A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows

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You can’t be in here.” I pulled away from his touch and put as much space between he and I as possible.

The talking during the sex scene made me wanna cry. It was just THAT bad and basically a copy-paste of all the over the top, cussing-filled, cheesy lines you'll find on Wattpad.

The synopsis of this book doesn't really encompass the book that well. It makes it seem like Evren is the villain and that this will be an enemies to lovers romance, but that really isn't true. Yes, he dabbles in the darkness and is set apart from his family, he has a huge heart. The way he protects Adara and cares for the kingdom perfectly represents this. He and Adara had a connection from the first moment they met so it's definitely not enemies to lovers. It's more: I like you, I feel a connection but I don't want to betray my kingdom or my future husband. That latter part doesn't last long when her betrothed shows his true colours.

Every Starblessed is born with the ability to awaken the dormant and lethal magic that hides within a fae. From what we’ve been told for years, you are the key to guaranteeing our safety.” What was happening? WHY was it happening? WHY SHOULD I BELIEVE IT WAS HAPPENING? WHAT IS THIS BOOK EVEN ABOUT??? The romance is so hot. I love the love interest (which one is it hmm??) so much. He’s protective, powerful, and possessive af. 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. There’s court politics, betrayals, secrets, spice, and everything you could want in a fantasy romance. My complaint? It’s so short!Adara and Evren could not help but to surrender to the blazing passion between them. I was entertained by the chemistry and the banter between them.

I could overlook this, if at least it gave me some emotion. But nope, in tune with the romance, this gave me nothing except for a weird urge to re-read Sea of Ruin. So insta the characters fell in love and lust before the book was even written, the romance is so scripted and shallow you could tell me my 13-yo non-reader niece and her hormone-fueled bffs wrote it, and I'd absolutely believe you. Adara's fate has never been hers, for her future was sold to the Crown Prince as his bride, but it's very well-known she would be anything but a blushing bride—she's a prized mare being exchanged for the luxuries the Citalian royal family is providing to her mother.The queen is watching me,” I whispered, and Evren simply lifted his stained fingers and ran one over the other before my room was clouded in darkness. Every lamp and the glow of the fire had completely disappeared, and I grasped the post of my bed as I tried to see in front of me.

Oh wowza! I did not expect to love this book as much as I did. Constant action, sexy moments, and violent adventure make A Kingdom of Stars and Shadows an exciting read that you simply cannot put down. There are some elements to this book that are a bit unique and some other elements that are your typical fantasy. Girl is destined for a greater purpose and betrothed to the wrong brother. The bastard son is her mate and love while her betrothed is the villain we believed all along despite his ''kindness''. I fell in love with him from their first encounter. He's the Captain of the Guard — mysterious, dark and intriguing who hides a possessive, caring and intense man and has such a dirty mouth ...The writing is average, although it had its peak in the first chapters, which mislead me into thinking this could be way better than it actually was. Seriously, for someone who's supposed to have this important task, this life that was controlled since birth and centered around a central role she was supposed to take, this lady knew very little of what was happening around her. This book would've been a 4⭐️ read but I had to deduct half a star because it felt a bit insta-lovey for me. This book would've been a 4⭐️ read but I had to deduc USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, Holly Renee brings readers a pinch of angst, an indulgence of heat, and the perfect amount of heart in every book.