Starting Frost can feel a bit ambiguous but despite not exactly knowing where the story is going, it’s told so well that you’re content to just read about the characters and their daily lives. The author paints beautiful, descriptive scenes of the mountainous Colorado landscape and capture moods perfectly with light and temperature. I felt cold and warmth throughout the story as if I was there in the town of Ballast. The use of specific colors lend to a skillful interpretation of the atmosphere. Amy Frost is not necessarily likeable, but extremely relatable. That being said, I loved her and we could be instant friends. Her struggle with alcohol is real. The inner monologue of her daily battles, the resistance to temptation, the mixed feelings of relief and failure of giving in, the everyday arguments and justifications to drink and reward yourself, the shame of losing control, it was all there in ugly, vivid detail. The narrative of the Black Hawk casino culture was appropriately dark and depressing. Nevertheless, in spite of the gloomy mise en scene, there are sparks of light and hope that keep this novel from becoming a melancholic tale. There are personal victories and epiphanies that feature growth and acceptance. Hurdles are overcome and relationships are forged or mended. Overall, it speaks to routine humanity with the hint of adventure that we all seek. My hope is that we see more of Amy in the future.
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