The Winter Tiger: An Epic Fantasy Space Opera (Songs of Star \u0026 Winter Book 2) by L.A. Frederick

The Winter Tiger: An Epic Fantasy Space Opera (Songs of Star \u0026 Winter Book 2) Reviews

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  Karen Siddall

  Since the true intentions of the Tiger race to conquer the universe were finally revealed at the Council of Worlds, General Winter Tiger, aboard his command ship, Darkchurch, has destroyed over 100 more home planets of innocent species. Other ships in his fleet have encircled the food planets preventing access to everyone but tigers.

  Star Wolf, the young leader of the Wolves, has inspired a loose group of leaders and warriors from across the universe to join together and form the Band of Breeds and defeat their common enemy. Red Lion, the great warrior from the Apex War, takes on the task of preparing their fighters and helping the wolves defend their home planet, Lupus. The Night Badger, the Scarlett Fox, and Shadowfang the Leopard, call in their worlds’ fighters to supplement the ranks of the wolves.

  Meanwhile, the Winter Tiger is putting his own preparations into action, and it’s not proving to be an easy task. The Elder Three, the leaders of Tigris, are demanding results and are insisting Winter secure his bloodline. (He must mate and produce cubs.) He’s also got his hands full with the old tiger guard, former warriors leftover from the Apex War, and still commanding troops, who question his strategies. Then there is the constant pressure from the up and coming, younger tigers below him, always on the lookout for a weakness, a chink in his armor, and an opportunity to overtake and replace him as second to the Elder Three. Frustrated by side issues and incompetence, Winter has a secret weapon. He’s got a traitor or two among the Band of Breeds.

  This second installment in the Sci-Fi series, Song of Star & Winter, by L.A. Frederick, drops the reader right back in the story where Star Wolf left off. It covers the war preparations and the inevitable journey to war with the Tigers and provides some very interesting background on the Winter Tiger character. However, tragic his story, the action proves this is one bad dude from a harsh culture. Our series’ main character, Star Wolf, is still finding his feet after his ascendency to Wolf leader and is realizing the impact leadership has on his personal relationships with his life-long friends, River and Sky. Although there is quite a bit of exposition, it is well done and delivered within the context of a lot of action.

  I recommend this book to those that enjoyed Star Wolf, the first book in the series. It is not a standalone novel. THE WINTER TIGER is followed up by book three, THE NIGHT BADGER.
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  Jeremy Maddux

  I'm sure there are several reviews below telling you that this is 'Game of Thrones in space', 'Game of Thrones with talking animals' and maybe even 'an R-Rated novel of Brian Jacques' Redwall'. The first two would overstate the value of this series, because Game of Thrones operates in an area of verisimilitude that doesn't really match this. I'm not sure if the author would delight or cringe in me calling this popcorn fare, but to me, it's a compliment. He has certainly given life to these bipedal animals with a plausible explanation, i.e. The Universal Beacon of Light, which hasn't been totally explored yet. When the main protagonist, Star Wolf, the reluctant commander of the Band of Breeds, begins to suspect a mole in this fragile alliance, the author carefully laid out about five different red herrings for whom it could have been, all expertly played. When said mole was finally revealed, I simultaneously cheered as if I'd known all along and grimaced at abandoning the character as a suspect leading to a pretty intense and dramatic conclusion. Night Badger is quickly becoming my favorite character, and I look forward to learning more about the way he operates in the eponymous book 3.
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  Emily Pennington

  The Winter Tiger's diabolical plan has been carried out to completion. The galaxy has been left in ruins, hundreds of planets crushed into dust. No one, not a single species, tried to stop the destruction he poured out on them. No one felt able to. They thought he was born to rule -- and as he was joined with the Tiger planet's rulers with their dark arts, the horrible Elder Three -- no one believed they could stand in his way! But that isn’t necessarily true. There is an alliance forming. Untested, but maybe with hearts, courage, and spirit to put up enough resistance to slow it down, or tear it down completely. Now the Winter Tiger faces threats from both sides as Star Wolf and the alliance prepare themselves while the evil politics back on Tigris will try to betray him.
  
  We get a glimpse of the Winter Tiger making his first kill on Earth where he hunts and kills a wolf for food. He ripped it apart and pulverized the bones. To have the power of death at the tips of his claws like this was beyond exhilarating. He felt brave and powerful, and he was proud to realize that he was born to be a killer. So it’s easy to see how he was becoming merciless. Will the Alliance be able to push the Winter Tiger back? Is there anything left to save? Grab your copy of this exciting space opera fantasy and see what the future holds – if there still is a future!
  
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  Aviar Savijon

  Definitely a new and intriguing slice of a Space Opera Genre Reading with The Winter Tiger by L.A. Frederick. both Animals and Space collide in this novel with this enduring tale that all ages can relate to. I loved it!!
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  Brian Busby

  Absolutely brilliant follow on book , allegiances are formed and the war commences , the characters are so believable that you forget they are not human.
  Totally recommended read
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  Scarolet Ellis

  The Winter Tiger: An Epic Fantasy Space Opera (Songs of Star & Winter Book 2) by L.A. Frederick is an awesome story that I have loved reading. This is book number two in this awesome series that I am so hooked on and can not wait to read the rest of this series. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about Sci-Fi and fantasy.
  
  I read a complimentary Advanced Reader Copy of this book & am voluntarily leaving an honest and unbiased review.
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  Carlynne Toomey

  This was a really good story and I enjoyed reading it! The characters are well developed (my pet peeve!) and interesting. The story world was interesting and believable. The writing flowed smoothly along and kept me engrossed in the story. I definitely recommend it for sci fi and fantasy fans!
  
  I received a free copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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  William Vegvari

  A story with a difference. The creation of the species is brilliant, some similar characteristics as those on planet Earth. The concept I can't get over.
  The story of war among planets and species is well done and certainly looking forward to the next chapter
  Highly recommended to SCI-FI fans.
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  Trish Strong

  Starts off a bit slow but once it gets going there is lots of action.There is a nice little plot twist to spice it up...Can't wait for the next in the series