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robynriddle15's review against another edition
4.0
What a great book this was. It's original while still paying homage to the original Star Wars trilogy. I highly recommend to Star Wars fans new and old.
laurareane's review against another edition
3.0
Audiobook. My first Star Wars book. I actually really enjoyed it. Felt a bit YA for me, which I don’t always love (not complex, surface level emotions, not totally gripping) but I love Sci-Fi and I love Star Wars and so makes a great combination.
I’m using the Youtini reading order.
I’m using the Youtini reading order.
tamoker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
magically_blonde's review against another edition
5.0
This is BY FAR the best Star Wars book I’ve ever read. Claudia Gray novels just add so much to the Star Wars universe and tell stories in such a wonderful way. It is truly great to read Lost Stars and catch all of the easter eggs for the original trilogy and hear the story from a new perspective. Even if you don’t typically go for romance novels, this one is worth the read, trust me!
agnewjacob120's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Great characters, believable and compelling romance and great story, what more can you ask for?
limondesperso's review against another edition
fast-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? Yes
4.0
jessiesnoww's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Colonisation, Medical content, Classism, Physical abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Child abuse, Genocide, Death, and Suicide
Moderate: Slavery, Racism, and Sexual content
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
Really enjoyed reading this. After taking a step back from reading a lot of Star Wars this was refreshing. I loved the story and the literal star-crossed lovers as well as a bigger introduction to the Star Wars universe.
Really enjoyed reading this. After taking a step back from reading a lot of Star Wars this was refreshing. I loved the story and the literal star-crossed lovers as well as a bigger introduction to the Star Wars universe.
cadmanreads's review against another edition
5.0
The lion king 1.5 of Star Wars Novels?
Despite my review title, I enjoyed this one very much.
From the outset, I liked the story and characters. I believed the decisions they made based on their past experiences and thought the tone was just right. The two leads backstories and relationships were handled perfectly, much better than a similar story line in the prequels.
As I got deeper into the book, I was a little worried that it was beginning to be too convenient that characters were in specific places, just at the right time, to experience iconic events from ESB and ROTJ. Due to good plotting and writing and it became a non-issue for me.
I did, however, keep asking myself, where have I experienced an entertaining retelling of a story through different characters perspectives? Lion King 1.5 was my answer!
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I am currently enjoying Bloodlines by the same author as part of Nerdist book club and added this book in between to fill in the weekly gaps as soon as i realised I like Claudia Gray's take on Star Wars. I'm now not sure which I like best as they are aimed at different audiences and both being good.
I also read the Manga versions of Lost stars in conjunction with the audio-book however the manga is in a different order so you should at least read the novel to about halfway before starting the manga (of skip chapters 1 and part of chapter2 in vol1, start at where it says '14 years ago'). I did see a few differences between the novel and the manga especially in Vol2 regarding a scene with a knife. this took me by surprise.
The manga is great in its own way, the artwork is excellent but its no substitute for experiencing the novel.
I'd recommend getting the audio-book and the manga for the Lost Stars ultimate experience.
Despite my review title, I enjoyed this one very much.
From the outset, I liked the story and characters. I believed the decisions they made based on their past experiences and thought the tone was just right. The two leads backstories and relationships were handled perfectly, much better than a similar story line in the prequels.
As I got deeper into the book, I was a little worried that it was beginning to be too convenient that characters were in specific places, just at the right time, to experience iconic events from ESB and ROTJ. Due to good plotting and writing and it became a non-issue for me.
I did, however, keep asking myself, where have I experienced an entertaining retelling of a story through different characters perspectives? Lion King 1.5 was my answer!
EDIT Forest gump of star wars movies
I am currently enjoying Bloodlines by the same author as part of Nerdist book club and added this book in between to fill in the weekly gaps as soon as i realised I like Claudia Gray's take on Star Wars. I'm now not sure which I like best as they are aimed at different audiences and both being good.
I also read the Manga versions of Lost stars in conjunction with the audio-book however the manga is in a different order so you should at least read the novel to about halfway before starting the manga (of skip chapters 1 and part of chapter2 in vol1, start at where it says '14 years ago'). I did see a few differences between the novel and the manga especially in Vol2 regarding a scene with a knife. this took me by surprise.
The manga is great in its own way, the artwork is excellent but its no substitute for experiencing the novel.
I'd recommend getting the audio-book and the manga for the Lost Stars ultimate experience.
cypriaturge's review against another edition
3.0
My enthusiasm for this tapered off about half way through. I was underwhelmed by it's breezy characters and prose. I think this one starts better than it middles.
I will say it's worth it for the end, but honestly if you're not into Star Wars, I can't imagine you liking this. It's a romance novel, but I felt like it wanted to check boxes of landmark events and places rather than tell it's own story.
I will say it's worth it for the end, but honestly if you're not into Star Wars, I can't imagine you liking this. It's a romance novel, but I felt like it wanted to check boxes of landmark events and places rather than tell it's own story.