A review by tinyelfarcanist
The Prince of Daybreak by Lou Wilham

adventurous funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

 When I read The Prince of Starlight, I totally related to Prince Cricket. This author seems to know me too well, as now I’m convinced she read my mind to write Yoshi.

Takayoshi’s hand tightened around his mug of tea, hating the necessity of speaking to people.

This is some of the best neurodivergent representation I’ve read. I understand what it is to be aware of every reaction you have while being clueless about social expectations. There are multiple instances where Takayoshi bites back a retort he thinks won't be well received, and sometimes he resorts to thinking "What would [neurotypical person] do?".

While it follows the same structure as the first book in the series, it felt different and I appreciated the introduction of new characters.

I'm glad Yoshi finally starts to open up and makes some friends. But as much as I love him, I would’ve wanted to see more of what was going on on Cricket’s side.

The ending was the least exciting part. After all the challenges they went through, it felt a little anticlimactic. 
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