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Heir of the Autumn Queen
In the heart of the mystical Staghorn Forest, a secluded village bound by ancient magic, nineteen-year-old Aurelia's life is governed by peaceful routines—until an innocent visit to the village seer on her twentieth birthday shatters her world. Embarking on a perilous journey across the four kingdoms of Iaselion and fleeing from her estranged aunt’s dark ambitions, Aurelia’s quest for justice leads her into a whirlwind of political intrigue, mythical creatures, and unexpected love. As she grapples with her destiny, she transforms from a sheltered girl into a powerful leader, determined to forge her own path.
Experience a world of magic, romance, and self-discovery, where one young woman’s journey to embrace her true purpose could change the fate of her world forever.
Experience a world of magic, romance, and self-discovery, where one young woman’s journey to embrace her true purpose could change the fate of her world forever.
353 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 1, 2024
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October 21, 2024
ARC team review:
4 ⭐️
2 🌶️
- contains spoilers -
for fans of ACOTAR, this is a must read! 🌹
witches, elves, seers, aengels, and best of all…a pegasus!!!
the story starts on our main characters birthday, with an uncovered secret, leading swiftly onto a journey through enchanted lands.
each new place visited, brings a new surprise. my personal favourite being ‘handsome stranger’, who we come to know as Finn, and later as someone who holds a lot of significance. and what’s better than a handsome stranger, but a handsome winged stranger!! everyone needs a shadow daddy with a dark backstory 🤭
“But laying here in this bed, I realise that home is no longer just a place, it's a feeling. And without Finn beside me, I feel utterly homeless.”
We love a strong FMC, and she really is a good one! Her backstory, the betrayals, the love and the heartache all make her stronger. my favourite characters are absolutely the wolf pack, their personalities fit so well together and bounce off Aurelia’s perfectly. Rowan’s playful personality brought a smile to my face every time.
The ending of the book was a whirlwind, the plot twist, the chemistry… i need the next book and i need it now!
4 ⭐️
2 🌶️
- contains spoilers -
for fans of ACOTAR, this is a must read! 🌹
witches, elves, seers, aengels, and best of all…a pegasus!!!
the story starts on our main characters birthday, with an uncovered secret, leading swiftly onto a journey through enchanted lands.
each new place visited, brings a new surprise. my personal favourite being ‘handsome stranger’, who we come to know as Finn, and later as someone who holds a lot of significance. and what’s better than a handsome stranger, but a handsome winged stranger!! everyone needs a shadow daddy with a dark backstory 🤭
“But laying here in this bed, I realise that home is no longer just a place, it's a feeling. And without Finn beside me, I feel utterly homeless.”
We love a strong FMC, and she really is a good one! Her backstory, the betrayals, the love and the heartache all make her stronger. my favourite characters are absolutely the wolf pack, their personalities fit so well together and bounce off Aurelia’s perfectly. Rowan’s playful personality brought a smile to my face every time.
The ending of the book was a whirlwind, the plot twist, the chemistry… i need the next book and i need it now!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2024
ARC Review
Finished reading this debut novel and WOW, it was such a fun read!!! The world was super easy and
interesting to dive into without feeling too complicated, making it really enjoyable to follow along. The tropes that always pull me in-hidden identities, a possessive MMC (Finn with wings? Yes, please!), and a solid mix of tension and magic-are front and center in this story.
I loved how the plot kept building and uncovering twists I didn't expect, and there were so many moments that had me hooked to find out what happened next. Finn, the morally grey shadow daddy, definitely stole the show for me! And that cliffhanger at the end? What does it mean?!! I did not see that coming at all, and now I'm counting the days until I can find out more!!
Overall, Heir of the Autumn Queen ticks all the right boxes for me! It's the first in a trilogy and I'll definitely be picking up the next in the series to find out what happens next with Aurelia & Finn!!
Finished reading this debut novel and WOW, it was such a fun read!!! The world was super easy and
interesting to dive into without feeling too complicated, making it really enjoyable to follow along. The tropes that always pull me in-hidden identities, a possessive MMC (Finn with wings? Yes, please!), and a solid mix of tension and magic-are front and center in this story.
I loved how the plot kept building and uncovering twists I didn't expect, and there were so many moments that had me hooked to find out what happened next. Finn, the morally grey shadow daddy, definitely stole the show for me! And that cliffhanger at the end? What does it mean?!! I did not see that coming at all, and now I'm counting the days until I can find out more!!
Overall, Heir of the Autumn Queen ticks all the right boxes for me! It's the first in a trilogy and I'll definitely be picking up the next in the series to find out what happens next with Aurelia & Finn!!
October 15, 2024
ARC Team Review:
Where do I begin?
**Heir of the Autumn Queen** is Savannah Stoltz's debut novel, but you wouldn’t guess it. The story follows Aurelia, a courageous and witty mortal woman from the town of Staghorn. She leads a normal life with loving parents, an older brother who teaches her, and a best friend she can always rely on. But when she turns 20, everything changes. Aurelia discovers she is not who she thought she was, and now she must pivot to uncover her true identity and what she wants to do with that knowledge.
Determined to learn about her origins and her future, she embarks on a journey that introduces her to Finn, a morally grey, darkly handsome, winged man. Finn is fiercely protective of Aurelia and full of swagger as he teases her into joining him on an adventure. Together, they navigate a world filled with political intrigue, betrayal, love, and the unknown.
Savannah hits the nail on the head in the romantasy genre. This book features plenty of morally ambiguous characters, a touch of Shadow Daddy, and secrets galore. With just the right amount of spice and a thrilling cliffhanger, **Heir of the Autumn Queen** is sure to satisfy romantasy readers. Don’t miss out—pick it up when it releases on November 1, 2024!
Where do I begin?
**Heir of the Autumn Queen** is Savannah Stoltz's debut novel, but you wouldn’t guess it. The story follows Aurelia, a courageous and witty mortal woman from the town of Staghorn. She leads a normal life with loving parents, an older brother who teaches her, and a best friend she can always rely on. But when she turns 20, everything changes. Aurelia discovers she is not who she thought she was, and now she must pivot to uncover her true identity and what she wants to do with that knowledge.
Determined to learn about her origins and her future, she embarks on a journey that introduces her to Finn, a morally grey, darkly handsome, winged man. Finn is fiercely protective of Aurelia and full of swagger as he teases her into joining him on an adventure. Together, they navigate a world filled with political intrigue, betrayal, love, and the unknown.
Savannah hits the nail on the head in the romantasy genre. This book features plenty of morally ambiguous characters, a touch of Shadow Daddy, and secrets galore. With just the right amount of spice and a thrilling cliffhanger, **Heir of the Autumn Queen** is sure to satisfy romantasy readers. Don’t miss out—pick it up when it releases on November 1, 2024!
October 21, 2024
First and foremost this was my first ever ARC read, I’m grateful for having the chance to be able to read this book before its release (NOV. 1ST 2024) so thank you Savannah!
I’m truly in awe of how this is the authors debut novel, this book was beautifully written and had so much content and plenty of different characters to connect to. I was invested in this book the entire time, I didn’t want to put it down. This does have longer chapters which made it a little bit hard for me but that doesn’t change the fact that this book was honestly such a good story with such a great plot. The spice level is honestly perfect as well, not too much and not too little. This does end in a cliffhanger which is making me want to pull my hair out but I’m extremely excited for the rest of this trilogy and to see this author grow. This deserves so much hype and I can see everyone talking about it.
I’m truly in awe of how this is the authors debut novel, this book was beautifully written and had so much content and plenty of different characters to connect to. I was invested in this book the entire time, I didn’t want to put it down. This does have longer chapters which made it a little bit hard for me but that doesn’t change the fact that this book was honestly such a good story with such a great plot. The spice level is honestly perfect as well, not too much and not too little. This does end in a cliffhanger which is making me want to pull my hair out but I’m extremely excited for the rest of this trilogy and to see this author grow. This deserves so much hype and I can see everyone talking about it.
March 13, 2025
Auri had her world shattered by learning her who life has been a lie! She leaves home to find out what really happened and where she comes from. Meeting people along the way and fighting her own battle with the friends she meets!
My jaw is on the floor with this cliff hanger!!! The story is well written and has depth! It has lots of details and the world building is amazing! This is the perfect mix of action & a little bit of spice spinkled in!
Ready for book 2 already!!!
My jaw is on the floor with this cliff hanger!!! The story is well written and has depth! It has lots of details and the world building is amazing! This is the perfect mix of action & a little bit of spice spinkled in!
Ready for book 2 already!!!
March 18, 2025
Cute but very predictable book in a fantasy world. In the beginning Our FMC makes quick, rash decisions based on minimal information and then things just seem to conveniently work out for her for the most part. The second half gets way better and had me really engaged. Long lost princess vibes but instead of everyone searching for their beloved princess, most of them want to kill her or use her. Was it amazing, no. Will I read the next one? Probably.
It was not a bad book and the story had a lot of potential but sometimes I struggled with the minimalistic writing style and lack of character depth. At times It feels like our FMC is an npc just going through the motions and lacking the emotions and depth that someone experiencing the things that are happening should have. The romantic interest is hot but emotionally bland and they somehow fall in love within days and he’s immediately obsessed? I hate to say it, I liked Shepherd better than Finn even though he’s blond. Not a bad read, but a very easy one, if you’re looking for world building. This isn’t for you.
It was not a bad book and the story had a lot of potential but sometimes I struggled with the minimalistic writing style and lack of character depth. At times It feels like our FMC is an npc just going through the motions and lacking the emotions and depth that someone experiencing the things that are happening should have. The romantic interest is hot but emotionally bland and they somehow fall in love within days and he’s immediately obsessed? I hate to say it, I liked Shepherd better than Finn even though he’s blond. Not a bad read, but a very easy one, if you’re looking for world building. This isn’t for you.
December 22, 2024
Heir of the Autumn Queen by Savannah Stoltz 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Okay, I don’t even know where to start because this book has RUINED ME. I finished it this morning, but honestly? I’m still not over it, and I don’t think I ever will be.
Aurelia’s journey? PURE PERFECTION. Every moment, every decision, every feeling—it all felt so personal like I was standing right beside her, living through it all. When those ancient priests called her the “Golden One,” and the prophecy came into play? CHILLS. I was shaking. I am shaking. The lore is just so deep and rich, I want to crawl into this world and never leave.
Now let’s talk about the characters because I could scream about them forever. Rowan? He’s my emotional support character. The funny guy who sneaks his way into your heart when you least expect it. And Finneas—OH MY GOD, FINN. The shadow daddy. Mysterious, brooding, and SO compelling. These characters aren’t just characters; they’re my new obsessions.
And THE WORLD-BUILDING?? Savannah didn’t just create a world; she created a masterpiece. From the mystical Staghorn Forest to the political intrigue of the four kingdoms, every detail pulled me in deeper. The stakes, the magic, the mythical creatures—it’s all just so alive.
BUT THAT CLIFFHANGER. I’m screaming, dying, throwing up. It’s INTENSE. It’s EMOTIONAL. It’s PAINFUL. I’m just sitting here, staring at the wall, asking myself how I’m supposed to survive until the second book.
This book is everything I’ve ever wanted in a fantasy: dynamic, epic, and completely consuming. I didn’t want it to end, but now that it has, I feel EMPTY. Savannah, I need book two like I need air.
✨ 5/5 STARS ✨
Do yourself a favor—read this book. But also prepare to have your heart shattered in the best way possible.
Okay, I don’t even know where to start because this book has RUINED ME. I finished it this morning, but honestly? I’m still not over it, and I don’t think I ever will be.
Aurelia’s journey? PURE PERFECTION. Every moment, every decision, every feeling—it all felt so personal like I was standing right beside her, living through it all. When those ancient priests called her the “Golden One,” and the prophecy came into play? CHILLS. I was shaking. I am shaking. The lore is just so deep and rich, I want to crawl into this world and never leave.
Now let’s talk about the characters because I could scream about them forever. Rowan? He’s my emotional support character. The funny guy who sneaks his way into your heart when you least expect it. And Finneas—OH MY GOD, FINN. The shadow daddy. Mysterious, brooding, and SO compelling. These characters aren’t just characters; they’re my new obsessions.
And THE WORLD-BUILDING?? Savannah didn’t just create a world; she created a masterpiece. From the mystical Staghorn Forest to the political intrigue of the four kingdoms, every detail pulled me in deeper. The stakes, the magic, the mythical creatures—it’s all just so alive.
BUT THAT CLIFFHANGER. I’m screaming, dying, throwing up. It’s INTENSE. It’s EMOTIONAL. It’s PAINFUL. I’m just sitting here, staring at the wall, asking myself how I’m supposed to survive until the second book.
This book is everything I’ve ever wanted in a fantasy: dynamic, epic, and completely consuming. I didn’t want it to end, but now that it has, I feel EMPTY. Savannah, I need book two like I need air.
✨ 5/5 STARS ✨
Do yourself a favor—read this book. But also prepare to have your heart shattered in the best way possible.
January 22, 2025
I REALLY REALLY wanted to LOVE this book. The blurb had me hooked and it sounded like an excellent book 1 in a trilogy.
It was alright. I did enjoy the story, and I will be carrying on the series when released.
My main feelings towards this book are mixed. At some points, I really liked the FMC, but at others I really disliked her. She was also very one dimensional. I feel like her feelings were completely skimmed over. IMO someone who learns what she learns should have more feelings than what's explained and it just felt like it lacked.
The story felt predictable in a sense of... FMC gets gifted a dress, suddenly gets a ball invitation... has a conversation about a power and hey presto, 5 minutes later has to use that power and so on and so on. The plot is also sometimes lacking - the journey through the pass is so hyped up and you expect this badass journey, but nothing happens.
I did really like the FMC, but he does give me Tamlin vibes. I did not like the second romantic interest - it feels very forced when the FMC is not looking for love.
There was mention of the courts, but the world building is a very small part of this book.
It does end on a cliffhanger, which I'm interested to see where it goes - because if it's who you are expecting it to be then I have so many questions because that doesn't fit with the plot. I'm personally hoping its something else as that would really add more depth to the story and give a reason to explore Auri's emotions much further.
I really do hope the second book delves deeper into the worlds and has a bit more depth into Auri's character. I'm not saying this book was boring, it wasn't - it was just a very easy read.
It was alright. I did enjoy the story, and I will be carrying on the series when released.
My main feelings towards this book are mixed. At some points, I really liked the FMC, but at others I really disliked her. She was also very one dimensional. I feel like her feelings were completely skimmed over. IMO someone who learns what she learns should have more feelings than what's explained and it just felt like it lacked.
The story felt predictable in a sense of... FMC gets gifted a dress, suddenly gets a ball invitation... has a conversation about a power and hey presto, 5 minutes later has to use that power and so on and so on. The plot is also sometimes lacking - the journey through the pass is so hyped up and you expect this badass journey, but nothing happens.
I did really like the FMC, but he does give me Tamlin vibes. I did not like the second romantic interest - it feels very forced when the FMC is not looking for love.
There was mention of the courts, but the world building is a very small part of this book.
It does end on a cliffhanger, which I'm interested to see where it goes - because if it's who you are expecting it to be then I have so many questions because that doesn't fit with the plot. I'm personally hoping its something else as that would really add more depth to the story and give a reason to explore Auri's emotions much further.
I really do hope the second book delves deeper into the worlds and has a bit more depth into Auri's character. I'm not saying this book was boring, it wasn't - it was just a very easy read.
March 18, 2025
4.5⭐️ rounded up
Savannah’s writing style is very easy to read, and the pacing was perfect. I don’t know that I’ve read through a book this fast in quite some time. I tore through it. This is a great beginner Romantasy, with no super intense world building or long prose. The characters were likeable enough, and the storyline is absolutely intriguing.
I looooved all the fantasy creatures and powers discussed. Witches, so many creatures, aengels, wolves?? And the wolves gave major Twilight vibes so middle school Bethannie was kicking her feet with each description of them🤭💕
My main complaints that held me back from 5 stars:
-Sometimes the characters felt a bit surface level. I wanted to know more about them & their stories. I especially wanted to know more about Briar. I loved her.
Also, how is she gonna just, like, not react more when she finds out she’s literally a princess?? I don’t know what I was expecting, but it felt like such a minimal reaction for such a major thing🥲
-I wish so much we would’ve gotten more immersive descriptions of the world. There’s a fine line in fantasy between super intense world building and leaving something to be desired. They travel SO far in this book, through so many lands, and really the only part that was semi-descriptive was the crossing of the mountains towards the beginning. I wanted to know more about the different lands, and feel like I was there traveling along with them more than just the descriptive attack scenes.
Overall, I’m so excited to read the next book in the series, which comes out in just a couple of days!!
Shoutout to Savannah’s husband, Daniel—a new coworker of mine—who recommended her books to me when he heard I love to read. Even better that she writes one of my favorite genres🤭
Savannah’s writing style is very easy to read, and the pacing was perfect. I don’t know that I’ve read through a book this fast in quite some time. I tore through it. This is a great beginner Romantasy, with no super intense world building or long prose. The characters were likeable enough, and the storyline is absolutely intriguing.
I looooved all the fantasy creatures and powers discussed. Witches, so many creatures, aengels, wolves?? And the wolves gave major Twilight vibes so middle school Bethannie was kicking her feet with each description of them🤭💕
My main complaints that held me back from 5 stars:
-Sometimes the characters felt a bit surface level. I wanted to know more about them & their stories. I especially wanted to know more about Briar. I loved her.
Also, how is she gonna just, like, not react more when she finds out she’s literally a princess?? I don’t know what I was expecting, but it felt like such a minimal reaction for such a major thing🥲
-I wish so much we would’ve gotten more immersive descriptions of the world. There’s a fine line in fantasy between super intense world building and leaving something to be desired. They travel SO far in this book, through so many lands, and really the only part that was semi-descriptive was the crossing of the mountains towards the beginning. I wanted to know more about the different lands, and feel like I was there traveling along with them more than just the descriptive attack scenes.
Overall, I’m so excited to read the next book in the series, which comes out in just a couple of days!!
Shoutout to Savannah’s husband, Daniel—a new coworker of mine—who recommended her books to me when he heard I love to read. Even better that she writes one of my favorite genres🤭
October 21, 2024
𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗲𝗻 (𝗮𝗿𝗰) ✨
- 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴
“𝙞’𝙢 𝙟𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙞 𝙙𝙤. 𝙞’𝙢 𝙟𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝. 𝙞’𝙢 𝙟𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨, 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩.”
i enjoyed the general storyline of the heir of the autumn queen 🍂 the concept had a lot of potential, and there were moments when the plot pulled me in
however, i often found myself wanting more from the characters - they were briefly described, leaving me wishing i could learn more about their personalities, motivations, and backgrounds
this lack of depth made it hard to fully connect with them 👀
the book was an easy read, but i sometimes struggled with the writing style 📖
it felt too minimalistic, lacking the detail and information i craved, especially when it came to world-building
for example, when the characters were traveling through forests or mountains, i wanted to feel like i was there with them - to see the landscape, hear the sounds, and sense the atmosphere. without those vivid details, i was left wanting more from the experience 🌳
overall, it’s a solid read, but i needed more immersion to truly fall in love with the story
“𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙪𝙨. 𝙞 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤. 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧.”
- 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴
“𝙞’𝙢 𝙟𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬𝙨 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙞 𝙙𝙤. 𝙞’𝙢 𝙟𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙖𝙣𝙮𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙨𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙧 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝. 𝙞’𝙢 𝙟𝙚𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙪𝙨 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙨𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙣𝙚𝙙 𝙘𝙡𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙨, 𝙗𝙚𝙘𝙖𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙜𝙚𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙤𝙪𝙘𝙝 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩.”
i enjoyed the general storyline of the heir of the autumn queen 🍂 the concept had a lot of potential, and there were moments when the plot pulled me in
however, i often found myself wanting more from the characters - they were briefly described, leaving me wishing i could learn more about their personalities, motivations, and backgrounds
this lack of depth made it hard to fully connect with them 👀
the book was an easy read, but i sometimes struggled with the writing style 📖
it felt too minimalistic, lacking the detail and information i craved, especially when it came to world-building
for example, when the characters were traveling through forests or mountains, i wanted to feel like i was there with them - to see the landscape, hear the sounds, and sense the atmosphere. without those vivid details, i was left wanting more from the experience 🌳
overall, it’s a solid read, but i needed more immersion to truly fall in love with the story
“𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚’𝙨 𝙨𝙤𝙢𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙗𝙚𝙩𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙣 𝙪𝙨. 𝙞 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙩, 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙞 𝙠𝙣𝙤𝙬 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙛𝙚𝙚𝙡 𝙞𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙤. 𝙖𝙣 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙘𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙡𝙞𝙠𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙥𝙪𝙡𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙪𝙨 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧.”
October 25, 2024
I had the privilege to get an ARC copy of this book and absolutely loved it! I can't wait for the next book to come out!
Aurelia's journey back to her roots in this fast-paced introduction to the Autumn Queen Trilogy is exciting and easy to read. The characters introduced are all unique, and add wonderful layers to the story as our Auri makes her way through the 4 kingdoms. This novel includes a strong female lead, a tall, dark, and handsome male with wings, a fabulous animal companion, and a hint of found family. I can see where the author is setting us up for twists and turns to come with the next 2 books in the series, and will be impatiently waiting for them to be released!
While I think there could have been a bit more world building, especially as the first book of the series, I think the author did a great job of creating loveable and relatable characters that draw you into the story. Some additional world building would have helped the story flow a bit more as the events did seem a choppy with little build up surrounding some. I am excited to learn more about the unique magic system of this fantasy world and to uncover more about the main character, and would definitely recommend giving this book a read!
Aurelia's journey back to her roots in this fast-paced introduction to the Autumn Queen Trilogy is exciting and easy to read. The characters introduced are all unique, and add wonderful layers to the story as our Auri makes her way through the 4 kingdoms. This novel includes a strong female lead, a tall, dark, and handsome male with wings, a fabulous animal companion, and a hint of found family. I can see where the author is setting us up for twists and turns to come with the next 2 books in the series, and will be impatiently waiting for them to be released!
While I think there could have been a bit more world building, especially as the first book of the series, I think the author did a great job of creating loveable and relatable characters that draw you into the story. Some additional world building would have helped the story flow a bit more as the events did seem a choppy with little build up surrounding some. I am excited to learn more about the unique magic system of this fantasy world and to uncover more about the main character, and would definitely recommend giving this book a read!
March 2, 2025
Starting with the best parts of the story.
1. Auri - she is a strong character, who holds her ground, is kind and compassionate and is completely badass in ruining things for sexist men
2. Mystery powers : We get a glimpse of what Auri can do throughout the book and honestly I am hungry for more. For her to learn her abilities, recognise herself. I am here for her journey
3. The banter between Finn and Auri - The angsty angst and the exchange of flirt before you know what is going to happen is top notch.
4. Selena : I have Great expectations from the villain. Please don't disappoint me 🥺
5. So many fictional characters : The skysworn, the wolf shifters (Shepherd 💖), the rovern or the mordeka, the author did her research well.
Where I think it missed
I couldn't comprehend why Auri would like to leave her wonderful home to go on an adventure which certainly isn't favourable for her life. Because in the beginning she felt right at home, then suddenly the seer, the revelation and she wants to go. I understood later that she felt the need to go due to reasons you should read in the book, but this was not told in the beginning when she left and I genuinely found that odd.
1. Auri - she is a strong character, who holds her ground, is kind and compassionate and is completely badass in ruining things for sexist men
2. Mystery powers : We get a glimpse of what Auri can do throughout the book and honestly I am hungry for more. For her to learn her abilities, recognise herself. I am here for her journey
3. The banter between Finn and Auri - The angsty angst and the exchange of flirt before you know what is going to happen is top notch.
4. Selena : I have Great expectations from the villain. Please don't disappoint me 🥺
5. So many fictional characters : The skysworn, the wolf shifters (Shepherd 💖), the rovern or the mordeka, the author did her research well.
Where I think it missed
I couldn't comprehend why Auri would like to leave her wonderful home to go on an adventure which certainly isn't favourable for her life. Because in the beginning she felt right at home, then suddenly the seer, the revelation and she wants to go. I understood later that she felt the need to go due to reasons you should read in the book, but this was not told in the beginning when she left and I genuinely found that odd.
March 27, 2025
4⭐️
2🌶️
This is a fast-paced book. That can be good for some and bad for others. I enjoy reading books that don’t waste time using a 1/3 of the book just traveling. And while a lot of traveling happens in this book, plot is happening and characters are developing during that time.
Speaking of characters, I loved the variety of people we meet in this book. You have Auri’s brother and best friend from Staghorn, which you only see for a short period at the beginning but I have a feeling they will come back around in future books. Then you have the wolf pack. Omg, my heart!! My favorite trope of all time is found family and I just love these boys. They’re all unique in their own cohesive way. Rowan is just the best friend side kick character you love!
Finn….finn Finn Finn Finn Finn…..he sweeps you off your feet and breaks your heart at the same time. There’s so much more to him than what’s there on the page right now. And I love his and Auri’s connection.
But we also are getting this love triangle but not a love triangle with Auri, Finn, and Shepard. I say not a love triangle because we all know which way it’ll go eventually, but I do love Shep too!
Can’t wait for book 2!
2🌶️
This is a fast-paced book. That can be good for some and bad for others. I enjoy reading books that don’t waste time using a 1/3 of the book just traveling. And while a lot of traveling happens in this book, plot is happening and characters are developing during that time.
Speaking of characters, I loved the variety of people we meet in this book. You have Auri’s brother and best friend from Staghorn, which you only see for a short period at the beginning but I have a feeling they will come back around in future books. Then you have the wolf pack. Omg, my heart!! My favorite trope of all time is found family and I just love these boys. They’re all unique in their own cohesive way. Rowan is just the best friend side kick character you love!
Finn….finn Finn Finn Finn Finn…..he sweeps you off your feet and breaks your heart at the same time. There’s so much more to him than what’s there on the page right now. And I love his and Auri’s connection.
But we also are getting this love triangle but not a love triangle with Auri, Finn, and Shepard. I say not a love triangle because we all know which way it’ll go eventually, but I do love Shep too!
Can’t wait for book 2!
November 4, 2024
A single visit to a local seer turns Aurelia’s world upside down. With new revelations about her true heritage, she embarks on an epic quest to correct the wrongs of her past. Along the way, she must defend those her parents once vowed to protect from her mother’s dark and twisted twin. Enter Finn, a mysteriously alluring companion who offers comfort, though he harbors secrets of his own. Will Aurelia fulfill her destiny, or will her aunt reach her first?
This is a slow-burn, fantasy adventure with a journey that pulls you in. While some parts felt a bit slow, and certain action scenes could have been richer, it’s a solid read for fans of character-driven epic tales. I really enjoyed the characters and world-building, which drew me immediately into the story. I also love a good betrayal storyline that sets the hero on a path of vengeance, and the cliffhanger at the end left me eager to see what unfolds in book two.
*Thank you to Savannah Stoltz for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.
This is a slow-burn, fantasy adventure with a journey that pulls you in. While some parts felt a bit slow, and certain action scenes could have been richer, it’s a solid read for fans of character-driven epic tales. I really enjoyed the characters and world-building, which drew me immediately into the story. I also love a good betrayal storyline that sets the hero on a path of vengeance, and the cliffhanger at the end left me eager to see what unfolds in book two.
*Thank you to Savannah Stoltz for the ARC copy. I am freely leaving my honest review.
December 11, 2024
Wow, I really really enjoyed this book. The world building is top tier and I love love loveeee the FMC Aurelia. Aurelia really is little miss trouble, with trouble always finding her, but seeing her character grow has been so great. I think she’s really cool and her story is so interesting that I cannot WAIT to find out more about her. The story that Savannah wrote is so well done, I felt like I wasn’t just thrown into a world not knowing what’s going on. She wrote things and paced things in a way that made me feel like I understood what was going on and I was able to keep track of everything. I didn’t find myself being lost and I also loved that characters mentioned in the beginning were not forgotten, which is sometimes an occurrence in fantasy books. The ending of chapter 33 killed and the ending of the book has me on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book to come out. I highly recommend this book, it was such a great read.
October 21, 2024
4/5 - Heir of the Autumn Queen is Savannah Stoltz’s debut novel and the first book in her trilogy series. I enjoyed journeying through the four kingdoms of Iaselion with Aurelia (Auri) as she sought justice, discovered more about herself, and met new companions along the way. I especially loved the additions of Shepherd and Rowan.
Though I liked the chemistry between Auri and Finn, I wished there was more time for their feelings to really develop. There were also a few things that bothered me early on, like how easily Auri decided to leave her home to embark on this journey, but it didn’t take away from the story as a whole. Overall, I enjoyed the book and the ending makes me excited to see where the series goes!
Thank you Savannah Stoltz for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
Though I liked the chemistry between Auri and Finn, I wished there was more time for their feelings to really develop. There were also a few things that bothered me early on, like how easily Auri decided to leave her home to embark on this journey, but it didn’t take away from the story as a whole. Overall, I enjoyed the book and the ending makes me excited to see where the series goes!
Thank you Savannah Stoltz for the opportunity to read this eARC in exchange for my honest review.
October 29, 2024
Arc review!
4.5 stars
My jaw is on the floor! I binged 3/4 of this book in one day (I never do that) and that ending is brutal. It was quite the ride.
It was such a fun read. It has everything you want in a fantasy book:
(May contain spoilers)
Lost heir
BA female protagonist
Prophecy
Self discovery
Mythical creatures
Magic
Love (possible soulmates?)
Banter (he's so cocky and I love it!)
Shadow user with wings
Betrayal
Shifter wolves who treat her as their own.
Alpha who may have a thing for our protagonist
Shadow and Alpha are enemies
Possible love triangle?
There are two open door scenes.
A beautiful magical world that isn't confusing or hard to follow.
It's so good and such a great set up for book two. There are so many ways it can go and I am so ready for it!
It's going to be a trilogy and I am truly so excited for Savannah and her debut novel!
4.5 stars
My jaw is on the floor! I binged 3/4 of this book in one day (I never do that) and that ending is brutal. It was quite the ride.
It was such a fun read. It has everything you want in a fantasy book:
(May contain spoilers)
Lost heir
BA female protagonist
Prophecy
Self discovery
Mythical creatures
Magic
Love (possible soulmates?)
Banter (he's so cocky and I love it!)
Shadow user with wings
Betrayal
Shifter wolves who treat her as their own.
Alpha who may have a thing for our protagonist
Shadow and Alpha are enemies
Possible love triangle?
There are two open door scenes.
A beautiful magical world that isn't confusing or hard to follow.
It's so good and such a great set up for book two. There are so many ways it can go and I am so ready for it!
It's going to be a trilogy and I am truly so excited for Savannah and her debut novel!
October 19, 2024
Was lucky enough to receive and ARC for this amazing fantasy romance read by authorsavannahstoltz and I finished the book in 2 days I haven’t been able to put it down! I just love a strong FMC like Auri and reading her experiences as a coming of age and discovering of who she really is, if you love a fantasy story which what I think is a found true match/mate, fae, elves, dwarfs shifters and Aengels plus other amazing mythological creatures, oh did I mention a Pegasus… c’mon rainbow dash get your download game on on the 1st November for this autumn story book 1/3 only one thing I would say is … I need book 2 and 3 asap 🙈🙈😝 that cliffhanger…. Man I’m dead please please please can I have book 2 now
November 7, 2024
On the whole, I enjoyed the read. I found the storyline to be fairly fast paced and intriguing. I wanted to know more about our badass FMC and where the story was going to take her. The supporting cast of characters was diverse and interesting, they supported the plot well and added additional depth to both our FMC (via their interactions with her) and to the storyline itself. I did have a bit of difficulty with the writing style as it is different than what I typically look for in a read but given that this is a debut novel it wasn't enough to deter me from continuing. I did take my rating down a star as a result. All in all, a fairly well done debut novel and I look forward to seeing this author continue this series.
March 2, 2025
For a debut novel, Savannah really knew what she was doing. This book is going to be the new IT girl, I can see it now. Auri gets her life seemingly turned upside down on the day of her 20th birthday, and after finding out her true parentage, goes on a journey to fight back for what belongs to her. Her journey isn’t one that comes from a place of privilege and claiming that “she deserves” what was lost to her, but comes from a place for wanting to make her kingdom better for everyone, even the poor. The author deeply expresses how important chosen family is as much as biological family, and that really made my heart happy. There’s winged men, shifters, witches, and of course a beautiful world that was built up. Can’t wait to keep reading this series!!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 23, 2024
Holly Molly
I bloody loved this book!
One of the best ones I’ve read!
For a debut novel omg it was absolutely perfection!
The characters- brilliant and that includes main ones and side characters (who doesn’t love a good side character)
The plot and that ending… WHY do we have to wait for the next ones! My goodness it was soo unexpected and just fit so well!
I was hooked from the start and extremely grateful to have been given the chance to read this x
Betrayal
Hidden identity
Magic
Badass main characters
Broody/ deadly male
Animal companion
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Please do yourself a favour and read it! You won’t regret it ♥️
I bloody loved this book!
One of the best ones I’ve read!
For a debut novel omg it was absolutely perfection!
The characters- brilliant and that includes main ones and side characters (who doesn’t love a good side character)
The plot and that ending… WHY do we have to wait for the next ones! My goodness it was soo unexpected and just fit so well!
I was hooked from the start and extremely grateful to have been given the chance to read this x
Betrayal
Hidden identity
Magic
Badass main characters
Broody/ deadly male
Animal companion
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
Please do yourself a favour and read it! You won’t regret it ♥️
December 29, 2024
Heir of the Autumn Queen is a mesmerizing start to The Autumn Queen Trilogy by Savannah Stoltz. The story takes readers on a breathtaking journey through the mystical and vividly described world, filled with political intrigue, mythical creatures, and unexpected romance. Aurelia's transformation from a sheltered young woman to a determined leader is both inspiring and captivating, drawing readers into her struggles and triumphs. The rich world-building and engaging characters make it hard to put down, leaving you eagerly anticipating the next installment. A must-read for fans of fantasy and romance who love strong heroines and immersive storytelling!
October 20, 2024
🌟🌟🌟🌟💫 4.5/5
🔥🔥2/5
ARC Review
I was hooked on this book from the beginning! The story and world building were so easy to follow along with, it became all consuming. I loved the political intrigue and the new friends the FMC, Aurelia, made along the way. The ending had my mind reeling and needed more! This is Savannah’s debut novel and all I can say is WOW!
Themes/Tropes include:
🏹Unknown Royalty
🏹Hidden Powers
🏹Political Intrigue
🏹Magic
🏹Secret Identities
🏹Bada** FMC
🏹Lovable Animal Traveling Companion
🔥🔥2/5
ARC Review
I was hooked on this book from the beginning! The story and world building were so easy to follow along with, it became all consuming. I loved the political intrigue and the new friends the FMC, Aurelia, made along the way. The ending had my mind reeling and needed more! This is Savannah’s debut novel and all I can say is WOW!
Themes/Tropes include:
🏹Unknown Royalty
🏹Hidden Powers
🏹Political Intrigue
🏹Magic
🏹Secret Identities
🏹Bada** FMC
🏹Lovable Animal Traveling Companion
October 26, 2024
ARC Review
4.5⭐️
1🔥
I loved this book! The ending absolutely rocked me and I cannot wait for book 2! I enjoyed the pacing of the book and the way Savannah Stoltz incorporated the lore of the kingdoms into the story. The characters are lovable and I already miss them even though I just finished the book! This is one hell of a debut novel!
“I’m jealous of your godsdamned clothes, because they get to touch you all day, and I don’t”
🗡️Mythical Creatures
🗡️Forced Proximity
🗡️Hidden Identity
🗡️Cliffhanger
🗡️Banter
🗡️Found Family
🗡️Political Intrigue
4.5⭐️
1🔥
I loved this book! The ending absolutely rocked me and I cannot wait for book 2! I enjoyed the pacing of the book and the way Savannah Stoltz incorporated the lore of the kingdoms into the story. The characters are lovable and I already miss them even though I just finished the book! This is one hell of a debut novel!
“I’m jealous of your godsdamned clothes, because they get to touch you all day, and I don’t”
🗡️Mythical Creatures
🗡️Forced Proximity
🗡️Hidden Identity
🗡️Cliffhanger
🗡️Banter
🗡️Found Family
🗡️Political Intrigue
December 16, 2024
I need the next book… yesterday
Heir of Autumn Queen is absolutely captivating. I picked it up and read it in one sitting—I just couldn’t put it down! The FMC’s complex feelings about Finn were perfection—he’s easily the kind of brooding, magnetic character who steals your heart (hello, shadow daddy energy). And that bonus scene? Absolute chef’s kiss! This story is perfect for fans of sweeping romances, enchanting worlds, and characters you’ll obsess over. Savannah Stoltz has crafted a tale you won’t forget.
Heir of Autumn Queen is absolutely captivating. I picked it up and read it in one sitting—I just couldn’t put it down! The FMC’s complex feelings about Finn were perfection—he’s easily the kind of brooding, magnetic character who steals your heart (hello, shadow daddy energy). And that bonus scene? Absolute chef’s kiss! This story is perfect for fans of sweeping romances, enchanting worlds, and characters you’ll obsess over. Savannah Stoltz has crafted a tale you won’t forget.
February 6, 2025
Overall, this was a pretty fast-paced, easy read. I was immediately hooked & invested into the characters, & grew to love so many of the side characters as well.
I thought it had a great balance of characters you were routing for & characters you loved to hate (so good, especially in fantasy).
The BANTER really made the book all the better. The plot twists were TWISTY.
The main thing that hindered this being a 4-5⭐️ read for me personally:
• pacing— some parts felt rushed / hurried along, while other parts felt a little dragged out + repetitive.
I thought it had a great balance of characters you were routing for & characters you loved to hate (so good, especially in fantasy).
The BANTER really made the book all the better. The plot twists were TWISTY.
The main thing that hindered this being a 4-5⭐️ read for me personally:
• pacing— some parts felt rushed / hurried along, while other parts felt a little dragged out + repetitive.
October 18, 2024
5/5 stars! This was so good! And that cliffhanger! (Shocked and super unexpected!)lots of adventure! There is spice but it’s a slow burn. Virgin FMC. Amazing world building! Pegasus, demons, monsters, shifters. The MMC (Finn) ohhh man new book bf anyone???? Talk dark and handsome (with wings and shadows) protective, alpha male is every way. I breezed through this book in one day. You won’t want to put it down! I highly recommend this book! -Kerin
February 6, 2025
I hate writing reviews but Ms Savannah deserves all the praise. What started as a simple 'well I could write a book' in her notes app turned into an actual well written story. Amazing. I normally don't enjoy fantasy but I immediately felt dropped into her world and loved every moment. The banter was amazing, the spice was 👌🏻 and her writing is beautiful. Loved this, love her and can't wait to read part 2.
March 11, 2025
Honestly, I’m not sure how this hasn’t blown up yet. BEAUTIFULLY written. It kept me guessing and engaged and the spin on the magics of this fantasy world are so fun! I loved every second of this book and I’m DYING to read book 2! I need more Finn in my life like I need caffeine.. this book is so easy to read with enough twists and turns to keep you guessing. Do yourself a favor and just read it!
October 15, 2024
This was an excellent debut novel for this author. Has great character developments, and the chemistry between Auri & Finn was amazing. Auri set off to find more about herself & has a pretty eventful journey so far, including coming across some unique creatures. Loved Rowan’s goofiness too. Leaves on a cliffhanger that leaves us wanting.
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