In the third installment of the Tomorrow Series, the will to survive and protect for Ellie and her friends has sharpened their senses and emboldened their plans. They aren't on the defense anymore, they are now striking back.
Their strategy? Attack the enemy not just on land but also on water. But if they fail, they could face unthinkable consequences. Is it a risk they are willing to take?
| Why The Third Day, the Frost Is Worth Your Time
If you missed big explosions from Tomorrow, When the War Began that The Dead of Night sorely lacked, this novel has you covered. To date, The Third Day, the Frost also known as A Killing Frost and will be referenced as such from this moment forward is the most eventful novel of the series. It will have you on the edge of your seat.
Assuming you have read the first two, A Killing Frost will reconfirm the choice you made to read this series. It is suspenseful and will leave you wanting more of Ellie and her friends.
| Plot Progression
Hot damn. If you are aching for some action, this plot provides. It is a continuous roller coaster that will keep you wrapped in the novel, desperate to know what happens next.
You will enjoy the plot, hands down.
| Characters
The characters are the same, even Major Harvey makes an appearance and guess what? I still want to punch him in the face. Slimy man, blegh.
You may notice with A Killing Frost that the characters start to get a reputation and with that reputation, get the fear and respect they deserve. They are teenagers putting themselves in danger to fight for their country.
Because of this continued fight, you grow an appreciation of their actions and I think you will value how genuine their development is in reaction to the war. Powerful, painful, and still great characters.
| Ending
Main Genre | Young Adult
Year Published | 1995
Rating | 8.5 / 10
Worth Your Time? Yes.
| My Thoughts
WARNING: Skip My Thoughts for a spoiler free review.
Oh Robyn. Robyn. Robyn. Robyn. I teared up at losing Robyn. The only reason I did not cry is because her death was one of the few things I remembered. Again, slime bag Major Harvey was the reason why. She died for her friend's freedom, her country's freedom, and her own. Robyn as Ellie described was stronger than them all and her actions showed that. She blew herself up for goodness sake. If that's not strength, I don't know what is.
A Killing Frost did a much better job than The Dead of Night in bringing the bang. Bomb: Cobbler Bay. Bomb: Robyn. Bomb: Major Harvey. Bomb: The escape.
It really is like saying hello to an old friend. You know their big moments but you missed out on the small things but in literature, you get to rediscover those small things. Wow, who knew that waiting 10 years to reread a series was a great idea?
What a banger to read, absolutely heart-breaking and so enticing. Just yes. A Killing Frost is a great novel and please let me know your thoughts below!
| Your Thoughts
Did you decide that A Killing Frost is worth a read? If so, let me know what you thought of the novel below! And check out My Thoughts once finished for guess what, my thoughts on this literary adventure!
Are you looking for something else? Check out these young adult novels instead!
Are you deciding whether or not to commit to the series? Click here for my full thoughts on The Tomorrow Series as a whole!
And click here to find out whether or not the trilogy sequel, The Ellie Chronicles is also worth a read!
Have you just read The Third Day, the Frost? Read my review of Darkness Be My Friend (Tomorrow Series #4) - here!
Was this worth an hour of your time? Because it was undoubtedly worth an hour of mine.
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