A review by laurenleigh
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

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

4.0

I was so excited to learn a new book in the Elfhame world came out! I didn’t quite love it as much as the earlier books, but I still love Black’s style. I noticed this was written in present tense, which uniquely gave me a sense of urgency or closeness to the characters. I struggled to stay on top of all the secrets and deceits and storylines, but I was along for the ride quite happily. I’m really glad a different narrator was chosen, as our main character has shifted. I plan to do a deep Holly Black dive this year 🤓
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