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A Sky of Emerald Stars
by A. K. Mulford
adventurous
challenging
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
ARC Review of A Sky of Emerald Stars
After finishing A River of Golden Bones, I approached A Sky of Emerald Stars with an open mind despite my personal reservations about book one.
My struggles with the first book stemmed largely from my own preferences: wolf-shifter stories aren’t my favorite, and I found it hard to connect with Calla as the main character. The childhood friends-to-lovers romance also wasn’t particularly exciting for me.
Despite these elements not being my usual cup of tea , I was intrigued enough to give the sequel a chance, especially after learning we’d get Sadie’s point of view.
And I’m glad I did. Sadie’s story and personality resonated with me far more. Her perspective brought a fresh and engaging dynamic to the series. Her romance with Navin was well-paced and much more enjoyable for me personally, adding depth and emotional stakes to the narrative.
I found myself rooting for her in ways I didn’t expect, and her role in this book became a major highlight.
This sequel truly steps up its game. With new points of view, characters, and a shifting focus, the story feels broader and more complex. The stakes are raised significantly, with more dangerous and risky moments that had me on edge. There are some genuinely heartbreaking twists that bring a lot of emotional weight, making it clear that the series has grown from its foundation in book one.
While A River of Golden Bones helped set the stage, A Sky of Emerald Stars dives headfirst into the action and consequences.
The series isn’t finished with this installment, and the book ends with much more going on, clearly setting up for the next chapter.
While I still had the same personal issues as I did with the first book—elements like the wolf-shifters and soulmate dynamics remain—Sadie’s focus, new characters and relationships, and more risky challenges in this sequel made the book far more enjoyable for me.
If you loved book one, A Sky of Emerald Stars will likely captivate you even more.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!
After finishing A River of Golden Bones, I approached A Sky of Emerald Stars with an open mind despite my personal reservations about book one.
My struggles with the first book stemmed largely from my own preferences: wolf-shifter stories aren’t my favorite, and I found it hard to connect with Calla as the main character. The childhood friends-to-lovers romance also wasn’t particularly exciting for me.
Despite these elements not being my usual cup of tea , I was intrigued enough to give the sequel a chance, especially after learning we’d get Sadie’s point of view.
And I’m glad I did. Sadie’s story and personality resonated with me far more. Her perspective brought a fresh and engaging dynamic to the series. Her romance with Navin was well-paced and much more enjoyable for me personally, adding depth and emotional stakes to the narrative.
I found myself rooting for her in ways I didn’t expect, and her role in this book became a major highlight.
This sequel truly steps up its game. With new points of view, characters, and a shifting focus, the story feels broader and more complex. The stakes are raised significantly, with more dangerous and risky moments that had me on edge. There are some genuinely heartbreaking twists that bring a lot of emotional weight, making it clear that the series has grown from its foundation in book one.
While A River of Golden Bones helped set the stage, A Sky of Emerald Stars dives headfirst into the action and consequences.
The series isn’t finished with this installment, and the book ends with much more going on, clearly setting up for the next chapter.
While I still had the same personal issues as I did with the first book—elements like the wolf-shifters and soulmate dynamics remain—Sadie’s focus, new characters and relationships, and more risky challenges in this sequel made the book far more enjoyable for me.
If you loved book one, A Sky of Emerald Stars will likely captivate you even more.
Thank you Netgalley for the ARC!