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Ice Cold: The Dark Zone (The Aeon Chronologies -1) by Taylor Caley

The Ravennites: children of the lost Seluitah tribe and the white refugees from the Old World. For generations their civilization had remained hidden and kept secret from the constant, prying eyes of the Outside. Life as the Ravennites once knew it, however, would soon fall to bitter change when enemies from the Outside world seek to take away from them everything they had always known and loved.
Lost and helpless, the Ravennite civilization has all but fallen into ruin. That is, until a young outsider named Alex Lee discovers the hidden culture and the dire situation that has overshadowed them. Suddenly thrown into the middle of the conflict, Alex feels as though he has no choice but to make a stand and help his brave new friends in the fight to take back what is being stolen from them; while along the way gaining an incredible new insight on the life which he had left behind, and developing a powerful bond with a young Ravennite girl.
The choice is his to make: to join with the Ravennites in their fight against their greatest enemies, or to fall into darkness along with all that is left of their hidden civilization, running away is no option. Whatever the path he chooses to take, however, what Alex does not yet realize is the exact nature of the mysterious forces which he constantly senses continue to surround him, and that they have had their sights set on his bloodline for a long time.

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About the Author

Taylor Caley, a young author from Pennsylvania, not writing, but crafting a whole new world of adventure and science fiction!

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My Review

4 stars

Alex Lee is lost in the mountains when he stumbles upon a lost tribe of men called the Ravennites. He is basically thrown into their world and must prove that he is willing to help them. While there he forms a bond with Rowan despite her brother’s attempts at trying to keep her safe. But as the two grow closer they also are faced with some tough decisions.

This was a great read. I loved both Alex and Rowan. They are well written characters and I came to care for them. I hoped everything would work out since they were up against some serious diversity. I really liked following along as Alex learned to fight and was put to the test at the end of the story.

The only thing I had trouble with was the start of the book. It was slow to catch my attention. But once it did I couldn’t read fast enough. I did like how although this book was geared to the young adults anyone would enjoy reading it.

This is a great start to a new series and I’m really excited to see what happens in the next book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.

I would like to thank Ari at Candid Book Reviews for the opportunity to read and share this book.