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leafblade's review against another edition
4.0
Realistically, this book wasn't a four stars read. I don't think the authors' writing styles merge well enough, because it's slow af to read even when action is going on. And it's not because it's overly descriptive or anything, it's just the sentences are a bit weird? They're all the same length and you just read and read and read for hours and it's been like 10 pages.
But the things it makes me feel are so raw and I've been through a lot with these characters and the worldbuilding is amazing, so.
But the things it makes me feel are so raw and I've been through a lot with these characters and the worldbuilding is amazing, so.
sdloomer's review against another edition
4.0
--4/5 stars--
This is a very nice conclusion to the Starbound Trilogy, and though I still have a few lingering questions, I feel everything has been neatly wrapped up.
The Whispers were an interesting character with a very physical presence throughout the series, and the way the "final showdown" convened didn't seem forced. I'd been waiting for a meeting between all six main characters, and I was not disappointed. Like many other readers, I still feel a little more attached to Tarver and Lilac, probably because they've been in all three books with some sort of overall purpose. Not to say that the others don't, but once you get to know a character for three books, they kind of stick.
I do like Gideon's character a bit more, even though it felt like he got put on the backburner a little bit, once other characters started showing up. The portrayal of his relationship with Sofia was a little rocky--though I suppose that's only supposed to highlight how distrustful these two are of each other and everyone else--but I am glad that they both learned to break down those walls they were hiding behind with each other.
In terms of the overall story arc, I'm left a little wanting, but I think it's a healthy want. However, if Ms. Spooner and Ms. Kaufman ever decide to revisit this universe again, I'd happily jump into it; I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally read this series! Anyway, rambling aside, this was a fairly addictive set of books and I can't imagine what they'll come up with for their next series set in space. Cause god, do they do it well.
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These Broken Stars: ★ ★ ★ ★
This Shattered World: ★ ★ ★ ★
This is a very nice conclusion to the Starbound Trilogy, and though I still have a few lingering questions, I feel everything has been neatly wrapped up.
The Whispers were an interesting character with a very physical presence throughout the series, and the way the "final showdown" convened didn't seem forced. I'd been waiting for a meeting between all six main characters, and I was not disappointed. Like many other readers, I still feel a little more attached to Tarver and Lilac, probably because they've been in all three books with some sort of overall purpose. Not to say that the others don't, but once you get to know a character for three books, they kind of stick.
I do like Gideon's character a bit more, even though it felt like he got put on the backburner a little bit, once other characters started showing up. The portrayal of his relationship with Sofia was a little rocky--though I suppose that's only supposed to highlight how distrustful these two are of each other and everyone else--but I am glad that they both learned to break down those walls they were hiding behind with each other.
In terms of the overall story arc, I'm left a little wanting, but I think it's a healthy want. However, if Ms. Spooner and Ms. Kaufman ever decide to revisit this universe again, I'd happily jump into it; I can't believe it's taken me so long to finally read this series! Anyway, rambling aside, this was a fairly addictive set of books and I can't imagine what they'll come up with for their next series set in space. Cause god, do they do it well.
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These Broken Stars: ★ ★ ★ ★
This Shattered World: ★ ★ ★ ★
marieintheraw's review against another edition
3.0
I probably would have enjoyed this series a lot more if I had finished it when I first started it in 2015.
renuked's review against another edition
5.0
Ummm yES. What a glorious ending. What an earth shattering series. From day one it captivated me. I feel like rereading it again. Review to come.
scammie13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
amys_booknook's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
aradhnak's review against another edition
5.0
I loved it so much??? I was taking photos of paragraphs and quotes that I loved as I wrote, it was so wonderful.
I am currently flailing from my phone. Will write a longer review and link it here later.
full review has finally been written HERE.
I am currently flailing from my phone. Will write a longer review and link it here later.
full review has finally been written HERE.
angelatastic16's review against another edition
4.0
So sad to see such a great series end. Truly enjoyed this scifi adventure. I loved the mix of action, romance, and deep philosophical themes.
Beginning:_5_/5
Ending:_5_/5
Plot:_8_/10
Character Development:_8_/10
World Building:_10_/10
Pace:_15_/15
Series Contiguity:_5_/5
Total:_56_/60
Rating: 4 stars
Beginning:_5_/5
Ending:_5_/5
Plot:_8_/10
Character Development:_8_/10
World Building:_10_/10
Pace:_15_/15
Series Contiguity:_5_/5
Total:_56_/60
Rating: 4 stars
steph01924's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
This was a mostly satisfying conclusion but it wasn't without some problems. I definitely think These Broken Stars was my favorite in the trilogy.
I had some issues with:
* The husks. I didn't quite get why they needed to be around, what the whisper was accomplishing with them, and it felt like a lot of time was devoted to them. They weren't that scary...I mean they weren't even killing/hurting anyone, they were just searching. I am not one to shy away from a zombie book, but these were watered down boring 'zombies' and I didn't want them in this book.
* Parts got a bit slow. There was a lot of moving through wreckage and cutting their hands on broken concrete and hanging out in dirty abandoned shops. Basically, this story could've been a lot shorter.
* Sofia and Gideon had way too much insta-love. If I'm honest, all 3 books definitely have everyone getting close very fast time-wise, but I could let it slide in the first two, and at least Lilac and Tarver had to overcome their sniping to get along. But these guys just didn't do much for me. We never got to see them talk about their issues; they both just stewed in them until they kind of just...got over it.
The upsides were seeing all of our characters from other books interact and the ending turned out fine.
This was a mostly satisfying conclusion but it wasn't without some problems. I definitely think These Broken Stars was my favorite in the trilogy.
I had some issues with:
* The husks. I didn't quite get why they needed to be around, what the whisper was accomplishing with them, and it felt like a lot of time was devoted to them. They weren't that scary...I mean they weren't even killing/hurting anyone, they were just searching. I am not one to shy away from a zombie book, but these were watered down boring 'zombies' and I didn't want them in this book.
* Parts got a bit slow. There was a lot of moving through wreckage and cutting their hands on broken concrete and hanging out in dirty abandoned shops. Basically, this story could've been a lot shorter.
* Sofia and Gideon had way too much insta-love. If I'm honest, all 3 books definitely have everyone getting close very fast time-wise, but I could let it slide in the first two, and at least Lilac and Tarver had to overcome their sniping to get along. But these guys just didn't do much for me. We never got to see them talk about their issues; they both just stewed in them until they kind of just...got over it.
The upsides were seeing all of our characters from other books interact and the ending turned out fine.