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caseythereader 's review for:
Stars and Smoke
by Marie Lu
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
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:
No
Thanks to Macmillan for the free advance copy of this book.
- STARS AND SMOKE is a joyride of a book, smashing together genres of YA, romance, thriller, and more. It's a little enemies to lovers, a little forced proximity, a little bodyguard, and a lot of fun.
- The covert mission and all the gadgets for it were ridiculous and awesome. But even aside from the over the top mission, main characters Winter and Sydney shone, feeling like real people with real insecurities and needs.
- Additionally, Winter is bisexual and Sydney has a chronic illness, both of which are part of the story but not the whole story, which I love.
- STARS AND SMOKE is a joyride of a book, smashing together genres of YA, romance, thriller, and more. It's a little enemies to lovers, a little forced proximity, a little bodyguard, and a lot of fun.
- The covert mission and all the gadgets for it were ridiculous and awesome. But even aside from the over the top mission, main characters Winter and Sydney shone, feeling like real people with real insecurities and needs.
- Additionally, Winter is bisexual and Sydney has a chronic illness, both of which are part of the story but not the whole story, which I love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Chronic illness, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Trafficking
Minor: Drug use, Alcohol