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cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
2.0
I was bored for most of time, no character development and romance when is there it's seems forced and bland.
drymming's review against another edition
4.0
What i liked:
-the sea town setting
-amaya
-the realistic take on periods, the LGBTQ community, relationships, mistakes
-the realistic ending
What i didn't like:
-the realistic ending
-the non-fleshed out side characters
-the non-fleshed out villian
-the predictable plot twists
-the sea town setting
-amaya
-the realistic take on periods, the LGBTQ community, relationships, mistakes
-the realistic ending
What i didn't like:
-the realistic ending
-the non-fleshed out side characters
-the non-fleshed out villian
-the predictable plot twists
harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this! I thought the story was very gripping. The beginning was a little confusing, the timing of things was off but you didn’t know that till later. I had no idea that months passed after the first 50 pages. It was interesting to see how all of the characters stories intertwined, and piecing together what actually is and has gone on. I’m surprised by how much I actually enjoyed this and I’m excited for when the next book comes out. Now if only I didn’t have to wait another year....
votesforwomen's review against another edition
I skimmed.
Blargh.
This isn't sci-fi and I have no idea why the title is what it is.
Ummm...
Content?
No real story to speak of?
Help.
Blargh.
This isn't sci-fi and I have no idea why the title is what it is.
Ummm...
Content?
No real story to speak of?
Help.
czelinskiy's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
laurajaylive's review against another edition
4.0
This book held my attention from the very beginning. The story and plot twists were perfectly woven throughout, with the characters battling for answers. I enjoyed the multiple POV, as it gives the reader perspective that one character could not give. The ending leaves me curious and excited to jump into book two!
ambeesbookishpages's review against another edition
2.0
The full review + more can be found at The Book Bratz
Scavenge the Stars was one of my most anticipated reads for next year so I was super excited when I was approved for a copy on Edelweiss. Also, look at how stunning this cover is. I'm obsessed. Where I had high hopes for Scavenge the Stars it kind of fell flat for me, I was severely underwhelmed and a little dissapointed. This is my first Tara Sim book so I don't have anything to compare it too, but I've heard really good things about her previous works so I was really excited.
My biggest issue with Scavenge the Stars was the world building. The world build building played a huge role in the book and it was just really generic and didn't stand out. I pictured it more as a colonial style harbor town rather then what the actual setting was suppose to be. We are also told names of so many different places with nothing too give us nothing to tell the difference between them. Where are they? What is their culture? What sets them apart? I felt very little connection to the main characters and secondary cast. By the midway point I really wasn't caring much for how this was all going to play out.
Not every book is going to be for me and though this wasn't my cup of tea it is going to be others. I can see that this book is going to be well loved and has already been loved by the many people who have been able to read it so far. Maybe I'll give this one a chance again when book two comes out and see if my opinions have changed. But for now this one just wasn't for me.
Scavenge the Stars was one of my most anticipated reads for next year so I was super excited when I was approved for a copy on Edelweiss. Also, look at how stunning this cover is. I'm obsessed. Where I had high hopes for Scavenge the Stars it kind of fell flat for me, I was severely underwhelmed and a little dissapointed. This is my first Tara Sim book so I don't have anything to compare it too, but I've heard really good things about her previous works so I was really excited.
My biggest issue with Scavenge the Stars was the world building. The world build building played a huge role in the book and it was just really generic and didn't stand out. I pictured it more as a colonial style harbor town rather then what the actual setting was suppose to be. We are also told names of so many different places with nothing too give us nothing to tell the difference between them. Where are they? What is their culture? What sets them apart? I felt very little connection to the main characters and secondary cast. By the midway point I really wasn't caring much for how this was all going to play out.
Not every book is going to be for me and though this wasn't my cup of tea it is going to be others. I can see that this book is going to be well loved and has already been loved by the many people who have been able to read it so far. Maybe I'll give this one a chance again when book two comes out and see if my opinions have changed. But for now this one just wasn't for me.
saraanneb3's review against another edition
1.0
This writing is so thin and the characters one dimensional, and what a shame she reduced such an interesting story as The Count of Monte Cristo to this. The end of this book makes absolutely no sense at all.
laura_cs's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC of this title from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Sold to a debtor's ship as a small child, Amaya--called Silverfish aboard the "Brackish"--yearns for her home in Moray and her mother. Right before her debt is fully paid off, a mysterious, well-dressed stranger is spotted in the ocean. Amaya saves him, believing him to owe her a favor in return. What she gets is much much more: She gets an opportunity for revenge on all who have wronged her.
Cayo Mercado is in trouble. A lot of trouble. Too much time in the Vice Sector has earned his father's disdain and drained his coffers. But Cayo has changed his ways, determined to do better for his sister, Soria. When Soria is afflicted with Ash Fever, and all hopes of restoring the family fortune through a marriage are dashed, Cayo has to find a way to save his family. Perhaps that could involve catching the eye of the rich, mysterious, enchanting Lady Yamaa....
Cayo and Amaya are thrown on a collision course of high society, mystery, and betrayals. Who do they trust? And will they ever truly be free?
A brilliant beginning to this duology by Tara Sim, "Scavenge the Stars" is a gender-bent "Count of Monte Cristo" retelling that will have readers on the edge of their seats and pages turning, desperate to find out what will happen next.
Sold to a debtor's ship as a small child, Amaya--called Silverfish aboard the "Brackish"--yearns for her home in Moray and her mother. Right before her debt is fully paid off, a mysterious, well-dressed stranger is spotted in the ocean. Amaya saves him, believing him to owe her a favor in return. What she gets is much much more: She gets an opportunity for revenge on all who have wronged her.
Cayo Mercado is in trouble. A lot of trouble. Too much time in the Vice Sector has earned his father's disdain and drained his coffers. But Cayo has changed his ways, determined to do better for his sister, Soria. When Soria is afflicted with Ash Fever, and all hopes of restoring the family fortune through a marriage are dashed, Cayo has to find a way to save his family. Perhaps that could involve catching the eye of the rich, mysterious, enchanting Lady Yamaa....
Cayo and Amaya are thrown on a collision course of high society, mystery, and betrayals. Who do they trust? And will they ever truly be free?
A brilliant beginning to this duology by Tara Sim, "Scavenge the Stars" is a gender-bent "Count of Monte Cristo" retelling that will have readers on the edge of their seats and pages turning, desperate to find out what will happen next.
caitshanly's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
Also, Boon HAS to be Amaya’s father, right? I feel like there are so many clues pointing to this reveal. I’m eager to read the next book to find out!
Also, Boon HAS to be Amaya’s father, right? I feel like there are so many clues pointing to this reveal. I’m eager to read the next book to find out!