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A review by imcourtneymarie
The Prisoner's Throne by Holly Black
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
I hate how bored I was throughout the whole thing. I know that the rest of the Elfhame are billed as YA but this one felt truly for children.
The internal warring from Oak was fine the first time, but quickly grew old.
It was also very difficult to jump back into this tale months after finishing the first part of Wren and Oak’s story. There weren’t any reminders or call backs. It felt like I was expected to just remember every single character and plot point that had happened in the past 4 books.
I was left finishing it just to finish it (and it IS an easy read if that’s what you’re after) but I am left uninspired and (sadly) uninterested in further Elfhame tales.
The internal warring from Oak was fine the first time, but quickly grew old.
It was also very difficult to jump back into this tale months after finishing the first part of Wren and Oak’s story. There weren’t any reminders or call backs. It felt like I was expected to just remember every single character and plot point that had happened in the past 4 books.
I was left finishing it just to finish it (and it IS an easy read if that’s what you’re after) but I am left uninspired and (sadly) uninterested in further Elfhame tales.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child abuse