Of Fire and Stars - Moé for Solarpunk Books

English language

Published Jan. 13, 2016 by Balzer + Bray.

ISBN:: 978-0-06-243325-1

(1 review)

Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile lands. But Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity for fire—a dangerous gift for the future queen of a kingdom where magic is forbidden.

Now, Denna must learn the ways of her new home while trying to hide her growing magic. To make matters worse, she must learn to ride Mynaria’s formidable warhorses—and her teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and unconventional Princess Amaranthine—called Mare—the sister of her betrothed.

When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. As the two become closer, Mare is surprised by Denna’s intelligence and bravery, while Denna is drawn to Mare’s independent streak. And soon …

Betrothed since childhood to the prince of Mynaria, Princess Dennaleia has always known what her future holds. Her marriage will seal the alliance between Mynaria and her homeland, protecting her people from other hostile lands. But Denna has a secret. She possesses an Affinity for fire—a dangerous gift for the future queen of a kingdom where magic is forbidden.

Now, Denna must learn the ways of her new home while trying to hide her growing magic. To make matters worse, she must learn to ride Mynaria’s formidable warhorses—and her teacher is the person who intimidates her most, the prickly and unconventional Princess Amaranthine—called Mare—the sister of her betrothed.

When a shocking assassination leaves the kingdom reeling, Mare and Denna reluctantly join forces to search for the culprit. As the two become closer, Mare is surprised by Denna’s intelligence and bravery, while Denna is drawn to Mare’s independent streak. And soon their friendship is threatening to blossom into something more.

But with dangerous conflict brewing that makes the alliance more important than ever, acting on their feelings could be deadly. Forced to choose between their duty and their hearts, Mare and Denna must find a way to save their kingdoms—and each other.

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mageofmip reviewed Of Fire and Stars by Audrey Coulthurst

Review of 'Of Fire and Stars' on 'Goodreads'

2 stars

Look my low review isn't going to be much different from everyone else's. No world building. Predictable. Dull characters. Confusing plot points. Magic system isn't fleshed out. You've heard it all.

But I'm not here to tell you the book is bad. It's a f/f romance fantasy book and I think it's spectacular that it exists. This book may be a low fantasy trying a biiiit too hard to be a high fantasy(and falling way waaaay short) with a kinda bland YA romance, but this sort of book is EXACTLY the type of simple read some people are looking for, and now they have their simple low fantasy with a healthy dose of representation and that. IS. WONDERFUL.

The plot wasn't for me, though. I tried, and I failed to get through it. I found it boring and tedious and at least 55% is because romance and low fantasy bore …

Look my low review isn't going to be much different from everyone else's. No world building. Predictable. Dull characters. Confusing plot points. Magic system isn't fleshed out. You've heard it all.

But I'm not here to tell you the book is bad. It's a f/f romance fantasy book and I think it's spectacular that it exists. This book may be a low fantasy trying a biiiit too hard to be a high fantasy(and falling way waaaay short) with a kinda bland YA romance, but this sort of book is EXACTLY the type of simple read some people are looking for, and now they have their simple low fantasy with a healthy dose of representation and that. IS. WONDERFUL.

The plot wasn't for me, though. I tried, and I failed to get through it. I found it boring and tedious and at least 55% is because romance and low fantasy bore me in general. The book left much to be desired for a lot of reasons. But I'm glad it exists and people can find some joy in it.