This book is a captivating story about 13 year old Thirrin, Princess of the Icemark. The Icemark is under seize, A war is around her and she is more than willing to fight. After she fights and wins her first battle, her father names her "Wild Cat Of The North", but not long after he is killed by the brutal Cassius Brontus who is leading the opposing troops. She is left to rule the Icemark and fight in his place, but can she do it.......