A review by artemishi
Starflower by Anne Elisabeth Stengl

5.0

I loved this YA adventure! It's well-written, with a complete world that is explored through the characters, instead of narrated to the audience like a documentary. It's a prequel in a series I haven't read (yet), but I was able to follow along just fine. I really enjoyed the inclusion of faerie mythology (primarily British) like the Caithsidhe, and each character felt developed and distinct (and a main character who isn't Caucasian- hooray!). I want to continue to visit the cultures described in this one, especially considering the disparity between genders. I would recommend it for fans of intelligent YA, classic faerie tales and myth, strong female characters, subtle world-building, and folks who enjoy characters that are morally grey. As I do.