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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
Book Review⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you to @orbitbooks_us, @netgalley and the author @hwhittenwrites for the #gifted e-book.
The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten is a darkly enchanting start to The Nightshade Crown series, blending gothic atmosphere with magic, mystery, and just the right amount of romance. At the heart of it all is Lore, a fierce and complex heroine with a secret identity and a dangerous power over death. The story pulls readers into a world of crumbling cathedrals, hidden agendas, and political intrigue, where nothing is quite as it seems and trust is a rare commodity.
With a swoon-worthy prince, a simmering love triangle, and a forbidden romance that adds just the right level of tension, the emotional stakes are just as high as the magical ones. The writing is rich and immersive, the pacing keeps the suspense building, and the hints of danger and betrayal make it hard to put down. While there’s some strong language and innuendo, the romance stays in fade-to-black territory. If you love YA fantasy with a gothic twist and high-stakes secrets, this is a great read. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to dive into the next book!
Thank you to @orbitbooks_us, @netgalley and the author @hwhittenwrites for the #gifted e-book.
The Foxglove King by Hannah Whitten is a darkly enchanting start to The Nightshade Crown series, blending gothic atmosphere with magic, mystery, and just the right amount of romance. At the heart of it all is Lore, a fierce and complex heroine with a secret identity and a dangerous power over death. The story pulls readers into a world of crumbling cathedrals, hidden agendas, and political intrigue, where nothing is quite as it seems and trust is a rare commodity.
With a swoon-worthy prince, a simmering love triangle, and a forbidden romance that adds just the right level of tension, the emotional stakes are just as high as the magical ones. The writing is rich and immersive, the pacing keeps the suspense building, and the hints of danger and betrayal make it hard to put down. While there’s some strong language and innuendo, the romance stays in fade-to-black territory. If you love YA fantasy with a gothic twist and high-stakes secrets, this is a great read. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to dive into the next book!
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was good. The gothic vibes were great, but the only downside is that it was very slow! The characters were great!
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked it and will read the second one.
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was entertaining, I wasn’t particularly attached to anyone character, and the magic system was a little bit confusing. Overall I thought the story was interesting, it reminded me a lot of Jay Kristoff’s Nevernight, which I adored.
It is... ok... wish the plot wasnt driven forward with just "gut feelings" and "just knowing". Lore did feel fleshed out though, which I appreciated
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
REVIEW FOR MYSELF
- World building aside, I found nothing to be too exciting and was not very curious as to how the book would end… the love “triangle” was mostly useless, I found main leads were 1D and the stakes are still not very clear to me, especially since it seems like the main plot points/ friction points for book 2 won’t relate to those in book 1…?
- World building aside, I found nothing to be too exciting and was not very curious as to how the book would end… the love “triangle” was mostly useless, I found main leads were 1D and the stakes are still not very clear to me, especially since it seems like the main plot points/ friction points for book 2 won’t relate to those in book 1…?
The concept is there. The execution was terrible. Anticlimactic ending. 3 stars for no porn