Summary: The Stolen Heir is a fantasy novel that tells the story of Suren, the child queen of the Court of Teeth, who escaped from her mother’s tyranny eight years ago and lives in hiding in the human world. She is hunted by the storm hag, Bogdana, who wants to bring her back to the Ice Needle Citadel, where Lady Nore rules with an iron fist and creates monsters of stick and snow to avenge the Battle of the Serpent. Suren is rescued by Prince Oak, her former betrothed who she resents, and persuaded to join him on a mission to stop Lady Nore and save her people. Along the way, Suren must face her past, her feelings, and her destiny.
Review: The Stolen Heir is a thrilling and captivating novel that will appeal to fans of fantasy and adventure. Holly Black has created a rich and complex world that is full of magic, mystery, and danger. The characters are well-developed and realistic, each with their own flaws, strengths, and motivations. The plot is fast-paced and full of twists and turns that will keep readers guessing until the end. The novel also explores themes such as power, loyalty, family, courage, and redemption. The writing style is engaging and descriptive, with vivid imagery and dialogue that bring the story to life. The novel is a standalone book, but it is set in the same world as Black’s previous books, The Folk of the Air trilogy. Readers who are familiar with those books will enjoy seeing some familiar faces and references, but newcomers will not feel lost or confused. The Stolen Heir is a highly recommended read for anyone who loves fantasy, action, romance, and drama. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish it.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
The author of The Stolen Heir is Holly Black, a bestselling American writer and editor of fantasy novels for children and young adults. She was born in 1971 in New Jersey and grew up in a Victorian house that inspired her imagination. She studied English at The College of New Jersey and worked as a production editor on medical journals before becoming a full-time writer.
Some of her most popular works include the Modern Faerie Tales trilogy, the Spiderwick Chronicles (with Tony DiTerlizzi), the Curse Workers series, the Magisterium series (with Cassandra Clare), and the Folk of the Air series. She has won several awards for her writing, such as the Andre Norton Award, the Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula Award, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into 32 languages and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library.
Holly Black is known for her dark, edgy, and beautifully written stories that feature faeries, magic, mystery, and danger. She has been influenced by authors such as J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Neil Gaiman, Diana Wynne Jones, and Angela Carter. She loves to create complex and realistic characters that face moral dilemmas and personal challenges. She also enjoys collaborating with other writers and artists to create new and exciting projects.
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