This review was written by: B and C
Received: Ebook from Author
Date of Publication: March 2018
Stars: 4.5/5
Official Synopsis:
Your blood does not define you.
Harley Torrance's parents were killed in a home invasion when she was three. Adopted by a nice couple, Harley begins to develop strange powers. At fourteen she brews a potion so strong it gains the attention of the Coven King, and changes her world forever.
She's not human, she's a witch.
Now a part of the magical community, Harley must learn to control her powers lest the Darkness already in her blood overcome her. Can she dampen her lust for power in order to stop the Dark from taking over the Coven and killing everyone in their way?
Review:
As avid fans of Luchesi's adult works, we were ecstatic to find that she was entering the world of YA, our favorite genre! There was no doubt in our minds that The Coven Princess would be yet another amazing work with a kickass female and complex, real characters. And oh did this book deliver! We loved how the beginning possessed the classic
moment. (However, Harley's a girl and a witch, but you get what we mean!). And we were like
Give us those Harry Potter vibes, please!!!!!!!!!!!! What we really loved, though, was how this book was original but at the same time gave nostalgic vibes for other series. There was a low-key Harry Potter undertone, and the beginning made us reminisce about The School for Good and Evil for some reason, which we were all for. At the same time, though, this book was original with the classic Luchesi voice shining through. It never ceases to amaze us what Luchesi can churn onto the page, gracing us with new, wonderful, and emotional stories each time.
We had no idea that this took place in the same world as her adult Paranormal Detective series (cue the squeals), which will make the story even more meaningful for returning readers and will be an excellent segue for young adults if they want to take an even bigger bite out of Luchesi's earlier works (which we totally recommend!). It was like finding Easter eggs on Sunday.
The Coven Princess explores the story of fighting for what you believe in and for others, which was done beautifully and with thought-provoking care. It elaborates on choosing your own path due to your history and other's expectations, following Harley as she was deciding how to own who she was. We believe these topics to be extremely important, especially for young adults. Thus, the audience is sure to connect with Harley and follow this exciting, fast-paced story eagerly.
