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Fate and Legacy #2
A Legacy of Stars
Amid her lover facing trial for an assault on her fiancé and with an impending arranged marriage to the son of an influential coven leader, Lucia prepares to merge with the destructive celestial power of the Orbis Libra. She navigates a delicate balance—saving Adelaide and restoring harmony among Mystics. However, when hunters launch an unexpected attack and betrayals unravel, Lucia's plans crumble. Forced into hiding, she embarks on a journey of survival, compelled to shield her loved ones and shoulder the weight of a world in turmoil. In her quest, Lucia must secure the support of vampires, battle against mounting challenges, and grow her magic to tip the scales in her favor.
378 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 30, 2024
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January 22, 2025
3.5 Stars
While A Legacy of Stars by Raquel Raelyn has some commendable aspects, I found myself struggling throughout the book. As the second installment in the Fate and Legacy series, it expands on the world and characters introduced in The Balance of Fates, but for me, it lacked the spark and cohesion I was hoping for.
One of my main frustrations was the pacing. The plot felt uneven, with long stretches of exposition that slowed the narrative and made it hard to stay invested.
Focusing on the main character, Lucia, although an intriguing protagonist, her arc in this book felt repetitive. Instead of meaningful growth, her struggles seemed to circle the same themes without resolution, which made her journey feel stagnant. Additionally, some supporting characters who had potential for depth felt underdeveloped or sidelined.
The romance, although not convincing for me even in book one fell very flat here. The chemistry between the characters lacked the tension and emotional weight that made the first installment enjoyable to read. The relationships felt underexplored, leaving me disconnected from the emotional stakes of the story.
Overall, while A Legacy of Stars has moments of creativity, it didn’t live up to my expectations. The pacing issues, the scattered direction of character growth made it a less enjoyable read for me.
While A Legacy of Stars by Raquel Raelyn has some commendable aspects, I found myself struggling throughout the book. As the second installment in the Fate and Legacy series, it expands on the world and characters introduced in The Balance of Fates, but for me, it lacked the spark and cohesion I was hoping for.
One of my main frustrations was the pacing. The plot felt uneven, with long stretches of exposition that slowed the narrative and made it hard to stay invested.
Focusing on the main character, Lucia, although an intriguing protagonist, her arc in this book felt repetitive. Instead of meaningful growth, her struggles seemed to circle the same themes without resolution, which made her journey feel stagnant. Additionally, some supporting characters who had potential for depth felt underdeveloped or sidelined.
The romance, although not convincing for me even in book one fell very flat here. The chemistry between the characters lacked the tension and emotional weight that made the first installment enjoyable to read. The relationships felt underexplored, leaving me disconnected from the emotional stakes of the story.
Overall, while A Legacy of Stars has moments of creativity, it didn’t live up to my expectations. The pacing issues, the scattered direction of character growth made it a less enjoyable read for me.
May 1, 2024
I’d like to first thank the author for allowing me the opportunity to read the ARC.
I cannot praise this book enough. I finished it so quickly because it was hard to put down. The way Raquel went about the second book was perfect. I didn’t know how the story would unfold in the second book but I enjoyed how it did. The relationships, platonic and romantic, are complex and well written. I love that we get to know a little bit more about each character and see how the dynamics evolve.
The spicy scenes are *chefs kiss* The representation is also *chefs kiss*
I found myself shocked at the ending, something that I never saw happening, happened. I do like that the author has made it so there can be a couple ways it plays out in the next book. The only complaint I have is that I have to wait for the next third book now. I cannot wait to see what is next for Adelaide, Lucia and the gang!
I cannot praise this book enough. I finished it so quickly because it was hard to put down. The way Raquel went about the second book was perfect. I didn’t know how the story would unfold in the second book but I enjoyed how it did. The relationships, platonic and romantic, are complex and well written. I love that we get to know a little bit more about each character and see how the dynamics evolve.
The spicy scenes are *chefs kiss* The representation is also *chefs kiss*
I found myself shocked at the ending, something that I never saw happening, happened. I do like that the author has made it so there can be a couple ways it plays out in the next book. The only complaint I have is that I have to wait for the next third book now. I cannot wait to see what is next for Adelaide, Lucia and the gang!
July 9, 2024
Poorly written, repetitive, and without much depth. I gave up at 20%. It's such a shame as I adored the first book.
December 26, 2025
I wanted to love this book. Queer witches, vampires, and werewolves? Heck yes… in theory. But this was actually the second book where I’ve ever caught multiple typos while reading (the first was the previous book in this series). Usually I’m so absorbed in a story that I don’t notice typos, but here I had to reread some lines multiple times because I thought I was the problem (only to realize it was just a typo). No other book has made me question my own intelligence like this one.
I also found it hard to get lost in the story because it felt a bit inconsistent. That said, I do appreciate any author who creates their own unique world and language, kudos for that, because it’s no easy feat.
If there’s a third book, please have someone proofread it… I’m begging. If even I am catching typos, it’s a serious issue lol. This book had so much potential, but it just didn’t quite deliver for me.
I also found it hard to get lost in the story because it felt a bit inconsistent. That said, I do appreciate any author who creates their own unique world and language, kudos for that, because it’s no easy feat.
If there’s a third book, please have someone proofread it… I’m begging. If even I am catching typos, it’s a serious issue lol. This book had so much potential, but it just didn’t quite deliver for me.
June 20, 2024
This book felt like it was written by completely different author. I loved book one, but in the sequel, the writing was disjointed, the characters, confused, and the conflict murky at best. I love Lucia and Adelaide but I couldn’t stand to see them not being given as much dimension in the sequel.
May 12, 2024
This book lowkey got on my nerves lol! But if there is a third book I’ll be reading. I wonder if Gabrielle will get her own book now!
June 27, 2024
The plotline really was more nonsensical in this book compared to book one. Very open-ended ending, which I don’t mind, but this book definitely needed more structure.
April 30, 2024
I read this book as an arc from the author in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much for the chance to read this book in advance!!
The Good
Book two let's go! I found the overall plot pacing to be much more interesting in this sequel. There are a lot of chaotic events that go from one to the other and we see the whole gang deal with them together as a team. I critiqued Lucia's character a lot in my review of the first book, so I was excited to see her growth. Though she had a lot to work on in this sequel, I liked seeing her define herself and her values outside of her family and coven's control. Her family dynamic and history are complex and a main component of the plot. I joked often how much Lucia would've loved Mitski (Siri play 'Class of 2023) because woah, so many familial issues on so many levels from beginning to end. I also liked seeing more of Lucia and Adelaide's relationship and seeing them be together and protect each other. Adelaide's backstory is so interesting and I'm happy we got to learn more about her and vampire society in general. I understood why they loved each other so much and that's my benchmark for any good romantic couple. Lucia sees the good in Adelaide and she's never felt love like that before on the other hand Lucia has never been treated like a full person who is accepted for herself, and Adelaide does. The perfect recipe for a love between them.
The Bad
The aspect of familial abuse in this story is something that I, unfortunately, cannot be objective about and the way it's resolved didn't feel satisfactory to me. Again, so much personal projection from me but it was the barrier from me really loving Lucia. She even knows she's naive and so full of the self-deprecation and self-reproach that I tend to dislike in characters. I do commend that a family dynamic this complex and grey was explored in this book. Lucia, even at the beginning when she has come to better terms with what she went through and acknowledged it was bad, cannot truly hate her mother or grandmother which is very relatable.
Tropes:
— Witch x Vampire
— Sapphic Fantasy Romance
— Forbidden Love
Horn Level: 3/5🌶️
Format: Ebook
The Rating
I give this book a 4/5🌟 rating. I am really interested to see where this series goes next!!
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The Good
Book two let's go! I found the overall plot pacing to be much more interesting in this sequel. There are a lot of chaotic events that go from one to the other and we see the whole gang deal with them together as a team. I critiqued Lucia's character a lot in my review of the first book, so I was excited to see her growth. Though she had a lot to work on in this sequel, I liked seeing her define herself and her values outside of her family and coven's control. Her family dynamic and history are complex and a main component of the plot. I joked often how much Lucia would've loved Mitski (Siri play 'Class of 2023) because woah, so many familial issues on so many levels from beginning to end. I also liked seeing more of Lucia and Adelaide's relationship and seeing them be together and protect each other. Adelaide's backstory is so interesting and I'm happy we got to learn more about her and vampire society in general. I understood why they loved each other so much and that's my benchmark for any good romantic couple. Lucia sees the good in Adelaide and she's never felt love like that before on the other hand Lucia has never been treated like a full person who is accepted for herself, and Adelaide does. The perfect recipe for a love between them.
The Bad
The aspect of familial abuse in this story is something that I, unfortunately, cannot be objective about and the way it's resolved didn't feel satisfactory to me. Again, so much personal projection from me but it was the barrier from me really loving Lucia. She even knows she's naive and so full of the self-deprecation and self-reproach that I tend to dislike in characters. I do commend that a family dynamic this complex and grey was explored in this book. Lucia, even at the beginning when she has come to better terms with what she went through and acknowledged it was bad, cannot truly hate her mother or grandmother which is very relatable.
Tropes:
— Witch x Vampire
— Sapphic Fantasy Romance
— Forbidden Love
Horn Level: 3/5🌶️
Format: Ebook
The Rating
I give this book a 4/5🌟 rating. I am really interested to see where this series goes next!!
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April 26, 2024
I read Raquel Raelynn’s debut novel, The Balance of Fates, last summer after seeing a blurb on TikTok. I loved it and couldn’t wait to read the sequel! When Raelynn opened up a form for ARC readers, I applied straight away and was lucky enough to receive an Advanced Readers Copy from her.
As I suspected, A Legacy of Stars did not disappoint. It took me a bit to recall the final moments of the first novel almost a year after reading (this is a not-so-subtle hint to read Fates again), but I supposed my initial confusion and quick catch-up mirrored Lucia’s. I love watching Lucia come into her own and find her strength, especially with the help of her sister, friends, and Adelaide. She is a great blend of eldest daughter responsibility with forgotten child self-esteem and I am rooting for her as she discovers who she is, what she wants, and who she wants to become. Where did existing prejudices come from and how can we fight them? How could taking a life could affect one’s morals and their soul? How can you mourn the loss of someone who caused irreparable pain and suffering? How do you separate yourself from the darkness within?
We also get to see more of this semi-magical world, including werewolf and vampire communities, not just witches, along with a greater introduction to Hunters. I always love well-paced world-building. There is less enemies-to-lovers in the sequel since our main couple has accepted that they will only ever be able to love each other, but there is a bit in another! Those relationships are ones I am excited to explore more as well and could see a 2.5 novel following Gabrielle and her journey while Lucia tries to fix the Mystics community.
I think I set a personal reading speed record because I simply couldn’t put the book down, and I have unfortunately put myself in the position of needing to wait even longer for book 3.
As I suspected, A Legacy of Stars did not disappoint. It took me a bit to recall the final moments of the first novel almost a year after reading (this is a not-so-subtle hint to read Fates again), but I supposed my initial confusion and quick catch-up mirrored Lucia’s. I love watching Lucia come into her own and find her strength, especially with the help of her sister, friends, and Adelaide. She is a great blend of eldest daughter responsibility with forgotten child self-esteem and I am rooting for her as she discovers who she is, what she wants, and who she wants to become. Where did existing prejudices come from and how can we fight them? How could taking a life could affect one’s morals and their soul? How can you mourn the loss of someone who caused irreparable pain and suffering? How do you separate yourself from the darkness within?
We also get to see more of this semi-magical world, including werewolf and vampire communities, not just witches, along with a greater introduction to Hunters. I always love well-paced world-building. There is less enemies-to-lovers in the sequel since our main couple has accepted that they will only ever be able to love each other, but there is a bit in another! Those relationships are ones I am excited to explore more as well and could see a 2.5 novel following Gabrielle and her journey while Lucia tries to fix the Mystics community.
I think I set a personal reading speed record because I simply couldn’t put the book down, and I have unfortunately put myself in the position of needing to wait even longer for book 3.
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December 12, 2025Loved the book but hated the ending, we needed more . I did find the author repeating things but that was my only issue technical.
Spoilers RAYOR
One of my main issues with this book is that the story drug on far too long. It took the author far too long to tell most of the unaswered questions to where the "big reveal" wasnt really big at all. I think Lucia made a mistake not telling Hetan that her mother killed his parents. I think Lucia was portrayed to weak for how powerful she was, imo she had more power to not only taim the power but also protect herself and others WITHOUT it. I dont understand why the power never left Hetans body and i dont understand why she herself wasnt able to extract it from his body. I had her feeling her powers had been hidden but now we will never know when they actually bloomed because her mother died. The grandmother dying off screen also makes no sense to me. After writing my real thoughs, I have taken away my 5 star review and made it a 3 star review. I just wanted so much more from these books that if itnhad been written with better care, a thrid book wouldnt have been needed imo.
Spoilers RAYOR
One of my main issues with this book is that the story drug on far too long. It took the author far too long to tell most of the unaswered questions to where the "big reveal" wasnt really big at all. I think Lucia made a mistake not telling Hetan that her mother killed his parents. I think Lucia was portrayed to weak for how powerful she was, imo she had more power to not only taim the power but also protect herself and others WITHOUT it. I dont understand why the power never left Hetans body and i dont understand why she herself wasnt able to extract it from his body. I had her feeling her powers had been hidden but now we will never know when they actually bloomed because her mother died. The grandmother dying off screen also makes no sense to me. After writing my real thoughs, I have taken away my 5 star review and made it a 3 star review. I just wanted so much more from these books that if itnhad been written with better care, a thrid book wouldnt have been needed imo.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 6, 2024
I highly anticipated this sequel! There were many things I loved about the first book that followed into this book. The developing love story between the main characters. The spice and emotional investment. Things that derailed for me, just felt like so much going on but not much wrapped up. Even from the first book. Still glad for the representation and beautifully thoughtful characters. Looking forward to the third book.
May 11, 2024
To the author, thank you for the ARC. This was a beautifully written novel and a great sequel. 4.5 stars. I cannot wait for the final novel. The past month for me personally was a lot but I continued to come back to this story and this book. I was GAGGED jaw on the floor at the end. It be your own people. I felt like book 1 was a slow burn and more spicer and I really wanted the same level of spice from this book.
August 18, 2024
i did not want to put this book down. i simply could not get enough and still can’t.
i almost cried, i almost cried again, i always cried again, and eventually did cry.
there was a scene that i thought was erotic outside of what you would expect and it caught me off guard. raquel wrote that scene so well. i was like oh—
i almost cried, i almost cried again, i always cried again, and eventually did cry.
there was a scene that i thought was erotic outside of what you would expect and it caught me off guard. raquel wrote that scene so well. i was like oh—
May 4, 2024
Amazing
Beautiful second installment of this series that brings together friendship and love. In the midst of evil that tries to control this fantasy world of witches, wolves and vampires. Will they find the peace that they yearn?
Beautiful second installment of this series that brings together friendship and love. In the midst of evil that tries to control this fantasy world of witches, wolves and vampires. Will they find the peace that they yearn?
June 7, 2024
Loved books 1 and 2. I really would love to see a book 3 because what happens after? There is so much that could be touched on!
Great intro to this author and wow have I been missing out on the wlw fantasy novels.
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up because I truly did enjoy this read.
Great intro to this author and wow have I been missing out on the wlw fantasy novels.
3.5 ⭐️ rounded up because I truly did enjoy this read.
June 24, 2024
If this doesn't have a third book where it follows Gabrielle and her last minute mission to find the bodies of Hetan and his uncle, I will be mad. Also I hate Caitlyn and all but did she really die or is this just another trick. Why is there still so many unresolved things.
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February 2, 2024
I AM SO EXCITED TO READ THIS BOOKDFBDBFIYQW:IH:BLADKHFBWKJHB
July 6, 2024
PLEASE give us a third I am begging! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
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August 11, 2024DNF
i really enjoyed the first book and was so excited for this one, but somehow the second book wasn't doing it for me at all.
i really enjoyed the first book and was so excited for this one, but somehow the second book wasn't doing it for me at all.
August 2, 2024
I still enjoyed the story in this one, though the amnesia trope in the second chapter really annoyed me. There were also some little issues with continuity throughout the book, but I loved the diversity in this book, bringing in another couple that represents polyamory and bisexuality is really amazing and I love it. I am hoping that this story is continued in this
series, or that Gabrielle gets her own spin off
series where she is the main character. I can't wait to see where Raquel takes it from here.
series, or that Gabrielle gets her own spin off
series where she is the main character. I can't wait to see where Raquel takes it from here.
February 28, 2025
It is possible to write this story with Lucia presenting more assertiveness and still make the story exciting. Especially when she has achieved the coveted Triune. And yet you continue to express her as a whimpering waif.
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