A review by tabatha_shipley
The Fate of Crowns by Rebecca L. Garcia

medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What I Did Like:
+Descriptive language adds a poetic flare to the settings. The author does a good job of describing the settings in a way that makes them easy to picture clearly. Often in the setting descriptions the language almost sounds like poetry.
+The ending is intense. It ups the stakes and makes you question who you can trust leading into the sequel. 
+Morgana. She’s a deeper character than we get a chance to explore in this book (although I have hopes we can explore her more in the subsequent books) and she’s definitely coming across as morally grey (my favorite).
+Fae, magic, and the idea of a staff to allow mortals to wield magic are all intriguing and well done. 

Who Should Read This One:
-Fans of magical fantasy books with royalty will enjoy this one. 
-Poetic language fans who enjoy a well crafted description.

My Rating: 4 Stars
A solid fantasy that sets off a series well.