest!!!!

0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.