Cry of the Icemark is one of the true fantasy novels I've truly read. In this novel there are talking Snow Leopards, vampires, werewolves, and warlocks. In this novel a 14-year-old girl becomes Queen of the country of Icemark and must protect her small kingdom from the invading force of the Empire. In order to do so she builds alliances with mythological creatures, creatures she herself did not believe to be real until she encounters them.
The young queen, Thirrin, is described as a short-tempered girl, and throughout the novel Hill does a could job at keeping her in character. Thirrin remains short tempered throughout the entire novel and is described to be a good Queen. However, I think that Hill did not put much emotion into her...well less emotion than other female protagonists I've read about. This book also, along with fantasy, is about war and strategy and such. After reading it, I believe that "The Empire" that invades other countries resembles the Roman Empire. It was a good novel to read, and it was different from what I normally read so that was quite refreshing.
This novel left the impression that if I were to take away anything after reading this book I should take away the lesson that "miracles happen" and friendship is true strength?
I would recommend it. =]
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