Many readers loved seeing Anna "flourish and mature," noting that Benko captured her voice and insecurities perfectly.
Set shortly before the events of Frozen 2 , the story finds preparing for a "Grand Tour" of the world, while Anna struggles to find her place and feel useful in Arendelle. When a mysterious blight strikes the kingdom—causing crops to die and animals to fall into a strange sleep—Anna accidentally casts a spell from a secret room in the castle. This spell unleashes a terrifying creature called the Nattmara (a "nightmare wolf"), forcing the sisters to embark on a quest to save their home. Critical Reception Frozen 2 by Kamilla Benko PDF
While most found it a "page-turner," some critics felt it repeated the movies' communication issues between Elsa and Anna, which they found frustrating. Frozen 2: Forest of Shadows by Kamilla Benko Many readers loved seeing Anna "flourish and mature,"