A review by alexalala
The Stolen Heir by Holly Black

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

5.0

THIS BOOK Y'ALL.

I loved the Cruel Prince so I knew I needed to pick up The Stolen Heir eventually. I would not recommend reading this book if you haven't read the Folk of the Air series as there is a LOT of reference to the original series.

The good: Holly Black's prose is always very beautiful and magical. I loved reading this just for the words and turns of phrases. It was easy to connect to the characters and I was really rooting for Wren throughout. That ending had me so surprised and I am highly anticipating the next book.

The meh: The book felt a liiiittle slow at times. No other notes!

The verdict: This is a perfect addition to the Folk of the Air universe for fans with a dash of romance for those romantic fantasy lovers.