Publisher: sjacquebooks
Date of publication: January 1st, 2021
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Series: HighTower Fairytales
Winter Falls—Book 1 (review here)
Cry Wolf—Book 2
Lone Wolf—Book 3
Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing—Book 4
Between Dog and Wolf—Book 5
Wolves at Bay—Book 6
Depths—Book 7
Graves—Book 8
Storms—Book 9
Robin’s Hood—Book 10
Marian’s Man—Book 11
Lion’s Heart—Book 12
Letters by Cinderlight—Book 14 (Review Here)
Wishes by Starlight—Book 15
Purchase Links: Amazon
Format Read: Published Book
Received From: Author
Goodreads Synopsis:
I, Elya Pavlovna, went to the prince’s Maslenitsa celebration, and I’m still not sure who I am or what will happen next.
After running from a fairy and a prince, Elya is on her own for the first time. The unknown wilds are dark and dangerous, but she knows that if she is found she could be used to destroy everything she has come to love.
But with her sisters asking for her help and her beloved prince in distress, hiding might no longer be an option.
The slipper fits, now will she wear it?
If you like inspirational heroines, unique love stories, and untrustworthy fae, this romantic fantasy retelling is for you! One-click now to start the magic, romance, and heart-wrenching emotional journey!
Wishes by Starlight is the direct sequel to Letters by Cinderlight, a twist on the Cinderella story based in Slavic mythology and full of magical fairies with stories of their own.
First Line:
Elya,
Valiant says you ran, that no one forced you to go.
Wishes by Starlight by Jacque Stevens
I was very excited to start reading Wishes by Starlight. After the cliffhanger ending of Letters by Cinderlight, I needed to know what would happen to Elya and if she would get her happy ending.
Elya’s character had a lot of growth during the course. I loved watching her realize her worth and overcome the trauma of the abuse she suffered. That first started when she stopped local boys from teasing her stepsisters and continued throughout the book. I had tears in my eyes when she finally faced Charming.
Charming was the real MVP of the book. He did what the people of her village couldn’t or wouldn’t do; he stood up for her. He also gave her time (well, kind of) while writing letters in the magical book to Elya. I believe he would have waited forever for her if Lady Mother hadn’t done what she did.
The author ended the storyline with Elya’s abuse in a very satisfying way. Finally, Lady Mother got what she deserved. I cheered when Elya did what she did. Lady Mother deserved it.
The end of Wishes by Starlight was terrific. Finally, everyone got their happy endings. I loved when Lada showed up and validated everything. What she said as she left made me laugh (and made me wonder if she would be a regular appearance in their lives).
Wishes by Starlight was a great book to read. It kept my attention, and I loved seeing Elya find her happy ending.
I would recommend Wishes by Starlight to anyone over the age of 16. There is mild violence.
