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A review by crownedaimee
The City of Stardust by Georgia Summers
4.0
The City of Stardust is an adult fantasy standalone and follows the life of Violet Everly as she's on a quest to track her mother that left mysteriously in the middle of the night and break a curse that holds over her family though nobody can remember why.
Firstly I want to say that the premise is so intriguing and magical whilst being a little dark at the same time. I love the world despite forgetting that it was set within the modern world. And can be appreciate how beautifully written this book is? I'm in completely awe. The atmosphere was chefs kiss. The world that Georgia Summer creates is breathtaking.
So why wasn't it a five stars read? The story at times felt like it was slow to develop and the pacing was slow in a few places. Like I wished that we got more to Marianne's story, we don't know much about her apart from what we are told through everyone's point of view. While I liked the romance, I do feel as if it was more an afterthought then anything as there's not much. I also felt as if this could've been more marketed as either young adult as there's nothing to really give the impression that it's an adult fantasy apart from the fact that Violet is in her early twenties.
I do recommend this book especially if you're looking for a standalone with fantasy and mystery intertwined. This book did not disappoint and think it was a wonderful debut author. I am looking forward to reading future books by Georgia Summers.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for a honest review.
Firstly I want to say that the premise is so intriguing and magical whilst being a little dark at the same time. I love the world despite forgetting that it was set within the modern world. And can be appreciate how beautifully written this book is? I'm in completely awe. The atmosphere was chefs kiss. The world that Georgia Summer creates is breathtaking.
So why wasn't it a five stars read? The story at times felt like it was slow to develop and the pacing was slow in a few places. Like I wished that we got more to Marianne's story, we don't know much about her apart from what we are told through everyone's point of view. While I liked the romance, I do feel as if it was more an afterthought then anything as there's not much. I also felt as if this could've been more marketed as either young adult as there's nothing to really give the impression that it's an adult fantasy apart from the fact that Violet is in her early twenties.
I do recommend this book especially if you're looking for a standalone with fantasy and mystery intertwined. This book did not disappoint and think it was a wonderful debut author. I am looking forward to reading future books by Georgia Summers.
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for a honest review.