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luna_lovelace's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I was hooked on the book because the plot was unbelievably good and I had to know more about the mysterious place they ended up in.
It would be nice if there was more romantic chemistry between them. It was a bit awkward how they quickly fell in love with each other, considering how long it took for the story to unfold. Nevertheless, it didn't diminish how endearing each character was on their own. There wasn't a moment where I had any doubts about their motives.
I didn't realize it was a series for some reason, but now I am excited to read the next book!
It would be nice if there was more romantic chemistry between them.
I didn't realize it was a series for some reason, but now I am excited to read the next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
sophiesmallhands's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Blood, Colonisation, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Suicidal thoughts and War
karissahodge's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
4.5
One of the best audiobooks I’ve ever read! Lilac and Tarver are complex and easy to root for once you get to know them. Cutting to Tarver’s post-rescue interview/interrogation between each chapter was what kept me engaged when I wasn’t super invested in the first few chapters. It made me question very early on what was happening in the main plot and whether Lilac was going to survive, since she was the subject of every question but we knew nothing about her condition throughout the interview. The narrators were incredible and I couldn’t listen to the story fast enough!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Blood
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Body horror and Sexual content
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I was in the mood for a cliche YA and this definitely gave me all of the vibes for that. So yes, I did end up really enjoying it because it was exactly what I was in the mood for!
While I struggled with Lilac's character at a couple parts, I have huge respect for her character and the growth. I mean, girl hiked through the woods in stiletto heels after a space pod crash!? Damn. And I really liked Tarver and how their relationship developed.
It is basically all about their relationship but I didn't mind. There was enough of a back plot to keep you interested, but it is very character and relationship driven.
I'll probably read the other 2 at some point because I hear they explore more of those background pieces that I am very intrigued by!
While I struggled with Lilac's character at a couple parts, I have huge respect for her character and the growth. I mean, girl hiked through the woods in stiletto heels after a space pod crash!? Damn. And I really liked Tarver and how their relationship developed.
It is basically all about their relationship but I didn't mind. There was enough of a back plot to keep you interested, but it is very character and relationship driven.
I'll probably read the other 2 at some point because I hear they explore more of those background pieces that I am very intrigued by!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gun violence, Suicidal thoughts, Blood, Vomit, Grief, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and Injury/Injury detail
stardustandrockets's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
With interview pages between each chapter, These Broken Stars is kind of a precursor to The Illuminae Files. A massive luxury ship crashes out of hyperspace onto a seemingly deserted planet with only two survivors—Tarver and Lilac. This two POV story was basically what I expected a YA sci-fi novel about two teens crash landing on a seemingly deserted planet to be like. I was really enjoying it until things got extremely romantically involved in the last bit. Tarver kept referring to Lilac as "his girl" and being very possessive of her and it put me off. I was initially going to rate it a 4, but that dropped it down half a star for me.
It's an enjoyable read, but nothing groundbreaking. Looking forward to book 2.
It's an enjoyable read, but nothing groundbreaking. Looking forward to book 2.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Blood, and Grief
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Violence, and Death of parent
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