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A review by lunaballz
A Crown of Wishes by Roshani Chokshi
5.0
In A Crown of Wishes, Gauri must learn to trust the Fox Prince of a neighboring kingdom and work together with him in order to win the Tournament of Wishes, of which the prize is a wish.
What intrigued me: I'd read her other book, The Star-Touched Queen and really enjoyed her writing style
Action-filled world building
Right from the beginning, the action starts. I think it's about half a page in and the main female is already plotting ways to blind someone? Although it's a fast paced book, it never fails to accurately set the scene. The author has a talent for describing things without getting bogged down in flowery words. She also builds an intriguing world with its own mythology and fairy tales that almost leave you with more questions than answers. Also, even though it's technically a sequel to The Star-Touched Queen, it has the depth to be a standalone.
Likable Characters
The book switches between the point of view of both Gauri and Vikram, and thankfully the characters are both snarky and full of wit which makes reading both POVs a pleasure. I also really enjoyed the romance aspect, which is a rare thing in YA books. It's developed very naturally and never feels forced, nor does it overshadow the main plot.
A Crown of Wishes is a fast paced fantasy with delightful world building and a badass female lead that captivated me from page one. Overall, do I recommend? YES, this is one I almost binged in just a few sittings because I had such a hard time putting it down
What intrigued me: I'd read her other book, The Star-Touched Queen and really enjoyed her writing style
Action-filled world building
Right from the beginning, the action starts. I think it's about half a page in and the main female is already plotting ways to blind someone? Although it's a fast paced book, it never fails to accurately set the scene. The author has a talent for describing things without getting bogged down in flowery words. She also builds an intriguing world with its own mythology and fairy tales that almost leave you with more questions than answers. Also, even though it's technically a sequel to The Star-Touched Queen, it has the depth to be a standalone.
Likable Characters
The book switches between the point of view of both Gauri and Vikram, and thankfully the characters are both snarky and full of wit which makes reading both POVs a pleasure. I also really enjoyed the romance aspect, which is a rare thing in YA books. It's developed very naturally and never feels forced, nor does it overshadow the main plot.
A Crown of Wishes is a fast paced fantasy with delightful world building and a badass female lead that captivated me from page one. Overall, do I recommend? YES, this is one I almost binged in just a few sittings because I had such a hard time putting it down