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leafeaj's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
nicholeb84's review
2.0
I wish I liked it more than I did. Like the last novel by the author, I loved the prose. However, I really couldn't stand the overall writing. I found many things confusing and I just could not get into the story. The main characters had a fun relationship. Sadly, that didn't save the novel for me. I didn't find myself interested in the plot and I felt the novel really dragged.
theowlerybooks's review
3.0
I had no idea going in that this book did not follow the main characters from the first book and that had me a little disappointed; although the idea of having a competition to gain a wish intrigued me.
While this book had so many amazing aspects I could not shake the disconnect I had with the writing style. The mystical type of writing is not my favorite it lets the reader interpret the meaning and themes of the books a bit too much and for some, that is great, it just isn't for me.
The characters and world building, however, a amazing! The Indian mythology is so interesting to read about even though it is hard to pick out and relate to since I did not grow up learning about it. I loved the romance between Vikram and Gauri they are a powerful and magical match and I love them!
While this book had so many amazing aspects I could not shake the disconnect I had with the writing style. The mystical type of writing is not my favorite it lets the reader interpret the meaning and themes of the books a bit too much and for some, that is great, it just isn't for me.
The characters and world building, however, a amazing! The Indian mythology is so interesting to read about even though it is hard to pick out and relate to since I did not grow up learning about it. I loved the romance between Vikram and Gauri they are a powerful and magical match and I love them!
littleyarngoblin's review
5.0
A Crown of Wishes is an absolutely beautiful sophomore novel. Though it shares a few characters with TSTQ, it's very much its own book with its own story. Gauri and Vikram are beautiful characters, and their growth is enchanting. The plot had me hooked on every page; I felt like Kamala, hungry for more pages. A Crown of Wishes is a luxuriant, insightful book about pain, motivation, the consequences of our actions, and the importance of perseverance. Definitely don't miss this book. Also, Gauri and Vikram are cute as heck. Everything about this book is a punch to the feels.
jujuvansunshine's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
mackbserious's review against another edition
3.0
There were many good ideas in this book and it was nice to expand my fantasy horizons with another country’s mythology. I certainly wanted to know more about the world and what would happen.
My only real issue was that the descriptions were lacking. Granted, I am someone who likes overboard Tolkien-esque descriptions than less, but I just couldnt see in my mind what the author wanted. There were some really creative ideas but I just couldnt visualize them due to the lack of descriptions.
In conclusion, a rough writing style to visualize but engaging characters and an interesting world.
My only real issue was that the descriptions were lacking. Granted, I am someone who likes overboard Tolkien-esque descriptions than less, but I just couldnt see in my mind what the author wanted. There were some really creative ideas but I just couldnt visualize them due to the lack of descriptions.
In conclusion, a rough writing style to visualize but engaging characters and an interesting world.
ameserole's review
5.0
Chokshi will never disappoint me with her books, ever.
A Crown of Wishes has great characters and a wonderful story. You know how sometimes the second book either sinks or swim? This book fucking sailed people. It was so fucking good. I honestly couldn't put this book down - not even when I had to eat. I didn't put it down at all.
Guari and Vikram, which are the characters within this book, and I loved everything about them. They didn't just fight for their own freedom - no, they fought for the freedom of others as well. I was rooting for them from the very start. It was also super interesting to see Gauri and Vikram solving riddles and winning. I was never bored of the book or the characters - I was thoroughly invested.
Honestly, if you loved the first book, The Star-Touched Queen you'll absolutely love A Crown of Wishes! Both books are amazing and they will definitely take you along the journey!
A Crown of Wishes has great characters and a wonderful story. You know how sometimes the second book either sinks or swim? This book fucking sailed people. It was so fucking good. I honestly couldn't put this book down - not even when I had to eat. I didn't put it down at all.
Guari and Vikram, which are the characters within this book, and I loved everything about them. They didn't just fight for their own freedom - no, they fought for the freedom of others as well. I was rooting for them from the very start. It was also super interesting to see Gauri and Vikram solving riddles and winning. I was never bored of the book or the characters - I was thoroughly invested.
Honestly, if you loved the first book, The Star-Touched Queen you'll absolutely love A Crown of Wishes! Both books are amazing and they will definitely take you along the journey!
indecisivesailorscout's review
4.0
I liked this book despite myself. After feeling disappointingly ambivalent about the first book, I wasn't expecting much from this addition. I think having a lower set of expectations was a benefit in this case, as even though I failed to adore this novel as so many of my fellow bloggers have, it surprised me when I found I didn't want to put it down and actually cared about what happened to the Jewel of Bharata and the Fox Prince. The Tournament itself was also captivating in unexpected and thoughtful ways. You don't have to read the first book in order to understand this novel or fall in love with our two main heroes - and it is a gem in its own right. While I'm rarely enticed by jewels and sparkling prose, I'm glad I decided to give this a chance. 3.5 stars overall.
daniela807's review
4.0
Please note, I received this book through the Goodreads Giveaway.
That being said, while it took me awhile to get to this book ("Mists of Avalon" took longer than expected), I devoured it in five days... only because I had to sleep and go to work. This had most of the magic of "Star-Touched Queen" with a little extra sass... and swords. There definitely were parts where I wished Chokshi would develop and add more details, but that is probably just a YA thing. The dialog between the characters seemed realistic and just real. I could see having these kinds of back and forth between my love as well.
One major hurtle with this book that I had constantly was the limited glossary. There were may references and cultural stories that I just did not know or understand. In the first book, I read it on the Kindle app, so I was able to do extra definition digging, but could not while reading the actual book. Yes, I could have stopped every time to look things up, but I decided to just keep pushing forward. I do feel I lost some of the magic because of this, but that is mostly do to my ignorance of the culture these novels bring forward. On the flip side, this is why I loved it so much, as it is something I do not already know.
All in all, I loved it, but hate that it is over. I would have loved to have seen how the characters grew a little more after the ending. Trying not to go into detail, as that would spoil so much. The four-star is mostly due to details and also the errors the editors missed. Pet peeve. Any book that Chokshi writes, I would love to read.
That being said, while it took me awhile to get to this book ("Mists of Avalon" took longer than expected), I devoured it in five days... only because I had to sleep and go to work. This had most of the magic of "Star-Touched Queen" with a little extra sass... and swords. There definitely were parts where I wished Chokshi would develop and add more details, but that is probably just a YA thing. The dialog between the characters seemed realistic and just real. I could see having these kinds of back and forth between my love as well.
One major hurtle with this book that I had constantly was the limited glossary. There were may references and cultural stories that I just did not know or understand. In the first book, I read it on the Kindle app, so I was able to do extra definition digging, but could not while reading the actual book. Yes, I could have stopped every time to look things up, but I decided to just keep pushing forward. I do feel I lost some of the magic because of this, but that is mostly do to my ignorance of the culture these novels bring forward. On the flip side, this is why I loved it so much, as it is something I do not already know.
All in all, I loved it, but hate that it is over. I would have loved to have seen how the characters grew a little more after the ending. Trying not to go into detail, as that would spoil so much. The four-star is mostly due to details and also the errors the editors missed. Pet peeve. Any book that Chokshi writes, I would love to read.