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A review by ellieschaben
The Starlight Heir by Amalie Howard
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Amalie Howard and Avon for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
I am on a huge fantasy kick this January, probably due to the big book releasing next week *EEK*. This ride is not letting up with The Starlight Heir! I love a chosen one trope, and Suraya is a stellar chosen one (literally). The teasing and tension between her and Roshan was so realistic and fun, and Clementine was such a good companion during the first part of the book. The Bachelor was literally happening with the crown prince and it felt like The Selection books and I ATE those up once upon a time.
Things I didn’t love:
* pacing was a little off - beginning was great, but I was spacing off in the middle
* ending was not my favorite - I think it wrapped up nicely, but some of the reveals/action scenes felt rushed or predictable
I would have loved to hear more about the history of the power and how it impacted the people of the past. I also wish we would have had even more of Clementine!
I am on a huge fantasy kick this January, probably due to the big book releasing next week *EEK*. This ride is not letting up with The Starlight Heir! I love a chosen one trope, and Suraya is a stellar chosen one (literally). The teasing and tension between her and Roshan was so realistic and fun, and Clementine was such a good companion during the first part of the book. The Bachelor was literally happening with the crown prince and it felt like The Selection books and I ATE those up once upon a time.
Things I didn’t love:
* pacing was a little off - beginning was great, but I was spacing off in the middle
* ending was not my favorite - I think it wrapped up nicely, but some of the reveals/action scenes felt rushed or predictable
I would have loved to hear more about the history of the power and how it impacted the people of the past. I also wish we would have had even more of Clementine!