ARC Review: Gods Beneath the Ice by Alexandra Kennington
Fantasy
Gods Beneath The Ice
Book Info
Released Date: February 17th
Publication: Ace
Pages: 464
Format: Hardback
“I will always support her decisions, no matter what.”
I had been waiting for this book ever since I reached the ending of the first one. From that final chapter alone, I knew I needed to see what she was going to do next—especially once she came into her new power. And honestly? It did not disappoint.
From the very beginning, I felt so deeply for her. Nothing in her life was ever easy—not then, not now, not even when she finally gained power. Every step forward came with pain, sacrifice, and impossible choices. That’s why I’ll say this loud and clear: I will always support her decisions, no matter what. If she falls in love with the enemy? I support it. Fully. After everything she’s endured, she deserves love, peace, and choice—even if the world hates who she chooses.
Spoilers ahead
Now let’s talk about the best friend—because I’m sorry, but I did not love her. Not at all. The main character did everything to save her. She risked herself, her freedom, her future—only for that same best friend to suddenly turn around and label her a danger simply because she now has power? Absolutely not.
That argument falls flat for me. If it weren’t for the main character, her so-called best friend would have either stayed imprisoned or died. Period. The lack of gratitude, trust, and loyalty was infuriating, especially considering everything the main character sacrificed. Power didn’t make her dangerous—fear did.
This final book was emotional, frustrating, romantic, and powerful in all the ways a romantasy conclusion should be. It hurt, it healed, and it stayed true to a heroine who has always had to fight for everything she has. And I wouldn’t have wanted her story to end any other way.
