All the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn Grace is the first in a fantasy duology featuring Amora Montara. Amora is the princess of an island kingdom and one of two potential heirs to the throne. In order to claim the throne she must become High Animancer, a magician with mastery over soul magic, a discipline that is reserved for royalty since the foundation of the kingdom. The use of magic is rigidly controlled so when Amora fails in the demonstration that was designed to show her mastery, by allowing the magic to overwhelm her, she believes her only option is to flee. Desperate for an ally to help her escape, she strikes a deal with Bastian, a pirate who is determined to recover his stolen magical powers. As the pair travel between the kindom's islands they learn that a dark new magic is on the rise, and they will have to work together if they are to protect the kingdom from doom.
While a seasoned fantasy reader may find the story a little predictable, the characters are so vivid and so much fun that they keep your attention engaged. As the pair sail the high seas they encounter monsters and mermaids and take the reader on an action packed adventure that makes up for the slightly slower start to the book. The author is not afraid to go dark, the practice of soul magic requires some pretty gruesome rituals and has some gory consequences. As a fantasy debut this was very impressive and I look forward to reading the next book.
I read and reviewed an ARC courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher, all opinions are my own.

I really enjoyed this book. Yes it is fairly predictable, but it's also full of adventure and a really fun read. A great writing style that meant although predictable, I still couldn't put it down

This book was amazing. A sea adventure with a roguish captain: sign me up! I absolutely loved the world-building and writing style in this book, and they were big pluses for me. The reason why I am giving it four stars, is because it was a little dull at times, and my thoughts strayed during those scenes, which was a shame.

Really enjoyed this YA fantasy debut, for the first few chapters I wasn't sure how I felt about Amora but as soon as she lost herself at her soul magic ceremony, I was intrigued to see what was coming. Amora faces a very real conflict about her own magic, she's uncomfortable with it but forces herself to use it for the greater good. She's determined that she's the right person to save and care for her country, and that determination drives everything that she does.

I really liked that Amora was badass AF even without using her magic, taking on mythical sea creatures and generally fighting like a super cool pirate all over the place. I appreciated that her magic wasn't allowed to define her as a character, rather it was there to build her inner conflict and her relationship with her family and country.

I also really enjoyed her supporting cast of characters, including a truly excellent mermaid, a pirate with hidden depths and her adorable fiancé who I personally am very much here for.

There's a sense of adventure and love of the sea that runs through this book that makes you want to stand on the prow of a ship with the sea breeze in your hair and the taste of salt on your tongue. I can't wait to see what comes next for Amora and her crew.

This was an unexpected delight. The world is lush and well described, with an ocean vibe that could have been cheesy but I really enjoyed. There were a few tropes that I thought would be typical and predictable, but they actually got turned in their head in this story and felt new.

Gripping right from the start, All The Stars and Teeth is a brilliant new fantasy set it a beautifully crafted world. I couldn't put it down!

The plot was totally engaging and had enough surprises to keep me on my toes! I loved Amora, and really rooted for her throughout. The world building is fantastic, especially the magic system which is unlike anything I've ever read before. I'm so excited for the sequel!

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

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