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3.41 AVERAGE
3.5/5 stars. It was an interesting story. I liked the idea behind its more or less unique premise but I feel like there were some issues in its execution.
Wow, this was a great story, that's it's a bit of a Jane Austen's Persuasion, but in space. Really great read, I'm going to have to read her debut book, set in the same world, now!
I always enjoy Alexa Donne's YA adaptations of classics and this one was just as much of a gem as BRIGHTLY BURNING. The book is a take on PERSUASION set in space and it is very romance heavy in a teen way which is exactly what I'd market it as!
I knew o had to read this qhen the description made me think it was a YAscifi reteling of Austin's Persuasion (my favorite Austen book). And it was! But there were also nods to several of Austin's other works.
I enjoyed the story even tho there were times when I got annoyed with the MC. One of the plot twists is pretty easy to spot qhen it comes up the first time as well.
Overall I liked the new take on the story and the setting. Will definitely look for other books by this author!
I enjoyed the story even tho there were times when I got annoyed with the MC. One of the plot twists is pretty easy to spot qhen it comes up the first time as well.
Overall I liked the new take on the story and the setting. Will definitely look for other books by this author!
Really boring. There is a lot of telling in the book, which makes it boring. The main character is whiny. Some of the main characters come off as one dimensional.
THE STARS WE STEAL had the ingredients for Micky kryptonite with space, sci-fi and YA…that was before I even heard it was a retelling of Persuasion, so I was truly sold at that point. The execution didn’t let me down and won’t let fans of the original down if they have an open mind about the age of the characters and an in-the-future interpretation.
Leo was a likeable heroine from early on. She was a feisty, curvy feminist with a little more confidence than the original ‘Ann’. The premise for this world, included an ice-age on Earth, a huge fleet of ships and a royalty system. There was a context of haves and have-nots. I enjoyed the politics, corrupt as they were and nepotism was the flavour of the month. Leo navigated this world, the fleet of ships with quiet insight, courage and snark.
I was a commodity in a pretty dress, on display for all to see.
Captain-to-be Elliot Wentworth returned to Leo’s life in unexpected way and they were not fast friends. Old hurts, jealousies and feelings were a roller coaster for these two. I struggled to really like Elliot, there was nothing essentially wrong with him but he didn’t give me the feels that the character he’s based upon demanded. However, when they were together, the chemistry was catchy.
Great side characters, both good and downright nasty, aiding this book along. There were family, friends and acquaintences that offered a rich tapestry. I liked Daniel and Evgenia a lot but Leo’s close family were hard to fathom until they weren’t.
The fast-paced story that ensued had me glued to my book, I found it difficult to put down and there were some mysteries along the way. This was truly a cast of YA characters, so lovers of Persuasion have to be ready accept this different age range and some of the decisions and behaviours that come with that age. I loved the conceptualisation in space and in YA, I appreciated the fun that they had on their ships and I enjoyed the ‘vlag’ season.
I highly recommend this fun, dynamic retelling of a classic in space. I think readers will engage with the fun characters and setting.
Thank you to Titan books for the gorgeous finished copy for review.
This review can be found on A Take From Two Cities.
Leo was a likeable heroine from early on. She was a feisty, curvy feminist with a little more confidence than the original ‘Ann’. The premise for this world, included an ice-age on Earth, a huge fleet of ships and a royalty system. There was a context of haves and have-nots. I enjoyed the politics, corrupt as they were and nepotism was the flavour of the month. Leo navigated this world, the fleet of ships with quiet insight, courage and snark.
I was a commodity in a pretty dress, on display for all to see.
Captain-to-be Elliot Wentworth returned to Leo’s life in unexpected way and they were not fast friends. Old hurts, jealousies and feelings were a roller coaster for these two. I struggled to really like Elliot, there was nothing essentially wrong with him but he didn’t give me the feels that the character he’s based upon demanded. However, when they were together, the chemistry was catchy.
Great side characters, both good and downright nasty, aiding this book along. There were family, friends and acquaintences that offered a rich tapestry. I liked Daniel and Evgenia a lot but Leo’s close family were hard to fathom until they weren’t.
The fast-paced story that ensued had me glued to my book, I found it difficult to put down and there were some mysteries along the way. This was truly a cast of YA characters, so lovers of Persuasion have to be ready accept this different age range and some of the decisions and behaviours that come with that age. I loved the conceptualisation in space and in YA, I appreciated the fun that they had on their ships and I enjoyed the ‘vlag’ season.
I highly recommend this fun, dynamic retelling of a classic in space. I think readers will engage with the fun characters and setting.
Thank you to Titan books for the gorgeous finished copy for review.
This review can be found on A Take From Two Cities.
Thank you so much to Titan Books for sending me a copy of The Stars We Steal!
I think we can all agree that this cover is utterly beautiful and just captivates the eye. I really wanted to enjoy this book but it just didn't live up to what I hoped it would be. The overall plot and the character developments felt very weak and skin deep. None of the characters really stood out and all their actions felt predictable and a tad boring; I just wasn't immersed by this story and it felt a little bit juvenile at times. Yes, I know its YA, but it felt a lot younger than that.
The ending was also very disappointing as it felt incredibly rushed and like the author just wanted to wrap it up quickly without really considering any of the consequences or implications...
I honestly just didn't enjoy this one; I feel like it could have been something really good but just didn't quite end up that way for me.
The Stars We Steal is out 4th February... read it and make your own view.
I think we can all agree that this cover is utterly beautiful and just captivates the eye. I really wanted to enjoy this book but it just didn't live up to what I hoped it would be. The overall plot and the character developments felt very weak and skin deep. None of the characters really stood out and all their actions felt predictable and a tad boring; I just wasn't immersed by this story and it felt a little bit juvenile at times. Yes, I know its YA, but it felt a lot younger than that.
The ending was also very disappointing as it felt incredibly rushed and like the author just wanted to wrap it up quickly without really considering any of the consequences or implications...
I honestly just didn't enjoy this one; I feel like it could have been something really good but just didn't quite end up that way for me.
The Stars We Steal is out 4th February... read it and make your own view.
I loved this book so much its been a long time since I have read a sci regency type romance and I really loved this one it had its ups and downs but it was all worth it the ending was so very good one of the best I have read in awhile. I really loved the characters especially Leo and Elliot even if their romance was a rocky one it was just so good by the end I really liked the perfect ending. What I really liked about Leo was her strength of character and the fact she could still be vulnerable I found her to be a character that so she well rounded and a well written character. I also really liked Elliot once more was found out about him and why he was acting like he was what I loved most about him was his love for Leo and even with all the things that happen throughout the story he realizes just what was most important than what he set out to do before. I really loved the plot of this it was a sci regency romance with a bit of mystery and a few other things like an old flame coming back into the MC's life and how Leo never stopped loving him he didn't stop loving her either it takes awhile for the both of them to realize this I really liked how the story ended it had the best endings I have read in quite awhile. so overall I loved this book and will read more by this author for sure.
4.5 stars, may get bumped up to five just because I enjoyed it so much. There were some typos and inconsistencies with dates and storylines, but overall a great retelling.
This is a retelling of Persuasion (which I have not read yet), mixed with The Bachelor (which I do not watch). Leo (Princess Leonie) is a brilliant, strong willed, loyal friend, who I'd love to know in real life. She's 19, and she's doing her best to save her family, and the entire fleet if she can. Can she find love along the way? Find out by reading!
This is a retelling of Persuasion (which I have not read yet), mixed with The Bachelor (which I do not watch). Leo (Princess Leonie) is a brilliant, strong willed, loyal friend, who I'd love to know in real life. She's 19, and she's doing her best to save her family, and the entire fleet if she can. Can she find love along the way? Find out by reading!
emotional
funny
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No