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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 🤓
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Confinement, Forced institutionalization, and Gaslighting