A review by gee_reads_books
A Legacy of Storms and Starlight by Victoria J. Price

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

 
"I didn't mean for him to die". With such a powerful opening line starts what might be one of my favourite New Adult fantasy reads ever: Victoria J. Price's "A Legacy of Storms and Starlight", an action-packed tale of intrigue, love, and justice.

Sentenced for a crime she didn't mean to commit, Zylah Reinfall somehow manages to survive being hanged, and runs away to a village where she hopes to escape the King's clutches. Along the way, she's rescued by Holt, a mysterious, charming man who turns out to be involved in the Fae Uprising . Zylah just wanted to make a new life for herself, but she'll be caught in the crossfire and forced to decide whether she wants to stand up for what's right.

Since this is my first VJP book ever, I wasn't sure what to expect, but I was absolutely fascinated by what I was reading! The writing was excellent, and kept me glued to the book, dying to see what happened next. My heart pounded as I followed Zylah's adventures! Victoria has created a whimsical world, full of Fae, vampires, and such lush creatures, and it's brimming with magic and charm. Every single character was deep and three-dimensional - Rose, Raif, Kopi, Safi, Holt -, and I really enjoyed the pacing. There was never a boring moment, and the stakes were high without feeling unrealistic. There were a few very clever plottwists here and there that had me clutching my chest very dramatically, too!

This is a series I'm SO going to recommend to anyone who has five minutes to spare! I'm dying to see what happens next!