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mysamcatfan's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Eso Wren, quémalo todo :))
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Confinement, Gore, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death and Child death
joliebug3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Gore, and Torture
lara_ayrolla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Abandonment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death
Minor: Trafficking
kathi_90's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Torture and Abandonment
Minor: Blood and War
lujisa's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Gore, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Moderate: Body horror and Torture
localghhost's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I love a book with a slightly unhinged protagonist and I found this in both Wren and Oak. Both characters are wresting with trauma and dealing with it in different (and sometimes similar) ways. I love the contrast of these two and the way they highlight how different people respond and react to violence and abuse. The plot, while engaging, does tend to take a backseat. This is a quality that can be off putting but I find it makes sense in the context. Given that Wren is the missing Heart of Mellith, it makes sense that the plot focuses more on her and Oak. This feels like a book with high stakes. I found myself thinking about it after I finished and immediately looking to read the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse
courtney_a1986's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Much faster paced than Folk of the Air, and yet parts of the story dragged for me. I’m not sure if it’s because of how good Jude and Cardan were, but Wren was just not as…interesting to me. Still magical, still well written, just not as engaging.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Blood, Toxic friendship, and Injury/Injury detail
lindsaykrahreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Where to begin, where to begin? I love stepping into the lands of Elfhame; Holly Black’s world is lush and intriguing and just addicting, it’s like a drug. I love Wren and Oak in all their deceptions and connections. I cannot wait to dive back in with The Prisoner’s Throne to conclude this story!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Torture, Violence, Blood, and Murder
Minor: Alcohol
kchu221's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This one had a bit of a slow start, and I nearly DNF’d it, but the end was worth it. It had a twisty surprise at the end that was somehow galling, crazy, and yet exactly what I expected 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Violence
velsbooknook's review against another edition
3.5
After reading and loving The Folk of the Air series it was only a matter of time until I needed to start The Stolen Heir. Welcome back to Elfhame and the story of Oak and Wren.
I read this book back in March and just realised I never posted a review. I love Elfhame, the characters & Black's writting. But now roughly two months later I realise that this story didn't stick with me as The Cruel Prince did. I almost have no memory of the plot (I definitely have to read a summary before jumping into book two) but I remember that while reading I was not as invested in the book as I would have anticipated. The pacing was much slower than what I was used to. I know it's always bad to compare BUT The Folk of the Air series has a very special place in my heart and I just thought I would love this one more. Don't get me wrong it was a good book but it was missing some action and memorable moments between the characters. I'm still excited to pick up book two because this world is just too good and I want to see more of Wren.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Violence, Blood, and Abandonment