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books_n_bugs's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
thisbookishbee's review against another edition
4.0
4.5* rounded up.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for granting me an arc.
The first thing that drew me in to Goddess Crown was the cover because, hello, you are gorgeous.
The story follows Kalothia, a young girl living in the forest with her guardians, until they're all brutally murdered and Kalothia finds herself thrown into an entirely new world, navigating the sharks of a royal court.
I figured out the main villain pretty early on — it's always the person you don't expect and when I met this certain character I just had a feeling that something wasn't quite right. They seemed too good to be true. I loved the scene in which Kalothia puts the pieces together.
A very enjoyable read. Thank you Shade!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for granting me an arc.
The first thing that drew me in to Goddess Crown was the cover because, hello, you are gorgeous.
The story follows Kalothia, a young girl living in the forest with her guardians, until they're all brutally murdered and Kalothia finds herself thrown into an entirely new world, navigating the sharks of a royal court.
I figured out the main villain pretty early on — it's always the person you don't expect and when I met this certain character I just had a feeling that something wasn't quite right. They seemed too good to be true. I loved the scene in which Kalothia puts the pieces together.
A very enjoyable read. Thank you Shade!
mellomorissa's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
pastelplanet's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
beelovesreading's review against another edition
4.0
4.5* rounded up.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for granting me an arc.
The first thing that drew me in to Goddess Crown was the cover because, hello, you are gorgeous.
The story follows Kalothia, a young girl living in the forest with her guardians, until they're all brutally murdered and Kalothia finds herself thrown into an entirely new world, navigating the sharks of a royal court.
I figured out the main villain pretty early on — it's always the person you don't expect and when I met this certain character I just had a feeling that something wasn't quite right. They seemed too good to be true. I loved the scene in which Kalothia puts the pieces together.
A very enjoyable read. Thank you Shade!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for granting me an arc.
The first thing that drew me in to Goddess Crown was the cover because, hello, you are gorgeous.
The story follows Kalothia, a young girl living in the forest with her guardians, until they're all brutally murdered and Kalothia finds herself thrown into an entirely new world, navigating the sharks of a royal court.
I figured out the main villain pretty early on — it's always the person you don't expect and when I met this certain character I just had a feeling that something wasn't quite right. They seemed too good to be true. I loved the scene in which Kalothia puts the pieces together.
A very enjoyable read. Thank you Shade!
_its_mei's review
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
5.0
I feel like this was such a great YA debut! The writing was beautiful, and though it was very predictable to me as an adult who has progressed beyond YA, I think this story will be great at teaching young readers about how minor passing details can contribute to the overall story progression, as well as some great vocabulary. This book had thoughtful critiques on the intersection of religion, patriarchy, and misogyny, which is very needed and today’s political climate. Kalothia and Nahir have had a rough couple of weeks, they deserve a break! Bukki is a real one, I hope she stays that way. . I hope this Trio sticks together and I’m looking forward to the continuation of this universe. I would love to see more people talking about this book!
trapwomanistcyborgwitch's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a delightful African royalty story. There are two main things that I will attempt to analyze from my perspective. I just wanted to reiterate this is from my perspective. The first theme is the theme of the divine black feminine. In this story, there is a mythological, religious system by a divine black woman. This Goddess is prayed to; she has parishioners, and she has temples. She has a religious system dedicated to her, which I like to see emphasized in literature. I think that this is a positive attribute to have in the story because it shows that black women can be divine. They have power; they can facilitate change, not only in the secular world but in the spiritual world, and they can lead people to make the right decisions.
The second attribute that I recognized was the theme of family. It was sad that her parents, unfortunately, had to leave the kingdom that they were part of because they were targets. She had a family with her aunt and teacher that was rarely important for her foundation and her upbringing in regards to being a warrior princess and also about staying connected with the Goddess; it does play out differently in the story, which I won’t view what happens to her parents really, but I like the emphasis of really having a tight family network to, take growth and prosperity in life.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I enjoyed Kalothia’s character. The book was action-packed from the beginning, with her being trained literally as a warrior. She asserted herself from the start, fighting for herself, her family, and her kingdom. I am excited to see the next steps of her development in this series. Thank you, @hearourvoicestours and Shade Lapite, for letting me participate in this tour.
The second attribute that I recognized was the theme of family. It was sad that her parents, unfortunately, had to leave the kingdom that they were part of because they were targets. She had a family with her aunt and teacher that was rarely important for her foundation and her upbringing in regards to being a warrior princess and also about staying connected with the Goddess; it does play out differently in the story, which I won’t view what happens to her parents really, but I like the emphasis of really having a tight family network to, take growth and prosperity in life.
Overall, I enjoyed the book. I enjoyed Kalothia’s character. The book was action-packed from the beginning, with her being trained literally as a warrior. She asserted herself from the start, fighting for herself, her family, and her kingdom. I am excited to see the next steps of her development in this series. Thank you, @hearourvoicestours and Shade Lapite, for letting me participate in this tour.
the_castle_library's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
I didn't want to put it down and I'm left craving more of this story. What happens now? What does the future look like? I love and hate books that leave me with the feeling of wanting more because the authors almost never give more unless there is an over the top demand from its fan base. My rating for romance is 💖