Title: A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows
Series: Stars & Shadows series
Author: Holly Renee
Release Date: July 2022
Destiny or desire?
Where does your allegiance lie?
I am told my union to the crowned prince will determine the fate of the kingdom, but it isn’t my betrothed who haunts my dreams. It’s the half-breed prince who stands at his side.
He is darkness and sin, and when he whispers promises of wickedness in my ear, I crave a man who I can’t have.
Every thought I have is treasonous. The way my hands ache to touch him deceitful.
Even my dreams make me a traitor to the kingdom I am sworn to protect.
But when the kingdom is attacked, I am forced to make choices I’m not prepared for. Our lies and deception are entangled in the shadows and stars, and as they unravel so shall my fate. Betray a kingdom or betray my heart.
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So, I have been in a huge book slump for weeks & I have been picking up and putting down books - and even DNFing books trying to find something to hold my attention.
I was recommended A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows.
It follows Adara who is star blessed. But she cannot help but feel it is a curse. Her whole life she had been promised to one man, all because of the markings on her skin from birth, and her blood that will supposedly strengthen the power of whoever has it. Betrothed to the Crowned Fae Prince. But that was never a life she wanted.
And it didn't help that she had feelings for another. The Fae Prince's brother and Captain of the guard.
Torn between her duty and her desires - she must decide what fate she may survive. And if she chooses wrong it's more than just the kingdom that will crumble - but her heart too.
So this is a fantasy world of fae and magic. It is a short, quick read- that immediately throws you into this dark and magical world. It is not heavy on the world building, but does have strong, resilient characters. There is some plot that moves the story along - but it is mostly the characters & their desires. And there is definitely smut.
I would have loved a little more info into the magic & fantasy world, but overall it was a good read. It was a quick read that left you wanting more - more of the characters & to find out what happens next.
4⭐ out of 5⭐.
4🌶️ out of 5🌶️ - sex in detail throughout the book & is part of the plot
Tropes:
→ fantasy romance /romantasy
→ enemies to lovers
→ forced Proximity
→ arranged marriage
→ forbidden romance
→ love triangle
→ one horse
→ touch her & 💀
→ shadow daddy
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
I’m Holly Renee, a small-town east Tennessee girl who is obsessed with all things romance. I love bringing flawed, sassy, and real characters to life in a way that makes you feel like you’ve been best friends with them for years. No two holly renee books are the same, but if you love real, relatable, fun female characters and swoon-worthy heroes, I’m your girl.
When I’m not writing or reading, you can find me momming so hard, being disgustingly in love with my husband, or chilling in the middle of a lake with my sunglasses and a float #lakelife. I have a 4-year-old adorable little man and a 2-year-old wild girl who are both as crazy and sweet as they come! You can keep up with all our shenanigans on Instagram!
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