Shes the rogue character with a heart basically and as the layers come off, this sweetness is revealed in the form of her soft spot for Arlo. Its a beautiful thing to see when an author clearly loves a genre and has a field day with infusing the story with great character, after great character. The princes brooding guardian, burdened with a terrible secret. The princes brooding guardian, burdened with a terrible secret. Weekly lists of must-watch movies and exclusive prizes. Thank you so much to Hodder & Stoughton and NetGalley for the eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. The story is in multiple POVs and third person, which just adds to the story. I started off feeling neutral about all of them, but by the end, they just annoyed me. Not the one I usually pick but the story had my interest.
The only question is: which way?
Their investigation leads them to a finale that was thrilling, but also still kept some of the humour that had been present throughout the book. Review: A Dark and Hollow Star (A Dark and Hollow Star, #1) by Ashley Shuttleworth, Review: This Side of the Grave (Night Huntress, #5) by Jeaniene Frost, Review: Burned (Fever, #7) by Karen Marie Moning, Series Report: The Nightstar Shifters #1-5 by Ariel Marie, Review: Lies My Memory Told Me by Sacha Wunsch, Review: The Obsession (The Obsession, #1) by Jesse Q. Sutanto, Review: These Violent Delights (These Violent Delights, #1) by Chloe Gong, Review: Vampires, Hearts & Other Dead Things by Margie Fuston. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. (LogOut/ At this point, I cant even remember anything of this book, which is likely not a good sign. I hope this week has been treating you well. Each of us picks books that we're interested in reading, and the reason for that interest varies widely.
Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. It was annoying. We dont have a new person in the world that acts as our proxy to the world. Sorry it didnt fully work but at least it wasnt all bad. A dutiful fae prince, determined to earn his place on the throne. Including Prince Vehan who may or may not have posters of him in his room. Hows everyone doing? Arlo is half-fae, so of course she has reason to be concerned especially when the murders start up in Toronto. , QOTD: What new books are you excited about this month? Im not a big fan of soft magic systems.
But theres nothing to wrap up Aurelian and Vehans side of the story. We have Arlo, a half-human half-fae who dreams of living a normal life but just might be the key to solving everything. Ah man, it does sound like it had a ton of potential, but when a plot gets messy, its tough to connect. I do think the magical die could have been interesting if they had been integrated more subtly. Plus, receive recommendations and exclusive offers on all of your favorite books and authors from Simon & Schuster. The world building is so very good, but needed to be better woven into the narrative. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying Four queer teens, each who hold a key piece of the truth behind these murders, must form a tenuous alliance in their effort to track down the mysterious killer behind these crimes. Not my jam but glad you got something out of it even if it was a bit disappointing. Digital products purchased from this site are sold by Simon & Schuster Digital Sales Inc. Well, one looks like a Fae teenager, but shes actually a centuries old Fury who has been banished to the mortal realm.
Even the villain wasnt that intriguing, since we get random chapters from his POV. Their friendship is pretty rocky, and since there is a sequel, is not resolved by the end of this book, but I would have liked to have seen a chapter with them after the finale. The only question is: which way? Four queer teens, each who hold a key piece of the truth behind these murders, must form a tenuous alliance in their effort to track down the mysterious killer behind these crimes. This isnt the first review Ive read about this book that sounded like this, honestly.
I think thats wasted potential in a villain. Tags: Fae, Fiction, LGBTQ, Urban Fantasy, Young Adult. It also meant the book had a slow pace in the early parts. Four queer teens, each who hold a key piece of the truth behind these murders, must form a tenuous alliance in their effort to track down the mysterious killer behind these crimes. If thats not bad enough, theres a war brewing between the Mortal and Immortal Realms, and one of these teens is destined to tip the scales. Overall, I enjoyed this novel and would recommend it to fans of The Cruel Prince Series and ACOTAR, A dark and Hollow Star, ashley shuttleworth, Book blog, Book review, Chaotic characters, faeries, fairies, Fantasy romance, lgbtq fantasy, LGBTQ+ read, queer fantasy, queer romance, reading blog, young adult fantasy, young adult literture. Part of the reason for that is the chapter breaks, which are separated by character. The world building in A Dark and Hollow Star is very well done. Except for Arlo and Vehan. Whether its a troll door man (under a bridge! He still has the typical villain monologue because the characters need to know what he was up to as well. A Dark and Hollow Star was just a mess to me. I grew up with a lot of internalised ableism. It seems like a lot of people had similar thoughts. If they fail, they risk the destruction of the faerie and human worlds alike. As I said, it was really dense. This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Goodreads Description:The ironborn half-fae outcast of her royal fae family. I didnt particularly feel for any of the characters. The ironborn half-fae outcast of her royal fae family. You can find them online at AshleyShuttleworth.com. Well, the characters dont even meet until fairly late in the book and it felt forced rather than a natural progression of the plot. [Slide for a visual representation]. Theres just something about a magical world underneath our noses thats really attractive. Looking for more book reviews? The synopsis and cover of this book looks wonderful! A Dark and Hollow Star isnt the sort of book Id immediately pick to read but overall sounds like it was good. They do this with relationships, which are at the heart of this book. A Dark and Hollow Stars plot was also quite messy. Change). I felt completely immersed in a world which is familiar yet unfamiliar our world but with faeries roaming the streets. Book two, whenever that release date is (2022 sometime), cannot come fast enough. The other three are out to investigate the mysterious deaths of half-fae kids and the disappearances of humans. As for the conflict, I was only really invested around the 80% mark. Ah, I still need to read this!
If they fail, they risk the destruction of the faerie and human worlds alike. I havent counted, but it seemed like there were a lot more chapters from Arlos POV than the others. Thank you for signing up, fellow book lover! The Lexile reading levels have been certified by the Lexile developer, MetaMetrics. A tempestuous Fury, exiled to earth from the Immortal Realm and hellbent on revenge. Bye, Arlo! This arrangement has long kept peace in the Courtsuntil a series of gruesome and ritualistic murders rocks the city of Toronto and threatens to expose faeries to the human world. Its not bad, its just a lot to take it in. The plot offers high stakes, simmering romantic tension, political drama, refreshingly casual representation of queer and transgender characters, and an intriguing magic system that draws inspiration from Dungeons & Dragons., First in a planned duology, Shuttleworths queer urban fantasy debut combines figures from Greek myth and European folklore with elements of tabletop RPGs.Shuttleworth sensitively tackles the plots darker elements, including trauma and suicidal ideation, tempering them with tenderness and wry wit. A Dark and Hollow Star is available now, click the links below to order a copy today! Its for all the reasons youd expect, great backstory, incredibly clever and snappy dialogue, her brashness, and her complicated yet necessary vulnerability. If they fail, they risk the destruction of the faerie and human worlds alike. This website is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. Its set partially in Toronto and partially in Las Vegas, homes to two of the Fae courts. Okay so fir, Book Review! Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. Wish them luck. Which by the way, as a former resident, enjoyed thoroughly. Meanwhile, Vehan is a prince in Las Vegas and he wants to investigate because he has the same markings the victims had, but was always lead to believe were scars from infancy. Not only are they therapeutic, but I also get to have my main character moment. I dont know. Library Haul inspired by the talented @myhoneyreads. It was full of queer characters and it has an amazing urban fantasy setting. It was just overly wordy. A Dark and Hollow Star was also our April Book Club Pick, so I really enjoyed our discussions. Four queer teens, each who hold a key piece of the truth behind these murders, must form a tenuous alliance in their effort to track down the mysterious killer behind these crimes. Content Warnings:Death, murder, slight gore. For centuries, the Eight Courts of Folk have lived among us, concealed by magic and bound by law to do no harm to humans. Im not going to talk about the villains because that would be saying too much, but there are many, and they all wear different faces. How does any of this connect? Although I found it slow to start, by the end I realised I really loved it. 
In this books case, and this is not a slight whatsoever, I think the journey is more important than the destination. This month is Disability Pride Month and I've spent all of this month so far trying to work out what I want to say in this post, and I'm still not sure what the right words are. A dutiful fae prince, determined to earn his place on the throne. A tempestuous Fury, exiled to earth from the Immortal Realm and hellbent on revenge. Arlo is questioning and inexperienced, and Nausica, well, lets just say shes confident. And they might all have feelings for each other. After all of that, the book ended a bit too abruptly.
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Teen Fiction > Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural, Book Cover Image (jpg): A Dark and Hollow Star, full terms and conditions and this month's choices, Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books (March 15, 2022). Here Are The Video Games Launching In August 2022, Ben Affleck Returns to DC for Auquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Illumicrate Daughter of Smoke and BoneUnboxing. Back Cover Summary: The Cruel Prince meets City of Bones in this thrilling urban fantasy set in the magical underworld of Toronto that follows a queer cast of characters racing to stop a serial killer whose crimes could expose the hidden world of faeries to humans. This arrangement has long kept peace in the Courtsuntil a series of gruesome and ritualistic murders rocks the city of Toronto and threatens to expose faeries to the human world. 3 of 5 stars to Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik. Its unfortunate to hear that the story itself fell short. Ahh no I was really looking forward to this one! The characters werent particularly likable and the story was just so much. "Beautifully written and deliciously complex,A Dark and Hollow Staris utterly engrossing. A Dark and Hollow Star follows four Fae teenagers. Theyre going to need it. A tempestuous Fury, exiled to earth from the Immortal Realm and hellbent on revenge. There is so much information crammed into the first few chapters that my brain felt like it was going to explode from trying to absorb everything. I love these characters too, but I found Nausicaa and Arlos POVs more compelling. The romances slow and doesnt have a resolution, so it will probably build in future novels. I also adored the chemistry between Nausica and Arlo and how it built up slowly over the course of the book. 
Were bombarded with names, places, politics, biology, magic rules and laws, and just sooo much! A Dark and Hollow Star was also mostly set up. A Dark and Hollow Star is Ashley Shuttleworths debut novel and its a queer fantasy with elements of a murder mystery. We have moods like any other reader, and More , No case is too cold! It makes it feel like the magic is just a plot convenience, rather than a part of the story. The only question is: which way?
Wondering how I rate the books I review? If that makes sense? It wasnt as bogged down by long descriptions and explanations, and I was able to really get into the story and enjoy the ride. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. The writing wasnt bad, but it needed some more editing. She can be thorny (putting it very mildly) and has high ambitions for both her and her son. The characters are moving through a world they know, so we often get terms and rules thrown at us from nowhere. Even aside from the core four, every side character, no matter how big a role, gets a respect and attention not often afforded. And while Ashley definitely fills their world with familiar speculative and mythical creatures, ideas, and folklore, they make this complex seelie/unseelie history unique and special. However, I enjoyed the second half a lot more. It felt out of place and like random name dropping to be cool. For centuries, the Eight Courts of Folk have lived among us, concealed by magic and bound by law to do no harm to humans. It felt like something major was missing. We also may use affiliate links in our (LogOut/ Although Selidoms a secondary character, hes an agent of chaos and fiercely protective of Arlo. Prize winners are announced in each Newsletter. My one complaint (and really an overall complaint of the book) is that its way too dense. Theyre going to need it. The focus is on this killer who is taking humans off the streets and doing who knows what to them. Wish them luck. If they fail, they risk the destruction of the faerie and human worlds alike. The ironborn half-fae outcast of her royal fae family. The different types of faerie, the Courts, and immortals, the way its all hidden alongside our world, was depicted so vividly. While all the characters in this story are attractive, Nausicaa and Selidom are my favorites. The way the world building interrupted conversations for several paragraphs made it feel disjointed and I found it hard to get into many of the early scenes as they didnt flow. , MINDWALKER by thekatedylan I wanted to love A Dark and Hollow Star, with its all-queer cast and serial killer plotline. Id finish a chapter, set it down, and not really want to pick it up again. Four teens with claims to the faery world come together to investigate a series of murders. If thats not bad enough, theres a war brewing between the Mortal and Immortal Realms, and one of these teens is destined to tip the scales. A Dark and Hollow Star is a fun urban fantasy novel with stunning world building and brilliant characters. I had high expectations for this book since the blurb sounded amazing. Subscribe to receive weekly lists of must-watch movies and info about our exclusive giveaways! I love slow-burn romances, so I didnt mind this, but if youre the kind of romance reader that does, keep that in mind. Its not hard to pinpoint whats great about this book, theres several things, but one of the big reasons is the worldbuilding and environments, which can go from as simple as describing the look and feel of a faerie caf, to a magically attuned forest (Hiraeth) disguised as pawn shop, or a massive underground monster factory that will give you nightmares. Theyre going to need it. This urban fantasy was a fun read, but I have some issues with it. I might check this out just because it features queer characters and I love fantasy geared towards this age group. While I have no doubt fans will pick sides once the book comes out, for me, Im #TeamNos all the way. They currently live in Ontario, Canada, with their cat named Zack and a growing collection of cosplay swords. Yes, above all else, the world these characters live in, move through, and fight for, is very well defined, Toronto references aside. The only question is: which way? Those are some of my favourite things. A Dark and Hollow Star by Ashley Shuttleworth, Publishing Info: eARC from Hodder & Stoughton. But it doesnt sully the ending one bit which does have a surprise or two. Her options literally appear out of thin air like shes reading a screen. And kudos to editor Sarah McCabe as well. I was rooting for Hero as a villain tbh. A Dark and Hollow Star is a brilliant debut that is both dark and full of humour, with characters you will fall in love with and an incredibly immersive world. The focus on world building also meant I felt more distanced from the characters at the start, who were well-written, but felt side-lined by the world building at times in the first half. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. And thats great, but I wish their arcs connected more with the plot in this novel. I really liked the setting. I loved the mix of fantasy and modern-day technology and pop culture references. , Audiobook Review: The Gilded Wolves by RoshaniChokshi, Audiobook Review: Breathe and Count Back FromTen, Top 10 Tuesday: Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of2022, Follow The Last Book On The Left on WordPress.com. But then actual things are named such as Playstation, Star Trek, Mario, and Dungeons and Dragons. A dutiful fae prince, determined to earn his place on the throne. Shell do almost anything to ensure the success of her court, and that includes manipulating Zehans personal life, namely Aurelian. Theres so much going on there I dont even know where to start unpacking it, but as things unfold, it becomes clear everyone has things in their closet theyd rather not get out. Its clear the author spent a considerable amount of time working on the world building and it pays off. Thanks! Hi friends! A review of Enchanting the ElvenMage, Elves are baddies too: Review for Deal with the ElfKing. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. He turned out to be a total pill. when characters let us down . Why did he not get a bigger part in the book? Cruel Prince should really be called the SadPrince, Sleeping Beautys engaged to an Elf Prince! 2022 Simon & Schuster, Inc. All rights reserved. Be sure to check your email to confirm (so we don't end up in your spam folder). Thats the precise reaction I had when I saw the cover of A Dark and Hollow Star. Im sorry you didnt like it that much and I definitely agree with what youre pointing out, I just hope I wont feel that way about THIS book haha! This book lists the following content warnings: anger, arson, blood/gore, body horror (minor), death of a child, depression, disownment, divorce, drug use/addiction, grief/grieving, human tracking, poverty, psychopathy, stalking, suicide (past, off page), suicidal ideation, toxic relationship/manipulation, trauma/PTSD, racism, violence/gun violence. As each of the characters investigates the murders, they eventually end up crossing paths and, as expected, team up. Shes sarcastic, chaotic and sassy in the best way, and every scene she was in was made ten times better by her presence. Prince Vehan and Aurelian bring more questions than answers to the plot, but I felt like their perspectives set up future plot points. However, as much as I enjoyed the multiple POVs, Im not exactly sure why the author decided to add the POVs of Vehan and Aurelian. This arrangement has long kept peace in the Courtsuntil a series of gruesome and ritualistic murders rocks the city of Toronto and threatens to expose faeries to the human world. It was their chapters I was most looking forward to, and mostly because of the chemistry which was apparent from their first encounter. He turned out to be a total pill. Get ready to put on your detective cap, 2005-2022 Smart Bitches Trashy Books, LLC. POV: You request After Lambana from the library thinking it's going to be a cute story and you'll learn some myths and legends from the Philipines. For centuries, the Eight Courts of Folk have lived among us, concealed by magic and bound by law to do no harm to humans. I hope Selidom appears much more in the sequel because his characters also fascinating. Great review. It has an intriguing plot, fantastic world-building, and great characters. If you enjoy my content please consider supporting me! Although I struggled to get into it at the start, once the story really got going, I was totally invested in the characters and the outcome of their investigation. Every single character has something or someone to fight for, and while these motives may not be rational by your standards or mine, they are powerful agents, nonetheless. Thanks for subscribing! Shes also very mean and sarcastic but she adds so much fun and entertainment to this book through her POV. Aurelian and Zehans relationship is waaaaayyyyyy more complicated, and thats setting aside this cosmic, high-stakes, incredibly dangerous, winner-take-all quest theyve really stumbled into.
Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings. I've been chronically ill since I was a child. I have to say, Aurelian and Vehan seemed to fade into the background as the book went on, with Arlo really feeling like the main character for most of the book, rather than the story being split between them more equally. The only question is: which way? The world is a lot to take in at a time. If they fail, they risk the destruction of the faerie and human worlds alike. Tony Hawks Pro Skater 1 + 2 Gets a Next-Gen Upgrade and Switch Port, Has Assassins Creed Changed For The Better Over The Years? A Dark and Hollow Star is FULL ofHotties. Sorry it didnt work that well. I was beside myself every time these two (even when it was awkward) stole a glance, held hands, or attempted flirtation. Run with wolves in Lobizona by RominaGarber! The magic is bloody, the humor sharp, and the murder mystery drenched in violence and intrigue. Like Arlo and Nausica, these boys are sweet on each other and like Nausica, Aurelian would walk through fire for Zehan, lets hope he doesnt have to. My favorite days are my solo trips to the library. Unfortunately, Vehan loved him too.. And honestly, most of the plot is just three teenagers whining about how they need to save the world because the adults wont do it. Ashley Shuttleworth makes their debut with the remarkable A Dark and Hollow Star, a thrilling urban fantasy/murder-mystery which stuns you with ethereal world-building, high-stakes adventure, and a cast of characters you wont soon forget. Wish them luck.
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