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celticteddy's review
adventurous
dark
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
Disclaimer: I was given an eARC as part of a street team for this book to give my honest review.
"Luck in the face of danger"
I loved it. Over and over again, I thought I had figured out what was happening and every time I ended up being taken by surprise.
It did have a couple gut punch moments. One that just always gets me is siblings being part of something bigger and how that all effects them.
I loved the unwilling chosen one, it's not used enough.
For her sophomore novel, I honestly am hooked on Elisa's writing and desperately want more both in this world, and other worlds she creates.
I started this last night and finished it tonight so it was hard to put down. Once the ball got rolling, I didn't want to stop.
"We'd rather die in the fire than live without facing it."
"Luck in the face of danger"
I loved it. Over and over again, I thought I had figured out what was happening and every time I ended up being taken by surprise.
It did have a couple gut punch moments. One that just always gets me is siblings being part of something bigger and how that all effects them.
I loved the unwilling chosen one, it's not used enough.
For her sophomore novel, I honestly am hooked on Elisa's writing and desperately want more both in this world, and other worlds she creates.
I started this last night and finished it tonight so it was hard to put down. Once the ball got rolling, I didn't want to stop.
"We'd rather die in the fire than live without facing it."
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Classism, and Blood
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Classism
Minor: Death of parent
bookishflower's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
PLEASE tell me we get a follow up book!!!!!!??????
5*
- Autistic rep
- Biracial rep
- Knife-to-throat scene
- Magic
- Heists!!
- Multi-POV
- Ship that made me giggle and scream, I’m obsessed!
Thank you NetGalley, Swoon Reads and Elisa A. Bonnin for providing me with an arc as a member of the author’s street team in exchange for an honest review!
This became one of my favourite books instantly, and I am completely obsessed! If you’re after a book to follow Six of Crows for its magical heists, look no further! I can completely see Stolen City becoming the new Tiktok 'it' book!
Elisa is a master of world building and Stolen City is no exception. The politics and history of Leithon is explained beautifully, showing the cultural and generational trauma caused by the Imperial occupation- however, this never feels 'preachy'. The magic system was intriguing and unique, the characters had limitations, and, for the most part, no one felt overpowered. I would totally read a prequel book about the creation of the Arcanum, Weavers and Venari family, this world is so rich it deserves more books! (Please!)
Arian and Liam's coming of age was satisfying, but it did feel a little rushed towards the end. I'd love to see a follow up book exploring what happens next with Leithon and the characters!
My favourite part of Stolen City was Arian and Cavar by far, the witty writing and tension?! In love! The heists were really fun and subverted my expectations- so good!
I need people to talk to to gush over this book!
5*
- Autistic rep
- Biracial rep
- Knife-to-throat scene
- Magic
- Heists!!
- Multi-POV
- Ship that made me giggle and scream, I’m obsessed!
Thank you NetGalley, Swoon Reads and Elisa A. Bonnin for providing me with an arc as a member of the author’s street team in exchange for an honest review!
This became one of my favourite books instantly, and I am completely obsessed! If you’re after a book to follow Six of Crows for its magical heists, look no further! I can completely see Stolen City becoming the new Tiktok 'it' book!
Elisa is a master of world building and Stolen City is no exception. The politics and history of Leithon is explained beautifully, showing the cultural and generational trauma caused by the Imperial occupation- however, this never feels 'preachy'. The magic system was intriguing and unique, the characters had limitations, and, for the most part, no one felt overpowered. I would totally read a prequel book about the creation of the Arcanum, Weavers and Venari family, this world is so rich it deserves more books! (Please!)
Arian and Liam's coming of age was satisfying, but it did feel a little rushed towards the end. I'd love to see a follow up book exploring what happens next with Leithon and the characters!
My favourite part of Stolen City was Arian and Cavar by far, the witty writing and tension?! In love! The heists were really fun and subverted my expectations- so good!
I need people to talk to to gush over this book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Police brutality, Blood, Genocide, Grief, Death, Injury/Injury detail, Colonisation, Death of parent, Murder, and War
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Cursing, Ableism, Confinement, Abandonment, and Fire/Fire injury
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