Review by natashareadsbooks - A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows

natashareadsbooks 's review for:

A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows by Holly Renee

4.0

adventurous dark fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

So, I have been in a huge book slump for weeks & I have been picking up and putting down books - and even DNFing books trying to find something to hold my attention.

I was recommended A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows.

It follows Adara who is star blessed. But she cannot help but feel it is a curse. Her whole life she had been promised to one man, all because of the markings on her skin from birth, and her blood that will supposedly strengthen the power of whoever has it. Betrothed to the Crowned Fae Prince. But that was never a life she wanted.

And it didn't help that she had feelings for another. The Fae Prince's brother and Captain of the guard.

Torn between her duty and her desires - she must decide what fate she may survive. And if she chooses wrong it's more than just the kingdom that will crumble - but her heart too.

So this is a fantasy world of fae and magic. It is a short, quick read- that immediately throws you into this dark and magical world. It is not heavy on the world building, but does have strong, resilient characters. There is some plot that moves the story along - but it is mostly the characters & their desires. And there is definitely smut.

I would have loved a little more info into the magic & fantasy world, but overall it was a good read. It was a quick read that left you wanting more - more of the characters & to find out what happens next.

4⭐ out of 5⭐.

4🌶️ out of 5🌶️ - sex in detail throughout the book & is part of the plot

Tropes:

→ fantasy romance /romantasy

→ enemies to lovers

→ forced Proximity

→ arranged marriage

→ forbidden romance

→ love triangle

→ one horse

→ touch her & 💀

→ shadow daddy

Content Warnings