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The Star-Blessed
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Expected 17 Mar 26Three legendary origins of power. Two royal bloodlines. One deadly curse.
The kingdom of Stelauris is slowly dying. A season of poison infects the air, earth, and water with increasing deadliness each year, and a deep love of gold and power infects the failing mind of the king. His only daughter and first in line to the throne, Princess Seren, lives in tightly controlled isolation. When she is suddenly thrust into royal society, she struggles to hide the strain of untamed magic awakening in her blood.
Seren’s newly appointed personal guard, Sir Corin, resents the exile of his people. As heir to a long-banished line of succession and the last of the land’s legendary protectors, he holds no loyalty for the current royal family and their history of unhinged cruelty.
As death steals over the kingdom and the schemes at court grow deadlier, the princess and the guard are forced to face their fears, their troubled pasts, and the cost of personal freedom.
The Star-Blessed is a reimagining and reinventing of two fairy tales: “Rumpelstiltskin” and “Catskin” by the Brothers Grimm.
The kingdom of Stelauris is slowly dying. A season of poison infects the air, earth, and water with increasing deadliness each year, and a deep love of gold and power infects the failing mind of the king. His only daughter and first in line to the throne, Princess Seren, lives in tightly controlled isolation. When she is suddenly thrust into royal society, she struggles to hide the strain of untamed magic awakening in her blood.
Seren’s newly appointed personal guard, Sir Corin, resents the exile of his people. As heir to a long-banished line of succession and the last of the land’s legendary protectors, he holds no loyalty for the current royal family and their history of unhinged cruelty.
As death steals over the kingdom and the schemes at court grow deadlier, the princess and the guard are forced to face their fears, their troubled pasts, and the cost of personal freedom.
The Star-Blessed is a reimagining and reinventing of two fairy tales: “Rumpelstiltskin” and “Catskin” by the Brothers Grimm.
448 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication March 17, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from Publisher
4.5 rounded up to 5.
I definitely enjoyed this more than Dickinson's first book. It had a lot more grit to it, but it also had clear heart. I will have to disagree with the publisher's classification of this as YA. It's solidly New Adult, and I'd have much preferred to see it marketed to an Adult audience.
Estrid and Hedy were my favorite characters. I loved their quirks and uniqueness. They reminded me a bit of Aughra from The Dark Crystal.
I'm not big on fairytale romance (or much of any romance, for that matter) and, to its credit, this book doesn't focus overly hard on romance, but I would have preferred even less than what was included.
As a reader who isn't a fan of first person, I very much appreciated having one of the main POVs in third. It provided relief early on when the opening first person chapters felt too overwhelming.
I have never read Catskin but am very familiar with Rumplestiltskin. This retelling/combining of the two fairytales was compelling and kept my attention throughout the book. The pacing was consistently good, and though I did feel the prose could have used a tad more polish, it was quite good overall. Something else I really appreciated was the depiction of what would actually happen if a woman went into physical combat against a man/men. This book acknowledges the biological advantage of men regarding brute strength capabilities without diminishing women. Which is a balance near impossible to find in modern Fantasy.
I'm curious to see what Dickinson writes next.
I definitely enjoyed this more than Dickinson's first book. It had a lot more grit to it, but it also had clear heart. I will have to disagree with the publisher's classification of this as YA. It's solidly New Adult, and I'd have much preferred to see it marketed to an Adult audience.
Estrid and Hedy were my favorite characters. I loved their quirks and uniqueness. They reminded me a bit of Aughra from The Dark Crystal.
I'm not big on fairytale romance (or much of any romance, for that matter) and, to its credit, this book doesn't focus overly hard on romance, but I would have preferred even less than what was included.
As a reader who isn't a fan of first person, I very much appreciated having one of the main POVs in third. It provided relief early on when the opening first person chapters felt too overwhelming.
I have never read Catskin but am very familiar with Rumplestiltskin. This retelling/combining of the two fairytales was compelling and kept my attention throughout the book. The pacing was consistently good, and though I did feel the prose could have used a tad more polish, it was quite good overall. Something else I really appreciated was the depiction of what would actually happen if a woman went into physical combat against a man/men. This book acknowledges the biological advantage of men regarding brute strength capabilities without diminishing women. Which is a balance near impossible to find in modern Fantasy.
I'm curious to see what Dickinson writes next.
February 15, 2026
Twinklingly magical and very much in the spirit of Grimm fairytales.
Review to come soon!
Review to come soon!
January 8, 2026
Loved this! Rumpelstiltskin and Cat-Skin aren’t fairytales that I know as well or have read many retellings of, so it was really neat to get to read this reinventing! So many twists to keep me flipping pages, and I really like Seren and Corin and their banter. Definitely recommend!
~~I received an early copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to leave a positive review.~~
~~I received an early copy of this book from the publisher and was not required to leave a positive review.~~
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Star Blessed is an upcoming ya novel set to release this Spring. It is a mix of fantasy and fairytale elements and I have a great feeling that it will be much enjoyed by teenage readers along with adults. This is the first time I have read anything by this author and I am super glad I took the opportunity to be on her lauch team to help promote this story! It is filled with much romance and adventure.
We are introduced to Princess Seren who is the heir of the deteriorating kingdom Stelauris. She has spent much of her life in isolation and being neglected by her father. However, one day he decides that it is time for her to learn her duties if she is to become the next ruler. She is suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of newfound opportunity.
We also meet Corin who is recently appointed as Seren's personal guard. They butt heads at first due to past bad blood between the two families. However, when the current situation of the Kingdom gets worse they must put aside their differences and work to save the Kingdom.
We are introduced to Princess Seren who is the heir of the deteriorating kingdom Stelauris. She has spent much of her life in isolation and being neglected by her father. However, one day he decides that it is time for her to learn her duties if she is to become the next ruler. She is suddenly thrust into a whirlwind of newfound opportunity.
We also meet Corin who is recently appointed as Seren's personal guard. They butt heads at first due to past bad blood between the two families. However, when the current situation of the Kingdom gets worse they must put aside their differences and work to save the Kingdom.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Highly recommend!
If you love enchanting stories that can draw you in and captivate from beginning to end, I recommend The Star Blessed. I truly found myself experiencing a sense of disappointment as I reached the inevitable completion of a lovely tale. An endorsement on the back of the book is spot on: "Angie Dickinson's prose is its own kind of magic, sure to enchant readers and win her loyal fans for many books to come."
I found myself going back and re-reading certain portions of this book, or even just a sentence here and there, because the imagery was so lovely, touching and sometimes amusing.
Looking forward to this author's next work of art!
If you love enchanting stories that can draw you in and captivate from beginning to end, I recommend The Star Blessed. I truly found myself experiencing a sense of disappointment as I reached the inevitable completion of a lovely tale. An endorsement on the back of the book is spot on: "Angie Dickinson's prose is its own kind of magic, sure to enchant readers and win her loyal fans for many books to come."
I found myself going back and re-reading certain portions of this book, or even just a sentence here and there, because the imagery was so lovely, touching and sometimes amusing.
Looking forward to this author's next work of art!
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love retellings of more obscure tales, so I was really excited when I realized this was a retelling of Cat-Skin! I love how the author blended Cat-Skin and Rumpelstiltskin together! It was truly a fantastic experience!
I really liked what the author did with the 3 dresses! It kinda reminds me of a cross between the three balls in Cat-Skin and another fairy tale trope that would be a bit spoiler-y to mention.
I enjoyed all the characters so much! Corin and Seren were both interesting characters in their own right, and their banter was really fun! I thought Estrid's anxiety was really well done, and I liked seeing her grow to being more confident.
This being a fairy tale retelling of a tale that ends with the princess finding her true love, of course there is a bit of romance, but that said, it is very subtle, with more of a friendship forming and the couple not getting together until the end. Really, this is more of a political intrigue story than a romance story, as the plot to take over the throne is a pretty major thing that is going on. The romance that is there is very sweet and clean.
I definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves fairy tales!
Some content warnings to be aware of:
*There's physical combat, although nothing terribly graphic. Think tournament style. People do get realistically injured during this combat, though.
*A soldier gets punished with lashes. It wasn't supposed to be excessive, but the mad king takes it to extremes.
*There are hedgewitches, which fall into 2 categories: most of them don't seem to have magic, just practicing natural medicine and the like, and those who are star blessed and have a power that comes from the heavens.
*Animals are skinned.
*There's what amounts to a demonic possession, where one of the "Spiteful Ones" (an imp) is possessing a host.
I really liked what the author did with the 3 dresses! It kinda reminds me of a cross between the three balls in Cat-Skin and another fairy tale trope that would be a bit spoiler-y to mention.
I enjoyed all the characters so much! Corin and Seren were both interesting characters in their own right, and their banter was really fun! I thought Estrid's anxiety was really well done, and I liked seeing her grow to being more confident.
This being a fairy tale retelling of a tale that ends with the princess finding her true love, of course there is a bit of romance, but that said, it is very subtle, with more of a friendship forming and the couple not getting together until the end. Really, this is more of a political intrigue story than a romance story, as the plot to take over the throne is a pretty major thing that is going on. The romance that is there is very sweet and clean.
I definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves fairy tales!
Some content warnings to be aware of:
*There's physical combat, although nothing terribly graphic. Think tournament style. People do get realistically injured during this combat, though.
*A soldier gets punished with lashes. It wasn't supposed to be excessive, but the mad king takes it to extremes.
*There are hedgewitches, which fall into 2 categories: most of them don't seem to have magic, just practicing natural medicine and the like, and those who are star blessed and have a power that comes from the heavens.
*Animals are skinned.
*There's what amounts to a demonic possession, where one of the "Spiteful Ones" (an imp) is possessing a host.
Review of advance copy received from Author
All the stars because this book is truly Star-Blessed (all the puns always intended)!
The Star-Blessed captured my attention instantly but I didn’t initially get emotionally involved somehow. Somewhere around halfway through though, I got hooked and literally could not put it down. The last few chapters I was squealing about the exciting things happening to anyone who would listen. And I will continue even more now that I’ve finished it.
This book is 1000% worth your time. The world building and magic system are phenomenal, the character motivation and connection are built beautifully. I kept having to use a dictionary because of Angie’s delightful word choices.
Seren and Corin are precious and I’m so glad I read their story. I had a hard time getting through the first third because of how dark the world was for Seren, but cheered her on as the story continued knowing what she came from.
Preorder this story. Buy it. Allot a day to read it in one go.
Content: Older teens and up! It’s pretty dark in the beginning and handles some heavy stuff but the romance is clean, the gruesome bits are handled tastefully, and there is hope. The magic-users are called witches/hedgewitches throughout, which made me uncomfortable due to the common uses of those terms as evil magic users, but these magical women follow the light and do not worship darkness, so I was ultimately ok with the use of the term. Fair warning for others though who might be even more sensitive than I.
Disclaimer: I received a free advanced copy of this book from the author but this glowing review is my opinion entirely.
The Star-Blessed captured my attention instantly but I didn’t initially get emotionally involved somehow. Somewhere around halfway through though, I got hooked and literally could not put it down. The last few chapters I was squealing about the exciting things happening to anyone who would listen. And I will continue even more now that I’ve finished it.
This book is 1000% worth your time. The world building and magic system are phenomenal, the character motivation and connection are built beautifully. I kept having to use a dictionary because of Angie’s delightful word choices.
Seren and Corin are precious and I’m so glad I read their story. I had a hard time getting through the first third because of how dark the world was for Seren, but cheered her on as the story continued knowing what she came from.
Preorder this story. Buy it. Allot a day to read it in one go.
Content: Older teens and up! It’s pretty dark in the beginning and handles some heavy stuff but the romance is clean, the gruesome bits are handled tastefully, and there is hope. The magic-users are called witches/hedgewitches throughout, which made me uncomfortable due to the common uses of those terms as evil magic users, but these magical women follow the light and do not worship darkness, so I was ultimately ok with the use of the term. Fair warning for others though who might be even more sensitive than I.
Disclaimer: I received a free advanced copy of this book from the author but this glowing review is my opinion entirely.
January 26, 2026
I absolutely loved this book! I feel so fortunate to be a part of Angie’s street team and getting the opportunity to read it early.
I loved the dual POV of Seren and Corin, both were great characters I couldn’t help but root for, it was clear they were on two very different paths that were heading towards a collision with the same ending, and their special specific connection was sweet and endearing. There were enough unexpected twists throughout to keep my attention, and while the ending is somewhat predictable, there were still a few unexpected revelations in the last few chapters.
I would not exactly call this a reimagining of Rumpelstiltskin and Catskin, but more of its own unique story with elements included from both those fairy tales. It has a medieval feel with tournaments and jousting and hedge witches and palaces, and the star magic was fun to explore and learn about.
I wish it was a little longer and there was a little more details on Corin’s past and his family history, on the king and what was going on with him, and for Seren’s growth in the middle of the book. That being said, it’s a quick read and firmly YA and appropriate for teens.
Romance level is minimal light kissing. There are some gory descriptions throughout that might upset some younger teens (especially animal lovers) but all in all, it would be appropriate for 14+ teens I’d say.
I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts are my own. The Star Blessed comes out March 2026!
I loved the dual POV of Seren and Corin, both were great characters I couldn’t help but root for, it was clear they were on two very different paths that were heading towards a collision with the same ending, and their special specific connection was sweet and endearing. There were enough unexpected twists throughout to keep my attention, and while the ending is somewhat predictable, there were still a few unexpected revelations in the last few chapters.
I would not exactly call this a reimagining of Rumpelstiltskin and Catskin, but more of its own unique story with elements included from both those fairy tales. It has a medieval feel with tournaments and jousting and hedge witches and palaces, and the star magic was fun to explore and learn about.
I wish it was a little longer and there was a little more details on Corin’s past and his family history, on the king and what was going on with him, and for Seren’s growth in the middle of the book. That being said, it’s a quick read and firmly YA and appropriate for teens.
Romance level is minimal light kissing. There are some gory descriptions throughout that might upset some younger teens (especially animal lovers) but all in all, it would be appropriate for 14+ teens I’d say.
I received an advance copy in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts are my own. The Star Blessed comes out March 2026!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
This book is such a rare thing: a fairy tale retelling that feels fresh and new while still braiding in the threads of the original tales into the narrative, making reading it feel like both a discovery and a recognition. Seren feels real and relatable in a way in which so few "strong female characters" succeed, while still showing strength and endurance that had me rooting for her with bated breath. Corin is another rarity, a MMC who is complex without being just another alphahole. Both characters have a strong moral compass, but meet enough challenges, have histories of personal tragedy, and are forced to balance so many competing interests that they are never boring. (I would agree with another reviewer that this book leans more New Adult in complexity, while still being appropriate for younger readers.)
In short, this book is a treat from start to finish. The author builds a unique and tantalizing world without too much exposition. Even minor characters have depth and texture. I feel that I know these characters, which is such an accomplishment in a relatively short, standalone novel. The romance is light but meaningful and the fantastic finale is satisfying and well-earned. An easy 5/5.
In short, this book is a treat from start to finish. The author builds a unique and tantalizing world without too much exposition. Even minor characters have depth and texture. I feel that I know these characters, which is such an accomplishment in a relatively short, standalone novel. The romance is light but meaningful and the fantastic finale is satisfying and well-earned. An easy 5/5.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I always love a good fairytale retelling and I really enjoyed this one. This story reimagines Rumpelstiltskin and Catskin. I’m not familiar with Catskin, but Rumpelstiltskin is a favorite. I enjoyed seeing the nods to it.
I instantly felt for Seren. She was put in a new and stressful position. I thought she handled herself well, and I admired her strength and courage in the face of such daunting situations. I loved seeing her character growth throughout the story.
I was intrigued by Corin. There was a mysterious air about him, and I couldn’t figure out what to think of him at first. But I enjoyed getting to know him better.
There were some parts of the book that were unsettling and dark, but I thought it showed that Light will always overcome the darkness.
I became completely immersed in this story world. There were a few massive twists that I never saw coming. I was shocked! I look forward to reading more from Angie Dickinson. She’s quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
I instantly felt for Seren. She was put in a new and stressful position. I thought she handled herself well, and I admired her strength and courage in the face of such daunting situations. I loved seeing her character growth throughout the story.
I was intrigued by Corin. There was a mysterious air about him, and I couldn’t figure out what to think of him at first. But I enjoyed getting to know him better.
There were some parts of the book that were unsettling and dark, but I thought it showed that Light will always overcome the darkness.
I became completely immersed in this story world. There were a few massive twists that I never saw coming. I was shocked! I look forward to reading more from Angie Dickinson. She’s quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.
I received a copy of this book and voluntarily reviewed it. All thoughts and comments are my honest opinion.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Fairytale retellings are one of my favorite genres, and The Star-Blessed is a unique take on Rumpelstiltskin and Catskin. The plot was interesting and kept me intrigued throughout. I also really enjoyed the relationship between Estrid and Seren. I love Estrid's matter of fact nature, which made way for some humorous parts. I also appreciated that there was some romance, but it wasn't the focal point of the story. Two themes I noticed were perseverance and bravery. Even though Seren went through hard things, she pushed onward. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would recommend it to readers who enjoy clean fairy-tale retellings with a classic Grimm feel.
Content note: The story includes characters referred to as hedge witches, also called star-blessed. This element is presented in a fairy-tale, folkloric way rather than modern fantasy magic, but it may be something some readers(like me) want to be aware of. Thank you to Enclave Publishing for the ARC!
Content note: The story includes characters referred to as hedge witches, also called star-blessed. This element is presented in a fairy-tale, folkloric way rather than modern fantasy magic, but it may be something some readers(like me) want to be aware of. Thank you to Enclave Publishing for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Wow. Going into this story, I wasn't sure what to expect, but it wasn't this. Dickinson knocked this retelling out of the park, creating a unique world and magic system yet cleverly weaving in parts of Rumplestiltskin and Catskin to make it a true retelling, while still keeping me guessing about how everything would come together.
The character arcs for both Seren and Corin were so good, and I really enjoyed the way they both had POVs, but romance wasn't the focus of the story. I also really appreciated the factualness in regards to Seren learning and practicing fighting, and that she wasn't presented as some wonder who could take on all comers.
Combined with a well-rounded supporting cast of characters, this story is a delightful read that pulls you in and keeps you hooked until the last page, leaving you satisfied and yet wanting more.
I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
The character arcs for both Seren and Corin were so good, and I really enjoyed the way they both had POVs, but romance wasn't the focus of the story. I also really appreciated the factualness in regards to Seren learning and practicing fighting, and that she wasn't presented as some wonder who could take on all comers.
Combined with a well-rounded supporting cast of characters, this story is a delightful read that pulls you in and keeps you hooked until the last page, leaving you satisfied and yet wanting more.
I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
"The Star-Blessed" by Angie Dickinson is an excellent royal story inspired by “Rumpelstiltskin” and “Catskin” that features strong characters from two royal bloodlines. There is royal political intrigue right and left in this book with so many twists and turns the reader is kept guessing at where the story will take them.
I liked the magical storyline and this book has so much packed into it! Secret magical powers, a medieval style tournament, mystery and romance. The main characters, Princess Seren and Sir Corin are well written. The side characters were easy to keep track of and there were some great twists with them as well.
I stayed up late at night to finish this one. It's an enjoyable clean read suitable for ages 14+.
Thank you to Enclave Publishing for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
I liked the magical storyline and this book has so much packed into it! Secret magical powers, a medieval style tournament, mystery and romance. The main characters, Princess Seren and Sir Corin are well written. The side characters were easy to keep track of and there were some great twists with them as well.
I stayed up late at night to finish this one. It's an enjoyable clean read suitable for ages 14+.
Thank you to Enclave Publishing for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Personally, I would say The Star-Blessed is more inspired by Rumpelstiltskin and Catskin than a remimagining. While some of the elements from the respective fairy tales were in the book, they weren't necessarily major elements. The plot was also more original, rather than following the plots of the fairy tales, in my opinion. The story, however, fit the vibes and feel of a fairy tale.
The pacing was a little slow for my taste, but it was fitting with the fairy tale tone. Seren and Corrin were lovely, and the side characters were nice.
While The Star-Blessed didn't quite click with me, readers who enjoy slower-paced fairy tales will likely enjoy this one.
(I received an eARC from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)
The pacing was a little slow for my taste, but it was fitting with the fairy tale tone. Seren and Corrin were lovely, and the side characters were nice.
While The Star-Blessed didn't quite click with me, readers who enjoy slower-paced fairy tales will likely enjoy this one.
(I received an eARC from the author. All thoughts and opinions are my own.)
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
The Star-Blessed is a unique tale with many twists and turns. I savored the echoes of Celtic and Arthurian worldbuilding! I also enjoyed the threads of Rumpelstiltskin and Cat-Skin woven into the story. The poisonous, plague-inducing mushrooms also added a fascinating worldbuilding element. 🍄✨
The final chapter was my favorite part about the story. The prose was lovely! 😊
To those who savor maps, gorgeous formatting, and lovely design, you're in for a treat with this book! I adore Enclave's attention to detail.
I received an ARC from the publisher (many thanks, Enclave!). These thoughts and opinions are my own.
The final chapter was my favorite part about the story. The prose was lovely! 😊
To those who savor maps, gorgeous formatting, and lovely design, you're in for a treat with this book! I adore Enclave's attention to detail.
I received an ARC from the publisher (many thanks, Enclave!). These thoughts and opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
The Star-Blessed is a beautifully woven retelling of classic fairy tales, with a writing style that is sure to win this author many fans for years to come! The magic system and dynamic well written characters shine like stars, and I found myself staying up too late to finish one more chapter many a time! I think fairy tales have a special place in all of our childhoods, and this book encapsulates the best parts of those old tales, topping it all off with a sweet romance that readers are sure to enjoy!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Angie did a lovely job! I really enjoyed this story. This was a fun mashup of two different fairytales into its own retelling. Poison! Betrayal! Doom! Fights! Love! Awesome fighting scenes! Hero in disguise! Death!
This book is full of awesomeness
This book is full of awesomeness
Review of advance copy received from Author
I love Angie Dickinson books. She always knows exactly how to create a world that is easy to see in my mind. I was so sad to let this book finish! Highly recommend.
Review of advance copy received from Author
I think the book blurb is dishonest. This is a book about witches. I wish the blurb were up front about that, as I wouldn't have read it. I That is my conviction and the carefully worded book blurb denied me the opportunity to guide my book choice by my own convictions. I did complete it, as I try to give honest reviews and was hoping the story would redeem itself. I have tried to open dialog with the author about rewriting the blurb, but I have no indication that she has seen my correspondence.
I think this book could definitely be a gateway to witchcraft. The word that the protagonist uses to identify herself leads to some pretty dark places on the internet.
I think there's one reference to the Star Blessed's power coming from God. Mostly, it's said to come from the stars. There's a lot of spell casting, skinning mostly dead animals (gory), and a pond that serves as a looking glass. Frankly, I don't believe this story reflects the heart of God. The Bible is quite clear that we are to not engage in witchraft, so I can't understand why someone would write a witch and then claim her power comes from God.
It's a well-crafted story with a satisfying ending. The main character is complex, because her father the king is a bit mad. That complicates the whole kingdom. There is a lot of gossip and misunderstanding about the princess and her mother. The princess presses on in spite of that to step into her calling as a witch-princess. I really like Corin. He's a great character and worthy of the heart of the princess. The writer is talented. She has said that this was inspired by Grimm fairy tales she loved as a child. I've never read Grimm, and I highly doubt I ever will I guess at the end of the day I'm more about Charlotte Bronte kind of classics.
I think this book could definitely be a gateway to witchcraft. The word that the protagonist uses to identify herself leads to some pretty dark places on the internet.
I think there's one reference to the Star Blessed's power coming from God. Mostly, it's said to come from the stars. There's a lot of spell casting, skinning mostly dead animals (gory), and a pond that serves as a looking glass. Frankly, I don't believe this story reflects the heart of God. The Bible is quite clear that we are to not engage in witchraft, so I can't understand why someone would write a witch and then claim her power comes from God.
It's a well-crafted story with a satisfying ending. The main character is complex, because her father the king is a bit mad. That complicates the whole kingdom. There is a lot of gossip and misunderstanding about the princess and her mother. The princess presses on in spite of that to step into her calling as a witch-princess. I really like Corin. He's a great character and worthy of the heart of the princess. The writer is talented. She has said that this was inspired by Grimm fairy tales she loved as a child. I've never read Grimm, and I highly doubt I ever will I guess at the end of the day I'm more about Charlotte Bronte kind of classics.
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