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stephanie_inman's review
3.0
If you look at my shelves, you will see I am a huge fan of Anyta Sunday. I rarely rate her books below four stars. In fact, a few of them have hit five star status, and a few of them are on my favorite books of all time list. Still, I couldn't get into this one. Maybe it's a "me" problem, because this one seems to rate pretty high on her list with other readers. I just had a hard time connecting to the characters. I also didn't feel a connection between the characters.
The story revolves around Nathan, who is nearing 18, and takes a job at the circus, selling cotton candy. There he meets a performer named "Blue" or "Stardust" (as Nathan thinks of him). He is mesmerized by the performer. They become friends, although it's clear there is more to it than just friendship. Still, there is an age difference, and "Blue" isn't one to settle down, preferring his life in the circus.
Time passes. Nathan grows up and has a pretty good life going. The circus returns to town. Will his "Stardust" still be there? And what will it mean for them now that Nathan is a grown man and no longer the naïve teenager who fell in love with "Blue"?
This is a slow burn romance.
The story revolves around Nathan, who is nearing 18, and takes a job at the circus, selling cotton candy. There he meets a performer named "Blue" or "Stardust" (as Nathan thinks of him). He is mesmerized by the performer. They become friends, although it's clear there is more to it than just friendship. Still, there is an age difference, and "Blue" isn't one to settle down, preferring his life in the circus.
Time passes. Nathan grows up and has a pretty good life going. The circus returns to town. Will his "Stardust" still be there? And what will it mean for them now that Nathan is a grown man and no longer the naïve teenager who fell in love with "Blue"?
This is a slow burn romance.
moonwillow's review
5.0
What there should be here, is a capacity to award more stars than are actually available, because I would shower this story with stars, or Stardust perhaps?
This story was quite simple beautiful. The imagery perfect and the story, despite it spanning twelve years, was smooth and seamless.
I loved how the main character grew up and matured and the switch in his position in the relationship was so beautifully told. That moment when Stardust and Floss were sitting on the horse, the first time, looking up at the stars, it made me want to cry. Such a beautiful, tender, and heart breaking moment. I would very much like to see that image in print, what an awesome painting it would make.
Stardust and Floss's story will be one of my forever stories. One that I will definitely love reading over and over again not just because I loved it so much but also to admire just how beautifully it has been written.
This story was quite simple beautiful. The imagery perfect and the story, despite it spanning twelve years, was smooth and seamless.
I loved how the main character grew up and matured and the switch in his position in the relationship was so beautifully told. That moment when Stardust and Floss were sitting on the horse, the first time, looking up at the stars, it made me want to cry. Such a beautiful, tender, and heart breaking moment. I would very much like to see that image in print, what an awesome painting it would make.
Stardust and Floss's story will be one of my forever stories. One that I will definitely love reading over and over again not just because I loved it so much but also to admire just how beautifully it has been written.
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