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A review by qgg
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Read Jan 2023 and March 2024
I love Holly Black’s Folk of the Air books so much. Wren’s character was tragic in that trilogy, , so it was easy to empathize with her, especially since this title was written from her POV. Wren has really low self-esteem, so it’s easy to see that she’s not a reliable narrator, but I’d have liked to see some of Oak’s POV. I would have been happy with Maddock rotting in prison, too, but that’s just me. The cliffhanger ending is tough.
I love Holly Black’s Folk of the Air books so much. Wren’s character was tragic in that trilogy, , so it was easy to empathize with her, especially since this title was written from her POV. Wren has really low self-esteem, so it’s easy to see that she’s not a reliable narrator, but I’d have liked to see some of Oak’s POV. I would have been happy with Maddock rotting in prison, too, but that’s just me. The cliffhanger ending is tough.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Gaslighting, Torture, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Body shaming and Abandonment