3.76 AVERAGE

adventurous challenging dark emotional 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

Based on a review of a ARC provided by NetGalley. 

I really enjoyed this book, which is why I'm giving it 4⭐️'s. That being said this book could have easily been 5 ⭐️’s with some changes.

Regarding the title, I have to say I'm not sure why it's called crown of earth and sky based on what I read. Yes there are elemental and terrestrial fae types but again earth and sky didn't really have much to do with either of the main characters. Maybe a bit of earth but that is pushing it.

I enjoyed the relationship between both the MFC and MMC, it was a bit of a slow burn but there was chemistry between them. I didn't feel like the miscommunication trope was done well though. It was revealed quickly and resolved to fast for me. Which made it feel pointless to the plot.

The questions regarding the MFC are not answered. We didn't even get that much of a glimpse at all in answering the questions regarding her and her storyline. Which was incredibly frustrating. 

Also the incessant over use of the word goldstone for the guards and walls was annoying, and the use of the word aural for alcohol?? Why? 

I enjoyed the book enough to want to read the next one. But definitely a few things about it I didn't enjoy. But I do recommend it.