A review by tabatha_shipley
Under Stone and Shadow by A.E. Bross

adventurous tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

What I Did Like:
+The character dynamics are amazing. The way they interact and speak is natural and realistic. You have no trouble imagining the crew as people and they react as they should. Just a study in good characters! 
+Found family is one of my favorite things in books and this has it in spades. The family Tirzah made in book 1 appears or is mentioned often and more members are strolling in. 
+Dangerous. We kept hearing that it’s dangerous to be able to wield thauma in this world but this book SHOWS you why and how in multiple ways. It’s brilliantly done and will likely only strengthen the characters and storyline in future books.

Who Should Read This One:
-Fantasy fans who want found family, magical things, special gifts, outcasts, and danger will love this series. Start with The Roots that Clutch and enjoy! 

My Rating: 4 stars 
Beautiful characters, excellent world building, and an all around solid fantasy book.