Review: Adventures Of An Ice Princess

Ever been dumped by your boyfriend and decide to brave Antarctica with your two best friends? I know I haven’t, so I was intrigued by the story premise enough to pick up a copy of this book.

Clarissa Schneckberg, our main heroine, had just given her notice to her company that she was going to quit and become a homemaker. After all, she was positive that her boyfriend Kieran was about to propose. Instead, Kieran ends up giving her the old heave-ho, insisting that he wanted to see other people. Clarissa is devastated, and decides to head for Antarctica with her two best friends Kate and Delilah.

Antarctica turns out to be not quite as easy as Clarissa had hoped. It is downright freezing, she seems to be making ridiculous mistakes, and she just wants to go home. Will things get any better for her? Will the handsome Mitch step in and welcome her with open arms? Will the three girls ever make it in such rough terrain? Find out by reading the book!

I’m usually intrigued with a far-fetched story line in a chick lit novel if it’s done right, but unfortunately this novel didn’t really leave much of a good impression. Too much detail was given to the characters, but not near enough to the story or setting. I found myself a bit bored and annoyed through most of the novel. I had been hoping for an interesting portrayal of Antarctica at the very least, but I didn’t even get that. (Granted, there were some descriptions, but they weren’t near enough). The characters were endearing though – I did like Clarissa and her friends.

Overall, I’d have to sum up this novel as being generally boring with lackluster storytelling. It certainly has a cute and eye-catching enough cover, but unfortunately what is inside doesn’t measure up.

2 stars
reviewed by Rian

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