Final Rating:
Date of Completion: 05/04/2024
Published by: Hot Key Books
ISBN: 9781867563532
Cover:
This simple design is quite pretty and displays significant aspects of the story. In addition, the gothic font used for the book title is a nice touch that not only showcases the fantasy genre of the story but also creates a solid connection with the cover of the previous book.
Writing:
The casual, easy-to-follow writing style contains vivid descriptions that smoothly establish the fascinating world of Elfhame, with its various creatures and landscapes. The narrative is also presented from Oak’s witty point of view, which constantly brought a smile to my face, but I craved Suran’s perspective as well.
to feel loved, one has to feel known.
Storyline:
Main character(s):
Besides the prologue, flashbacks of Oak’s childhood and past are woven into the story to establish his complex motives and characterisation in this series. While these memories and his heartwarming arc made it easy to empathise with his character, I wish Oak’s magic had been explored further and contributed more to the story, like Suran’s.
Maybe he doesn’t understand how she feels exactly, but he understands that familial love isn’t guaranteed, and even when you have it, it doesn’t always keep you safe.
Secondary characters:
In this sequel, Suran’s character lacked the fierceness I loved previously. Her character was simply used to drive the storyline and had no significant development. However, I loved that several characters from The Folk of the Air series, particularly Oak’s family, play a central role in this story, and their complicated family dynamic was interesting.
Romance:
Oak’s attempts to make amends led to some cute moments between him and Suran, but their reserved and guarded personalities made their connection underwhelming. In contrast, I loved every moment between Jude and Cardan since their connection was unmistakable and entertaining.
Love… That power by which we can all be bound. That which we ought to fear and yet most desire.
Narration & Audio:
While I did not find Barrett Leddy’s narration very engaging, he neatly uses character voices and vocal effects to enhance the listening experience.
Everything considered, I am glad I picked up ‘The Prisoner’s Throne‘ after being disappointed by The Stolen Heir, as it was a nice addition to the Elfhame novels. Those who enjoyed this book should check out Sing Me to Sleep by Gabby Burton for a similar fantasy read.
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