A review by savniapte
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

adventurous emotional mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

An excellent return to YA by Holly Black. When not compared to it's predecessors, it stands strong in terms of plot and compelling-ness while paying tribute to the original story, however one cannot help but notice the differences between the original Trilogy. While the original was less-driven by magic and relied beautifully on political machinations, in this book the presence of deus ex machina does cause it to pale slightly in comparison. Nonetheless, a wonderful must read with delightful characters, especially if you are a fan of the Greenbriar × Duarte clan.  
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