Meira narrates this novel in first person present tense. Meira’s story continues in Ice Like Fire and Frost Like Night. Snow Like Ashes is the first book in Raasch’s Snow Like Ashes trilogy. The mission doesn’t go as planned thrusting Meira and her friends on a dangerous path toward unknown magic, risky alliances, and a destiny Meira never could have imagined in Snow Like Ashes (2016) by Sara Raasch. When the refugees have a solid lead on part of the Winterian locket, Meira impetuously strikes out to steal it back.

Meira is determined to prove her worth among her band and show that she can and will do whatever it takes to save Winter and to protect Winter’s heir, Mather–the boy Meira loves even though she knows he will need to forge a powerful alliance for Winter with his marriage to someone more influential and powerful. Her memories of Winter come from the stories of her older companions, leaving the ruined kingdom feeling more like a concept than a home. Meira has lived among the refugees for most of her life. They have spent the years since hiding, training, and following any clue that might bring them closer to reclaiming their lost kingdom. The Winterians were captured and enslaved during the invasion and the kingdom was left without a ruler or the locket that serves as a vessel for its magic.Įight survivors escaped that day. Please specify if you will be attending the event and if you want your book personalized.Sixteen years ago the kingdom of Spring invaded Winter. GET YOUR COPY NOW! Preorder your signed copy of Snow Like Ashes today, by either calling the store at 80 or ordering online. Places in the signing line are reserved for those who purchase a copy of Snow Like Ashes from The King's English. Ultimately comes to realize that her destiny is not, never has been, her Herself thrust into a world of evil magic and dangerous politics – and But the mission doesn’t go as planned, and Meira soon finds Finally, she’s scaling towers, fightingĮnemy soldiers, and serving her kingdom just as she’s always dreamed she Location of the ancient locket that can restore Winter’s magic, Meiraĭecides to go after it herself. Training to be a warrior-and desperately in love with herīest friend, and future king, Mather - she would do anything to help her

Has lived her whole life as a refugee, raised by the Winterians’ Orphaned as an infant during Winter’s defeat, Meira Is the eight survivors who managed to escape, and who have been waitingįor the opportunity to steal back Winter’s magic and rebuild the kingdom

Now, the Winterians’ only hope for freedom Kingdom of Winter was conquered and its citizens enslaved, leaving them The panel will include young adult authors Natalie Whipple, Bree Despain, JR Johansson, and Michelle D. Join local author, Sara Raasch, for a panel discussion about her debut young adult novel, Snow Like Ashes.

Snow Like Ashes by Sara Raasch