The story was great - two immortal brothers, one of royal blood, one of questionable lineage, are each other's protectors. Throw in a mortal love and other characters from different clans, and you have Ice Fantasy. The storyline is the best part - Ka Suo and Ying Kong Shi have a fantastic relationship; the mortal Kingdom Guardian Li Luo (Ka Suo's love), and an unrequited love in Princess Lan Shang (another mortal). The clan leaders that come to support both are great characters. The only actor I had an issue with Princess Lan Shang - she's a mermaid, but she's flighty and kinda dumb. Which was sad given all the strong female characters in this series.

The production and costuming weren't the best - the Fire Lord, Huo Yi - had the worst hair; think 80's Wonder Woman, literally, as did one of his sons. And the costumes - I know it's fantasy, but it's set in olden times. Li Luo's main outfit/armour has a zipper!!!! She also wore heeled boots that she had a hard time walking normally in.

The editing probably drove me up the wall the most - I know it's a romance, but the episodes could have been whittled down if they didn't replay every scene all the paired lovers and brothers had when they were reminiscing. I can recite all of Li Luo's lines.

If you can get past those, you'll probably enjoy it. I do wish it had a second season as I'd like to know if they found the ancient book in the Snow Spirit Mountain.