Review by Neshae Serpentine -- The Stolen Heir
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Review by Neshae Serpentine -- The Stolen Heir
[Following is a volunteer review of "The Stolen Heir" by Tayma Tameem.]
The Stolen Heir by Tayma Tameem was a fun book to read and by the time I reached the end I was hoping for a sequel. It takes place in a fantasy realm where magic rules, literally, and the people are divided, those struggling in poverty hoping to one day find peace. The only way to find this peace is for the true heir, stolen as a newborn and grown on the streets, to claim the throne and eradicate his family's previous cruelty. Meanwhile an evil uncle plots to take it himself, believing his own rule is what is needed.
The emotional impact of the story telling had me crying for each character as they faced their own struggles, both the devastating and the heart warming. The characters felt real, each doing what they believed was right, or at least right for them at that moment. The locations visited made me wish for a map so that I could follow their journeys with them as they crossed over miles of landscape.
One thing I found interesting is that the author writes the kind of story she wants to read. She doesn't follow a set formula, as many stories often do, and instead strives to create some originality and different perspectives in her books, hoping to inspire people to think. I have respect for that attitude and am already planning to read more from her in the future.
One of such inspiring moments was an opinion from the main protagonist regarding prophecies. "Sell them the idea that they’re doing something for the greater good, and they’d kill, pillage, and cross oceans for you. Gotta love faith." The book illustrates both the good intentions and the darker consequences behind ensuring their fulfillment.
What I liked the most about the book was the pair of mages, close friends that attempted to pull the strings for a better tomorrow. There were successes, failures, and unforeseen consequences for their actions as they fought hard against the plot's twists and turns to achieve their dream. What I dislike the most was the pacing in the beginning. The story was a little hard to follow at first, for it encompasses a series of events over the course of many years. It was a little jarring to get used to at first, but about halfway through I found it hard to put down.
There were some typos and a little bit of mild swearing during particularly emotional dialogue. These were not incredibly common and certainly didn't take away from the story. It was likely written with young adults in mind. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and I give this book a three out of four star rating. I highly recommend it for any fantasy lovers that are looking for an adventure.
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The Stolen Heir by Tayma Tameem was a fun book to read and by the time I reached the end I was hoping for a sequel. It takes place in a fantasy realm where magic rules, literally, and the people are divided, those struggling in poverty hoping to one day find peace. The only way to find this peace is for the true heir, stolen as a newborn and grown on the streets, to claim the throne and eradicate his family's previous cruelty. Meanwhile an evil uncle plots to take it himself, believing his own rule is what is needed.
The emotional impact of the story telling had me crying for each character as they faced their own struggles, both the devastating and the heart warming. The characters felt real, each doing what they believed was right, or at least right for them at that moment. The locations visited made me wish for a map so that I could follow their journeys with them as they crossed over miles of landscape.
One thing I found interesting is that the author writes the kind of story she wants to read. She doesn't follow a set formula, as many stories often do, and instead strives to create some originality and different perspectives in her books, hoping to inspire people to think. I have respect for that attitude and am already planning to read more from her in the future.
One of such inspiring moments was an opinion from the main protagonist regarding prophecies. "Sell them the idea that they’re doing something for the greater good, and they’d kill, pillage, and cross oceans for you. Gotta love faith." The book illustrates both the good intentions and the darker consequences behind ensuring their fulfillment.
What I liked the most about the book was the pair of mages, close friends that attempted to pull the strings for a better tomorrow. There were successes, failures, and unforeseen consequences for their actions as they fought hard against the plot's twists and turns to achieve their dream. What I dislike the most was the pacing in the beginning. The story was a little hard to follow at first, for it encompasses a series of events over the course of many years. It was a little jarring to get used to at first, but about halfway through I found it hard to put down.
There were some typos and a little bit of mild swearing during particularly emotional dialogue. These were not incredibly common and certainly didn't take away from the story. It was likely written with young adults in mind. I thoroughly enjoyed reading and I give this book a three out of four star rating. I highly recommend it for any fantasy lovers that are looking for an adventure.
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Wow, this was an incredible review. I definitely want to check out The Stolen Heir — it sounds like a potential masterpiece! That quote alone was epic. Excited to read this — thank you!!!
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Wow, The Stolen Heir is an outstanding book that made my thoughts stop to recalculate everything. Every time I thought one thing would surely happen another did. The emotion carried in the book alone took me on a rollercoster. This review outlines everything I loved about the book so clearly, it feels like my own thoughts. This review is amazing and it shows everything you need to know about The stolen heir
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