Reviews tagging 'Death'

A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee

18 reviews

natashareadsbooks's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

So, I have been in a huge book slump for weeks & I have been picking up and putting down books - and even DNFing books trying to find something to hold my attention. 

I was recommended A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows. 

It follows Adara who is star blessed. But she cannot help but feel it is a curse. Her whole life she had been promised to one man, all because of the markings on her skin from birth, and her blood that will supposedly strengthen the power of whoever has it. Betrothed to the Crowned Fae Prince. But that was never a life she wanted. 

And it didn't help that she had feelings for another. The Fae Prince's brother and Captain of the guard. 

Torn between her duty and her desires - she must decide what fate she may survive. And if she chooses wrong it's more than just the kingdom that will crumble - but her heart too. 

So this is a fantasy world of fae and magic. It is a short, quick read- that immediately throws you into this dark and magical world. It is not heavy on the world building, but does have strong, resilient characters. There is some plot that moves the story along - but it is mostly the characters & their desires. And there is definitely smut. 

I would have loved a little more info into the magic & fantasy world, but overall it was a good read. It was a quick read that left you wanting more - more of the characters & to find out what happens next. 

4⭐ out of 5⭐. 

4🌶️ out of 5🌶️ - sex in detail throughout the book & is part of the plot 

Tropes: 

→ fantasy romance /romantasy 

→ enemies to lovers 

→ forced Proximity 

→ arranged marriage 

→ forbidden romance

→ love triangle 

→ one horse

→ touch her & 💀

→ shadow daddy 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Classism, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Toxic relationship, Death, Murder, Sexual content, Blood, Cursing, Gaslighting, and Death of parent

zumen24's review

adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I did not expect the book to end on a cliffhanger. Also, evren?! Cmon. He can’t betray her like that. No way. I refuse to believe it 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Gore, Death, Blood, Violence, and Torture

Moderate: Alcohol and Blood

elskede's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Medical content, Injury/Injury detail, Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Death, Alcohol, Violence, Murder, Blood, Toxic relationship, Cursing, and Gaslighting

kinsportch's review

adventurous dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content, Kidnapping, Confinement, Cursing, Death, and Blood

Minor: Death of parent and Alcohol

tspice24's review

adventurous emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Grief, Death, Sexual content, Death of parent, and Blood

xapoptosisx's review

dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

I liked this alot more than I thought I would and I'm excited to start the next book.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Kidnapping, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Sexual content, and Blood

Moderate: Cursing, Gore, Murder, and Alcohol

Minor: War

79lulu12's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content and Violence

Moderate: Sexual assault, Trafficking, Cursing, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Blood, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, and Body horror

Minor: Death of parent, War, and Alcohol

onceuponherbookshelf's review

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

My first Romantsy series and I LOVED IT. Bought all her series after reading this book ♥️ I found the main character very stubborn - but loved the build up in the steamy scene!! A favorite author moving forward. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual content and Death

ashlynndr's review

adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Good book. The Cliff hanger made me mad. Read if you like ACOTAR.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Toxic relationship, and Sexual content

Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Sexual assault, and Violence

Minor: Death and Death of parent

booksalacarte's review

adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cursing, Blood, Death, Gaslighting, and Classism