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shaikathke's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.75
appifanie's review against another edition
I got this book because I love Shea’s books. This one was just not for me, but it is well written.
amisteroni's review against another edition
1.0
So much happens but nothing is earned or makes sense. I felt that there was an opportunity with interesting concepts but the execution of the plot was incredibly poor and all over the place. I had to really push to finish though I didn’t want to, I felt there may be some twists to come and while there were twists they did not make finishing the book worth it. This does leave off alluding to a sequel and continuation but honestly I don’t care enough about any of the characters to see any future for them.
ohemgeebooks's review against another edition
4.0
On the heels of her adult mystery thriller, A History of Wild Places, released in ‘21, Shea Earnshaw’s newest release takes readers on a mysterious journey back to some wild places in this YA sci-fi/fantasy.
In a land ravaged by illness, Vega & her mother live safely in a remote valley visited frequently by Pa, a medicine man. But when Vega’s mother dies and twin stars appear in the night sky, she knows it’s time to embark on a journey through the wilderness in order to find what she needs to save people from the illness. Readers travel with Vega as she looks to the sky, trying to unlock the mysteries she has within because she is the Last Astronomer, a secret she must keep, and she’s the last person who can save the people.
This book had a fiery 5⭐️ ending that rocked my world. If Shea Earnshaw could please just make a full length novel featuring all of those elements, I’d read it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately it was such an arduous journey to get to the climax. Don’t get me wrong, you can see her trademark beautiful prose infused within this tale, but the events that occur from the beginning to three-quarters in are just not exciting enough to keep this fantasy lover stimulated. It reads like a slow-poke western with some magical realism until that ending and then you are immediately catapulted into goosebumps & starry eyes.
A Wilderness of Stars would make a fantastic quiet, wintery day sort of read & if you do read it I’d love to chat about the ending. Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
In a land ravaged by illness, Vega & her mother live safely in a remote valley visited frequently by Pa, a medicine man. But when Vega’s mother dies and twin stars appear in the night sky, she knows it’s time to embark on a journey through the wilderness in order to find what she needs to save people from the illness. Readers travel with Vega as she looks to the sky, trying to unlock the mysteries she has within because she is the Last Astronomer, a secret she must keep, and she’s the last person who can save the people.
This book had a fiery 5⭐️ ending that rocked my world. If Shea Earnshaw could please just make a full length novel featuring all of those elements, I’d read it in a heartbeat. Unfortunately it was such an arduous journey to get to the climax. Don’t get me wrong, you can see her trademark beautiful prose infused within this tale, but the events that occur from the beginning to three-quarters in are just not exciting enough to keep this fantasy lover stimulated. It reads like a slow-poke western with some magical realism until that ending and then you are immediately catapulted into goosebumps & starry eyes.
A Wilderness of Stars would make a fantastic quiet, wintery day sort of read & if you do read it I’d love to chat about the ending. Thank you to the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this book.
mrzehnal's review against another edition
3.0
Didn’t hold my attention like this authors previous books. I enjoyed the travels of the astronomer and the architect just wish it had a different ending.
kenzweth's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emilyisoverbooked's review
5.0
Thanks to Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for gifted ARC.
Shea Ernshaw is an author that continually blows me away with consistent five-star reads. A Wilderness of Stars diverges from Shea's typical witchy YA magic toward astronomy and settlements, while incorporating her skill as a mystery/thriller author. She keeps the prose atmospheric and focused on natural elements, strong female characters, and sweet romance. Our MC Vega goes on quite the journey in this book in more of a slowburn mystery style, and the ending will make your jaw drop. I stayed up until midnight to finish this because I could *NOT* put it down. Safe to say at this point, Shea has moved right up to the tippy top of my favorite authors list and I'll be ruminating over this book for awhile.
Shea Ernshaw is an author that continually blows me away with consistent five-star reads. A Wilderness of Stars diverges from Shea's typical witchy YA magic toward astronomy and settlements, while incorporating her skill as a mystery/thriller author. She keeps the prose atmospheric and focused on natural elements, strong female characters, and sweet romance. Our MC Vega goes on quite the journey in this book in more of a slowburn mystery style, and the ending will make your jaw drop. I stayed up until midnight to finish this because I could *NOT* put it down. Safe to say at this point, Shea has moved right up to the tippy top of my favorite authors list and I'll be ruminating over this book for awhile.