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Claiming Elfhame #3
Heir of Starlight and Truth
“She was the wildfire that would set all his dreams ablaze.”
In this thrilling last novel of the Claiming Elfhame trilogy, the fate of the world is at stake as the Seelie and Unseelie Courts face off to see who will claim Elfhame once and for all.
Kelera has returned to the Seelie Court only to find that Samael’s magic has taken root in the very heart of the land. As the frost closes in on them, wreaking havoc on the Seelie’s chance of survival, so does his army.
If Kelera is to solidify the power needed to defeat him, she must search within herself to accept the truth of where she came from. With Adrastus and his volatile shadows by her side, and the weakened Seelie army at her back, Kelera will have to make the ultimate decision… Take what is rightfully hers and risk losing the man she loves, or do nothing and leave Elfhame at the mercy of a madman.
Heir of Starlight and Truth is a New Adult novel recommended for mature audiences.
In this thrilling last novel of the Claiming Elfhame trilogy, the fate of the world is at stake as the Seelie and Unseelie Courts face off to see who will claim Elfhame once and for all.
Kelera has returned to the Seelie Court only to find that Samael’s magic has taken root in the very heart of the land. As the frost closes in on them, wreaking havoc on the Seelie’s chance of survival, so does his army.
If Kelera is to solidify the power needed to defeat him, she must search within herself to accept the truth of where she came from. With Adrastus and his volatile shadows by her side, and the weakened Seelie army at her back, Kelera will have to make the ultimate decision… Take what is rightfully hers and risk losing the man she loves, or do nothing and leave Elfhame at the mercy of a madman.
Heir of Starlight and Truth is a New Adult novel recommended for mature audiences.
270 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2022
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February 12, 2023
I absolutely loved this series from beginning to end. I finished all three books in a weekend because I couldn't put it down!
If you are an ACOTAR fan looking for your next read, this series will not disappoint!
If you are an ACOTAR fan looking for your next read, this series will not disappoint!
April 18, 2023
"Heir of Starlight and Truth" by J.M. Wallace is an epic fantasy novel that was published in 2022. In this review, I will discuss the plot, the world-building, the characters, and the writing style of the book, as well as share my personal opinion on its overall quality.
Blurp: In this thrilling last novel of the Claiming Elfhame trilogy, the fate of the world is at stake as the Seelie and Unseelie Courts face off to see who will claim Elfhame once and for all.Kelera has returned to the Seelie Court only to find that Samael’s magic has taken root in the very heart of the land. As the frost closes in on them, wreaking havoc on the Seelie’s chance of survival, so does his army.If Kelera is to solidify the power needed to defeat him, she must search within herself to accept the truth of where she came from. With Adrastus and his volatile shadows by her side, and the weakened Seelie army at her back, Kelera will have to make the ultimate decision… Take what is rightfully hers and risk losing the man she loves, or do nothing and leave Elfhame at the mercy of a madman.
Plot: The plot of "Heir of Starlight and Truth" is a captivating and intricate tale of adventure, magic, and destiny. It follows the journey of the protagonist - Kelera - who discovers that she is the long-lost heir to the Seelie throne. As Kelera embarks on a quest to embrace her true heritage and fulfill her destiny, she faces numerous challenges and battles dark forces. The plot is well-constructed with unexpected twists and turns that kept me engaged and eager to know what would happen next.
World-building: One of the strengths of "Heir of Starlight and Truth" is its rich and imaginative world-building. The author has created a vivid and detailed fantasy world with its own unique history.
Characters: The characters in "Heir of Starlight and Truth" are well-drawn and memorable.Kelera is a relatable and determined protagonist who undergoes significant character growth throughout the story as she grapples with her newfound powers and responsibilities. Honorable mention for Adrastus and Gadreel. I absolutely loved them.
Writing style: J.M. Wallace's writing style is rich and evocative, with vivid descriptions and immersive world-building. The author's ability to create suspense and tension during intense scenes is commendable, and the dialogues are authentic and natural, adding depth to the characters and their relationships.
Personal opinion: "Heir of Starlight and Truth" is a captivating fantasy novel that kept me thoroughly engaged from beginning to end. The intricate plot, immersive world-building, well-drawn characters, and evocative writing style all contributed to my enjoyment of the book. I particularly appreciated the strong protagonist and the richly imagined fantasy world. 5 Stars!
Trigger Warnings: Blood, Grief, Sexual Content, Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, war.
Blurp: In this thrilling last novel of the Claiming Elfhame trilogy, the fate of the world is at stake as the Seelie and Unseelie Courts face off to see who will claim Elfhame once and for all.Kelera has returned to the Seelie Court only to find that Samael’s magic has taken root in the very heart of the land. As the frost closes in on them, wreaking havoc on the Seelie’s chance of survival, so does his army.If Kelera is to solidify the power needed to defeat him, she must search within herself to accept the truth of where she came from. With Adrastus and his volatile shadows by her side, and the weakened Seelie army at her back, Kelera will have to make the ultimate decision… Take what is rightfully hers and risk losing the man she loves, or do nothing and leave Elfhame at the mercy of a madman.
Plot: The plot of "Heir of Starlight and Truth" is a captivating and intricate tale of adventure, magic, and destiny. It follows the journey of the protagonist - Kelera - who discovers that she is the long-lost heir to the Seelie throne. As Kelera embarks on a quest to embrace her true heritage and fulfill her destiny, she faces numerous challenges and battles dark forces. The plot is well-constructed with unexpected twists and turns that kept me engaged and eager to know what would happen next.
World-building: One of the strengths of "Heir of Starlight and Truth" is its rich and imaginative world-building. The author has created a vivid and detailed fantasy world with its own unique history.
Characters: The characters in "Heir of Starlight and Truth" are well-drawn and memorable.Kelera is a relatable and determined protagonist who undergoes significant character growth throughout the story as she grapples with her newfound powers and responsibilities. Honorable mention for Adrastus and Gadreel. I absolutely loved them.
Writing style: J.M. Wallace's writing style is rich and evocative, with vivid descriptions and immersive world-building. The author's ability to create suspense and tension during intense scenes is commendable, and the dialogues are authentic and natural, adding depth to the characters and their relationships.
Personal opinion: "Heir of Starlight and Truth" is a captivating fantasy novel that kept me thoroughly engaged from beginning to end. The intricate plot, immersive world-building, well-drawn characters, and evocative writing style all contributed to my enjoyment of the book. I particularly appreciated the strong protagonist and the richly imagined fantasy world. 5 Stars!
Trigger Warnings: Blood, Grief, Sexual Content, Death, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, war.
January 1, 2023
What a great end to a fantastic series! Heir of Starlight and Truth focuses on the epic concluding battle between Kelera and the ever-wicked Samael, so there was plenty of action, but nothing was overly explicit. There was some blood and death, but if you’re not a fan of heavy blood and gore, I think you’ll be okay with the descriptions of the confrontations. Even if you’re okay with heavy descriptions of violence (like me), J.M. Wallace did an excellent job describing the fighting and magical combat to keep you enthralled. Every storyline introduced throughout the series wrapped up nicely, and all of the awsome supporting characters returned to feature in this final book. I was very happy to see Kelera finally able to reconcile and accept her dual human and fae nature.
The first two books in this series were more plot-heavy than this one, and I found this final book a bit predictable. At times Kelera was a bit too oblivious to what I saw as obvious tricks and tactics by Samael to manipulate her into losing. However, I really loved the conclusion of Kelera’s journey and her relationship with Adrastus. I don’t want to give too much away, but I loved that they faced everything together, and even when their future was in doubt, they relied on each other. I get tired of when authors make their couples face obstacles and pull them apart again and again throughout their series before giving them a HEA. I appreciated that Wallace decided not to torture her hero and heroine too much. We got to see them support each other and have some happy times even while facing the possibility of a very bleak future.
I highly recommend the Claiming Elfhame series, and Heir of Starlight and Truth was a fantastic final book for this series. I highly recommend it to any fantasy-romance reader who loves a book with a heroine who goes on a journey of self discovery, a damaged but loveable hero, strong friendships, enemies to lovers romance, and fae politics and tricks.
The first two books in this series were more plot-heavy than this one, and I found this final book a bit predictable. At times Kelera was a bit too oblivious to what I saw as obvious tricks and tactics by Samael to manipulate her into losing. However, I really loved the conclusion of Kelera’s journey and her relationship with Adrastus. I don’t want to give too much away, but I loved that they faced everything together, and even when their future was in doubt, they relied on each other. I get tired of when authors make their couples face obstacles and pull them apart again and again throughout their series before giving them a HEA. I appreciated that Wallace decided not to torture her hero and heroine too much. We got to see them support each other and have some happy times even while facing the possibility of a very bleak future.
I highly recommend the Claiming Elfhame series, and Heir of Starlight and Truth was a fantastic final book for this series. I highly recommend it to any fantasy-romance reader who loves a book with a heroine who goes on a journey of self discovery, a damaged but loveable hero, strong friendships, enemies to lovers romance, and fae politics and tricks.
December 30, 2022
Heir of Starlight and Truth was a great end to the last book in the Claiming Elfhame series by JM Wallace.
In this book Kelera needs to make the decision on how she can protect the Elfhame community at the risk of losing Dras. Can she fight Samael to the end while obstacles keep stacking up against her?
While this book was full of action there were a lot slower pace scenes where there was self discovery, disclosed secrets exposed and friends coming together that made this book whole.
Also, I loved this book that dived deeper into the Elder Faes courts and how they set the rules for Elfhame. I thought it expanded on the story accordingly and it just reminds you that you can never trust a Seelie/Unseelie let alone an Elder.
“You set my childhood home on fire? Perhaps you need a new nickname. Little arsonist has a ring to it, doesn’t it?” - hands down probably my favourite quote in the whole book. 🤣
In this book Kelera needs to make the decision on how she can protect the Elfhame community at the risk of losing Dras. Can she fight Samael to the end while obstacles keep stacking up against her?
While this book was full of action there were a lot slower pace scenes where there was self discovery, disclosed secrets exposed and friends coming together that made this book whole.
Also, I loved this book that dived deeper into the Elder Faes courts and how they set the rules for Elfhame. I thought it expanded on the story accordingly and it just reminds you that you can never trust a Seelie/Unseelie let alone an Elder.
“You set my childhood home on fire? Perhaps you need a new nickname. Little arsonist has a ring to it, doesn’t it?” - hands down probably my favourite quote in the whole book. 🤣
December 29, 2022
The last book in the Claiming Elfhame trilogy, the Heir of Starlight and Truth adeptly wraps up the story.
I found the pacing to be steady throughout the book. If it weren’t for sleeping or obligations, I wouldn’t have put it down!
Kelera really came into her own in this book. This story really highlighted her strength, both physically and mentally, as she endured so many things. Adrastus was charming as ever, led by his love for Kelera and his scorn for the brother who tortured him. The side characters added so much depth to the story.
Emotions – sometimes I was happy, and at other times, I was sad. Sometimes both! I loved how I was drawn into the story and its characters.
Definitely my favorite of the trilogy, Heir of Starlight and Truth was a fantastic fantasy romance read.
Special thanks to the author for the ARC. All thoughts in this review are honest and my own.
I found the pacing to be steady throughout the book. If it weren’t for sleeping or obligations, I wouldn’t have put it down!
Kelera really came into her own in this book. This story really highlighted her strength, both physically and mentally, as she endured so many things. Adrastus was charming as ever, led by his love for Kelera and his scorn for the brother who tortured him. The side characters added so much depth to the story.
Emotions – sometimes I was happy, and at other times, I was sad. Sometimes both! I loved how I was drawn into the story and its characters.
Definitely my favorite of the trilogy, Heir of Starlight and Truth was a fantastic fantasy romance read.
Special thanks to the author for the ARC. All thoughts in this review are honest and my own.
January 1, 2023
I really enjoyed seeing how this trilogy wrapped up. It had all the intensity of impending war that I expected without getting lost in the battles. The characters were just as fun to follow as ever and I enjoyed the extra HEA of the epilogue immensely! (I did receive an ARC of this, which I truly appreciated!)
December 27, 2022
What a great conclusion to this series! You did not disappoint with the storyline full of adventure, trust, love, loss and a bit of spice.
I would love to see this story continue down the road, just sayin 🙃
A must read series for those who love fae and action packed adventures
I would love to see this story continue down the road, just sayin 🙃
A must read series for those who love fae and action packed adventures
July 23, 2025
I could not put this series down. I do like the ending, and contrary to popular belief, the feel-good happy ending that almost all of the main character s receive was a wonderful end to a wonderful series with great plot.
December 25, 2022
A great conclusion to the series. I loved seeing how the characters grew and all the support she got from all the courts. I did not want to put down this book
May 8, 2023
Honestly a great end to the series, I feel like it had a great storyline and was very entertaing, I'm so sad to see this series come to close, Great series, one of my favs!
August 15, 2024
excellent series
This series was a real rad with many side twists and an excellent ending. Well worth the read, I promise.
This series was a real rad with many side twists and an excellent ending. Well worth the read, I promise.
September 20, 2025
A Fitting Conclusion
Book three takes us through the struggles that would produce a fitting conclusion. Again,if I was just rating based on Adrastus, it would be a definite five star. Again, Kelena vacillates between confidence and guilt throughout, which gets tiresome. Yes, she gets through at the end. Supporting creatures and fae are well defined, with the villains getting what they deserved.
Book three takes us through the struggles that would produce a fitting conclusion. Again,if I was just rating based on Adrastus, it would be a definite five star. Again, Kelena vacillates between confidence and guilt throughout, which gets tiresome. Yes, she gets through at the end. Supporting creatures and fae are well defined, with the villains getting what they deserved.
March 29, 2025
The Claiming
What a wonderful story! I enjoyed it so much. Loved Adrastus and Kelera story, it was written so well. This author was new to me but definitely will be looking for more books by her.
What a wonderful story! I enjoyed it so much. Loved Adrastus and Kelera story, it was written so well. This author was new to me but definitely will be looking for more books by her.
June 26, 2024
beautiful
This series had me hooked from the get go!!! I couldn’t put this book down. I love that it wrapped up so well, and I loved every second of it!
This series had me hooked from the get go!!! I couldn’t put this book down. I love that it wrapped up so well, and I loved every second of it!
April 29, 2025
great ending
Such a great ending to an amazing trilogy! Im sad that the story is over but seeing how it ended for Kelera and Adrastus makes it all worth finishing.
Such a great ending to an amazing trilogy! Im sad that the story is over but seeing how it ended for Kelera and Adrastus makes it all worth finishing.
December 30, 2022
💥Overall opinion:
What an ending to this amazing trilogy! I can't rave about these books enough. The world building, the amazing characters, and everything in between was written and executed magnificently.
⛔️Brief Story Summary:
Kelera returns to the Seelie Court only to find that Samael’s magic has taken root in the very heart of the land. As the frost closes in and wreaks havoc on the Seelie’s chance of survival, so does his army. If Kelera is to solidify the power needed to defeat him, she must search within herself to accept the truth of where she came from. With Adrastus and his volatile shadows by her side, Kelera will have to make the ultimate decision. Take what is rightfully hers and risk losing the man she loves, or do nothing and leave Elfhame at the mercy of a madman.
*THIS IS THE THIRD AND FINAL BOOK*
⚡️POV:
Third person
💋Tropes:
Forced Proximity
Soul Mates
Enemies to Lovers
Betrayal
Royal Court Politics/Intrigue
Faerie Folklore
Unseelie Princes
Dark Magic
💣Main Character Rating:
Kalera - 5⭐️ - her character growth has been an amazing thing to watch through these books! She started out naive and meek, but by the end, she became a powerful and bada$$ FMC who took no crap and went after what she wanted. She never did anything halfway.
Adrastas (Dras) - 5⭐️ - from the beginning, his character draws you in and never lets go. He's the epitome of anti-hero, but you root for him until the very end. One thing he always did was let Kalera make her own decisions and then stood next to her, no matter what she decided. That was my favorite thing about him. Because of that, she was able to become who she was meant to.
🌶Spice level:
1/5
🚫Closure:
I'm so sad this is over, but I'm so happy that these books exist. She is a truly talented person and creates magic with her words. You can't help but get lost in this world of Seelie and Unseelie Fae! Can't wait to see what other books this author has up her sleeve.
⭐️Overall Rating:
5 freaking stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What an ending to this amazing trilogy! I can't rave about these books enough. The world building, the amazing characters, and everything in between was written and executed magnificently.
⛔️Brief Story Summary:
Kelera returns to the Seelie Court only to find that Samael’s magic has taken root in the very heart of the land. As the frost closes in and wreaks havoc on the Seelie’s chance of survival, so does his army. If Kelera is to solidify the power needed to defeat him, she must search within herself to accept the truth of where she came from. With Adrastus and his volatile shadows by her side, Kelera will have to make the ultimate decision. Take what is rightfully hers and risk losing the man she loves, or do nothing and leave Elfhame at the mercy of a madman.
*THIS IS THE THIRD AND FINAL BOOK*
⚡️POV:
Third person
💋Tropes:
Forced Proximity
Soul Mates
Enemies to Lovers
Betrayal
Royal Court Politics/Intrigue
Faerie Folklore
Unseelie Princes
Dark Magic
💣Main Character Rating:
Kalera - 5⭐️ - her character growth has been an amazing thing to watch through these books! She started out naive and meek, but by the end, she became a powerful and bada$$ FMC who took no crap and went after what she wanted. She never did anything halfway.
Adrastas (Dras) - 5⭐️ - from the beginning, his character draws you in and never lets go. He's the epitome of anti-hero, but you root for him until the very end. One thing he always did was let Kalera make her own decisions and then stood next to her, no matter what she decided. That was my favorite thing about him. Because of that, she was able to become who she was meant to.
🌶Spice level:
1/5
🚫Closure:
I'm so sad this is over, but I'm so happy that these books exist. She is a truly talented person and creates magic with her words. You can't help but get lost in this world of Seelie and Unseelie Fae! Can't wait to see what other books this author has up her sleeve.
⭐️Overall Rating:
5 freaking stars! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
February 5, 2023
Nun findet die Geschichte rund um Kelera und Dras ein Ende. Und ich bin wirklich begeistert von der Trilogie. Es ist eine Art Regency Fantasy Geschichte, wobei das Regency in diesem Teil sicherlich nicht mehr sehr präsent war. Aber es hat dennoch alles, was das Romantasy-Herz begehrt.
Die Geschichte findet für mich einen runden Abschluss, es wurden alle Fragen beantwortet, und natürlich bin ich super happy mit dem Ende von Kelera und Dras. Ein paar Sachen gingen mir etwas zu schnell, aber das war ok für mich. Generell hat die Länge der Geschichte für mich gepasst, und ich bin nur so durch die Seiten geflogen.
Ich bin froh, dass ich die Autorin und ihre Geschichte entdeckt habe, und kann sie gern empfehlen, für alle, die sich gern in Romantasy verlieren.
Die Geschichte findet für mich einen runden Abschluss, es wurden alle Fragen beantwortet, und natürlich bin ich super happy mit dem Ende von Kelera und Dras. Ein paar Sachen gingen mir etwas zu schnell, aber das war ok für mich. Generell hat die Länge der Geschichte für mich gepasst, und ich bin nur so durch die Seiten geflogen.
Ich bin froh, dass ich die Autorin und ihre Geschichte entdeckt habe, und kann sie gern empfehlen, für alle, die sich gern in Romantasy verlieren.
December 27, 2022
I absolutely loved this conclusion to the Elfhame trilogy. I love how it all pans out and all the revelations and discoveries. The support shown to Kelera and Adrastus is phenomenal although not entirely unexpected. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves fae and incredible world building with truly believable characters
December 15, 2022
Did not disappoint at all, was excited to see keleras
And Dras story continue. Definitely a must read, it’s got everything for love to adventure to finding oneself.
And Dras story continue. Definitely a must read, it’s got everything for love to adventure to finding oneself.
March 20, 2023
What a wonderful end to a magical series!!
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