A Blog of Books and Tea

(Rattle the Stars PR ARC Review)

Tropes:

• Lovers to Enemies
• Sisterhood
• Elemental Magic
• Love Triangle
• Political Intrigue
• Morally Grey
• Betrayal
• A Dark Prophecy

Stars – 🫖🫖🫖🫖

Spice Level – 🌶️

Synopsis –

Four will emerge, but only one will rise.

The kingdom of Linnosa has been without magic for over a century. Now, four estranged sisters are reunited after fourteen years, following the murder of their royal parents. Cyra, Rheanna, Aella, and Petra must learn how to control their elemental powers as they learn the truth behind the dark prophecy that plagues their family. At the same time, they must battle a lethal resistance to the Crown called the Cleansers and fight back the tide of monsters who spawn from the dark waters at the center of their kingdom.

Death follows the sisters at every turn, mythical creatures rise from the depths, and prophecies intertwine as they search for answers. Set against a backdrop of passion, murder, and betrayal, The Sisters Who Were Promised will keep readers guessing.

Who among them will rise…And who will fall?

Thoughts –

I really enjoyed reading The Sisters Who Were Promised. The narrative was captivating, and I particularly appreciated that each of the sisters had their own back stories that painted a vivid picture of who they were. I found myself eagerly invested in their journeys and the dynamics of their budding relationships with one another. I do hope book two, The Sisters Who Mourn, gives much more details on each of them and the rich lore within their world, especially how their pasts intertwine with the larger events unfolding around them.

I loved the general pacing of the plot and felt that it kept me hooked from the very first page, immersing me in a world that was compelling. The way it threw me straight into the heartbreak that jumped out from nowhere was remarkable, as it captured my emotions in a way that I hadn’t anticipated. If the writing continues being this good, then I’m not just ready, I am absolutely eager and counting down the days to read the next installment of this series.

My only bugbear was how there were sometimes sudden shifts in the narrative that didn’t seem to make sense, leaving me momentarily confused as to the plot’s direction. However, as a new author, I have faith that Cosentino’s writing will keep on evolving and maturing with each piece she produces, ultimately enhancing her storytelling capabilities and narrative coherence. I still think this book deserves a solid 4 stars because the general premise of the story is really good, filled with intriguing ideas and compelling themes that resonate well with readers. Despite the occasional disjointed transitions, the overall journey that the author takes us on is an engaging one, rich in potential and creativity.

I’ll be reading The Sisters Who Mourn very soon, so watch this space for my review!